Saying goodbye is definitely one of the hardest things to do, but it doesn’t mean it cannot be beautiful.
Meet Marc
Marc Wright decided to do one of the things he loved the most during his final days – singing.
A Tough Battle
He battled cancer for three years and underwent colon surgery and extensive chemotherapy until he discovered that his cancer had moved to his liver, two lymph nodes, and his lungs.
A Good Way To Go
On his deathbed, Marc requested to sing Garth Brooks’ “The Dance” as his friend played his acoustic guitar.
An Emotional Moment
Surrounded by his family and friends who were sharing the special and memorable moment with him, Marc emotionally sang the song with all the strength that was left of him.
His Legacy
Marc had been a firefighter since he was 17 years old in 1988 until he got promoted to Lieutenant.
A Change Of Career
The Lieutenant earned a certification as an emergency medical technician when he was 19 years old and he got hired as an EMT for Boone Hospital Center.
Back To His Passion
Marc returned to firefighting in 1992 and served as lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, and division chief until he retired in February 2017.
He Left Beautiful Memories
After being a firefighter for 30 years, Marc passed away on January 29, surrounded by loved ones with beautiful memories he has left for them and for the people whose lives he had touched.
Watch Marc’s emotional moment with his family and friends while he was singing “The Dance” in the video below.
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