"Be our guardian angel": assisted death patient shares final hours with friends

[@cindyelie2513]

I work at a live in facility that has patients with Huntingtons disease. It is an awful disease. I have seen people go through it. God bless you.

[@ThatOne77]

Live-in

[@migbham1]

My God, I admire the courage of this man, and the grace of this woman. She was able to say a soft goodbye to the one she loved most, and she made a decision to honor him by continuing to LIVE.

[@yesterdayitrained]

I could not have said it better. His wife was a bastion of strength. Walking along right beside him, with love, the entire way.

[@ThatOne77]

Your God?

[@yesterdayitrained]

Brave man, brave family. Huntington’s is truly hell for the patient and the family- or whatever is worse than hell. I’m glad he was able to make that choice. I would do the same.

[@RealMrQuintis]

Rest easy Mike.

[@Cmercedes822]

as a nurse this is so hard to watch, but at the same time I understand. RIP💐

[@comanchio1976]

What does being a nurse have to do with anything?🤔

[@debbielazenby7516]

Don't find it hard one bit. It's beautiful. To have the choice ...wonderful.

[@Izzyforeverlace8chrome]

@@comanchio1976 If she has to explain that to you, you would not understand.

[@humdrum9895]

@@comanchio1976 cause nurses and doctors are there to save lives not to end one.

[@carriethompson4171]

As a Hospice Nurse. It’s hard to watch everyday. The same time I understand the quality of life. What that means.

[@CherryRedBanshee]

Rest easy, Mike. I hope you’re partying away. We never met but I’ll remember you.

[@Turkeyinthehay]

A hard decision to make, but I respect his wish to suffer no longer. I hope he rests well.

[@veronicazawodniak9412]

Cool he got to be in that wonderful garden...God Bless his wife...

[@lorij6796]

We cry when a baby is born and we cry when we lose a dear person.

[@a-match-made-in-heaven]

But sometimes it's only US that cry when a dear person dies. Michael surely cried when he was born but he didn't cry when he left this world into a better place for him. I feel both with him and his relatives and friends and especially Vickie.

[@izzsweeney2521]

My nana passed in corona. I couldn’t see her. I couldn’t say goodbye. It will haunt me for the rest of my life. This is the BEST way to go. The most humane way to go. Surrounded my friends, family, after a long life & being at peace painlessly in the moment you pass. God bless him

[@mbdoucet]

This video made me cry so much. The strength of this familly to truck through this is inspiring. I hope you are enjoying your parties, Michael.

[@RDC902]

Appreciate the time you have, people.

[@Fearinferno3622]

@@jeanninepoulin5285 Keep your religious thoughts to yourself

[@billymccaughey3741]

What a beautiful soul. Love you Michael

[@vympyr]

Since we are brought into this world against our will, we should have the right to decide our end. Rest in peace, Michael.

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

I agree. This life is hell. I think if we would have known before hand,none of us would want to come into this matrix.

[@rakanaltassan7797]

That’s really powerful thank you

[@rakanaltassan7797]

@@Seekingtruth-mx3ur Totally agree ,enjoy the struggle , and know that life has the potential to be good !

[@mitch5222]

@@Seekingtruth-mx3ur exactly.

[@florairvan8305]

I don't want to cause others distress by my comments but: Michael's going to be a party animal?! This is truly a tragic statement. And others have commented on how cruel and worthless this life seems. I truly believe we are living right now in the last days which the Bible discusses and warns about. Bizarre, horrible things are happening every minute. This is our real situation but this is not real. truth. I am praying and trust- ing that some who read these words will be encouraged to find God's ultimate truth and divine hope and truth that is found in HIS word, which is HIS letter to every soul that has lived or will live on this planet we call home

[@brissiAU]

Both very brave people, God speed.

[@Rock_Girl_Daze]

We have the option for our four leggers....we should have the same option. ✌️❤️

[@karenlowes7802]

@Claire fitzpatrick Have you not noticed how special animals are. The Bible may not say so, but I believe they are spiritual creatures.

[@k0smon]

@@mandycote5662 ///// They are given the gift of life, directly from the Source God.

[@lucyterrier7905]

@@karenlowes7802 The Bible does say that animals will be in heaven. Animals, however are not made in the image of God as people are, nor do they have the ability to choose Salvation. That is probably why they are not focused on in the Bible. But, we are to care for them properly. Having dominion over animals means to take care of them, not do whatever we want.

[@shayfewell5779]

Don’t forget about little babies in their mamas belly.... They didn’t get a choice. So I agree. If we can go to a clinic and get our pet or BABY put down then why not us ADULTS...

[@CARNELIANTURQUOISE]

@@shayfewell5779...babies are not in the belly, they are in the womb

[@uubee4443]

Much appreciation and respect for showing this journey. I can only see selfless love represented here.

[@miketaverner4451]

My greatest respects and admiration for this gentleman and all those who where with him and supporting such a courageous man. Especially his dear lady wife

[@mirandajones3739]

Rest In Peace Mike😇You will never be forgotten.

[@carolking6355]

What a sweet man. ❤

[@moonlighteternal8024]

Bless him!

[@sunnychun7105]

My husband's grandmother has been suffering from Alzheimer's for about a more than a decade now. Well, "suffering." She's even not self-aware enough anymore to know that she's sick. She's like a vegetable; doesn't talk or move out of the bed, can't remember where she is or who we are or who she is herself. My mother-in-law told me once that her mother used to be a busybody, curious and full energy, always gossiping and not knowing (or caring) when to stop talking. Nowadays, she just stares at you for a moment before going back to staring at the ceiling. Told my family if I ever get diagnosed with that disease, I'd make sure to end it on my own terms before I end up her.

[@djackson006]

Sophie Cho lots of news about getting them to listen to old music brings them to the surface. Lots of memories come back. Find out from old friend what music they loved and let them hear it. ✌️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2TWaGl-lN53i9E

[@Fearinferno3622]

I love that she said, "Wherever the next stage is" instead of heaven or hell or whatever.

[@wendyedwards7472]

This is very sad. The bible tells you to prepare to meet thy God. There is a heaven and a hell. You must be saved to reach heaven. Repent of your sins and ask Jesus Christ into your heart. You have an eternal soul, don’t leave this life unsaved! John 3v16

[@samystarfish5056]

@@wendyedwards7472 we don't believe...so this is it for us...rresprect other opinions

[@cam553]

@@wendyedwards7472 Sin and forgiveness is nonsense if god is omniscient.

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@wendyedwards7472 Keep your religion to yourself Wendy.

[@michellestella7477]

@@wendyedwards7472 keep YOUR beliefs to YOURSELF!

[@amadeusmedusa134]

Such a brave man with such a loving relationship . He really is quite inspirational.

[@Menechem]

If he was so brave, he wouldn’t have taken the cowards way out.

[@User-pk9ud]

@@Menechem So you would’ve rather had his suffering from his illness drawn out? What a terrible take.

[@Cristinaluv]

It’s not bravery it’s stupidity! This man is going to hell! To be brave means to take all sufferings and be strong and take it all this is courage ! Not crying and complaining and complaining! For his wife as well !God will not give you more then you can take! He did suicide he is weak and pointless as he didn’t read and learn the word of God at all! I feel sorry for him

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@CristinaluvStop trying to impose your religious beliefs on others.

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@MenechemWhat is he to gain from unbearable suffering?

[@paddy654]

Watched this video a few times, never till the end, until today. Living with Huntington for 20 years, mind boggling 😢😢, I mean I would have killed myself the moment I hear the diagnosis..why wait for this cruel process to slowly unfold.. It takes courage to want to go through this. Utmost respect🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@dilligaf1009]

I don't understand but I 100 percent empathize. R.i.p. my friend.

[@Channel-ld9ip]

Beautiful people, love story. Thank you for sharing.

[@katharinatrub1338]

I am very much touched by this video! I wanted to watch it because I wanted to know more about 'when one decides to leave this World. Thank you so much for sharing !

[@sarahwestwell8774]

Why is this such a hotly debated subject. As long as all parties agree why not let the patient decide when and where. Nobody wants to watch a loved one fade away. Xxxx

[@BosisofSweden]

I hope Michaels wife can feel that he would probably also think it was time for her to start living again. I think she is totally right to do that

[@donnathomson4048]

Very brave n thoughtful man. Praying for a quick n good transition to heaven

[@Kyledaniels88]

God bless you.

[@joannemullennix2021]

I do not know why this come up....but I fully understand and agree....How kind his family, friends were for him...

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

Peace unto his soul.

[@mistybehave4886]

In tears as I lost my Nan, Aunties, Uncles, Cousins to Huntington’s and so understand Michael he did so well to live as long as he did I only had one relation live to there late 60s the rest died between 30-50 it’s so hard to watch your love one suffer and fade away and struggle to speak eat breathe, I lost my mum two years ago she always donated to the charity and hoped to see a cure for this x

[@mistybehave4886]

Rest in Peace Michael x

[@anthonyhansen9108]

I believe Michael found the peace he was looking for. I believe he found an end to his suffering. What a sweet man he seemed to be! And I hope all people will someday find the same, regardless of whether suffering is physical or mental!

[@victoriamacpriest7130]

Thank you for sharing your story xo

[@HateBeinAlive]

That's love that I'll never feel

[@krazykarrie999Wrld]

I guess being able to say goodbye and tell family and friends your love will be with them the rest of their lives.

[@witchypoo2424]

Blessed Be....may your soul rest in peace.

[@christopherkline4042]

Coffee does taste better when it’s made with love ❤️ what a beautiful story 😢

[@ronjahack792]

Super sad But this is the way to go. Rest easy 😇

[@martinaosullivan1622]

Heartbroken a wonderfull man that faced life with his illness in heaven with all loved ones rip

[@ShariHoldal]

So happy for Mike no more suffering see ya on the other side

[@angelwingzzz777]

I have nothing but love for these people. I had watched a similar story a while back, & the guy had some very valid points for anyone saying how dare you play God...because doctors are doing this every time they use technology to save a premature baby being born that would other wise pass away without their help, technology of heart surgery, pacemakers, &,life support! Its only when someone wants to not suffer & choose. Do people judge . Regardless how you see it rather u see the outcome good or bad...doesn't change the fact that they both are essentially playing 'God"....Sending love to this family! 🙏🏼❤

[@murphyville]

RIP Sir. Hope you are free of pain!

[@keztukariri]

Good on you Michael, much love in heaven ❤❤❤

[@jessicadeshpande7988]

This was hard to watch. Rest in peace. Courage to family

[@nopeninja8883]

Wishing everyone much peace. The right to choose is important. Not a easy road to travel.

[@Somedude20282]

I truly hope there is more beyond this life when we go, and if so that Micheal is at peace.

[@josefine7095]

I am so grateful that this has started to become an option for people. I am hoping more developed countries adopt this practice. Imagine all the terminally ill- both mental and physically, who can be relieved from the worst kind of suffering. The kind of suffering there is no end to.

[@Picoteful]

Why only developed countries?

[@eyesee3516]

I agree there would be a lot less people on earth i think that's why the government's dont want that they want people to suffer

[@kyles5513]

There's an end to all suffering. Just when that end comes is unknown.

[@bonitobonita9263]

@@Picoteful because for example, you shouldn’t do this in county doesn’t even have trials

[@bonitobonita9263]

@@kyles5513 you don’t understand that’s why people should have choice to end the suffering?

[@freehugs8670]

such a loveable couple!

[@kaylahbkitty9691]

I cried watching this

[@maltasfinest85]

Michael, you are truly brave and honorable soul. Your courage and decision to make and have the final choice is extremely empowering. I wish to some day have a chat with you wherever you are. Thank you for giving me this extraordinary gift of courage. God speed and rest forever at peace.

[@teachpeace3750]

This is beautiful, thank you for sharing your story ♥️

[@CricketGirrl]

What an amazing couple. I am going though MAID planning all alone, and no one will remember me.

[@sfrwriter]

It will be the same for me. I have no-one left 😢.

[@shreeshasinghthakur7430]

😢😢😢that's so sad for both of you

[@rosaespinal7698]

Be our Guardian Angel, Michael.

[@wendynicklin7693]

Powerful 🙏🙏🙏

[@Lovelulovelovi]

Omg so sad!!! I can't handle this 😭 I can't see someone I love say goodbye Omg so hard.

[@katharina6865]

Have a goo journey, Michael! 🙏

[@Queendi143]

Michael Rest is heaven

[@dhanushsathya679]

Rest in peace 🫡

[@DevonDumpling123]

This needs to be legal in the UK lovely man and amazing wife ♥️

[@UKSTRAINS]

RIP Michael.

[@adammarchand1162]

Rest easy Michael.

[@AJ-hk6ex]

Rest easy mike

[@habibebakir6841]

Oh my God how handsome and brave he is🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@Menechem]

He took the cowards way out, nothing brave about that.

[@Lovelulovelovi]

@@Menechem stop saying nonsense

[@bertjonez4347]

This was heartbreaking, touching, sweet, beautiful, courageous and more. He is just the cutest thing and their relationship is/was so beautiful and adorable. 😞❤

[@nuchzara97]

...i believe that they would decided to live if those illness can be treated...please give doctor a chance...sad to see the final goodbye...

[@sherrybrown2830]

God love him. I cleaned for a man that had this terrible disease. He took his life with a hand gun. I'm glad Mike got to go out in the way he did.

[@themanonmars]

He's too sweet. Definitely hard to watch

[@딩가딩가-n7x]

RIP.....

[@keztukariri]

"And vodka..." lol so much love to you Michael ❤

[@florenciapistritto5747]

May he rest in peace. A very brave and remarkable man. Does anyone know where exactly in Switzerland is the clinic located ?

[@blessedfela1515]

i don.t know..and i pray you never find out

[@k0smon]

FP////// Dignitas is located near Zurich.

[@TheBlueCream]

@@blessedfela1515 u'd rather have folks suffer

[@abhishekghosh2686]

Why are you asking for it... I don't know why you ask but I hope your fine and healthy...

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@abhishekghosh2686Obiously they wouldn't be asking about it if they were fine and healthy 🙄

[@jeffreyskinner7167]

Rest easy Mike . I too am choosing medical aid in dying . Aids is a brutal disease. Why in civilized society must people suffer . ❤️🙏

[@caleythomson6583]

I'm so sorry to hear that.

[@spooky5973]

Rest easy. I’m glad you were able to make that choice for yourself. :)

[@cherripopfizzy7937]

Rest easy ❤

[@abhishekghosh2686]

I don't know your alive or not man but i hope you found the peace no matter where you are

[@floatingyunsan]

😭😭😭 respect

[@kristenmitchell2118]

Rest in power 💓🌹

[@Queendi143]

Rest In Peace Michael 🙏

[@khalidhabib1552]

Thank you god for your countless blessings.

[@abbyking5985]

I'm crying a puttle

[@k0smon]

"Puddle"

[@whiskeyman8289]

They make it seem that being loaded up on morphine in hospice for weeks with your body rotting away is the supposed peaceful way to go. Well from experience from seeing loved ones go like that IT IS NOT. ! It's torture. To go the way this guy went in this video with no more torture is the best way when you're at that point that he was in.

[@JuanHernandez-ry9dr]

Is so sad to see how humanity suffers.

[@lacymatheaus3793]

when i tell u im bawling

[@veronicazawodniak9412]

God bless all that are suffering...you have the right to meet god on your own terms...

[@taydatay8571]

Damn it hurt but I guess it is better to say goodbye my moms died 12 24 2020 and I talked to her but she couldn't say it to me but I wish she could so I understand but damn I'm In tears hurting

[@ErikaPerez-fr6vj]

❤️wow

[@NoName-pu5ls]

I agree!

[@Çerūlean9007]

I have an amazing story. One time I was driving home and I felt the presence of the Lord, come down to me from above. I started getting chills and I felt so comfortable with Him. I knew if I asked Him to play a song on the radio, He would. So I said "Ok Lord, play Come as you are..." I didn't know what station it was on or anything, but I turned the radio on and the song started playing right on the spot, perfectly... I started getting flooded with chills inside, and started crying. When I got home, He stayed with me for 10 minutes till I got out of the car. I've been getting answered prayers for around 5 years since, because that visitation eliminated doubt and I follow Biblical instructions as best as I can. Maid is a satanic, slippery slope.

[@texasred2702]

Well, in light of the recent revelations about the Canadian VA suggesting medically assisted suicide to disabled veterans in response to complaints, this story REALLY hasn't aged well.

[@mraanj3118]

Is this painless?

[@johnny_joestar_toenail2548]

Yes it stops your heart and brain like the drugs they use on dogs and cats to put them to sleep

[@ShariHoldal]

Your an amazing women

[@susanfenton4647]

Very sad.

[@andrewfarias3910]

I cried alarm also crying right

[@yasir9103]

ohhh what we can do to stop like that

[@patriciafoster3347]

He was in middle stage?

[@FemaleObserver]

how sad

[@slappychap969]

I'm 47 and I am thankful I have that right for assistance in my passing. I am so completely out of energy and I am ready to pass. Sadly in my case I have morons for doctors who have opinions of not helping me find out what's wrong.

[@blackcitroenlove]

Micallef is a Maltese surname. Caw hanini (goodbye dear)

[@olegmedvedovski8146]

Just relax man..

[@Acvsdfe3245a]

just as people have a right to live they also have a right to end their life. a while back lawrence hill wrote an excellent opinion piece in the globe and mail. a personal account about his mother that i hope was understood by decision makers who as trudeau said have no business in our lives. since there is no more privacy just let us be