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No
doubt, hearts were beating a little faster during an emotional meeting in
Rochester (April 11).
The
heart that 66-year-old Claude Brown of Burt, Niagara County, carries inside his
chest, was born beating inside the chest of Ricky Wieland. His parents,
Debbie and Rick Wieland, traveled to Rochester from Cincinnati, Ohio, to
finally meet the man who received their son’s heart.
The 22
year old died in a fatal car crash four years ago.
“You
look wonderful,” Debbie Wieland said to Brown when they met in a hotel
conference room. Brown said, “I’ve got a great heart, believe me.”
Claude
Brown was lucky enough to enjoy seeing many family milestones because of the
heart transplant. He was suffering from congestive heart failure for years.
“I was
able to see three grandchildren born, one wedding, and a lot of fun times with
the family,” said a teary-eyed Brown.
Ricky
Wieland, Ohio National Guardsman, had told his parents he wanted to be an organ
donor. After the accident, his parents alerted the hospital about Ricky’s
wishes. His organs went on to give life to seven other people.
Source-Medindia
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