SHORELINE, Wash. -- It wasn't just the rain that made Seahawks blue and green colors run a little Friday night. The tears did too.



Several hundred Seahawks fans turned out to honor fellow fan Frank Henderson for a 12th Man Blue Friday rally around the corner from his home in Shoreline.



Frank is dying of cancer. Doctors told the family he has just days to live. Yet he still managed to lead the cheers, shouting into the microphone "SEA!" to a deafening "Hawks!" in return.



"This is amazing! Absolutely amazing! So many smiles!" said Frank in a wheelchair after arriving to see about 400 fans, 12th Man flags, Shoreline fire engines, Sea Gals, the Blue Thunder band, and even two Santas - one red and white, the other in blue and green.



Frank was diagnosed with rapidly advancing gall bladder cancer last week. Massive tumors already enlarging his stomach. Yet he chose not to collapse into a dark room. Instead, with his contagious spirit and broad smile, he and his family made a "bucket list." On that list, celebrate one final Christmas and neighbors decorated the neighborhood in Christmas lights. Also on the list? Celebrate the Seahawks.



He watched his team wallop Denver last Sunday. Then, after nationwide media coverage of Frank's positive spirit, he was paid a surprise visit Thursday evening from All-Pro stars Doug Baldwin and Richard Sherman. Right there. Live. In his living room, sitting on either side of Frank's big screen TV where he's usually watching them playing a game.



Justin "Seahawks" Smith also saw Frank's story and immediately said, "We gotta do something." In just three days, Smith and his big-hearted family of 12s organized the rally for Frank fueled by an outpouring of affection for Frank and his indomitable spirit. Smith organizes the weekly rally but this time, he said honoring Frank was a no-brainer.



Many members of the Henderson family, touched by how much so many people have quickly come to know their dad, cried and hugged at the rally.



Afterward, Frank issued this statement:



"The warmth, love and generosity of family, friends, and the community is deeply appreciated, and I wish to express my heartfelt thank you to everyone.



"The many expressions of kindness - delicious food, visits, cards, a community party, Christmas in September, even visits from the Seahawks - and the generosity of the media to share .our story has lifted our spirits during such a difficult time.



"On behalf of all of us..... my wife, my children and their families and our many friends, I thank you. My wish is that you continue this same kindness and generosity with others it is what I believe is best about this world and........... possibly . all that really matters."



With that, the family is hoping now to step back from the overwhelming throngs who have reached out to the family with generous offers of help: Everything from football tickets to covering the cost of the family's electric bill. An account on GoFundMe.com under Frank's name was established by Smith and handed over directly to the family to help with the immense financial disruption an illness and death can cause any family - even when covered by insurance. Scores of people are sending Christmas cards to Frank via his neighbor handling his mail: 1805 NE 185th St., Shoreline, WA 98155.



Now the Henderson will turn inward to love and hug and cry for the few days that Frank has left. Yet his lesson in life has made its mark far and wide.