--- server/mpm/prefork/prefork.c	(revision 1065835)
+++ server/mpm/prefork/prefork.c	(working copy)
@@ -458,8 +458,11 @@ 
 
 int ap_graceful_stop_signalled(void)
 {
-    /* not ever called anymore... */
-    return 0;
+    /* This function is used by other modules to check for a graceful shutdown 
+     * For example http_core during a keepalive connection 
+     */
+
+    return die_now;
 }