Frontotemporal Degeneration - bvFTD - Richard Bay

Richard Bay died in January 2016 after suffering with Frontotemporal Degeneration - Behavioral Variant Type (bvFTD) for eight years.

[gerryjohnson]

I am almost finished my college instruction to become a Health Care Aide. I came across this video as I search for more information about dementia so I can understand better when I get into facility where I will help people with conditions like this. It will be hard but not as hard as being a loved one watching the disease take away the person they knew. My heart goes out to you all. This made me cry and appreciate the field I am going in to.

[shaykay]

This is so heartbreaking to watch, May he rest in Jesus arms til you meet again.

[NickanM]

Rest in eternal peace.🌷, a true fallen hero that gave a voice to the voiceless children.

[gmadiva]

My best friend in the world was recently diagnosed with FTD and is in the early stage right now. I am so sorry for your loss....what a lovely tribute to a wonderful man. I am trying to prepare for what is to come and am so sad. Thank you for making this video and Bless your entire beautiful family and so very sorry for your tremendous loss.

[rah_idkidk]

Beautiful tribute to an amazing man. Rest In Peace

[keithheitzinger]

Blessings for sharing. It is so exactly what I went through with the love of my life Nancy as she passed away on January 16 of 2017. We were married 35 years and dated five years prior to that .we have two adult sons that was equally crushing on them. I don't think there's any disease that is more hideous or cruel than this one. Please hang in there the best you possibly can. And I think you again for sharing.

[carolk]

Such a sad life of a wonderful man near the end. I’m so glad he decided to pass with integrity and dignity. Very sweet story. But so hard I’m sure. 😢😇

[TheDebbyrose]

I am so sorry, losing such a dear man to dementia is just so overwhelming...my mom has it to and she lives with me, I miss her too...and the confusion in her head leaves her with, her words, 'I just don't know nothing anymore'...this is an incredibly hard road for all of us...RIP Richard Bay🙏😔

[AussieFIag]

Such a sad story.
R.I.P Richard, your suffering is gone.
The love for you will always stay the same.

[newarkman]

Beautiful story. As I get older and my friends aren't doing well, I explained this stuff to my son. That way he knows how I feel about this disease.
I've been reading and watching stories about this. I don't know this man, but I am honored to have seen this story. Thank you.
Mark

[VivecaV]

So beautifully done. From the very beginning, it brought me to tears because I also went through this with my husband. It's a long, painful journey. Thank you for sharing this, hopefully, it will bring more attention to this horrid disease, which many don't have a clue about. In many ways, I think it is worse than Alzheimer's because it strikes at a much younger age and is terminal. It destroys families and robs couple of the retirement they had been planning for, etc.

[KindCountsDeb]

Thank You for sharing such a good man, find family with us. I lost a dear cousin to a similar fate. Not fair is my first reaction. I admire Mr. Bay and ya'll now, you did him proud.

[maryanna]

So deeply sorry for your pain and loss!

[tinaware]

I’m truly sorry for your families loss. Your husband seemed to be an amazing person. May he Rest In Peace.

[kimberley-annhickman]

This broke my heart, I truly cried my eyes out. I’m so sorry but thank you for sharing

[esthersantana]

what a wonderful person, family and life...thank you for sharing...my mom was diagnosed in 2012 but suffered well before we knew what was happening...love to you all

[MsNooneinparticular]

Diseases like this make me question the value of life. What's the point? I know we all have to die, but to be an intelligent/accomplished person with so many talents only to have your very soul taken at mid-life while your body carries on. Alzheimer's is tragic enough, but these young-onset dementias are truly cruel. No known cause, no treatment & no cure. Bless anyone dealing with neurodegenerative diseases.

[lindagarcia]

I pray Richard is resting peacefully in his loving Father's harms.

I believe my Mom had FTD/ Dementia, so many moments you had with Richard I shared with my Mom. God came for my Mom this April and I miss my Mom so very much, it's hard to redefine my life with out her, I cared for her for over 15 years.

I hope and pray your family is healing and celebrates the great life that Richard lived. Much love

[elizabethmeyer]

Now rich is taking care of the children in heaven so sorry for your loss. Just a wonderful, family🙏🏼❤️

[estherrenee]

Patty, I recently lost my husband of 32 years to lung cancer. To be honest, I thought that was bad. But, by comparison, we were spared the pain of watching him deteriorate beyond the 49 days of his diagnosis. I know the excruciating pain of having lost my very best friend and love of my life. I can't imaging the heartbreak you had to endure and I am so very sorry for your loss. May God bring you comfort when you need it most. Hugs to you and your beautiful family.