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Family thanks paramedics who helped them 'say goodbye' to tradie

From ABC Australia · () English

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  • A family expressed gratitude to paramedics who stabilized a man after a workplace accident, allowing them to say goodbye before his death.
  • The family also found comfort in knowing the man's organs would save three other lives.
  • Organ donation was a significant part of the grieving process for the family, who noted the rarity of donating multiple organs.

The Bryant family found a measure of peace and a way to honor their late brother, son, partner, and father, Nic Bryant, through the actions of first responders and organ donation. Bryant, 25, died three days after a workplace accident in May where he was fatally injured while working as a rigger at a North Wollongong construction site.

Because of them, other people get to live and live full lives. What they do really matters in our society. I really felt this urge to thank them because without them, we wouldn't have been able to say goodbye.

— Amber BryantThe sister of the deceased man expressed her gratitude to the paramedics.

Paramedic Adam Blanning and his colleagues worked to stabilize Bryant before he was flown to St George Hospital. His sister, Amber Bryant, visited the Fairy Meadow crew to thank them, stating that their efforts allowed the family to say goodbye. "What they do really matters in our society," she said. "I really felt this urge to thank them because without them, we wouldn't have been able to say goodbye."

We've heard that all of them are doing really, really well.

— Amber BryantShe shared the positive outcomes of her brother's organ donations.

Amid their grief, the family also found solace in the fact that Nic Bryant's heart, kidneys, pancreas, and liver were donated, improving the lives of three people. "We've heard that all of them are doing really, really well," Amber Bryant shared. She noted that doctors called the donation of multiple organs a rare occurrence. "I just hope they get to live their best life and make the most of every day."

Even doctors have said to be able to help so many people is such a rare thing, as some people only get to donate one or two organs.

— Amber BryantShe highlighted the significance of her brother's organ donation.

Nic Bryant's girlfriend, Macey Cooper, described him as the "most loving man you could ever come across," remembering him as funny, loud, energetic, and her "six-foot teddy bear." His family also noted that he was commuting four hours daily for a job he loved. Safe Work New South Wales is investigating the circumstances of his death.

I just hope they get to live their best life and make the most of every day.

— Amber BryantShe expressed her wishes for the organ recipients.
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