2017 Kaleb McLaughlin

kaleb_mclaughlin_community-tissue_2KALEB “KBOB” MCLAUGHLIN

Tissue Donor

Age 20 ~ Pioneer, Ohio

Donated on 6/24/13

at Northwest Ohio

Honored by communitytissue.org

Kaleb “KBOB” was definitely one of a kind! His heart was huge and he would do anything for anyone. He was a very hard worker; even in high school he held a full time job at a factory while still making the honor roll, and held passion for the FFA in his high school years. Kaleb took the good with the bad, but always with a smile. Those around him never once heard him say a negative thing about anyone. They know that many people benefited from Kaleb’s selfless decision to donate, and his final gift continues to impact lives.

Kaleb’s Story

Kaleb, also known as “KBOB”, was definitely one of a kind! His heart was huge and he would do anything for anyone. He loved and lived life to the fullest. He was a very hard worker; even in high school he held a full time job at a factory while still making the honor roll. Kaleb had a passion for the FFA in his high school years. He had just started a cattle business with his cousin and his best friend, Cody. Kaleb also had a personal relationship with God, which brings comfort to the family knowing he is in the presence of God! He grew up with two big brothers, Jacob and Logan, who picked on him a bunch! He also had one sister, Rachel, who he picked on a bunch! Kaleb took the good with the bad, but always with a smile. They never once heard him say a negative thing about anyone.

Kaleb was already a registered organ, eye and tissue donor. We discussed donation with all of our children, it was just a given growing up. You can’t use it when you’re gone, so why not let someone else enjoy a better, longer life.

But never in a million years did they ever expect to experience the bitter-sweet reality of donation with one of their children. They can say that it brings comfort knowing that their son, Kaleb, is still living on, doing what he enjoyed most: helping others. How can they be sad knowing someone else can live a better life because their son chose to share his life as a donor? They are so very proud of Kaleb for making that choice. It helps them a little knowing real pieces of their son are still here doing good for others and knowing God is using Kaleb for miracles amazes them!

Kaleb was a tissue and cornea donor.  They know that many people benefited from Kaleb’s selfless decision to donate, and his final gift continues to impact lives.