Friends, family of San Tan Valley teen say final goodbyes during honor walk

Dylan Barrier was seriously injured after he fell and hit his head while skateboarding. His family made the tough decision to take him off life support.

[rockythetalkingparrot]

I lost my husband eight years ago and the only organ that was still viable was his corneas. I received a letter from the eye bank a month later stating that they were successfully transplanted. Someone that couldn’t see yesterday could see today. I imagine they thank my husband daily, it helps me. Organ donation did help me in my grieving, please everyone consider donating.

[annVacchiano]

My husband was suffering in an ICU for months very near death. I was so sad I was in pain for his suffering. Then someone donated him a new heart. Hes alive because of his appreciates life every day...

[blackietotheend]

As a transplant recipient, these people are hero’s.
I got my liver in 2019 and thank my donor every day.

[mattmcgovern]

Lost my younger boy, 8, to cancer 10 years ago. Cry EVERY day missing him. Kinda know what you all are going through. Your boy saved many lives...may he rest in peace and may you, family and friends, stay strong, somehow.

[AriiAniaismyname]

God, just hearing "Code Hero" touched me. God bless this young man

[nunyabiznez]

The  heart beating in my brother's chest came from a young man who checked the donor box on his driver's license.  That young man saved several lives by doing so.  Every hospital should have an honor wall where the names of the heroes who have donated organs that saved lives are inscribed.   It should have next to each name the number of lives saved and the number improved as a result of their sacrifice and generosity.  The wall should be in a conspicuous place where the public can see it.

[_ashmason]

I really think we underestimate how unpredictable life and death is, like we all assume we're going to live one specific age. When that is definitely not what happens. Imagine something so simple like skateboarding or another activity ending up being the reason a life is lost. It can be anything. Slipping on a wet floor or stairs. Getting hit. Like we should appreciate the small things more every day.

[johnpetty]

Lost my first born son, he was only 20 years old, God bless his family.

[colombianflag]

At least he had it loved one's next to him.. So many people die without family and friend's.. Rest in peace

[stressmuffin]

As a nurse, there's no worse pain on the job, than the loss of a patient. I salute not just my fellow nurses involved in this young man's care, but also the medical staff & the rest of the hospital staff involved in this young man's care. I salute all of my fellow healthcare & medical professionals. 💜. RIP to that young man 😢

[dianapeterson]

Bless that young man and his family, he IS A HERO! R.I.P.

[Manu_Lemoine_FR]

18 years old, he was just skateboarding like many young people his age and he lost his life. it's so sad and beautiful that his organs go to save 8 people. I'm upset, he's in heaven

[marilyn]

I can't imagine the painful decision these parents had to make to let him go. Difficult to comprehend a young 18yrold just doing normal things like skateboarding & never waking up again from injuries. He will live on in so many lives he has touched. May God grant peace to his grieving family. RIP

[natasha]

Dear lord. Crying my eyes out. I remember when the whole hospital stuff cried for my 27 year old sister when she passed. I will never forget that day never.

[karm]

I lost my love when he was just 21. His organs saved many lives. We don’t need them when we pass on and you live on saving other lives. Rip. Mathew and Dylan. Your hero’s

[samanthabarrineau]

My school nurse was waiting for a heart transplant for years and finally someone as brave and selfless as this young man gave her their heart. She is now 68 with a 30 year old heart and thriving, she can continue to help other from the help of the donators ❤️ rip young man this is such a tragic way to pass

[yobro]

If the parents ever scroll through this comment page, know that the expression on every one of those peoples face was love. May your son always be with you.

[michellendubi]

It's so shocking how someone can literally die from anything 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[Sgt-xwlx]

This grizzled ol Combat Vet, has leaking eyes..
Rest in Peace young Man

[sandysmalley]

That young man did the right thing by donating his organs to save lives. God bless this young man, may you rest in peace.