In February 2022, Jen found Sam unresponsive at home. He was taken to St. Elizabeth’s hospital, where they found he had suffered a severe brain bleed due to a ruptured AVM. He was life-flighted to Children’s Hospital in Omaha, where he required emergency surgery Friday night. Sam pulled through surgery, but Saturday morning, they discovered that Sam’s brain injury was not survivable. The swelling was too much for his little body to handle.
In the midst of their tremendous grief, Mitch and Jen have graciously decided to give the gift of life through the donation of Sam’s organs. He will be saving the lives of up to 8 people. In them, his legacy will live on! Sam is stronger than any superhero. He is our real-life hero and will be a hero to many other families.
Sam was the most creative and adventurous yet tender-hearted silly boy! He admired and had the closest bond with his 11yr old brother Jon. He loved and gave the best snuggles to his 3mo old baby sister Emma. Sam was a sweet, cuddly momma’s boy through and through, and he fought until the very end with the courage and strength of his father!! While we are sad that Sam has left us so soon, we rejoice in knowing God has a greater purpose for him! He will always live on as our little 7 yr old superhero!!
