One person posted about Tom on a respirator waiting to donate his organs – Another wrote, "Wouldn't it be wonderful if the transplant recipients suddenly begin to sing and play music…"

Tom had a relative with cystic fibrosis – A young girl who lost her life at a very young age because of her cystic fibrosis. I met Tom at a celebration for another young girl with cystic fibrosis – Lizzy… It was a year after Lizzy had received two beautiful lungs from a precious donor like Tom has become…

Tom was there because he had helped organize a "Got Well" party and concert for Lizzy on the one year anniversary of receiving her beautiful lungs… Tom and several other musicians put on a special little concert just for her and any friends she wanted to invite. It was an incredibly beautiful event – And a truly moving thing to do for someone…

We've seen him a few times after that special concert… He is truly a beautiful person. That after his tragic death, he will save other lives, seems so fitting for someone so special… I do hope they find they suddenly have the desire to sing and play music!!!

Steve Ferkau, Chicago IL