One Last Christmas - Matthew West Official Music Video
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Published 2010-12-01
This is the video my new Christmas song - "One Last Christmas." This song is inspired by the true story of the Locke family and their son Dax.
At just thirteen months old, little Dax was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. He was given two bone marrow transplants as a part of emergency treatment; one from each of his parents. The doctors then told his parents that Dax would most likely not make it to see Christmas.
This song is about the love of a family, and the coming together of an entire community to make sure that this little boy could have one last Christmas. His dad, determined that his son would see Christmas, put up the decorations early. The neighborhood caught on, and did the same. The whole town soon followed suit. A website was built telling his story. Soon, pictures were sent from all over the world of Christmas decorations that had been put up in his honor.
Dax did lose his battle with Leukemia, but not before he got to see one last Christmas. Today, this little boy's legacy lives on, and his parents are making sure it does. They were so touched by the care they received from St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, that they now have a desire to raise enough money to run the entire hospital for one day in honor of their son, Dax. The total cost to run St. Jude's for one day is $1.6 million dollars. Already, they have raised a quarter of a million dollars.
This Christmas, it is on my heart to join forces with the Locke family, and help them in their cause. I would like to encourage you to join us in raising money that will go to an amazing cause in St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital that cares for so many children each year.
You can now get this video by donating at:
www.matthewwest.com/
Together, we can reach this goal -- and fund St. Jude's for an entire day in Dax Locke's memory!
-Matthew West
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All Comments (21)
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Dax did what he needed to do here on earth and he is with Jesus now. It is so sad. Not as sad if you are a Christian though. I miss my parents, knowing they were Christians makes it easier.
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I watch this video every year around Christmas time. When i was 6 years I had a rare form of cancer and with people's prayers and my faith with God I was able to beat cancer.
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No matter how many times I hear this song or watch the movie about him, I still cry like a baby. The strength this little boy had while he was alive is amazing.
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How could anyone put a thumbs down 😭😭😭
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No matter how many times I hear this song I can't stop crying every time I hear it. When it first came out it hit me then a few months later a friend of mine's daughter only 2yrs old was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and this song hit even closer to home. Thankfully she survived after a very long road and is a teen now but it still hits like it was yesterday. The strength of these kids as they battle illnesses whether cancer or otherwise is amazing.
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This is the 1st time I have seen this video---I remember the story though. Dax was so blessed to have so many people who loved him---most of all Jesus --Dax is with Him now --without pain and is always happy---his soul that is. St Judes does such amazing work medically, lovingly and giving of themselves after so many deaths --they also see so many victories!!! God ,please bless this wonderful ministry that never makes anyone pay a dime for all the care and love they give their patients and the support of the parents---it is what You would have them do!!!
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thank you Lord for our children and the blessings that they are and bring into our lives, help us to treasure every moment we get with them because they all matter and they are all so very precious and important
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Rest in paradise little angel, there's no cancer or anything remotely painful where you are....you are in heaven with our father. This really touched me man so many thing's taken for granted.
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This video can be 50 years old and it wouldn't matter, every single time I hear this song my chest locks up 💔 It's impossible not to wonder about who he would be today ❤️
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This is so sad... I'll keep lil' Dax in my heart. Even thought i'm 10 years late...
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May God be with that family
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I was his neighbor and I remember putting l lights up for him! He was amazing and wonderful! I live next to where he did still. So sweet😍 will always love him🤗
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Dax's mama vowed to raise enough money to run St Jude's for one day and Dec 2014, she accomplished that goal.
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How can you unlike this song???It is a very beautiful song I have ever known....
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I used to take Christmas for granted till I read this family story and it help me realize that Christmas is not just about fancy things or a tree, it's about family and how it's important to cherish every moment.
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Who is still listening this song 2019 November.
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I'm a 42 year old male and this had me at tears before it even got to the end...and what the hole neighborhood did was just over the top for this lil angel. I know the Lord has a special place for these kids that have to go through this......And I believe they will be the strongest in heaven.
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This really made me cry. I just know he is a special Angel in Heaven.
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Every time I hear , I thank God for giving me my son for as long as he did. Those parents our so brave and strong, and I know I am not. That,s why God gives things like this , because they can handle it. My God my prayer,s I don’t have words for. You our theBlessed one,s and your son, had Angle.s around him, and still do. God does Bless you
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there is a hallmark movie based off of this story. I think it's called "Heart of Christmas" its so good
