A personal note

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Renee2As some of you know my niece passed away yesterday.  She was in the Kansas City area and was staying at a hotel with her family.  She went to the pool area Saturday evening and for some unknown reason she was found floating face down in the pool about 20–30 minutes later.  They pulled her out and administered CPR and called 911.  They got her to the hospital but she was not responding.  They put her on life support and ran some tests but she didn’t respond.  They removed the life support Monday morning and she passed away.  Renee was 16.

The family had donated many of her organs which is really great.  Hopefully she will give a chance for a healthier life to many other people.  I know that makes her parents proud. 

I want to thank those that have expressed their sympathies and thoughts and prayers.  It means a lot to me and I will convey the messages to her family.

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134 thoughts on “A personal note”

  1. Jonco, I’m so sorry to hear about this tragedy. God be with your entire family and we’ll keep you in our prayers.

  3. I am so sorry to hear this news, what a beautiful young woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  4. Wow -so sorry to hear this. It’s phenomenal that a family can be so unselfish in their time of grief to donate organs to help others. My prayers are with the family.

  6. I was so sorry to read the news of the loss of your niece. Such a tragic loss. What a wonderful gesture from her family to donate her organs however. My brother-in-law had a heart transplant 15 years ago and has just had a kidney transplant. Those gifts have enabled him to live to see his children grow up and to play with his first little granddaughter. Somewhere there are families saying prayers of gratitude today for the wonderful gift your family have shared. On behalf of all organ recipients … thank you!

  9. My condolences Jonco, to you and your family. It’s allways a tragedy to see someone depart so young. God has her with him now for the selfless and admirable decision to be a donor.

  12. Que vaya con Dios!!

    Mi mas sincero pesame Jonco!!!

    Translation:
    To go with God!
    My deepest sympathy Jonco!

  13. I can’t seem to get over the shock. My sincerest apologies and most empathetic thoughts for you and your family.

    May prayers and kind thoughts ease this difficult time for your family.

  15. It MUST be a reason for these kind of events, such as a young person´s death. I lost a sister when she was 19 and remember the only thought that came in first place into my mind: “my hope is that I will meet her someday”.

    My condolences to you and her family.

  18. Very sorry to hear about that. Any death is a tragedy, but especially so when they go so young an unexpectedly.

    Best wishes and prayers to you and your family.

  21. I am blown away by the number of commentors wanting to share. I guess Jonco knew, but I had no idea. Lots of caring folks.

  22. Jonco, We are so sorry to hear about this tragedy. God be with your entire family Renee and family are in our prayers.

  23. Jonco, I’m so very sorry for your loss. I hope that you and your family can find a way to come to terms with this tragedy. My thoughts are with you friend…

  24. I’m so sorry to read about your lovely niece. What a sad thing to happen to your family. My prayers are with all the family, especially Renee’s parents.

  31. Prayers and blessings to your family. Their actions for bringing renewed life to strangers is the ultimate sacrifice. May their selfless acts bring them some peace in this difficult time.

  32. I am truly saddened by this Jonco…Such a beautiful young lady…I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

  34. Jonco a friend from NY showed me your great site and its become one of my favs (Im in St. Charles). Im really sorry for your loss.

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