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William "Lee" Morris

 
A Son Leaves a Trail of Memories It is April, Spring is in the air. The sun is warm and bright, the air is filled with the sweet sound of laughter:- the voices of a father and his children as they run and play in the sunshine. This is one of my favorite (and last) memories of my son. My son, William. "Lee" Mon:is left a long trail of memories with all of us. In his 39 years of life he touched many people in a special way. Lee was always concerned with the needs of others. With that in mind we knew Lee's last wish would be to help someone in need. As a parent, I could have never imagined my child would become an organ donor. However on a beautiful April day, we were told Lee was only a few hours away from brain death. We were in shock and filled with unbearable grief, but I knew that Lee would want us to stay strong and think of how his death could benefit another family. I could not allow all that was still alive and good within my child to not be used in a way Lee would have wanted.

William "Lee" Morris

With the assistance of LOPA we were given the information we needed to make the decision of organ donation. Within hours of his death, Lee's donation saved the life of Mike, a 57 year old father, and Tracey, a 34 year old lady, and gave sight to two others. One year later, our family and the recipient families have met and our memories of Lee continue to grow. Mike, Tracey and their families are now a part of our extended family. Their lives and ours are forever changed because of Lee's act of donation.

 

We were devastated by the loss of my son, and the children's father. We wanted something good to come from this tragedy and have found great comfort in knowing many lives were saved, improved or extended by Lee's organ, tissue and bone donation. My son's trail of memories continues through Mike, Tracey and the nameless others. Thank you to LOP A for helping my son aild our family give the gift of life.

 William "Lee" Morris
2007 Donor Mom Alexandria, La.

William "Lee" Morris

 William "Lee" Morris
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