Air Force veteran who was granted dying wish to see 'The Last Jedi' dies
A Vietnam War veteran from New Hampshire whose dying wish was to see "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" has died, family members said.
Air Force veteran Ron Villemaire, 69, was in hospice care in Bedford after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. He had seen every "Star Wars" film and read hundreds of books that accompany the films, all with his daughter, Elizabeth Ngo, by his side.
Ngo had purchased tickets to the movie thinking her father would be well enough to go, but his pain only got worse.
She put out a call for help, sparking an online hashtag "#RonsLastJedi," in hopes that someone could grant her father's one last wish.
The New Boston and Bedford fire departments worked together to escort Villemaire to O'Neil Cinema in Epping for a special showing of the film, where he arrived to applause from people dressed up as some of his favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away.
O'Neil's Cinemas donated theater time to Villemaire and his entire family so they could enjoy the experience together.
Villemaire was also by the Bedford VFW for his 24 years of service in the U.S. Air Force.
Ngo said her father died Monday at 7:27 p.m.
"This evening at 7:27 pm my amazing father and best friend took his last journey home to heaven. I know he will be with my grandparents and safe with God. I’m thankful he is no longer in horrible pain. Thank you for all of your prayers," she .