Kimiko Glenn Instagram – Last week, my best friend Mike suffered a severe cardiac event. He was in perfect health. None of the doctors have an explanation. After a week in the hospital, with enough answers to understand the extent of his injuries, the difficult decision was made to take him off life support.
On July 2nd, Mike Heslin passed peacefully, surrounded by his husband, friends and family, and an incredible outpouring of love from all over the country.
Spending his final week with him was life-changing and profoundly helpful in processing the need to let him go. While the days were long, and the rollercoaster ride of constant new information felt excruciating and sometimes primal in the pain it would elicit, there were so many moments of levity, gratitude, and celebration of his life and significance to us.
Mike was a caretaker. Even after his passing, he was able to give the gift of continued life to several other families by being an organ donor. A heroic, noble, and meaningful contribution to his legacy.
The ominous undercurrent during any major medical event is the stress of its financial burden — the last thing anyone wants to consider while grieving a loved one. Unfortunately, the Heslin family knows this all too well after grieving their other son’s sudden passing only 15 months ago.
If you have the means, please consider donating to their GoFundMe linked in my bio. While insurance covers some things, there will certainly be a large amount still owed, as well as funeral expenses.
He meant everything to me, and to so many people. I will never not be thinking of you, Mikey. The most positive and motivating guardian angel đŸ’• | Posted on 07/Jul/2024 06:11:54
