Walter Trout finally has a liver. He’s in surgery right now. More to come.
[UPDATE 5/26/2014] The operation was successful. The surgeons performed to Walter’s music! No complications, and now it’s just a matter of healing. It looks good.
Memorial Day
You were a stranger
Yet you are
Now and forever
A part
Of us
We will always
Remember
Your generous act
Of faith and courage
That liberated
My love’s
Virus and
Battle-scarred liver
From its life of
Relentless
And dimly appreciated
Labor
You are a hero
Or heroine
And in death
You saved
Many lives
Your
Medal of Honor
Is more than
A mere piece
Of metal
Your medal lives
Each time my love
Looks
Me in the eye
Each time he
Hugs
His sons
Each time
He leads
With music
You are our
Unsung donor champion
Allow me to sing
This song of honor
Love
And gratitude
To you
What your impact was
In life
We will
Never learn
But please know
What your service meant
In death
–Marie Trout
Please become an organ donor….. www.donatelife.net
[UPDATE 5/28/2014] Walter is up and about, making quick progress. There’s a local news story about his battle here.
