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Guy Fawkes’ punishment was one of the most severe in English history – here’s what happens when a body is hung, drawn and quartered

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Fawkes and his co-conspirators were sentenced to hanging, drawing and quartering. Crispijn van de Passe the Elder/ Wikimedia Commons

After their infamous plot to destroy parliament was foiled, Guy Fawkes and his co-conspirators received one of the most severe judicial sentences in English history: hanging, drawing and quartering. According to the Treason Act 1351 , this punishment involved…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

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That you be drawn on a hurdle to the place of execution, where you shall be hanged by the neck and being alive cut down, your privy members shall be cut off and your bowels taken out and burned before you, your head severed from your body and your body divided into four quarters to be disposed of at the King’s pleasure.

This process aimed not only to inflict excruciating pain on the condemned, but to serve as a deterrent – demonstrating the fate of those who betrayed the Crown. While Fawkes reportedly jumped from the gallows – which meant he avoided the full extent of his punishment – his co-conspirators apparently weren’t so lucky.

By dissecting each stage of this medieval punishment from an anatomical perspective, we can understand the profound agony each of them endured.

Torture for confession

Before his public execution on January 31 1606, Fawkes was tortured to force a confession about his involvement in the “gunpowder plot”.

The Tower of London records confirm that King James I personally authorised “the gentler tortures first”. Accounts reveal that Fawkes was stretched on the rack – a device designed to slowly pull the limbs in opposite directions. This stretching inflicted severe trauma on the shoulders, elbows and hips, as well as the spine.

The forces exerted by the rack probably exceeded those required for joint or hip dislocation under normal conditions.

Substantive differences between Fawkes’ signatures on confessions between November 8 and shortly before his execution may indicate the amount of nerve and soft tissue damage sustained. It also illustrates how remarkable his final leap from the gallows was.

An engraving depicting a person being tortured on the rack.
The rack slowly pulled a prisoner’s limbs in opposite directions. Wellcome Collection/ Wikimedia Commons , CC BY-SA

Stage 1: hanging (partial strangulation)

After surviving the torture of the rack, Fawkes and his gang faced the next stage of their punishment: hanging. But this form of hanging only partially strangled the condemned – preserving their consciousness and prolonging their suffering.

Partial strangulation exerts extreme pressure on several critical neck structures. The hyoid bone , a small u-shaped structure above the larynx, is prone to bruising or fracture under compression .

Simultaneously, pressure on the carotid arteries restricts blood flow to the brain, while compression of the jugular veins causes pooling of blood in the head – probably resulting in visible haemorrhages in the eyes and face.

Because the larynx and trachea (both essential for airflow) are partially obstructed, this makes breathing laboured. Strain on the cervical spine and surrounding muscles in the neck can lead to tearing, muscle spasms or dislocation of the vertebra – causing severe pain. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Fawkes brought his agony to a premature end by leaping from the gallows. Accounts from the time tell us:

His body being weak with the torture and sickness, he was scarce able to go up the ladder – yet with much ado, by the help of the hangman, went high enough to break his neck by the fall.

This probably caused him to suffer a bilateral fracture of his second cervical vertebra, assisted by his own bodyweight – an injury known as the “hangman’s fracture” .

Stage 2: Drawing (disembowelment)

After enduring partial hanging, the victim would then be “drawn” – a process which involved disembowelling them while still alive. This act mainly targeted the organs of the abdominal cavity – including the intestines, liver and kidney, as well as major blood vessels such as the abdominal aorta.

The physiological response to disembowelment would have been immediate and severe. The abdominal cavity possesses a high concentration of pain receptors – particularly around the membranous lining of the abdomen . When punctured, these pain receptors would have sent intense pain signals to the brain, overwhelming the body’s capacity for pain management . Shock would soon follow due to the rapid drop in blood pressure caused by massive amounts of blood loss.

Stage 3: quartering (dismemberment)

Quartering was also supposed to be performed while the victim was still alive. Though no accounts exist detailing at what phase victims typically lost consciousness during execution, it’s highly unlikely many survived the shock of being drawn.

So, at this stage, publicity superseded punishment given the victim’s likely earlier demise. Limbs that were removed from criminals were preserved by boiling them with spices. These were then toured around the country to act as a deterrent for others.

Though accounts suggest Fawkes’s body parts were sent to “the four corners of the United Kingdom”, there is no specific record of what was sent where. However, his head was displayed in London .

Traitor’s punishment

The punishment of hanging, drawing and quartering was designed to be as anatomically devastating as it was psychologically terrifying. Each stage of the process exploited the vulnerabilities of the human body to create maximum pain and suffering, while also serving as a grim reminder of the consequences of treason.

This punishment also gives us an insight into how medieval justice systems used the body as a canvas for social and political messaging. Fawkes’s fate, though unimaginable today, exemplifies the extremes to which the state could, and would, go to maintain control, power and authority over its subjects.

The sentence of hanging, drawing and quartering was officially removed from English law as part of the Forfeiture Act of 1870 .

 

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Dog Tries To Warn Bride Before Wedding But Never Listened To The Signs, Then This Happens

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“Emily was getting ready with her bridesmaids, all smiles and laughter. Little did she know that her faithful furry companion, Max, had a different plan for the day. Max, her dog, had always been by Emily’s side through thick and thin.

As the preparations went on, Max began to exhibit odd behavior. He paced restlessly, whining softly, and kept nudging Emily with his nose. Emily couldn’t shake off the feeling that Max was trying to communicate something important. She kneeled before Max as she held his face.

“What is wrong, boy?” Emily asked, confused at the behavior of her trusted friend. He made a soft bark before he whed his paws. Emily sighed, not knowing what to do with poor Max’s behavior…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

“Baby, today is an important day, and I need you on your best behavior.”

Max had never been a bad dog before, and Emily was sure he wouldn’t start now. She just had to find out what was the matter. Emily was a firm believer that dogs, like other animals, had something like a sixth sense and knew when something was wrong. She knew that she had to find out before the wedding. However, she would never have guessed that it would be something like this.

 

Max’s adversity to her wedding dress made her feel sure that it had to do with something concerning the marriage. It made her wonder about Max’s past instances with her soon-to-be husband. Max hadn’t necessarily growled at Richard or barked excessively towards him. Max and Emily had been alone for 6 and 1/2 years before she met him. Max had only just turned seven when Richard asked her to marry him.

The speed of their relationship had worried Emily at first, but he had talked her out of those worries and said that he simply loved her and that she was the one for him. With words like that, how could she refuse? She loved him so much and wanted to start a family with him.

 

She inhaled sharply as she petted her best friend Max, trying to ease his behavior while keeping herself calm as well. It was like his behavior had torn off the rose-colored glasses she was wearing. She decided that she would ask a trusted friend, calming herself down by inhaling and exhaling. She made the phone call.

Emily’s friend David soon picked up the phone. He was a private investigator, and they had known each other practically from birth, as their mothers had been close friends. He greeted her when he picked up the phone.

 

“Hi David,” Emily responded before she continued to more dire matters. She confided in him, “I’m sorry to disturb you, but I have a private matter that I want to be handled discreetly. Could you do that for me, please?”

David immediately showed his concern for Emily. “Is everything all right, and of course, anything for you. What do you need my help with?”

She told him about Max’s strange behavior, a dog that he had known when he was just a pup, and shared her other concerns. He listened attentively and understood her worry.

“Emily, I understand your worries. I will make sure they disappear by looking into your fiance. I will call you if I find anything. As long as you don’t hear that phone ring, everything is perfectly all right. So please don’t worry and just enjoy your special day,” David said to settle Emily’s nerves.

 

The idea of everything being all right until he would call seemed to have settled Emily. She gave Max a final pet before ushering the sweet dog back inside, back to preparations.

Her future mother-in-law was almost immediately in her face when she returned, “Has that blasted dog finally learned how to behave?” she asked sternly towards both Emily and Max. Emily wanted to answer, but Max gave a few barks in reply before sitting down next to Emily.

 

Maybe it had to do with her future mother-in-law and how the woman had been fretting and nitpicking about every small thing concerning the wedding. Maybe it had been Francine who had been off and had Max behaving in such a strange manner. She couldn’t spiral again, but she made sure to ask David to also look into her future mother-in-law.

Her heart stopped. Had David found something and so soon? She nearly bolted towards her phone to pick it up, but when she grabbed it, she saw it was just a text from her wedding planner telling her it was time for her to leave towards the chapel in which she would be married.

On the way towards the location, Max again was a bit restless but behaved well. The location was everything Emily had dreamed, so when she walked down the aisle to meet her beloved, bouquet in hand, she finally reached Richard who had a large smile on his lips.

 

However, there seemed to be a large shift when Max had to walk down the aisle. His attire made him so handsome in Emily’s eyes, the rings attached to his back as he slowly walked down the aisle. But when he was only a couple of feet away, he stopped moving to the confusion of everyone there.

Richard tried to call Max towards him with an encouraging tone, but Max didn’t budge an inch. Instead, he barked loudly before taking a few steps back, almost as if on high alert. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

 

As Emily was about to approach Max herself and coax him forward, the chapel door suddenly busted open. There stood David, slightly disheveled and out of breath. He raced down the aisle clutching a folder.

“Emily,” he called, his eyes zeroing in on the ring still attached to Max’s back. “I need to speak with you now,” he said, his voice filled with urgency.

 

He passed Max, who simmered down before he gave her the folder. As Emily hurriedly moved toward Max and David, leaving Richard behind, her heart raced with uncertainty. Max seemed to sense the gravity of the situation as he maintained a calm demeanor. Richard, however, couldn’t contain his frustration and apprehension. He reached out, gripping Emily’s arm with an intensity that surprised her.

 

His voice grew louder as he demanded an explanation, the anger in his eyes overshadowing the love and joy that had been present just moments ago. Just as Emily was about to explain further, David, resolute and composed, stepped forward. He handed her the folder that held the answers to her doubts, and with a deep breath, he began to reveal the shocking truth that would shatter the illusion of her perfect wedding day.

 

With David’s revelation hanging in the air, Emily managed to slip her arm out of Richard’s grip. She needed space to process the turmoil within her. Emily opened the heavy folder that David had handed her. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she scanned the contents. Tears welled up in Emily’s eyes as her gaze shifted between Richard, the man she had thought she would marry, and Francine, the person she had believed was her future mother-in-law.

 

Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Emily’s voice cracked as she made a firm declaration, “There will be no wedding.” The chapel filled with her emotional outburst, leaving everyone stunned by the abrupt turn of events.

 

As Emily’s emotional declaration hung heavy in the air, Richard, in a desperate bid to regain control, raised his voice, urging everyone to remain seated. Emily’s trembling voice grew stronger as she confronted Richard about his deceit. She demanded answers, her emotions a whirlwind of anger, betrayal

, and confusion.

Richard, realizing the gravity of the situation, tried to win Emily back with words of love and promises of change. He pleaded, his desperation now evident to everyone in the chapel. But Emily had seen through his deception and manipulation.

Emily needed to seek legal advice to navigate the complex web of deceit and betrayal that had entangled her life. With a steely resolve, she made the decision to take legal action. In her first meeting with a seasoned attorney, Emily began to explore her legal options. The attorney listened carefully, offering guidance and support as Emily shared the intricate details of her heartbreaking story.

 

The process of annulment began, and with each step, Emily navigated a roller coaster of emotions. The paperwork, the legalities, it all felt like an overwhelming burden on her already wounded heart. Time passed, and Emily embarked on a journey of gradual healing.

With the support of her family and friends, she discovered newfound independence and resilience. In moments of reflection, Emily realized the profound importance of trust. She marveled at Max’s unwavering loyalty, how he had sensed the deception long before she did. Max became a symbol of trust in her life, a reminder that some bonds remained unbreakable despite the emotional turmoil.

 

Emily decided to confront Richard privately. She needed closure and answers to the lingering questions that haunted her. As Emily shared the contents of the folder with her bridesmaids, the shocking revelation of Richard’s double life left them all in disbelief. The folder contained irrefutable evidence of his deceit, including proof of his existing marriage and involvement in illegal activities.

 

Emily continued to lean on her family for strength and guidance. They discussed the canceled wedding, its emotional toll, and the need to move forward. Emily’s family stood by her, ready to support her as she embarked on a new chapter, free from the betrayal that had shattered her world.

 

With the weight of betrayal lifted from her shoulders, Emily began to feel a newfound sense of freedom. She looked ahead with hope, envisioning a brighter future without Richard’s deception clouding her path. As the sun rose on each new day, so did Emily’s optimism and determination to embrace life once more.”

 

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Daughter Hands Father His Order – Then He Tells Her Something That Causes Her To Start Crying

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As Jane, a young McDonald’s employee, handed a bag of fast food to the customer in the car, she noticed a familiar face – it was her estranged father whom she hadn’t seen in years. With trembling hands, she asked if he wanted ketchup or mustard, not expecting what he would say next. Slowly, Jane’s eyes filled with tears, and she could already feel that she was about to burst out crying.

Soon, without even thinking, she threw the sauce packets at him and ran away into the bathroom. One of her colleagues, Marsha, shot the customer a dirty look, not knowing that it was Jane’s father, and quickly followed her into the bathroom…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

 

When she arrived in the bathroom, Jane had locked herself into one of the stalls. Marsha couldn’t help but ask, “Well, what did he say to you that made you cry so much? Is everything all right?”

Jane explained that he was her father and she hadn’t seen him in years. She hesitated a little before continuing to tell her what he had said. “He said that my mom has been lying to me. She always said that he never wanted to hear from me and that he was a piece of Dad. But he just told me that he’s been looking for ways to contact me for years, but my mom made it difficult for him,” she told Marsha, tears in her eyes.

 

“And do you believe him?” Marsha asked.

“I don’t know. He seemed genuine, but of course, I don’t even really know him. I think I have to go home and talk to my mom about this. I need to know the truth.”

When she arrived, her mom was watching TV in the living room. “Honey, what happened? Are you okay?” she asked as soon as she laid eyes on Jane. It was obvious that she’d been crying.

“Mom, I need to talk to you about something. It’s important, and I need you to promise to tell me the truth,” she said, immediately getting to the point.

 

“Of course, my sweet girl. What is it? You know you can talk to me about anything,” she said as she hugged her daughter. Jane’s mother was an incredibly kind and sweet woman, and people often said she lit up a room when she walked into it. But this whole warm and loving aura disappeared when Jane said, “It’s about Dad.”

Jane felt a knot form in her stomach. The familiar stories from her mother now rang hollow. “Why do I feel like you’re not telling me everything?” she asked. Despite Jane’s persistent inquiries, her mother maintained a steadfast denial, firmly stating, “I have always told you the truth about your father. He was the one who left us, not the other way around.”

 

Jane’s mother refusing to budge from her story, and Jane left with more questions than answers. In her old room, Jane started sifting through dusty albums and faded documents. She wondered if these fragments of her history could unravel the truth about her father’s claims.

 

Jane noticed discrepancies and dates that didn’t align with her mother’s timeline of events. A photograph of her father holding her as a toddler was marked with a date that contradicted her mother’s story of him leaving early in Jane’s life. In a forgotten box, Jane found old letters and notes. These letters, filled with words of love and regret, painted a different picture of her father, now seen through a lens of doubt. She struggled to reconcile these new contradictory pieces of her past with the stories she had grown up believing.

 

Jane’s visit to her aunt brought new insights. Her aunt recalled moments that suggested her father had indeed tried to stay in touch. “He wasn’t perfect, but he did ask about you, Jane,” her aunt said. A family friend, hesitant at first, shared that the circumstances of her parents’ separation were complex and fraught with misunderstandings. “It wasn’t as black and white as you might think,” they said, hinting at hidden layers in her parents’ split. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The weight of these conflicting narratives bore heavily on Jane, stirring a whirlpool of emotions within her. She felt adrift, caught between the shifting tides of her parents’ stories. In moments of solitude, Jane turned to her old journals. The pages, a repository of memories and feelings, offered comfort and clarity amidst the emotional chaos that had enveloped her life.

 

After much searching, Jane finally located her father. Her heart pounded with a mix of fear and determination. Upon contacting him, she sensed his reluctance to speak, his voice laced with hesitation hinting at unhealed scars and a fear of reopening old wounds.

The day of the meeting arrived, and Jane sat across from her father, the air between them thick with years of unsaid words. He looked at her, his eyes a mirror of her own, filled with a mixture of regret, hope, and an unspoken fear of the truths that lay ahead.

 

Jane’s father began to unravel his side of the story, his voice trembling with emotion. He spoke of the years that had passed, each word revealing his vulnerability and the pain he had carried silently, painting a picture far different from the one Jane had known. He detailed his numerous attempts to be part of Jane’s life, his efforts marred by unseen barriers and miscommunications. As he presented letters, evidence of his attempts to reach out to her, Jane’s eyes widened in realization of the efforts he had made.

 

Her father’s voice cracked as he spoke of his profound sense of loss and regret, mourning the years he missed being a part of Jane’s life. As Jane listened to her father, a growing seed of doubt about her mother’s narrative took root in her mind. She found herself torn, struggling to reconcile the man before her with the distant, uncaring figure her mother had always described.

 

Jane faced her mother once more, this time armed with the pieces of truth she had gathered. “I’ve spoken to Dad, and I know there’s more to the story,” she said firmly, her voice demanding honesty. “I need the whole truth, Mom, all of it.”

Under the weight of Jane’s unwavering gaze, her mother’s composure crumbled, revealing the truth in a flood of tears. “I sabotaged your father,” she confessed, her voice choked with emotion. “He left me after I made a mistake, and in my hurt, I turned everyone against him, even you.”

 

Her mother’s words poured out, admitting to years of lies and manipulation. She revealed how she twisted situations and narratives to alienate Jane’s father, driven by a mix of fury, jealousy, and a desperate need for revenge. Jane listened, her heart heavy with a complex mix of emotions. While she struggled to reconcile with the magnitude of her mother’s deception, she began to understand the depth of her pain and regret. Forgiveness seemed a distant shore, but Jane found herself taking the first tentative steps toward it, with a heart yearning to mend bridges.

 

Jane reached out to her father, her voice tinged with regret for the lost years. She expressed a desire to start anew, to build the father-daughter relationship they had been denied. Her words and olive branch extended into the gap of time.

In the days that followed, Jane and her father embarked on a journey of rediscovery, weaving new memories to fill the gaps of the past. Their conversations, a tapestry

 

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Doctors Bowed Their Heads For This Little Boy. The Reason Will Leave You in Tears! –

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This 11-year-old boy had a last wish, a decision that shocked everyone, including his doctors. As a result, they ended up bowing their heads to him. As they entered Leong’s room, the doctors and the entire medical team assembled in a straight line, hearts full and eyes teary.

They all lowered their heads, bowing out of respect. The young boy’s decision had left them in awe. It was one of the greatest acts of kindness, and bowing their heads out of respect was the least they could do to show their appreciation. Everyone tried their best to keep it together, but it was a truly emotional scene.

Despite how sad the situation was, Leong’s parents were proud of their son and the choice he had made. They watched in silence as he was wheeled towards the operating room, crossing a hallway full of crying doctors. They knew they wouldn’t see him again, but somehow knowing that his sacrifice wouldn’t be in vain helped them cope with the grief. In truth, they had been coping for a while now. Even before Leong’s life had come to its end, they had been informed that there was nothing the doctors could do for him. They had been forced to live with this knowledge for weeks…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The Young’s ordeal started one day at school when he laid his head on his desk. His teacher noticed and asked what was wrong. Leong complained of a headache. The pain persisted the entire day until he got home. The 11-year-old told his mother about his headache, and she gave him some medicine to ease his discomfort. The pain was gone the following day, and Leong felt relieved. But weeks later, he complained of another headache to his teacher, and this time, it was much worse. The pain didn’t dull with the medicines and kept coming back. He constantly held his throbbing head in his hands and couldn’t concentrate in class.

Leong had to be sent home multiple times a week. His frequent migraines were hindering him from participating in class and playing with his friends. That’s when the teacher suggested that he should be taken to a hospital for a thorough checkup. Leong’s parents took the teacher’s advice and took him to a hospital so that he could be examined. Upon several checkups, however, the doctors couldn’t figure out the cause of the little boy’s headaches. The experts advised restorative measures and prescribed pain relievers so that he could be a bit more comfortable. But even with the drugs, his headaches never fully went away.

Leong’s parents worried for their son. They didn’t like to see him in discomfort, and it was clear from his behavior that he wasn’t simply lying to get out of school. He couldn’t play with his friends anymore and was always too tired to watch his favorite TV shows. He was lagging behind in school all because of the constant headaches. They felt confused and hated that they couldn’t help him. They kept hoping things would get better, but unfortunately, they got worse.

One day at school during lunch break, Leong suddenly developed a seizure before fainting. A nearby teacher rushed to help him, and his parents were contacted immediately. After Leong was taken to the hospital, the doctors were in a state of confusion. First, the terrible migraines and now seizures. Leong had been perfectly healthy for the first 11 years of his life. They couldn’t understand where the sudden illness came from. The doctors decided to conduct a series of tests to find out the root of Leong’s headaches and seizures. Unfortunately, the results were heartbreaking.

The doctors revealed that the boy had a brain tumor that was pressing on the organ and causing the migraines and seizures. His parents were dumbfounded and felt like their whole world was falling apart. The doctors advised that Leong should be admitted to the hospital immediately or things could get even worse. They walked them back to Leong’s room and advised them to tell the truth. The boy was young but deserved to know what was going on with his body. His parents didn’t know how to break the news to him. They tried to put on a brave face as they entered his room, but Leong could tell that something was off.

As they moved closer to his bedside, Leong had another seizure, and the head doctor asked the parents to leave while he handled the situation. The boy was admitted immediately after that, and with the doctor’s help, his parents explained what was wrong with him. His mother sobbed softly by his side, but he took her hand and smiled slightly. He hated to see her upset. Although the news was devastating, Leong took it quite well. He had learned at school what it meant to have cancer, and he knew that sometimes the doctors could save their patients. He hoped that this would be the case for him too and vowed to fight until his last breath.

But as the weeks passed, the seizures became more frequent, and the doctor explained that the tumor was increasing in size. He also told the parents that Leong had a very little chance of survival as the cancer was progressing at a fast rate. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

It wasn’t pleasant news, but they needed to be prepared for the worst because it would come sooner than later. At the hospital one evening, his mother noticed that Leong was a bit gloomy. When she questioned him, he mentioned how much he missed his friends. He missed playing with them and hanging out during lunch break and after school hours. Her heart broke for him, and the next day, she asked Leong’s teachers if some of his friends could visit him.

She immediately contacted the other parents and organized a surprise visit. Leong was shocked when his friends came through the door and jumped on his bed. The smile on his face warmed his mother’s heart. She was glad that she could make him happy, if only for a day. The kids played with Leong and told him everything he had missed. They made jokes and laughed amongst themselves, almost as if no time had passed since the last time they’d been together in class.

After they left, Leong’s parents checked back in with him. He thanked them for inviting his friends over, and what he told them next shocked them. Leong had made a decision earlier on, a decision that he’d been thinking about for a while now. It was a wish that he hoped would be granted in the event of his passing. His mother still held out hope that her son could be saved. She didn’t want to picture a life without him, but Leong was already accepting it. For a young boy, he was very brave and courageous.

The family hugged one another after Leong told them his wish, and his parents promised to grant it when and if the time came. They were all sobbing when the doctor walked in to check in on Leong. He asked if there was anything wrong, but his mother quickly wiped her tears and replied that everything was good. Although the doctor wanted to push further, wondering if their reaction had anything to do with Leong’s health, he thought against it and dropped it.

Unfortunately, the tumor progressed rapidly as time went on, and Leong slowly became a shadow of his former self. The location of the tumor, coupled with how fast it was growing, caused some damage in his brain tissue. As a result, his memory became affected, and his speech and motor skills followed soon after

. The doctor was forced to inform the family that things would only get worse. Unfortunately, all hope was lost.

The days went by slowly, and one afternoon, Leong suffered a cardiac arrest that caused him to slip into a coma. It was the beginning of the end and quite painful to witness. Leong never woke up from his coma, and after thorough examination, the doctors had to declare him brain dead. Although his body was still on life support, Leong was long gone. His parents kissed his forehead before they decided to speak to the doctors. They knew that it was time to fulfill their son’s last wish.

When Leong’s parents revealed what their child had asked of them, the doctors felt a mix of emotions. They were heartbroken, grateful, and thankful to the brave 11-year-old boy who had faced death head-on, only thinking about the legacy he would leave behind. In fact, Leong’s last wish was to donate his organs to people who might need them. That day, while they bowed in the hospital corridor, the doctors were reminded that not all heroes wear capes and that some of them are no more than children.

What a heartbreaking story. What do you think about organ donation? Do you know other people who made this ultimate sacrifice?

 

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