Another reason why organ donation is important

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    Originally Posted By LPFan22

    My sister and her heart recipient are featured in this article. Please take a look. If you haven't made the decision to become an organ donor, maybe this will help be a deciding factor. It's the best legacy you can leave behind.

    <a href="http://www.dailydemocrat.com/ci_12157968" target="_blank">http://www.dailydemocrat.com/ci_12157968</a>
     
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    Originally Posted By Sara Tonin

    That the gentleman honored Elizabeth by skydiving is such a beautiful gesture.
     
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    Originally Posted By Tinkeroon

    My heart goes out to you (no pun intended). I've got my organ donor pink dot on my driver's license card and have for years. I think it's a great sacrifice! How wonderful that she left behind such a tremendous legacy. And that her recipient is so grateful and now healthy!
     
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    Originally Posted By LPFan22

    Thank you for the kind comments. It's bittersweet right now. I'm happy for Bob and his family and proud of my sister. It softens the blow of losing her so young.
     
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    Originally Posted By KCCHIEF

    what a wonderful story....thanks for sharing it.
     
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    Originally Posted By iamsally

    My son-in-law, the father of three of my grandchildren is alive today due to the generosity of strangers. We can only imagine the grief of the family who lost their child but feel our gratitude when we see him able to play with his children. He had a kidney transplant 8 years ago.
    Your sister has left a wonderful legacy.
    Thank you for sharing.
     
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    Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter

    What a touching story.

    (((LPFan)))
     
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    Originally Posted By Mary Poppins

    Thank-you for sharing your story, LPFan22. What your sister did was good and so generous. She left a wonderful legacy and her heart beats on, just in someone else's body. To say this is a heartwarming story is literally true.
     
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    Originally Posted By LPFan22

    Thank you all! I just got a call from my mom. Bob successfully completed his skydive and had a blast. NBC ended up covering this and the story is supposed to air on all NBC channels throughout CA. I don't know a time but just wanted to throw it out there for those who may be interested.
     
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    Originally Posted By beamerdog

    What a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing, LPFan22.
     
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    Originally Posted By LPFan22

    For those trying to view the article, it is no longer available. Tomorrow, another one will be posted at SacBee.com.
     
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    Originally Posted By LPFan22

    Here is some video coverage of today's event...

    <a href="http://cbs13.com/local/Man.Skydives.In.2.987996.html" target="_blank">http://cbs13.com/local/Man.Sky...996.html</a>
     
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    Originally Posted By Tinkeroon

    My heart was in my throat watching that skydive! What a brave man to honor your sisters memory and sacrifice with that jump and, hopefully, make others consider making a similar sacrifice. Wow!
     
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