In a truly emotional tribute, Army veteran Matthew Whalen, who had suffered a massive, irreversible stroke over the weekend, was wheeled through a Texas hospital while fellow soldiers stood at attention as a sign of respect before his last moments.
Having been an American hero as a four-time combat veteran, Whalen proved to be a hero in his last moments as well.
The Army veteran donated organs that would help save the lives of two other veterans.
Via Fox 4 KC:
Family and friends honored a 35-year-old Army veteran on Monday during his final moments as he was wheeled through the halls of a Texas hospital to donate his organs.
Family members said Staff Sgt. Matthew James Whalen was diagnosed on Saturday with a brain hemorrhage. Sadly, he did not recover.
On Monday, Whalen’s family made the decision to withdraw life support and his organs were donated to two veterans.
A video posted to Facebook showed Whalen’s final moments and can be seen below. Warning – The video is truly emotional, so be prepared to shed some tears.
We say farewell to Staff Sergeant Matthew James Whalen. In his final act on this Earth, it’s only fitting that he gave…
Posted by Sean Hatton on Monday, December 21, 2015
As of the time of this posting, over 10 million people have viewed Whalen’s last heroic moments.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Whalen’s wife with the medical bills and other expenses for their three children. It has surpassed $75,000, and we encourage you to visit the page.
Comment: Were you moved to tears by Army veteran Matthew Whalen’s final moments, and his final act of heroism towards his fellow vets? Share your thoughts below.
FB – In his final act on this Earth, it’s only fitting that he gave his life and in return saved two others.
