JJ's Final Days

Three weeks before his death, JJ and his wife, Kristen, reflect on their life together and how choosing to live and to fight brought them more joy and love then they could have ever imagined.

[jaycee]

Thank you for sharing. I’m dying as well, and l just would like to say “l love you” to my ex wife and kids.

[scarlette]

I love this woman. She is the epitome of a wife.

[Mark-ybsp]

When I watched this I realized I have NO problems in my life. And then I cried.

[ann-mariebyrd]

My husband died of cancer in January. I was his caretaker.He never gave up and he did it for his family! I will always love him for that. JJs story is inspiring! It shows that your quality of life is all about what your living for and the happiness you can have in that time you are here. I’ve seen it. God bless you and your family sweetheart!

[JynxedKoma]

*"We love each other, and always."* -JJ
*"Always and forever."* -Kristen

[DrJenTattoo]

Rest In Peace JJ. Kristen, You are a Beautiful person inside and out. Hugs

[surfingshewolf]

Assisted suicide is about when THEY are ready to end the suffering. It's THEIR choice and THEIR right!!!

[jessah]

"You can't think about assisted suicide in just one situation"
Exactly. This goes both ways.
I am so unbelievably overjoyed that you had this extra time. It is amazing and truly miraculous. Please know that your situation is unique, as everyone else's is. Do not take this choice away from those who do not have the same gift you have been given.

[toyman]

Any person, suffering from an incurable illness, has the right to leave this world in peace and with dignity.

[mrs.hopwinkle]

I lost my mom a few weeks ago. I'm still heartbroken. She had advanced cancer, was in remission for a year and a half, but the cancer came back. She didn't die of the cancer itself, but of sepsis during chemo. She was very clear that if she was told that she was terminal, that she would go for assisted suicide. That wasn't wrong, undignified or selfish of her, and I supported that decision wholeheartedly. It's not about me, or any other of the people that loved her, but offering relief when there was none.

While she lay dying in the hospital, God forgive me, but I thought it would have been better for her if they had just ended it. I was very torn between my selfish wish and need to have her with me longer, and what was actually better for her.

Please, let everyone decide for themselves what they want to do. It's not an easy decision one way or another.

[ComfortablyNumb]

I’m so happy this popped up in my You Tube. I have been having a terrible time lately and was contemplating taking my life. I was tired of fighting and life felt too heavy. Then I watched this beautiful video and my whole attitude changed in an instant. Thank you J.J. I am as certain as anyone can be that you will be together in Heaven.

[Bunkysworkshop]

Only the person dealing with the pain and bodily problems should be able to make that decision. Quality of life at some point does matter.

[kleedasantos]

Your story is amazing but your story is NOT everyone s. Nobody should have to live in pain. He lived 3 good years, others might have suffered for 3 years. That's why it's a personal decision that we all should have.

[thedigitalemotion]

Tell this to someone suffering with MND and then come back and try telling the same story. You won’t. Sometimes a pain free exit is a patients right. It’s their body, their decision that should be respected.

[georgecherucheril]

I am in awe and speechless at the pure love, grace, joy, beauty, and goodness of this family.

[jaycee]

Thank you. Still here. Still in chronic pain even after multiple and treatments. Hope you're all safe and well

[Guppusmaximus]

And that's the beauty of having the right to choose what IS RIGHT FOR YOU. There shouldn't be any shame or guilt associated with having to make an immensely difficult decision like that. There are far too many variables for someone or some entity to have say, one way or another, over what you should do with your life. I only hope that people can truly weigh the positive & negative before deciding.... Rest in Peace, Mr. Hanson.

[twisted]

I have cancer and every night I go to bed I think about assisted suicide via "Dignitas" but every night I find a reason not to go through with it, Cancer not only destroys your body, it affects family and friends, depression sets in and it eats you alive. I just pray that when my time comes I don't feel any pain and that family is by my side.

[cheryljune]

I’m suffering bad ptsd and depression with anxiety, last weekend I wanted to die, JJ your an inspiration for me to keep going. Life is better now because i got help

[englishmommy]

I love how he stares at his wife and kids with such love omg im in tears he was a such a lovely man r.i.p xx