A Final Act of Kindness

[Drahthaardogs]

My dear Uncle passed today from a massive stroke. I am devastated. He was one of eight children born to a coal mining father. Even though they had little growing up, as devout Catholics all of the children were taught to share what they had with those less fortunate. All of them chose a life of public service.

His final kindness was organ donation. Because of his last gift, a blind person will see, someone dying of cirrhosis will live, and a student doctor will learn. I sit in my own pain and find myself thinking of the joy other families are experiencing now because of him.

God Bless You Uncle! I love you!

[MFM008]

1. Sorry

A sad loss.

[50 Shades Of Blue]

2. Godspeed to your uncle and hugs to you!

[RainCaster]

3. A man who taught others even with his last act

You are so fortunate to have known him. My heart breaks for your loss.

[MustLoveBeagles]

4. Sorry for your loss

He sounds like he was a wonderful person.

[lunasun]

5. condolences to you and the rest of your family. He sounds like a good giving person. Even in the end

he gave parts of himself, for others to use. Last gifts to help others.

[MaryMagdaline]

6. Beautiful way to pass life on to another

It's important to remember the everyday heroism of families.

[irisblue]

7. Respect to him.

[Fla Dem]

8. The greatest kindness of all, to give of yourself. RIP.

Sorry for your loss.

[IrishEyes]

9. Your uncle sounds like he was a good man. I'm sorry for your loss.

Signing up as an organ donor is a good thing. When I signed up, I told my parents and siblings so they would know just in case something happens to me.