Wisconsin Donor Registry<\/a>, the list of state residents who have authorized donation of their organs, tissues and eyes. It wasn\u2019t a surprise. \u201cHis first thought was to always help others,\u201d Gary says.<\/p>\nThey worked with the Kenosha County medical examiner to honor Bryan\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
A total of 73 tissue grafts were created from Bryan\u2019s gifts of bone and veins. Tissues were sent to medical facilities in Tennessee, Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Minnesota to enhance patients\u2019 lives through operations such as reconstruction procedures, vein repair and oral surgeries.<\/p>\n
Jan says she\u2019s happy to see Bryan\u2019s gifts reach so many. \u201cI had no clue so many people could be affected. If I could talk to them, I would tell them how blessed they are to have a piece of him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bryan\u2019s decision to donate was shared with friends and family who attended an event commemorating the one-year anniversary of his death. Jan says many people asked questions about tissue donation and how it helps patients in need.<\/p>\n
To Jan, that was a fitting tribute to Bryan and how he touched people. \u201cHe was a good ol\u2019 country boy who loved a good time and good friends,\u201d she says. \u201cHe was just a great kid.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gary adds, \u201cBryan was the best son any father could ever have. I miss him every minute of every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
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