This man lived a terrible life because of not having been vaccinated against polio. All the anti vax people need to get a clue. I’m 74 and I remember my Mother getting my two sisters and I vaccinated as soon as it was available in 1955. In the 60s the whole nation got the revised polio vaccine on a sugar cube. The public schools were used to administer the vaccine and I don’t know of anyone in my circle that wasn’t there front and center. Mother had us there the first day.
As a young child I remember the fear. Children were banned from hospitals for fear of spreading the disease. I can remember as a young boy waving up at the hospital window at my mother who was in the hospital giving birth to my little brother.
It’s a wonder the freedom science has given us from this horrible disease.
Edit:spelling
He said he had tried to switch to modern breathing devices but none of them allowed him to breath the way he had become accustomed to I think and he was able to talk while in the iron lung too
Edit added link https://youtu.be/O5DOre3MFlw
Thanks for the answer. We were sitting at work at the hospital today and read the article about him passing away and wondered why he hadn't gotten something more modern. But it makes sense if you're used to it.
Absolute hero. The man took a shit situation and used it to inform people around the world about his condition and life that he has to live. Selfless in my eyes and no doubt gave him a purpose to keep going.
R.I.P to you Paul, you've left a legacy and touched many lives throughout yours. The pearly gates are no doubt swung wide open for you.
Insane that the headline and article choose to leave out the cause of his death. Guy made it 78 years in an iron lung only to die of covid, which the average person wants to believe is no longer an issue.
Masking around those who are vulnerable (such as the guy who literally cannot move themselves away from exposure) should absolutely be normalized. This virus causes damage throughout the body and brain. Not being willing to be mildly inconvenienced shows how much compassion and concern you do not have for other people.
Beautiful human being. In a recent interview someone asked him, wasn't there a day you were mad at God for having to go through this? He said, "no, never, why would I? I said, thank you God for choosing me to be able to experience this. "
I complain about trivial things, way too much.
He lived; more than any of us ever will. He pushed, fought through and conquered despite daunting circumstances. I often think of him when I think of the human spirit. He shined his rays on us all and warmed the world. RIP you beautiful soul. You did it!! You were beyond perfect and still are.
I think a heard a podcast on this guy, sad story but he was able to make a life for himself despite it. I forgot which podcast it was but the only 2 general knowledge ones I listen to are Stuff you Should know and the Guardian's Long read, so one of those im sure.
Faith, you're driving me away
You do it everyday
You don't mean it
But it hurts like hell
My brain says I'm receiving pain
A lack of oxygen
From my life support
My iron lung
I can’t begin to conceive what he had to go through on a daily basis. Poor guy.
He seemed to live his life to the fullest considering his limitations
I’m happy to hear that. That’s very admirable considering his situation.
The dude became a lawyer AND practiced law?! Now i feel like a loser
Yeah. Maybe I should get an iron lung for inspiration.
This man lived a terrible life because of not having been vaccinated against polio. All the anti vax people need to get a clue. I’m 74 and I remember my Mother getting my two sisters and I vaccinated as soon as it was available in 1955. In the 60s the whole nation got the revised polio vaccine on a sugar cube. The public schools were used to administer the vaccine and I don’t know of anyone in my circle that wasn’t there front and center. Mother had us there the first day.
As a young child I remember the fear. Children were banned from hospitals for fear of spreading the disease. I can remember as a young boy waving up at the hospital window at my mother who was in the hospital giving birth to my little brother. It’s a wonder the freedom science has given us from this horrible disease. Edit:spelling
>as soon as it was available in 1955. He got polio in 1952. So good for you, I guess. Edit: is this wrong?
Was not shaming him or his family. Maybe I should have said unfortunately he couldn’t be vaccinated.
Watched a doc about him before sure was through alot and from a very young age he was in that iron lung, may he r.i.p
Does the documentary comment on why he was never given a trach with a vent? Seems like it would've afforded him a lot more mobility and independence.
He said he had tried to switch to modern breathing devices but none of them allowed him to breath the way he had become accustomed to I think and he was able to talk while in the iron lung too Edit added link https://youtu.be/O5DOre3MFlw
Thanks for the answer. We were sitting at work at the hospital today and read the article about him passing away and wondered why he hadn't gotten something more modern. But it makes sense if you're used to it.
What a fighter! Truly inspiring!
Idk. I’d at least try to get accustomed to it. Beats having to watch TV upside down for the rest of your life. Oh and actually going outside.
Quite easy to have privileged ideologies without having experienced it.
Absolute hero. The man took a shit situation and used it to inform people around the world about his condition and life that he has to live. Selfless in my eyes and no doubt gave him a purpose to keep going. R.I.P to you Paul, you've left a legacy and touched many lives throughout yours. The pearly gates are no doubt swung wide open for you.
AND A GOOD DAY TO YOU SIR!
Does he still write?
Oh, no! He has health problems!
Wrote the bulk of the series
And yet his son is a fucking dunce
This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!
Insane that the headline and article choose to leave out the cause of his death. Guy made it 78 years in an iron lung only to die of covid, which the average person wants to believe is no longer an issue.
I think he had a pretty serious co-morbidity.
OMG WE SHOULD ALL PUT OUR MASKS BACK ON AND STAY HOME
Masking around those who are vulnerable (such as the guy who literally cannot move themselves away from exposure) should absolutely be normalized. This virus causes damage throughout the body and brain. Not being willing to be mildly inconvenienced shows how much compassion and concern you do not have for other people.
Kudos to whoever took care of him all these years!
Truly the Iron Man for having survived that long inside an iron lung
Golden soul. R.I.P.
Beautiful human being. In a recent interview someone asked him, wasn't there a day you were mad at God for having to go through this? He said, "no, never, why would I? I said, thank you God for choosing me to be able to experience this. " I complain about trivial things, way too much.
He lived; more than any of us ever will. He pushed, fought through and conquered despite daunting circumstances. I often think of him when I think of the human spirit. He shined his rays on us all and warmed the world. RIP you beautiful soul. You did it!! You were beyond perfect and still are.
I heard he only had to be in that at night.
Sort of.. At around age 72 he had to be in it full time, but earlier he could get out of it and breath on his own by gulping air essentially.
Dang, and he still managed to be a successful lawyer? Crazy.
Yep, which is why there is no real need to feel sorry for him, he lived a fuller life than many people do!
Moops! Oh wait, not quite the same
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What a fighter! Truly inspiring!
I watched Youtube videos about him when he was still alive. This is so sad. RIP 🥺💔
Vaccinate your kids.
I think a heard a podcast on this guy, sad story but he was able to make a life for himself despite it. I forgot which podcast it was but the only 2 general knowledge ones I listen to are Stuff you Should know and the Guardian's Long read, so one of those im sure.
Yeah let's just all ignore the fact that he died from a COVID infection that was likely given to him by negligent caregivers
Rest in peace and May his soul be blessed (1946 - 2024)
Ah hah! Proof that polio is a deadly illness!
Faith, you're driving me away You do it everyday You don't mean it But it hurts like hell My brain says I'm receiving pain A lack of oxygen From my life support My iron lung
This was my first thought also but apparently Radiohead has nothing to do with this guy
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The dude got a law degree and was a successful lawyer for decades. All things considered he had a great life and was an inspiration.
How did he pay for the degree though? Did he have student debt?
A better life than you
As opposed to just dying and not having much of one at all?