Just so you don't forget...........

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-28-2009, 11:12 AM

Sunday, one of my friends was a healthy, happy 23 year old guy. This morning, he'll be pronounced brain dead and his organs will be harvested and transplanted to people who desparately need those organs.

1. Life can end in a blink. Enjoy it.

2. Let your family know today that you want your organs to be transplanted in this kind of situation. It could mean new life for many people.

Kodos · 05-28-2009, 11:21 AM

Sorry to hear about your friend.

BYU 14 · 05-28-2009, 11:25 AM

Mizz very sorry for you loss, thoughts and prayers for you and his family.

What a wonderful gift to give life to others in the aftermath of a terrible tragedy.

Logan · 05-28-2009, 11:35 AM

Condolences to you MBBF and if you don't mind me jumping in for a second with my own PSA...

Guy I've known awhile but wouldn't consider a friend (friend of friends is better) disappeared last Wednesday after a random, minor fight with his girlfriend. He started a website that was at first successful but was undergoing financial issues. He left her a voicemail later that night saying that he was sorry he couldn't live up to her expectations. Two days later he sent a text to three of his best friends saying along the lines of, "You have all been like brothers to me over the years. Thank you." They were able to track down a range of where his phone was at the time, and by searching found out that he had checked into a hotel not too far from where he was living in Hoboken, NJ. Police went in and of course found that he had killed himself More than 300 people showed up at his funeral. That means that there were at least 300 people who cared enough about him where he could have talked to them about anything. Make sure you let your family and friends know that you'll always be there for them.

kcchief19 · 05-28-2009, 11:42 AM

Condolences, MBBF. I think we may have some mutual friends ... at my poker game last night, one of the guys got a call that a guy who who I think played on his soccer team had been taken off life support and wasn't expected to make it and that he was an organ donor and they were setting up the transplant process.

I got a new driver's license last year and just checked to see if I had signed the organ donation info on the back yet. I haven't but I'll do it today.

JediKooter · 05-28-2009, 11:44 AM

My sincerest condolances. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend.

DaddyTorgo · 05-28-2009, 11:47 AM

sorry MBBF

Lathum · 05-28-2009, 12:02 PM

Sorry to hear MBBF.

I became an organ donar last year after learning my Mother in Law was discovered to need a heart transplant.

She received a new heart in February and is doing great. Had it not been for some selfless person she would probably be dead now.

Organ donation is truly a great act.

MizzouRah · 05-28-2009, 12:04 PM

Sorry to hear that MBBF..

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-28-2009, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Condolences, MBBF. I think we may have some mutual friends ... at my poker game last night, one of the guys got a call that a guy who who I think played on his soccer team had been taken off life support and wasn't expected to make it and that he was an organ donor and they were setting up the transplant process.

I got a new driver's license last year and just checked to see if I had signed the organ donation info on the back yet. I haven't but I'll do it today.

Yes, that's the same person. I'm an alumni advisor in my spare time at one of the fraternities at William Jewell, which is right near where both you and I live. I had done a lot of stuff with him and met him through that avenue. He was an all-conference goalie and attended the MLS tryout camp for the KC Wizards. One of those athletic kids who drops dead for no good reason. Brutal stuff.

I actually spoke with the family last night about organ donation. He had marked the donor box on the back of his license, but had failed to sign it. Thankfully, the family was very receptive to proceeding with organ donation.

Lorena · 05-28-2009, 05:07 PM

Aww man, sorry to hear

Schmidty · 05-28-2009, 05:16 PM

That's awful. Prayers for the family going out.

chesapeake · 05-29-2009, 08:49 AM

Awful news, MBBF, and you have my condolences. Excellent point on organ donation. Both my wife and I are organ donors and added a clause to that effect on our will just to ensure there is no doubt.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 05-29-2009, 10:39 AM

Just to further the organ donation point, the doctor estimated that between 6-10 people will benefit from the various organ donations. Heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, lens just to name a few things that will be useful. Amazing to see how many people will be helped by the organ donation.

M GO BLUE!!! · 05-29-2009, 06:33 PM

Sorry about your friend Mizzou. What happened?

I've been listed as an organ donor for years, if unfortunately I don't outlive everybody. If i can't use it anymore, let somebody else have a little bit longer.

terpkristin · 05-29-2009, 10:29 PM

Very sorry to hear about your friend, MBBF. Ever since I could drive, I've made sure to check the organ donor box on my driver's license, much to my dad's dismay.

I don't know who'd want my genetically mutated organs, but if I can help others when I don't need them, I'm all for it.

/tk

05-28-2009, 11:21 AM	#2
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Sorry to hear about your friend. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

05-28-2009, 11:35 AM	#4
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Condolences to you MBBF and if you don't mind me jumping in for a second with my own PSA... Guy I've known awhile but wouldn't consider a friend (friend of friends is better) disappeared last Wednesday after a random, minor fight with his girlfriend. He started a website that was at first successful but was undergoing financial issues. He left her a voicemail later that night saying that he was sorry he couldn't live up to her expectations. Two days later he sent a text to three of his best friends saying along the lines of, "You have all been like brothers to me over the years. Thank you." They were able to track down a range of where his phone was at the time, and by searching found out that he had checked into a hotel not too far from where he was living in Hoboken, NJ. Police went in and of course found that he had killed himself More than 300 people showed up at his funeral. That means that there were at least 300 people who cared enough about him where he could have talked to them about anything. Make sure you let your family and friends know that you'll always be there for them. Last edited by Logan : 05-28-2009 at 11:36 AM.

05-28-2009, 11:44 AM	#6
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	My sincerest condolances. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

05-28-2009, 11:47 AM	#7
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	sorry MBBF __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

05-28-2009, 05:16 PM	#12
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	That's awful. Prayers for the family going out. __________________ Just beat the devil out of it!!! - Bob Ross

05-28-2009, 11:25 AM	#3
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Mizz very sorry for you loss, thoughts and prayers for you and his family. What a wonderful gift to give life to others in the aftermath of a terrible tragedy.

05-28-2009, 11:42 AM	#5
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Condolences, MBBF. I think we may have some mutual friends ... at my poker game last night, one of the guys got a call that a guy who who I think played on his soccer team had been taken off life support and wasn't expected to make it and that he was an organ donor and they were setting up the transplant process. I got a new driver's license last year and just checked to see if I had signed the organ donation info on the back yet. I haven't but I'll do it today.

05-28-2009, 12:02 PM	#8
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Sorry to hear MBBF. I became an organ donar last year after learning my Mother in Law was discovered to need a heart transplant. She received a new heart in February and is doing great. Had it not been for some selfless person she would probably be dead now. Organ donation is truly a great act.

05-28-2009, 12:04 PM	#9
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Sorry to hear that MBBF..

05-28-2009, 05:07 PM	#11
Lorena Unregistered Join Date: May 2004	Aww man, sorry to hear

05-29-2009, 08:49 AM	#13
chesapeake College Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arlington, VA	Awful news, MBBF, and you have my condolences. Excellent point on organ donation. Both my wife and I are organ donors and added a clause to that effect on our will just to ensure there is no doubt.

05-29-2009, 10:39 AM	#14
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Just to further the organ donation point, the doctor estimated that between 6-10 people will benefit from the various organ donations. Heart, liver, lungs, kidneys, lens just to name a few things that will be useful. Amazing to see how many people will be helped by the organ donation.

05-29-2009, 06:33 PM	#15
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Sorry about your friend Mizzou. What happened? I've been listed as an organ donor for years, if unfortunately I don't outlive everybody. If i can't use it anymore, let somebody else have a little bit longer.

05-29-2009, 10:29 PM	#16
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Very sorry to hear about your friend, MBBF. Ever since I could drive, I've made sure to check the organ donor box on my driver's license, much to my dad's dismay. I don't know who'd want my genetically mutated organs, but if I can help others when I don't need them, I'm all for it. /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin

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