An 18-year-old American boy who died on Christmas Day has
garnered worldwide attention for a series of heart-breaking videos
he recorded weeks before his death.
Ben Breedlove suffered from a life threatening heart condition
which caused him to have multiple heart attacks in his short
life.
Called ‘My story’, he recorded the video on December 18, 2011 to
prepare his family and friends for his eventual passing. He uses a
series of flash cards to explain why death no longer scares
him.
He describes his first near death experience that happened when
he was just four years old and talks about a bright light that
brought him peace.
In his most recent near death experience, he was in a room with
his favourite rapper, Kid Cudi
"I couldn't stop smiling," he writes in the video, "I was proud
of myself, of my entire life, everything I have done. It was the
BEST feeling... I didn't want to leave that place. I wish I NEVER
woke up."
His final words are: "Do you believe in Angels or God?... I
Do."
On Christmas night, the young Austin school student died of a
heart attack, the fourth in his short life.
His inspiring and heartbreaking story has now become a online
hit, inspiring millions worldwide.
Rapper Kid Cudi wrote on his blog:
"Iam [sic] so sad about Ben Breedlove. I watched the video
he left for the world to see, and him seeing me in detail, in his
vision really warmed my heart. I broke down, Iam to tears because I
hate how life is so unfair. This has really touched my heart in a
way I cant describe, this is why I do what I do. Why I write my
life, and why I love you all so much. Life is really fucked up
sometimes, but I know Ben is at Peace, and I hope he gets a chance
to sit and talk with my Dad. We love you Ben. Forever. Thank you
for loving me. To Ben’s family, you raised a real hero, he’s
definately [sic] mine. You have my love." — Scott Mescudi
See the heartbreaking video:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TotalRandomness512#g/a
