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Charlie Gard: Uncle writes tribute poem after baby dies from rare brain disorder | Charlie Gard: Uncle writes tribute poem after baby dies from rare brain disorder |
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The uncle of Charlie Gard, a baby who died after his parents fought a high-profile court battle to keep him alive, has written a touching poem in his memory. | The uncle of Charlie Gard, a baby who died after his parents fought a high-profile court battle to keep him alive, has written a touching poem in his memory. |
Andy Gard posted the tribute on Instagram, hours after the family announced the boy had died. | |
“I know inside you’ll always know how much they fought for you,” he wrote. | |
“But now they both need you from heaven to watch over them now, too.” | |
The poem has been liked on the social media platform close to 17,000 times. | The poem has been liked on the social media platform close to 17,000 times. |
The case of Charlie Gard, who died shortly before his first birthday after suffering a rare brain disorder, caught the attention of major political and religious figures around the world. | The case of Charlie Gard, who died shortly before his first birthday after suffering a rare brain disorder, caught the attention of major political and religious figures around the world. |
Pope Francis tweeted after Charlie’s death: “I entrust little Charlie to the Father and pray for his parents and all those who loved him.” | |
US Vice President Mike Pence, who is strongly pro-life, tweeted: “Saddened to hear of the passing of Charlie Gard. Karen and I offer our prayers and condolences to his loving parents during this difficult time.” | US Vice President Mike Pence, who is strongly pro-life, tweeted: “Saddened to hear of the passing of Charlie Gard. Karen and I offer our prayers and condolences to his loving parents during this difficult time.” |
President Trump had previously tweeted about the case, offering to help the baby and his family. | President Trump had previously tweeted about the case, offering to help the baby and his family. |
His parents lost a five-month legal battle to take their son to the US to receive experimental, unproven nucleoside therapy from a specialist as courts ruled it would have little chance of success. | His parents lost a five-month legal battle to take their son to the US to receive experimental, unproven nucleoside therapy from a specialist as courts ruled it would have little chance of success. |
An end-of-life plan was approved on Thursday by High Court judge Nicholas Francis. Charlie was kept on life support at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and then moved to a hospice where the artificial ventilator was switched off. | An end-of-life plan was approved on Thursday by High Court judge Nicholas Francis. Charlie was kept on life support at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and then moved to a hospice where the artificial ventilator was switched off. |
Prime Minister Theresa May also paid tribute to Charlie’s family. | Prime Minister Theresa May also paid tribute to Charlie’s family. |
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Charlie Gard,” she said. “My thoughts and prayers are with Charlie’s parents Chris and Connie at this difficult time.” | |
After the baby died on Friday, Connie Yates said: “Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are so proud of you Charlie.” | After the baby died on Friday, Connie Yates said: “Our beautiful little boy has gone, we are so proud of you Charlie.” |
Andy Gard’s full poem is below: | Andy Gard’s full poem is below: |
“From ever since your daddy phoned me to say that you were here. | “From ever since your daddy phoned me to say that you were here. |
“Right up until you were driven home and me and daddy had some beers. | |
“I know inside you’ll always know how much they fought for you. | |
“But now they both need you from heaven to watch over them now, too. | |
“For I’ll never know in my own lifetime how life could be so cruel. | |
“All I know for certain is that I’m the world’s proudest Uncle. | |
“While we stay in this ugly world, your spirit now has freedom. | |
“Rest assured our beloved Charlie, in this fight we will not be beaten. | |
“At the moment all we do is feel pain, feel sad we sob and cry. | |
“But we always hold out the belief that there’s no such thing as goodbye. | |
“So I’ll leave this poem here just for now, but just to clarify... All my love, my hope the fight I need will be inspired by your eyes. | |
“I love you Charlie. Thank you for being you. | |
“Uncle Andy.” |
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