skyking1
Senior Member
I know it is two years past. Orangeman bumped this so I feel compelled to send you my condolences and share with you that helpless feeling, RDD.I reread this the day after Christmas. Our son passed away in May of 2002 . The unexpected collapse - the typical healthy teenager that has the artery to the heart failure (per the autopsy report). I was there and was first on the scene to to do CPR. I tell my employees at First Aid training. this is for you and family emergencies, not work - I've been there, done that. CPR was done for 45 minutes until arrival at the hospital where he was pronounced deceased. the damage was too massive to revive him.
This ever gets easier especially for mom at Christmas - its 18 years later... and she still gets very emotional. Doesn't want x-mas lights put up outside, no decorations inside except a small mini x-mas tree for our daughter (she's married and away from home).
I hope you made it thru Christmas ok
RDD
My dad died in my arms, a 63 year old with a bad heart. it is apples and oranges, except for that helpless feeling. There were two respiratory therapists in the grocery store that day, so I did not have to do the CPR myself.
That inability to fix it tears at us all. Please send my condolences to your bride as well.