Ronald Smith
Organ Donor
/January 19, 2022
My father was shot on January 14th, 2022 along with his girlfriend. She died immediately and my dad survived, alone and injured for many hours. He was kept alive on a ventilator for 5 days. With no chance of survival, Dad took his last breath on 1/19/2022. He had just turned 59 years old.
The gift of his left kidney was given to a woman in her 60s who I hope is now living a happy and healthy life. 
Saying thank you
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