Author: By Giedrė / Source: Bored Panda
Losing a loved one is a heartbreaking experience, especially if the death is sudden and unexpected. A 26-year-old New Jersey native Alexa Bassillo recently had to go through the sudden loss of her brother Daniel, only 2 years her senior. And while this tragedy was devastating to the family, they all managed to find strength in Dan’s final act of kindness as they chose to make him an organ donor.
“We didn’t even hesitate when they asked us if we wanted to donate. I don’t even think we really had to talk about it,” Alexa told Bored Panda. “I pray that you don’t lose the most important person in your life but if you can at the very least take that and turn it into something good.. why wouldn’t you want to do that?” she added.
Daniel Bassillo passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018, due to a severe asthma attack and just recently the family got sent a letter with a list of people who received Dan’s donations. “[His] death was so sudden and tragic it kinda helps to believe there was a reason he had to go which was that others could live. I hope he at least died for something bigger and I’m sure when my parents see that 6-year-old boy or hear my brothers heart beating in another mans chest it’ll be comforting for them” his sister explained.
This is the letter the family received, detailing all the recipients
“Thank you for making the selfless decision to give life to others. In the midst of your grief, you said yes to saving lives and restoring health to people in need. Families like yours give us renewed hope that kindness and…
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