Lance Cpl. Nicholas O'Brien's family received the most horrible news from Afghanistan, he had been killed by an explosion of a roadside bomb. His best friend, Lance Cpl. Josh Cawthorn, who was within five meters of him, was sent off a bridge and into the water. Fellow Marines dragged him out of the water. Josh's right side of his face was crushed and he lost his right eye.
Josh has been through a couple of major reconstructive surgeries and is on the path of recovery that doctors estimate will take eight to ten months. Josh pushes through as he still mourns the death of his best friend.
The O'Briens, struggling with the loss of their son, have made a very generous and cool gesture. They have asked that instead of sending flowers to their son's funeral, donations be made to The Josh Cawthorn Fund.
The Josh Cawthorn Fund
C/O Shady Brook Baptist Church
2940 Belmeade Drive
Charlotte, NC 28214
Stacy Cawthorn, Josh's mother, is overwhelmed by the gesture, "It's beyond words on how much appreciation I have for them. Josh has one more set of parents now. They will be part of our family."
Here's to the O'Brien's for realizing the struggles of others as they mourn the loss of their own son-stay positive, stay generous, and STAY COOL!
What do you think of the O'Brien's gesture?
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