Summary: Saturday night could have been a moment for Sam Berns to celebrate -- standing in the middle of Gillette Stadium, flanked by some of his beloved New England Patriots, and no doubt cheered heartily by the nearly 70,000 fans surrounding him. But it wasn't to be.
Berns died Friday evening due to complications from the rare genetic disease, according to the Progeria Research Foundation. He was 17. A student at Foxborough High School -- in his and the Patriots' hometown -- he joined the marching band, playing a specially designed snare drum. He didn't let the fact that he weighed all of 50 pounds or that the average life span of someone with progeria is 13 years discourage him. He attended his school's homecoming dance. And above all, he kept his head up.
analysis: This is a very sad story for Sam Berns and his family, I am praying for them all. To this that your only 17 and you lose your life to a deadly disease. Sam Berns was well loved and inspired many people. He lived a great life in only 17 years may he truly rest in peace.
That's so amazing. I watched a documentary on Progeria a couple of years ago and from what I heard it's amazing that he got to live to his mid teens. The fact that he lived life to the fullest is an inspirational message to everyone.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me thankful for having such a healthy life and knowing that i can live a long time.
ReplyDelete