Fort Hood Final Act of Selfless Life Captured As Memorial

UPDATE on this from CBS Pittsburgh

There is a video of Matthew Whalen's body being escorted to the operating room. His organs, on this earth for 35 years, were being saved to help others live. This is something rare, all too rare, but then again, Whalen and his wife served in the military. They know what rare selflessness is. The last ride for Whalen was captured on video as staff and veterans lined the hall in silent memorial to a life gone far too soon.

Dying soldier's final act of service captured on video
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Leada Gore
December 23, 2015

Matthew Whalen and Hannah Whalen (Contributed photo/Whalen family/GoFundMe)

Staff Sgt. Matthew James Whalen's last act on Earth was a fitting one, according to those who knew the 35-year old Army soldier.

Whalen, a former member of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division at Fort Hood, was diagnosed Saturday with a brain hemorrhage. He did not recover and his family made the decision to remove him from life support. In accordance with his wishes, his organs were donated.

They ended up helping two veterans who were awaiting transplants.
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