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Virginia Grandfather Dies Unexpectedly Days After Spinal Surgery: ‘He Never Met a Stranger’ Virginia Grandfather Dies Unexpectedly Days After Spinal Surgery: ‘He Never Met a Stranger’
Virginia Grandfather Dies Unexpectedly Days After Spinal Surgery: ‘He Never Met a Stranger’ A Virginia family is stunned after the sudden death of Dale Hayes, who died just days after returning home from major spinal surgery.  Hayes died unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 9, leaving "a huge hole in his children's hearts and those who loved him," according to a close friend.  Just days before his death, Hayes suffered a serious spinal injury when he fractured a vertebra.  He underwent major surgery, during which bone from his leg was grafted to his neck. Doctors then placed rods, bolts, and plates to help stabilize his spine. Following the surgery, Hayes was moved to t…
‘A Mother’s Worst Nightmare’: DC-Area Family Grieves 12-Year-Old After Fatal Asthma Attack ‘A Mother’s Worst Nightmare’: DC-Area Family Grieves 12-Year-Old After Fatal Asthma Attack
‘A Mother’s Worst Nightmare’: Dc-area Family Grieves 12-Year-Old After Fatal Asthma Attack A DC-area family is grieving an unthinkable loss after 12-year-old Isaiah Puryear died following a severe asthma attack. In late September, the boy suffered the attack, his family said, then slipped into cardiac arrest before passing away following a lengthy stay in the hospital. According to the family, after further testing, doctors determined Puryear had no brain activity, and he was later declared brain dead. “My baby has transitioned. Isaiah is now with his angels and the Lord. I love you so much, Isaiah Jayden Puryear, you will always be in mommy’s heart,” his mother, …
Maryland Mom Stranded In Germany After Husband’s Death Abroad — Community Steps Up To Help Maryland Mom Stranded In Germany After Husband’s Death Abroad — Community Steps Up To Help
Maryland Mom Stranded In Germany After Husband’s Death Abroad — Community Steps Up To Help A Maryland mother is facing an unthinkable loss — and a long road home — after her husband died suddenly during a family trip to Germany. According to her family, Sarah Lee was visiting her home country with her husband, Alexander David Lee, and their two young children when tragedy struck.  A previously undetected brain tumor was diagnosed, and within weeks, he was gone, leaving his loved ones shell-shocked. Sarah and the children live in Maryland but remain in Germany, where she is now navigating grief, caring for her children, and facing what organizers described as “a mountain of …
Maryland Man Killed Protecting Stranger During DC Shooting: ‘He Died A Hero’ Maryland Man Killed Protecting Stranger During DC Shooting: ‘He Died A Hero’
Maryland Man Killed Protecting Stranger During DC Shooting: ‘He Died A Hero’ A Maryland man who came to the country and was seeking the American Dream died a hero, according to his loved ones. Riverdale resident Akim Toure, 27, an IT professional who died during a "senseless" shooting in Washington, DC, is being remembered as a "cherished son, brother, cousin, and friend," who was gunned down late on Sunday, Aug. 3. Shortly after 11 p.m. on the fatal night, in the 400 block of New Jersey Avenue NW, police say that Toure was found unconscious and not breathing by DC Fire and EMS personnel after being shot.  He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responder…
‘Full Of Life’ One Day — Found Dead The Next: DMV Family Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide ‘Full Of Life’ One Day — Found Dead The Next: DMV Family Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide
‘Full Of Life’ One Day — Found Dead The Next: DMV Family Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide They had just started building a new life in America.  Now, a tight-knit Nepali community in Virginia is grieving the loss of an entire family, found shot to death inside their Manassas Park apartment. Police believe the case was a murder-suicide, but as the investigation continues, heartbroken friends are scrambling to raise money to bury the victims according to their sacred traditions — and help their loved ones begin to heal. At 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, officers were called to the 9400 block of Lanae Lane for a welfare check after the homeowner asked police to check on his …
Support Pours In For Family Of Teen Killed In Maryland Townhouse Fire: ‘Immense Tragedy’ Support Pours In For Family Of Teen Killed In Maryland Townhouse Fire: ‘Immense Tragedy’
Support Pours In For Family Of Teen Killed In Maryland Townhouse Fire: ‘Immense Tragedy’ Support is pouring in for the family of a Maryland teen who was killed in a fire earlier this week. Katie Chase, 15, died in the fire on the second story of a townhome on the 11500 block of Shell Flower Lane in Columbia around 7:30 p.m. March 20. She is survived by her loving mother, Sue; and her sister, Nicole. More than $8,500 has been raised on a GoFundMe created by loved ones to support the family following the fatal fire. A second campaign launched by the Community of Clary's Choice had surpassed $4,500 as well. The proceeds from the fundraisers would be contributed to the family’s …