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2015 FLORAGRAPH

 JONATHAN PRATT

Tissue and Cornea Donor
Age 35 ~ Binghamton, NY
Donated on 9/15/2012
at Wilson Regional Medical Center

Sponsored by Center for Donation & Transplant


Jonathan Pratt was a beautiful human being whose wish to give of himself as a registered donor was evidence of his giving spirit. It was a decision that brought his family hope and healing after his unexpected death in September 2012. Just 35, Jon was walking and was tragically struck by a hit-and-run driver, a felon on drugs and alcohol. Jon was able to donate his tissue and corneas to help others, but those were not his final gift. On his computer, his parents found his book, "The Purpose and Love Manifesto," that they were able to publish posthumously. "He continues to be an amazing young man," they said.


Jonathan's Story

Jonathan Pratt was a beautiful human being who gave so much in his life. His wish to give of himself as a registered donor after his death was evidence of his giving spirit and a decision that brought his family hope and healing after his unexpected death in September 2012. Just 35, Jon was walking and was tragically struck by a hit-and-run driver on drugs and alcohol. The driver was a felon who had been let of out of jail one day prior.

Leaving behind a son, his loving parents and two siblings, Jon's loss has had a profound effect on his family and friends. His parents, James and Constance Pratt, stated, "In giving the gift of life to someone else after his passing, he has lifted our hearts by helping so many people with the gifts of his tissues and eyes." All of Jonathan's family and friends take pride and comfort that being a donor was his wish and deeply feel the meaning and impact of that decision.

Jonathan's decision to be a donor, however, was not his final gift.

"Even after he could not give his heart and love anymore in life, he also left us with his inspiring writing," said his parents. "His work has continued on after him and we are thankful for the opportunity to publish his book, 'The Purpose and Love Manifesto,' found on his computer after his death. This book of philosophy is yet another contribution he has made to the world.

"We continue to know him, love him and relate to him through the words he left us. He continues to be an amazing giving man."

Jon's mother Constance wrote this poem in his honor:

JON BESIDE ME

Healing is handed

My hand outstretched

I enfold pebble

In my palm

With his Love around

My pebble

It is my

Precious son's hand

giving me this gift

Of healing love

"I Still Hurt"