WARNING: Have tissues nearby!
This is a very touching story and video of a true hero's last heroic act in saving the lives of others (organ donations).
https://www.facebook.com/seanhatton82/videos/vb.100000474855457/1272283209464162/?type=2&theater
More of the story here:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/army-vets-last-act-of-heroism-honored-on-way-to-death/
GoFundMe page here:
https://www.gofundme.com/Matthewwhalen-com
RIP Matt!
This is a very touching story and video of a true hero's last heroic act in saving the lives of others (organ donations).
We say farewell to Staff Sergeant Matthew James Whalen. In his final act on this Earth, it's only fitting that he gave his life and in return saved two others. And it's almost as if it were meant to be that the two donor recipients happened to be veterans.
There is no SOP or protocol for this type of ceremony, but with the help of Matt's wife Hannah, all of his family, the nursing staff, and an Honor Guard we were able to show our love and appreciation in the best way we could. All of you out there scattered throughout our country this close to Christmas can rest assured tonight. Your prayers and kind words these last couple days have carried the Whalen family and the support was truly felt.
Hannah wanted this to be posted to Facebook for everyone to see and be part of.
https://www.facebook.com/seanhatton82/videos/vb.100000474855457/1272283209464162/?type=2&theater
More of the story here:
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/army-vets-last-act-of-heroism-honored-on-way-to-death/
GoFundMe page here:
https://www.gofundme.com/Matthewwhalen-com
RIP Matt!