Through tragedy, a Michigan family gives gift of life

A tragic accident devastates a family, but also gives hope and saves lives.

[@nikkib5753]

VERY IMPORTANT CASE UPDATE: On September 30, 2019, Thomas Hahn was sentenced to serve a MINIMUM of 20 years to a MAXIMUM of 30 years in prison, TO BE SERVED CONSECUTIVELY!!! Hahn was also ordered to serve 3-5 years for driving while intoxicated, causing serious impairment. That sentence is to be served CONCURRENT to the primary sentence. Hahn was also ordered to pay, $260,000 in restitution to the family. (This will be IN ADDITION to any amount the family is entitled to and awarded under a civil lawsuit). FINALLY, a DRUNK driver is given a much deserved sentence for such a heinous crime. (Thank you Judge Michelle Rick for giving a just & swift sentence to this animal).

[@winykittygirl]

Thank you so very much for the update 💗💗

[@Royalsprincess1]

Thank you for the update. I am glad that the monster is serving his first twenty years, and then they will determine if he will get out (if he actually makes it twenty years in prison) and then decide if he should serve the remaining ten or if he goes out on probation. He will be 75 at the end of twenty years, and he will be 85 if he has to serve the remaining TEN years.

[@nameinuse22]

Thanks for the update and THANK YOU Judge Michelle Rick!!

[@ElizabethT45]

How would he be able to pay back that much money though? I've always wondered that. He'll make a pittance at a prison job, maybe, so does car insurance cover at least some of it?

[@thelittlebrownranch9105]

@@ElizabethT45 - I believe each state is different but in my state insurance only pays up to the max coverage for the greater of the policies. Hypothetically, if the shithead had $20k in coverage per accident and the family had $50k in coverage then the max the family could get would be $50. Health insurance companies do not like to pay for expenses incurred in an accident but I have always used my health insurance to get treated for motor vehicle accidents (Yeah - I share the road with too many asses.) then there is a discussion for reimbursement to the health insurance when the accident claim is settled. It is all very messy. As always, here in the US there is a LOT of support for the shitheads while the rest of us are struggling to survive. =(

[@dru1910]

The death of the 3 year old hurt the most. He didn’t get to experience life yet.

[@miahall2363]

Wontons and Noodles there is no more life for him. Yes it’s sad, but you have to move on. Death is apart of life.

[@slavicobelrus2466]

Honestly fuck life it's cool and all but this life time sucks ass

[@miahall2363]

Summer cause it’s true. We are all going to die someday. No point in fearing it or being sad. Move on, after 2 months of feeling down

[@notinmychristianhousehold2485]

Mia Hall I mean yea we’re all gonna die but most ppl die at an old age. The kid didn’t get to do anything, not even get to go to kindergarten or high school

[@miahall2363]

Not in my Christian household people die at any stage of life. Deal with it. That boy died at 3 years old that’s it. Don’t worry about his future cause there never was a future.

[@rachelyea5915]

My condolences to the father. What a terrible horror to live through. His son is a hero.

[@juliareut7635]

I feel so bad for that poor man, he lost his everything

[@nameinuse22]

💔 That poor man 😢 Drunk drivers are selfish POS’s!!😡

[@catrachaV4]

After I got married fews month later in fall / winter season our friends sister in law died from drunk driver ate the red light crash into her but her car flipt 2-3 time n when EMT CAME its was to late . 24 yr old n she left behind 3 kids n husband. I remember that her kids was under 6yr old they lost the mom in young age. Its was 8 yrs ago.

[@nameinuse22]

catracha V. That’s horrible! Those poor kids😢

[@hayliedlr]

Seeing the honor walk and his tiny body in that bed just broke my heart.

[@Colleen2568]

JoJo Bean the honor walk is so moving and amazing! I’m alive today because of an organ donor and I’d honor my donor everyday if I could.

[@wildwillow1945]

This poor man looks so traumatized. Sending prayers and love.

[@the8cuevas552]

Yeah his eyes.

[@wildwillow1945]

@@the8cuevas552I hope he’s been able to heal, but idk how a person ever recovers from something like this. 🥺

[@ssmith91906]

That's sad that someone can make the desicion to get in a vehicle drunk and kill two people and only get 15 years.

[@motherofthreeb6337]

That's the sad part; a drunk person CAN'T make decisions -at least not good ones.

[@willowt7319]

15 years is pretty steep

[@KMartinez1717]

ssmith91906 he got 30 years and has to pay 260000 to the family that’s no including other stuff that he will have to pay

[@prihaps]

olivi doen yes but not always

[@ambienbrain8261]

It's pathetic. There is Uber ,Lyfe etc. No excuse to drive drunk.

[@kmtaylor88]

Such a cute little boy gone too soon...

[@galescott8433]

A wonderful gift to give, but sadness of losing his wife and baby

[@miamorales4247]

My 9 year old daughter died because of a drunk driving. and 2 more friends died in the same car in total 3 . I donated the organs of my little daughter . the man is in jail for 35 years.... 💔😪

[@juliefuraitor5610]

My 26 year old Dad was killed by a drunk driver when I was 3. The pain never goes away. I’m so sorry for your losses. RIP to them. 🕊🌹😢

[@dianamendoza8310]

Sorry for your loss guys, prayers!

[@thatsmalltowngirl4]

My condolences. You shouldnt have had to bury her, but rest easy knowing she saved lives of those who needed a transplant. For that, I want to say thank you.

[@zurdi33]

Im so sorry for your loss ❤

[@chelsmartin2393]

Mia Morales So sorry for your loss!!!🙏😞❤️

[@marymcclean4314]

I have just learned about this family. So sad yet so brave. When I was thirteen I was in a car accident in which my mummy was killed. This was caused by a drunken driver. I hope the husband/father is doing well. What a beautiful mum and son.xx

[@knk4ever83]

What an absolutely gorgeous baby boy. I too lost someone at the hands of a drunk. Im so sorry for your loss.

[@katymahon6494]

Please, please, please always donate life. I was diagnosed with kidney disease and I got my life saving kidney transplants going on 5 years

[@carpediem8752]

Bless you, im so happy for you :)

[@katymahon6494]

Hakuna Matata awww thank you so much

[@losheroes6076]

Did you have medical Bill's after I'm just curious... bcuz if ppl r donating their organs why cant doctors donate their time

[@zacharypeery4082]

Most people are organ donors, it's just that most people don't die in a way where the organs can be saved.

[@katymahon6494]

@@losheroes6076 sry just seeing this lol. My insurance pay for all of it. A lot of people have to pay a couple thousand dollars. It really just depends on your insurance I guess.

[@cindyrobinson3537]

As I cry through this I'm also in rage that this monster will only serve 15 years! Where is the justice for this precious family?!

[@livelovelurk]

Omg this poor guy will never be the same i feel so bad for him.

[@JustForFun-zg5nz]

I used to drink and drive all the time, not worrying or caring about how incredibly stupid and selfish I was. By the grace of God, I was never in an accident. Now, I have been sober many years and am grateful I no longer have such a disregard for human life. May this gentleman find the courage to keep going 🙏🏼

[@robinharris4247]

OMG I cried so much as they pushed Reed to the OR

[@michigirl8231]

Robin Harris I did too. I know the pain of losing a child. I lost my daughter, my two little nephews who were under age 2. It’s a harsh world drunk drivers also took the lives of my cousins in two separate accidents. One of the drunks never got caught. It was gruesome how my cousin died. I have no sympathy for drunk drivers

[@rachelrobinowitz6279]

Bawling so hard I could hardly breathe. But how great that people stood to honor him on his last journey. Understandable that everyone would do that. But the heart breaks to pieces.

[@melanielewis3714]

I cried so hard. I swear I can feel the pain thru the screen

[@debraodonnell2077]

So sorry for your loss I can't even comprehend how that drunk driver only got 15 years it's disgusting

[@lovepeaceandhappiness1475]

Exactly!! How in the hell was that even a consideration....when the family has a lifetime of heartbreak! Smh....the judicial system never ceases to amaze me with the bullshit! God is the ultimate judge...I will always find solace in that. 🙌🙌

[@nikkib5753]

You will LOVE this. The judge sentenced him double for taking two lives. And she mandated his sentence as follows: He was ordered to serve 10-15 years for EACH death, and that time must be served consecutively. So he MUST serve a MINIMUM of 20 years, to a MAXIMUM of 30 years. He CANNOT be eligible for ANY parole, UNTIL AFTER he has served his first 20 years. He also was sentenced 3-5 years for driving while intoxicated causing serious injury, to be served concurrent to the primary sentence. And he was ordered to pay, $260,000 in restitution to the family. This is IN ADDITION TO any other amount the family is entitled to and awarded under a civil lawsuit. #RIPMommaAndReedLaHaie

[@nikkib5753]

@@lovepeaceandhappiness1475 no worries my friend. Read the sentence that he actually got. I just posted it.

[@meganmarch3329]

This world can be so cruel. I pray peace for the family and that the mother and son’s souls rest easy in Heaven.

[@dedemunson4988]

❤🙏❤

[@carolineibanez841]

What a special little guy. A hero in my heat. Live on little guy.

[@tammyramey]

This is such a horribly sad tragedy. I'm glad some measure of 'good' came of this with the donating of his organs. He was SOO beautiful. As was his mama...

[@andreataylor284]

You people are amazing. I buried my 5 month old son 33 years ago. I wished Zachary could have been a donor. His medication made it so he couldn't. You are my hero.

[@dekeylife8471]

I can’t hold my tears back . Break my heart 💔. . Be strong brother.

[@pathuff9511]

My heart goes out to this dad & family for their loss. I lost a cousin in 1977 because of a drunk driver. Then in 1980 my sister-in-law was killed by a drunk driver. The pain of missing them still hurts.

[@jt7573]

Only 15 years? Should be in there forever The man lost his wife and kid. He never going to see them ever again. Wow this is not fair

[@WickedlyMe328]

J T my family had 2 killed by a drunk driver and didn’t get life either

[@jt7573]

I’m so sorry. I hope you are feeling better now. I don’t get the law anymore. Why drunk driver get away so easy. I don’t think they ever going to learn. My mom got into car accident too in 2016. The driver didn’t make it n my mom was in pain for so long. I wish some one out there can change the law. This is very sad that many people out there been thought the same.

[@emesass5959]

He will see them again, and they will be perfect, living on the earth. That is the Bible's promise to mankind, and to rid the earth of all injustices, sickness and death.

[@jennybeanSMC]

Driving drunk is so selfish and shows that you don't care at all about other peoples' lives.

[@franco-wq4co]

jennybean in my opinion, being drunk is selfish

[@cloudie8314]

Or your own life😡

[@CharlestonChica]

No excuse for driving drunk or high when there's Uber, Lyft, or cabs.

[@carpediem8752]

Absolutely heartbroken. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your wife and son are safe with God.

[@michellemoore6974]

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife and son.

[@jenn0802ifer]

My heart just breaks for this man. Thank God his son and wife are together.

[@andreataylor284]

You are an absolute angel. Please know that I cry with you and for you. Any person who thinks driving under the influence is no big deal needs to watch this.

[@janetb8128]

I hope this beautiful, selfless family finds peace in they’re heart knowing that despite his age, Reed became a true hero and that both mom and son are together in heaven ♥️

[@oliviasaiz945]

God bless this family 🙏💙🦋🦋♥️🙏

[@kalenna26]

I’m so sorry a million times over 🙏😰❤️

[@shoanblevins922]

My heart hasn't faced what you have sir, so I can't think of what to say other than I'm sorry for your loss, and may God's blessings get you through this. Thanks to your son other children got to live. 🌹🌹

[@soramame7528]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m crying.

[@joyedyvean5631]

I'm crying on Reed

[@chelsmartin2393]

My sister was killed by a drunk driver and only got 4 months of jail for manslaughter in 1980 and he went on to drive drunk several times after! I’m so sorry this happened!!! Praying for the family 🙏💕 please don’t drink and drive please!!!

[@beccawildel8845]

What HEARTLESS JERKS would give this video a thumbs down???? I SURE HOPE no one in YOUR family ever has to go through this! Thank you for sharing this.

[@alisahammons9949]

I'm so sorry for your loss, bless this family ,may god be with all of them 😢💔,as for the drunk driver I hope they put him away for life

[@Mary-qo2jq]

My prayers for this husband and father.

[@brendaseager7371]

What a beautiful little boy, to be taken so tragically from someone that have any values for others lives. He lives on in others and some day he will greet you at heavens gate with his mommy.

[@dontmindme.imjustafraidofe9327]

When I have a husband and kids, I’ll hug them tighter and tighter each day, no matter how much it annoys them. You never know when it’ll be the last.

[@anilu3021]

Looked so much like his dad and blond like mom. What a strong father - so loving.

[@TxgrlnGa]

I hope & pray he finds peace & solace through all this & the help he needs ❤️❤️❤️

[@lakebrat3000]

I really couldn’t imagine how to cope with all this if I woke up to this ... my kids are my life and I honestly have no idea how I would react to this... it’s a real horror story bless the father and family.

[@ibelf2465]

What a terrible situation, even worse the decision had to be made while he was in a coma! So devastating. I hope this man has been able to find some peace & comfort!

[@primarymedworks]

Wow...I’m very blessed to be alive and to have family....who else thinks the drunk driver should have a life sentence in jail..?it makes me sad and even made me cry.…

[@AnissaSchwartzBauer-mi6gv]

Sending so many prayers and love to Reed’s family ❤️ My aunt passed away at age 16 due to a drunk driver. She loved kids, and yet never got to meet the twin nieces (me & my sister) she would have adored. Thank you for your generous gift.

[@nai-2]

My heart breaks for this man and his family....just keep the faith and try to live life ad happy as possible

[@pepsiyummie1]

Oh my...this is such an awful story. I hope he is finding peace in his life. Bless those grandparents for making such a heroic decision.

[@dejavue54]

Such a sad story, your family have my condolences at this difficult time. 😔😔

[@knk4ever83]

The pain this man has experienced is unbelievable.. but the death of that sweet, beautiful baby boy is heart shattering.

[@TheCarolyncmstewart]

Oh my heart :( i just wanna hug him

[@andymorris358]

Oh dear god. How do you ever breathe again after something like this? I am in awe of people’s strength, courage and selflessness. God bless this man and may his wife and son forever Rest In Peace.

[@LOVEPEACE24836]

R.I.P SWEET LITTLE GENEROUS ANGEL WITH YOUR LOVELY MOM ❤️❤️🌹😘😍🥰 MAY ALLAH THE CLEMENT GIVE YOUR COURAGEOUS DAD & FAMILY LOVE , STRENGTH , COURAGE, INNER PEACE❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@senadahamzic9777]

MIMI SOLEIL Amin

[@brentlycannon3101]

So heartbreaking but this little boy is a true angel. What a wonderful father. You are one amazing man to save many lives. Prayers to you and your family. 💕

[@daisycassidy2448]

This is so sad, I almost don't know what to say. That little boy was beautiful and precious and reminded me of my own little precious grandson. I'm so sorry for the dad. Be strong.

[@bof71ceasar47]

Precious child! My heart is aching for this family! You’re in my thoughts and prayers!!

[@cindyhernandez527]

Can’t imagine your pain. I am so so sorry for your loss and I hope that you can heal from this in time.

[@sheassounds6644]

I send all my prayers to you .When your down please remember this God puts his Angel's her on earth sometimes for a short while to do his work and when done calls them back to sit by him at his throne. That's were they both will be waiting for you in his time not yours so be strong live life to the fullest and wait to see your family again one day. Have faith and I promise you it will be done on to you. Be blessed in all you do.

[@kayceekeith1997]

Okay so I don't know if anyone has heard of Corinn Linkowski from Goodrich Michigan. Well she donated her organs too a month before Reed. and I can only see her playing with the little guy in heaven. RIP little guy

[@winykittygirl]

Beautiful thought💗💗

[@Melissa46909]

Heartbreaking! So Sorry For Your Loss! Praying For Strength & Comfort For You & Your Family! 😢💔🙏❤️

[@joannklinner2284]

My prayers are with you and your family. God bless you

[@TxgrlnGa]

What a brave thing to do in such a tragedy! 😪❤️

[@beansforlief5703]

I feel so bad for the father he probably wished he had died too

[@sandram6828]

My heart truly goes out to him.

[@janmosher4265]

May God Bless and protect! ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@OOceaneyess]

Such a sad story for such a beautiful young family. I am permanently disabled due to a drunk driver who didn't end up with a scratch on him. It was his 4th DUI.

[@roseannpeters4570]

Beautiful little boy heartbreaking bitter sweet

[@bethnotw5143]

I'm so sorry for your loss, love prayers and hugs 😪

[@juliekeller9391]

Awe so sad made me cry the whole time. All because someone chose to drive drunk. But made harder on grandparents to decide. This dad lost his whole world wife baby . Prayers to family . Hopefully he'll be able to find another good lady down road . My heart's is crying as well.

[@rachel_elizabeth3152]

I’m crying 😭, this is so sad but beautiful

[@raylenegonzalez1415]

God is with this angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-mz7ov3pz7j]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife and darling little boy. May you find comfort and solace in your life going forward. Your little son lives on in others. The wonderful gift of life. I wish for you the love, comfort, and closeness only a loving family can give. God Bless you in your life. Your wife and little boy will always be with you in your heart. ❤😢

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Glad to hear drunk got more then original 15 yrs mentioned. Grandparents so brave and did the right thing. Beautiful Mum and little boy - who has saved so many others. So sorry to the Father and to you all for this to happen to such a beautiful family. IRELAND

[@BBaby1111]

Prayers for this father/husband who lost everything and also to the man who drove drunk. I know he probably is feeling very guilty and wishes he could take it back if he could. We are so quick to judge others but this is a sad situation on both sides. Peace love and comfort go out to everyone

[@RanDoe970]

Absolutely heartbreaking 😭 I'm so sorry for your losses

[@myladybug3420]

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful precious loved ones 💞💕 you have done an awesome thing by donating their organs to help others ( their memories will be remembered and their lives will always be cherished ) please know that you will be able to see them again 👼💖💞 in heaven 👼🌹🌈🦋

[@TheRebecca528]

I am so sorry for your loss here on Earth. We are Eternal Beings and you will all be together again. I pray for your heart, soul and body to heal and to know that you are all Eternally Loved. 🙏

[@dominicbonarrigo6502]

Grandma is so strong and beautiful. ❤

[@kellykim3684]

I’m so sorry for this family. May God Bless that Angel and you’re so unselfish to make that decision God will reward you all 🙏🏻

[@candypal700]

This broke my ♥...

[@dwayneblenkinsopp1095]

so sorry for your loss man there watching you everyday

[@bobmine1146]

Poor kid!! My pleasing to the family....😭

[@bippidyboppidyboo4428]

That poor baby and momma are together in Heaven where there is no pain. God Bless the poor father who is living this true nightmare of being without his wife and son.

[@louiseuk4001]

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family. Reed lives on and your wife and Reed both live on in your hearts xx

[@bettiethompson3515]

Am so sorry for your lost your son saved life's God bless 🙏

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

Prayers to you, i am praying for you

[@jeanalzaidi908]

Im so very sorry for your loss❤

[@sweetsnsalty]

Word of advice..... do not watch this at work. I'm bawling my head off. This poor guy. My heart is breaking for him. Prayers to you sir and all your family. Love sent your way ❤❤

[@WooWoo-co4jf]

Poor man :( that's awful, to lose his family in seconds. A very kind man & his to help other families

[@WooWoo-co4jf]

The honour walk got me, if I was staff there I don't know if I could do that in floods of tears. I was almost crying when the little one was taken to his dad...But the honour walk got me. I can't watch the rest just now I'm feeling too emotional & the children will be wondering why I have red puffy eyes. They do know about donors but it's easier for them to think it's just adults for now.

[@ELEKTRARE]

So sad story , poor man , losing his family makes me cry 🥺😢

[@angelajames7917]

I don't understand our judicial system. Drunk drivers won't learn with these light sentences.

[@nikkib5753]

You will LOVE this. The judge sentenced him double for taking two lives. And she mandated his sentence as follows: He was ordered to serve 10-15 years for EACH death, and that time must be served consecutively. So he MUST serve a MINIMUM of 20 years, to a MAXIMUM of 30 years. He CANNOT be eligible for ANY parole, UNTIL AFTER he has served his first 20 years. He also was sentenced 3-5 years for driving while intoxicated causing serious injury, to be served concurrent to the primary sentence. And he was ordered to pay, $260,000 in restitution to the family. This is IN ADDITION TO any other amount the family is entitled to and awarded under a civil lawsuit. #RIPMommaAndReedLaHaie

[@angelajames7917]

@@nikkib5753 That's better at least. I still don't understand the purpose of concurrent sentences. If they are served at the same time as another crime, it is like there was no consequence/punishment for that one. I doubt he will ever pay the restitution with being in jail. They should sell everything the drunk owns at least. Thanks for the update.

[@nikkib5753]

@@angelajames7917 I can help you with the understanding of concurrent sentences. In this case there are 2 factors. Hahn took a plea deal. When an offender takes a deal, the goal is for him to gain something out of sparing the courts a trial and the victims or family from facing a trial. Makes sense right? He really did not get much of a "gain". In plea deals, the defendant will plea to the MOST SERIOUS charge, and ALL other minor charges can be included into the serious charge. Especially since all of the charges stem from ONE event. Makes sense right? You see, a driving while intoxicated charge is VERY minor to the DUI vehicular manslaughter charge. So for the DA and a court to agree to take a charge with a minimum 3 year sentence and combine it with 2 MAJOR charges that carry a very lengthy sentence, they really aren't losing anything and are gaining ALOT. So they give him a "concurrent" on it because all they really want is the BIG sentence. Its kind of a win/win for everyone. Does that help you understand it? On the restitution part, yes you are right about him not being able to pay it. There are however other ways. Because a judge ordered it, he will have a lein placed on EVERYTHING. If he owns a house, it can and will be sold to pay towards the restitution. All of his possessions can be sold as well. A lein is placed on his credit report. He will never be allowed to receive an inheritance. He also CANNOT receive any lottery winnings. Everything will automatically go to Mr. LaHaie. Mr. Hahn's vehicle insurance will pay out 2 death benefits and 2 funeral benefits to Mr. LaHaie. Mr. LaHaie's OWN vehicle insurance will pay out the the difference on the funeral costs, that Mr. Hahn's policy didn't cover, if any. If Mr. Hahn's policy doesn't have a death benefit, Mr. LaHaie's will pay out the two death benefits. Hope this info helped.😄

[@hannantribak6818]

So sorry keep strong rest in peace ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏😭

[@sweetjellyasmr1]

God. This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔

[@emiiimm7436]

This video killed me inside what an amazing little boy

[@samanthakuechenmeister5075]

I’m so sorry .

[@doesnotneedaname7125]

😭😭😭😭 rip baby boy you didn’t deserve that I’m so so proud of you , you wanted to be a firefighter so you could save people and now you have. Rip mama we all love you so much I’m so proud of you. I don’t know them but this really brought me to tears stay strong

[@lagueraitiswhatitis142]

I cant stop crying...😭

[@kimberlymcdowell1276]

I'll pray for you and your family. I'm so sorry for what you're going through. Nothing can bring them back, but time will heal a broken heart. Good luck to you and god bless. Start a GoFundMe if you need it!

[@bigbadbruins1]

Life is so precious