Tom Adams of KVAL TV Presented Three Stories About My Dad

These stories were presented in conjunction with our families participation in the Walk To Defeat ALS.

KVAL Reporter Tom Adams, his camera man and Chris
August 30, 2010

Tom Adams said "I interviewed Chris Cole twice, and neither time could he say a word. The ALS went right to his voice. Cole was diagnosed early in 2009 with the illness commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease."

"In September of 2009, he communicated to me with a dry board and marker. He was still walking then." | Story

"By August 30, 2010, Chris was confined to a wheelchair. We conversed via dry erase board and an electronic device he could run by keyboard or eye movement control. | Story

"Not once - never - did Cole complain about his disease."

"Chris is one of the most courageous guys I've ever met and talked to."

"I hope our stories with Chris and his family helped show the community his courage in the face of ALS and raise awareness of the disease."

"KVAL News learned in October that Cole had died from complications from ALS." | Story