“My little kid, my beautiful baby boy,” “He’s a hero, Dude"

[Sugar Cookie]

A man who lost his wife and 1-year-old son after a car accident in Kentucky last week is clinging to hope as his son’s organs are saving the lives of dozens of children.

According to Kentucky State Police, Braelen Hicks-Schaefer, 24, was driving and crossed the center line, hitting another car head-on.

Braelen Hicks-Schaefer and 1-year-old Weston Schaefer were both taken to the hospital with severe injuries, where they both later died.

“This kid was the greatest thing that ever happened to me,” said Stephen Schaefer, Weston’s father. “Just perfect. Beautiful.”

According to WFIE, Stephen Schaefer said both his whole family and his wife’s family gathered to say goodbye. He said after a while, his son grabbed his finger and responded to his touch before he died.

“I think Weston was kind enough to tell his Papa goodbye,” he said. “When they did all their tests and finally declared him 100% brain dead, that little heart was still beating.”

Inspired by Weston’s strength, Stephen Schaefer offered his son’s body for organ donation.

“The minute that it went through, they told us that phone was going off,” he said. Hundreds of calls came in, all people eager for something that could save their children’s lives -- something Weston could provide.

“My little kid, my beautiful baby boy,” Stephen Schaefer said through tears. “He’s a hero, dude. He got a medal, it’s the second-highest honor that a civilian can get. It’s a beautiful medal. And they wanted to let us know, ‘Your son’s a hero.’”

Stephen Schaefer was told Weston’s stomach was donated to a six-month-old boy who has never been able to eat.

“That six-month-old that’s going to get to enjoy those awesome meals -- we fed that tummy for 13 months,” Stephen Schaefer said. “They’re going to know that was Weston “Tank” Samuel Schaefer’s tummy in there because he’s going to be craving chicken nuggets and Coco Puffs. They’re going to be grocery shopping!”

Weston’s donations have already helped 37 children, and more are on the way. Knowing this is helping his father move through grief.

“We can smile, we can be proud,” Stephen Schaefer said. “We can be happy

1-year-old organ donor saves dozens of children’s lives

Weston Schaefer's organ donations have already helped dozens of children and more are on the way.

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[Brillig]

That is one super adorable baby.

 

[Sejanus]

ETA: Ok, so I fucked this comment up royally.
Do ignore the following rant as incoherent shit dribbling!...

Am I missing something?
Why did he cross the center line?
2 people in the car he plowed into leaving one dead and the others condition unknown?.
His wife and son are ended?

Don't get me wrong the wee one is adorable, but WTF is dear old dad trying to make a party out of a shitshow he appears to be responsible for?
Is he charged?
Is he in a cell?
Seems to be a few points missing here.

ETA oops my bad. Mom was driving..
To Stephen Schaefer, Weston’s father, my sincerest apologies and condolences.

Ok the kid is a Godsend to 37 families.
Horrible loss..,

 

[sgr1966]

Am I missing something?
Why did he cross the center line?
2 people in the car he plowed into died.
His wife and son are ended?

Don't get me wrong the wee one is adorable, but WTF is dear old dad trying to make a party out of a shitshow he appears to be responsible for?
Is he charged?
Is he in a cell?
Seems to be a few points missing here.

Mom was driving, not dad.

 

[Sejanus]

Mom was driving, not dad.

Fuck...Guess I need to correct that whole rant!
Leaving it up to own my shame.

 

[Satanica]

Hey, we have all misunderstood or misread and article, so no biggie. I don't really think you have anything to be ashamed of. You had good intentions.