Pejazzle
31-12-2011, 03:51 PM
This is so sad.
A TEENAGE boy who died after suffering a heart defect left a moving farewell video that has captured thousands of viewers worldwide.
Ben Breedlove, 18, died of a heart attack on Christmas Day after living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy for years.
The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood properly.
Before his death Ben recorded a final farewell, offering advice to youngsters on everything from dating to studying.
He also shared details of what it was like to live with a life-threatening disease.
On a series of index cards, Ben wrote a number of messages as an instrumental version of Gary Jules' Mad World played in the background.
His final message said: "I was never allowed to play all the sports that my friends did. It kinda sucks that I missed out on that part of my life
"I really just hoped that I could be the same as everyone else."
He also told how at the age of four he saw a big bright light above him while doctors wheeled him down a hospital corridor on a stretcher.
The Texas teenager's video ? found after his death ? touched thousands of people, including Cleveland hip-hop star Kid Cudi.
The rapper posted a tribute on his blog after hearing of Ben's death. He wrote: "I am so sad about Ben Breedlove. I watched the video he left for the world to see.
"I broke down... To Ben's family, you raised a real hero, he's definitely mine. You have my love."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw5HLT-TyRs
A TEENAGE boy who died after suffering a heart defect left a moving farewell video that has captured thousands of viewers worldwide.
Ben Breedlove, 18, died of a heart attack on Christmas Day after living with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy for years.
The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood properly.
Before his death Ben recorded a final farewell, offering advice to youngsters on everything from dating to studying.
He also shared details of what it was like to live with a life-threatening disease.
On a series of index cards, Ben wrote a number of messages as an instrumental version of Gary Jules' Mad World played in the background.
His final message said: "I was never allowed to play all the sports that my friends did. It kinda sucks that I missed out on that part of my life
"I really just hoped that I could be the same as everyone else."
He also told how at the age of four he saw a big bright light above him while doctors wheeled him down a hospital corridor on a stretcher.
The Texas teenager's video ? found after his death ? touched thousands of people, including Cleveland hip-hop star Kid Cudi.
The rapper posted a tribute on his blog after hearing of Ben's death. He wrote: "I am so sad about Ben Breedlove. I watched the video he left for the world to see.
"I broke down... To Ben's family, you raised a real hero, he's definitely mine. You have my love."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw5HLT-TyRs