Demetrius Hewlin still lives in others
If there was anything good to have come out of last week’s tragic school rampage at Chardon High School, it is that Demetrius Hewlin – one of the three teen males killed – donated his organs so that others could have brighter lives.
Demetrius was a Lifebanc donor by his own choosing never thinking he’d die so soon. It was this selfless act that will ensure that he continues to live in others.
After he was pronounced brain dead, his organs, eyes and tissue were harvested at
One organ donor can save up to eight lives and enhance the lives of 50 other people through tissue donation. This is quite a feat by any standards.
Demetrius Hewlin should give all of us pause to consider donating organs after death.
For too long in the African-American community many feel that donating organs after death is a desecration to the body. In fact, it is just the opposite.
Organ donors are heroes.
They give of themselves so that others may live.
We cannot think of a better testament to life.
It would be remiss of us if we didn’t mention that another
Both Demetrius and Russell combined have saved up to 16 lives.
It is a tribute to them.
It is a tribute to life.
As important that they will live on, not only in the memories of their respective families, but to the individuals who now have a new lease on life.
If there is a silver lining in these cloudy days, this is it.
Thank you Demetrius and Russell for setting an example.
