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[VIDEOS] Amazing Story Of A Teen Who Coincidentally Left His Own Memorial On YouTube
This is a truly heartbreaking story and definitely worth watching.
Ben Breedlove, 18, recorded two courageously touching videos explaining his heart condition and the few near death experiences that had happened. Coincidentally, these videos were posted by the high-school student one week before he passed away, which happened to be Christmas Day.
Breedlove lived in Austin, texas and suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a disease that makes the blood muscle abnormally thick which in turn makes it rather difficult to pump blood. As he got older, he understood the severity of his disease and was aware that these near death experiences would most likely stop occurring, because unfortunately, he would succumb to his disorder. Bravely, he got in front of the camera and shared his story in two compelling videos:
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Kieran Miles inspired me to do this, Thought I would share my story to the rest of the world, watch part two. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4LSEXsvRAI&feature=player_embedded
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Kieran Miles inspired me to do this, Just thought I should share my story to the rest of the world, watch part 1 first. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmlTHfVaU9o
The young man you see in these videos is inspiring and shares how being different to any degree is difficult for kids to understand and cope with. Regardless of sexual orientation, physical disorders, mental disorders, emotional disorders, race, etc. Breedlove operated two YouTube channels: YouTube channels: Our Advice4You and BreedloveTV and had gained quite a following, around 80,000 subscribers.
Kid Cudi has seen these videos, and wrote a message on his Tumblr in regards to Breedlove’s passing:
“I watched the video he left for the world to see, and him seeing me in detail, in his vision really warmed my heart,” wrote Cudi in a message that received 1,692 notes. “We love you Ben. Forever. Thank you for loving me. To Ben’s family, you raised a real hero, he’s [definitely] mine. You have my love.”
Although I am not religious, I am happy that this young man felt at peace and is happy to know that Angels and God are on his side. For him, this made him feel good about his passing and probably left his parents with the knowledge that he would be okay. They raised a good kid with a serious issue until the age of eighteen. He seemed appreciate and kind-hearted. While he may be gone now, they can forever remember how far he had come and that he was happy with who he was. This is amazing.
Related articles
- Ben Breedlove: Teen Tells Heartbreaking Story Week Before Death (huffingtonpost.com)
- Ben Breedlove: Video sick teenager made about his life 1 week before he died (dailymail.co.uk)
- YouTube Slam: Weekly video contest launched but has the Internet Got Talent? (dailymail.co.uk)
- YouTube launches video discovery experiment called YouTube Slam (9to5google.com)
- Sick teen posts final video before death (news.ninemsn.com.au)
- Ben Breedlove: Austin Teen of YouTube Fame Dies on Christmas Day [VIDEOS] (ibtimes.com)
Famed Hand Surgeon Arrested For Domestic Abuse After Throwing His Humanitarian Award At Wife
Michael Brown is (or should I say, was) a famed hand surgeon that was arrested for domestic abuse back in August, 2010. He is well known amongst the community and has many carpel tunnel clinics, the Brown Hand Center, in varying locations: Houston,Phoenix, Dallas, Austin and Las Vegas.
During a dispute with his fourth wife, Rachel Brown, the hand surgeon began to chase his wife and thow multiple items at her, which included vases and the Joanne Herring 2010 Humanitarian of the Year award. The irony of this man receiving a humanitarian award and then throwing it at his wife is amazing. Sadly, there is much more that makes this award seem so odd.
Brown had acknowledged in 2002 that he beat his third wife; Due to this admission, he may be facing a felony. He also had his medical license revoked after testing positive for cocaine in 2006. So far, he sounds like an all around good guy, right?
And more so, this apparent fight started because Mr. Brown was having a late night phone call with another woman. Rachel heard a late night phone call because her adoring husband accidentally dialed his wife and left a voice mail where he can be heard flirting with another woman. Way to go Mr. Brown.
Kat Von D and Jesse James End The Relationship
So after jackass Jesse James cheated on his wife Sandra Bullock and found himself single, he quickly snagged young tattoo artist Kat Von D. The 29-year-old has a new season of LA Ink, which is set to air this Thursday (July 28th) and you can see many of the struggles of their relationship throughout the season.
LA Times – “I am no longer w Jesse, and out of respect for him, his family and myself, thats all the info I’d like to share. Thanks for respecting that,” 29-year-old Kat Von D said late Monday on Twitter.
Jesse James has been heard mentioning that the relationship was too difficult due to the distance. I would be willing to bet it was too difficult for him to keep it in his pants and realized that he’d be caught cheating yet again unless he ended this.
Many people had wondered why James was living in Texas. Quite simply, he wanted his children to be closer to his ex (Ms. Bullock), with whom they had a very close relationship. At least he has his childrens best interest in mind.
I personally am happy to see this relationship come to an end. I may be critical because I love Sandra Bullock, but I think that this man acts like a child and in turn, wanted to date a child (Kat Von D). Kat is 29-years-old and seems to be slightly less mature, no screw that, a lot less mature than Ms. Bullock. Although, I would never want Jesse James to be with Sandra Bullock ever again either.