COVID-19 is causing a huge number of deaths and it’s heartbreaking. I’m sure you’ve heard lots of tragic stories caused by this disease these past few months. Many people lost their jobs, some had to shut down their businesses and worst, there are also some who lost their loved ones.
The pain is unimaginable.
Justin Hunter, 17, is a victim of this pain. He just experienced an ordeal that’s everybody’s worst nightmare.
Just like any other family, Justin and his parents, Angie and Eugene Hunter, would do everything to protect themselves from COVID-19.
According to his interview with WBS-TV, his family was doing all the necessary safety precautions to avoid getting the virus.
“We were a regular family just trying to stay safe during this pandemic,” he said.
He also shared how his mom would protect herself whenever she would go to the market.
“When my mom would go to the store, she would be wearing mask and she would be wearing gloves.”
Sadly, his parents got infected by COVID-19.
This teen from Georgia lost both of his parents because of this infectious disease. Justin is clueless about why they got infected with the virus even they were doing extra precautions. He was asymptomatic while his parents experienced alarming symptoms.
“They became very sick and they had the clear symptoms,” he stated.
He also recalled the symptoms that his parents experienced.
“Their temperatures skyrocketed. They had headaches. Horrible cough. They felt very lazy.”
They called the ambulance as his parents were suffering from the symptoms. Unfortunately, his dad died last July 26 while his mom passed away four days after.
Imagine losing the people who are your inspirations and where you gain strength from. It’s excruciating.
But for Justin, even his situation is too painful, he wants to get through this for his parents.
“They never raised me to sit around and feel sorry for myself in any situation, and I just gotta keep going and pushing. I know they’re happy up there and that’s what makes me happy.”
On Twitter, he shared his childhood photos with his mom and dad alongside his heartfelt message for them. He also thanked everyone who’s been helping him get through this agony.
“Thank you all for your support. It means the world to me. I won’t be responding to text or calls at this time, but I will get back to all of you soon. Love you all,” he wrote.
Many people are extending their help to Justin that is why he expressed his appreciation to them. There is even a GoFundMe that has been created for him.
“Just seeing everybody all the people just donating and supporting like people from out of state people from different countries. It feels really good to know that I got people who have my back.”
Thank you all for your support. It means the world to me. I won't be responding to text or calls at this time, but I will get back to all of you soon. Love you all🖤#LLE💕🕊 #LLA💕🕊 pic.twitter.com/WCfgmOHltB
— Justin Hunter (@JustinHunter47) July 31, 2020
They were his role models. He also shared that they were very supportive when it comes to his passion, which is football.
“Since I started playing, we always talked about me playing in college and then playing in the pros.”“They would have wanted me to keep going and get a scholarship and my schoolwork done,” he added.
“If you don’t wear it for yourself, then wear it for the next person. Because you could be saving that person’s life.”
If you’d like to donate to his GoFundMe account – you can do so here.
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