Chris Picco decided to spend his baby Lennon’s last few hours alive by singing softly to him, in a video that has now gone viral.
Baby Lennon was born 16 weeks early, following an emergency Caesarean section that his mother, and Chris’ wife Ashley, did not survive.
So Chris decided to spend the time he did have with his son to experience some of the memories of being a father that he was so looking forward to, like bathing, hugging, feeding and singing to his son.
Chris uploaded the video to his Reddit account, with the caption:
“Lennon’s lack of movement and brain activity was a constant concern for the doctors and nurses at Loma Linda University Hospital, where he received the absolute best care available.
“During the pregnancy, Ashley would often feel Lennon moving to music so Chris asked if he could bring his guitar into the NICU and play for Lennon, which he did for several hours during the last days of Lennon’s precious life.”
Following the mass reaction online, Reddit users were saddened to hear that baby Lennon died on Wednesday, only hours after filming the video.
A statement released by family and friends of Chris and his wife Ashley, said:
“Dear friends, family, and supporters; it is with an unbelievably heavy heart that I write this. My little fighter, Lennon James Picco went to sleep in his daddy’s arms late last night. He was surrounded by family, friends, and the best doctors, nurses and hospital staff in the world. He was dressed in an outfit that Ashley bought for him, with little guitars on it, and wrapped in a blanket made by a dear friend. I am so thankful for the four unforgettable days I got to spend with him. His mommy would have been so beyond joy to see him and to hold him, touch him, bathe him, sing to him – as I have had the privilege of doing. I have been so blessed and honored to love him before he was formed, to cherish him while mommy carried him, meet him face to precious face, and hold his perfect little body while we said ‘goodbye for now’. There are no words, but I wanted to keep you updated, as your love and support has meant more than anything in the world. All you need is love.”
This is both beautiful and truly heartbreaking.
Video via K.C. Hohensee
