By Richard F. Denno
Don’t you want to be remembered when you’re gone? Dating back to the Egyptian Pharaohs and Roman Emperors, people have sought ways of being immortalized forever. In the beginning, statues were erected, and colossal monuments and buildings were constructed in their memory. Then came portraits, such as our Presidents and other famous people.
Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater found a unique way in 1927. Celebrities have had everything from their hands and footprints to other body parts and signature items pressed into cement and signed by the stars. Even Roy Rogers’s horse, Trigger had his hoof prints imbedded in the cement.
And why was this done? It was to be remembered by those famous people (and animals.) In Bermuda, Johnny Barnes, the island’s most famous person, had a statue created by world famous sculptor Desmond Fountain.
Charitable trust funds, established to benefit the less fortunate by loved ones, are both altruistic and a method of honoring and remembered loved ones. Melba Corliss, a former employer of mine, left behind a scholarship fund to provide educational funds for those less fortunate.
Through an organ & issue donation, we can more than accomplish that same immortality. Through organ donation, family trees continue to grow as the years go by. As a donor, you become an important party of that family tree.
During World War 11, German industrialist Oskar Schindler rescued over 1500 Jews from certain death at the hands of the Nazis. Today, over 7,000 descendants of the Schindler Jews live in Europe, the United States and Israel. Many from the list and their descendants have gone on to make major contributions to our society; thanks to the bravery of Oskar Schindler.
What important accomplishments will future organ recipients and their descendants provide, that will be a result of your generous donation? How will your donation impact the lives of their families, relatives and friends?
To become a participant and share in their good works and rewards, simply register online at www.registerme.org.
Remember – Don’t Take Your Organs to Heaven. Heaven knows we need them here!