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Old 02-21-2009, 11:23 PM
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I'm sure those of you in areas that need plowing have seen the driveway markers. Some are metal and some are wood, I myself have a scratch on my ear from when I fell almost on one.

One of my coworkers, a wonderful man, did fall on one. Highlight for how...not for the squeamish. He slipped, while wearing spikes, and it went through his eye. Going all the way back to crack the back of his skull.

As of a third MRI done about 3pm, today, there was no brain activity. His family is being summoned in to be there when the plug is pulled. Because this great wonderful teddy bear was a full body donor they are going to pull him for ten mins, declare death, then plug him back in to harvest.

His youngest daughter was about to graduate college in the top of her class, his other daughter is pregnant with his first grandchild. His coworkers are currently mourning the loss of a good friend. So for the nightly prayers one for his blood family and one for his postal family would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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Old 02-22-2009, 12:52 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear about your coworker. His family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers. I also hope that someone can benifit from the wonderful gift of his organ donation. For that reason, he truely is a hero.
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Old 02-22-2009, 01:35 AM
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That is so tragic. To be taken away at such a bright period in his life. He truly is a great man for being an organ donors. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

I think all organ donors are beautiful and wonderful people. If I was allowed to donate organs I would.
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Old 02-22-2009, 06:09 PM
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*points at Hina's post*

You said it better than I could, in every way, shape and form.

I'm also offering well-wishes to the family, and to you and your co-workers Aeth.

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Old 02-23-2009, 11:44 AM
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*many many hugs* My prayers are with everyone affected. Organ donors certainly are heroes.
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Old 02-24-2009, 01:42 AM
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The story is anyone was interested...

Postal Carrier Dies After Fall

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Old 02-24-2009, 02:29 AM
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The organ donor sticker on my DL must've fallen off or gotten ripped off or something. I did have one--I promise.

I say when I die, they can put me on ice and turn me into the human equivalent of a Pick Your Part salvage yard.
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Old 02-24-2009, 02:30 AM
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I'm full body plus registered marrow donor.

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Old 02-24-2009, 05:51 AM
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The organ donor sticker on my DL must've fallen off or gotten ripped off or something. I did have one--I promise.
Nowadays, they don't have a sticker...they put the orange "sticker" literally on the card under the lamination...it's hard to explain.
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Old 02-24-2009, 02:16 PM
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The UK is considering an 'opt out' rather than an 'Opt in' scheme, and I, for one, support it. Many people would donate organs if they knew how desperate the need is but they never hear of it.

They can take anything they want that's usable. Give someone else a better chance at life.

Well wishes for your friend that he finds his way to whatever afterlife is best for him.
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