Will passed away tonight at 6:45 pm. It was one of the most peaceful
experiences that I have ever seen. He was in a lot of pain and very tired. He decided that it was time. It's so easy to decide when the decision is done for you. Will was surrounded by friends and family, so many, that the room could barely hold everyone. We were laughing and joking and then Will wasn't there any more. It was a very peaceful death and we are so sorry that it had to happen, but rest assured, there wasn't any pain.
If any one had read this blog, you know that I believe God is good. His blessing was that most of the family was able to say goodbye and share funny stories with Will. He could hear, I believe, up to the end and he's up there laughing still. He died as he lived, on his terms, when he's good and ready. We were well taken care of by the beautiful people up on fourth floor. That's Will's old stomping ground and he felt right at home.
He was loved.
I will write more later, I am burned out.
I want to thank God for lending us Will even for a litle time.
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I love you guys SO VERY much! Will is going to be missed by so many he has touched more lives then you know! Please let me know if I can do anything at all!
Xo
I hope you don't mind but I put a message on my facebook about Will. You guys know that I love you and that I love Will. You are such an inspiration to me, especially Will, so strong even when he was down. I knew that this would be the way that Will would go, when HE was ready. He loved you guys more than anything and I know he wanted to make you proud. Our private conversations often turned to how much he loved you. I will cherish my time and memories I had with him and all the laughter we shared, even the quiet ones due to the vent. I look forward to seeing him again and I know I will. I thank the Lord for letting me have Will in my life! Hope you know I will always be your daughter and will always call you mom and dad. I love you! Be strong! He is at peace!
I am so honored to have known Will.. He tought me alot.. We cf'ers are like one big family that will never forget one another.. I love you guys a lot.. Always remember that. I always will carry Will in my heart forever and ever Amen..
Much love and prayers.
Harbison Family - I am so very sorry! Will is such an example to me and all who know him. I am so glad that Kayli was able to meet and get to know her Uncle Will and that there are so many sweet pictures of them together. May God pour out His blessings upon you now more than ever.
Harbisons - Sorry the Grandma D. password is for my grandkids blog. I am Karen HCA at U of U hospital.
Terri, Tom, Angel and family
I know how hard it was to write that blog. Know that you are loved and held in God's hands with Will comforting you all...Still. He will forever live and undoubtedly be the best role model that Kayli will ever know.
Thank you, Terri, for allowing us to be a part of this journey for so long. As I've told many, and I'll tell you now, I feel Will was the closest that I will ever come to experiencing Jesus in human form.
You are free Will; now FLY!
Our deepest sympathies
Pam and Dave
I am very sorry to hear of Will's passing. I began reading your blog about a year ago but had not been on for a while now. My sympathies go out to you and your family. Will was a graceful person throughout this entire ordeal, for which he certainly could have been bitter. Instead he found something in each day to be thankful for and enjoyed the time with his family. Again, my sympathies to you and the family.
Kevin(46 w/cf).
Mom, Dad, Angel....I am very sorry to hear about Will, but at the same time so happy to know that he lived a very fulfilling life. He blessed us all with his amazing will to live, laugh, and love. He has been my hero since the moment I met him, and will forever be! You all have raised the most amazing man I have ever met and I thank you all for allowing me to be a part of your family and share your love! Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. I love you all SO SO very much! Muah!
I will always remember my spot on the court Will! Shoot a few hoops up there for me! I will treat everyday of my life as a blessing and those I love as a gift in remembrance of you! Thank you for being so strong and wonderful!
Tom, Terry, and Angel,
Will was so blessed to have you as family. You are truly the best example of family that there is. God bless you and our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Thank you, all of you for the many fond memories! I love your family. I love Will. I'm so grateful to the Lord for His mercy. You are incredibly strong people that have touched more lives than you know.
To the Harbisons,
My heart goes out to you right now. I will always count knowing Will and your family as a blessing and a treasure.
Emily Fierro Handley
Thank you for your strong examples of faith and hope and love. I strive everyday to live your example. Will was an amazing guy and he will greatly be missed by the fourth floor girls. Thanks for sharing your lives with us. May the Lord continue to bless and strengthen your family during this time. We love you!
Tom, Terri and family,
Thank you for sharing your lives, love and Willie with us. We have all been inspired by your courage, faith and ability to put things in proper perspective and priorities. I am thankful for the peaceful end but celebrated life of a son, brother, uncle and friend to all.
I know those who came to welcome him home are now enjoying the "willie laugh" we will always hear when recalling our time with him. My thoughts, prayers and strength of knowledge that Willie is in a far better place are with you. I send a big bear hug and again thank you for all you have done for so many through your love and examples. You will be truely blessed for just being you. All my love and support...
Tom, Terri & all...I'm so sorry for your loss. I've followed your blog faithfully and you've all inspired me so much. I know that God put all of you here to reach out to so many people. Will was certainly a special gift. My special prayers are for your continued strength. Toni Mendive
We were all blessed to have an angel walk here on Earth with us...May you rest in peace Coach knowing that you touched the lives of so many. Your spirit and your love lives on in our hearts...Team Together Forever...remember ;) I love you and will never forget that.... "Where there's a WILL there's a way"...and there will ALWAYS be a WILL ♥
I love you all so very much! Thanks for all that you have done and that you continue to do. Will meant so much to so many people. You are an amazing family and are an inspiration to us all. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. LOVE YOU!
What an amazing man. He will be missed by so many. I am grateful to have known him. He was such an example to all who knew him especially in the basketball community. He will live on in the many people he touched. I know my sister and her Jerome basketball teamates would have never been the same without him.
Thank you so much to your whole family for being such great examples. I have grown spiritually and emotionally by you sharing the trails and tribulations that your family has gone through. Will has touched so many lives and will ALWAYS be remembered. I know the loss that you feel from my experiences of loosing a child. There is not a day that goes by that you don't think about them. When I think of Will, I think of all the fun times that we had on the Peds floor from getting KY Jelly all over our hands becuase Will put it there to short sheeting his bed and putting syran wrap over the toilet that only Tom fell for. I know there are so many great memories of him and I just smile and may even laugh thinking of them all. Sending lots of Love to you and wish you all the comfort that you need at this time to get through this.
I am so sorry Harbisons! I loved knowing Will and your family from time on 2E. You are such a strong and amazing family--I am truly blessed to see your example. Take care!
Natalie Campbell (former 2E RN)
I feel bad, but that's how it goes. I saw Will that night. My dad was one of the the last to see him alive. He is my second cousin, and was one of my favorite cousins. I am so sorry.
Dearest Harbisons:
I was deeply saddened to hear of wonderful Will's passing today...He was such an amazing and strong gentleman who we will truly miss. His life was definitely and inspiration to all that were lucky enough to know him. His strength of character and positive qualities will be forever remembered...Know that my heart and prayers are with all of you...
warm wishes
Jody
Will has touched so many of our lives and we are all so thankful and blessed by knowing him. He will forever be an inspiration to me.
God's loving arms are wrapped around him now and I believe He has said to Will- "well done"
The Culley and Turner Familys send our prayers your way.
Terri and Tom, I just want to say that I'm sorry about Will. You are the most amazing, incredible parents. Your love and devotion to your son never ceased to amaze me while you guys hung out with us on IMCU. I sincerely hope to be as good of a parent as you. I'm glad Will's suffering is over but I am sorry he can't be with you for now. I hope you're okay.
-Amy Hartner
Tom & Terri,
I was so sad to hear of Will's passing. He was such an inspiration to us all. His positive attitude and smile made people's day. He will be so missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thinking of you.
Mindy
Hi Tom, Terri and Family. We are all so sorry to hear about Will. I hope that you can find some peace in this time. I am glad that he was able to go on his terms and that he was comfortable. It was an amazing journey, and what was even more amazing was the unconditional love that Will recieved from all of those people around him. He will be missed by so many people, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sumer, RN
This brings many tears to my eyes, but much joy in my heart to know that he is in a better place with no pain. I will miss seeing Will in the gym...Thanks to a great coach, leader and friend!
Harbison Family,
You have my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot even begin to imagine going through what Will had to go through after his transplant. Just from reading his blog he seemed like such a strong, compassionate, selfless, courageous, and loving person. I wish I could have met him in person. He is truly an inspiration to me.
God Bless your whole family,
-Kevin (33 w/CF, Double Lung TX)
Dear Harbison family;
My heart goes out to you as you deal with this difficult transition. You have been such a supportive and loving family. You have been a great example to all CF families. I have enjoyed my association with Will and your family very much. It is difficult as a CF nurse to see our beloved families go through such difficulties. I will always remember Will for his courage and indominable spirit.
God bless you!
Love, Peggy Scott
Dear Tom, Terri, Angel and family
We are sorry to hear about Will. We wished we would have got to meet Will but feel like we know him through your blog. He fought a tough battle.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Bill and Silvia
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