John Reid decided to donate the organs of his son Dakota, only 16 years old , when he died in a traffic accident a year ago.
The recipient of the heart wanted to thank him for his altruistic gesture with a nice detail that has managed to draw John’s tears: a teddy bear with the beating of the young heart inside. His wife Stephanie recorded the father’s reaction to opening the gift and posted the video on his Facebook account. Really emotional.
A very big heart
When a child dies, the pain is totally heartbreaking, because it is unnatural for parents to outlive their child. And even more so when the outcome is unexpected and at a very young age. That is why, in the worst case scenario, a parent is able to put aside their grief to think about helping others and donate their child’s organs is worthy of admiration.
That is the case of John, from Virginia (United States). So it’s no wonder that Dakota’s heart recipient Robert O’Connor wanted to thank her in a very special way and that John broke open his gift.
On the package a note that said: “I would have preferred to give it to you in person, but I’m not sure when it will happen.”
The generous father explained to CBS News:
“When I received the bear my heart was filled with joy. I did not expect any of this. I never left Dakota’s side. At night, I would lay my head on his chest for hours, every night, listening to his heartbeat. Now, thanks to Bob, I can hear his heartbeat again! “
We really hope that this precious story serves to remind us of the importance of donation that can save many lives.
Via | CBS News
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