Man who spent 70 years in iron lung has died
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- Опубликовано: 13 мар 2024
- Paul Alexander developed polio at the age of 6. The disease left Paul paralyzed from the neck down and unable to breathe on his own. He was placed in an iron lung, a large metal cylinder that varies air pressure to stimulate breathing. Paul died at age 78, accomplishing more than anyone thought was possible. #polio #obituary #ironlung #cnn #news
After seeing this, how can i complain about single thing.
Right!
I never complain single thing. Multiple things..
Yeah wouldn't you think schools should make content like this mandatory. Most kids will watch it and realize they are blessed and will complain less. Others kids will show no empathy or care, and now you know which kids need the most help.
Because pain is relative to your own existence
@@brycepeddicord6763 I fully 👍 agree.
“My life is incredible.” This man was a true hero.
That Guy had Jesus 100% naturally we would go crazy!
@@jeremyrobertson429🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
how is he a hero? he's just stuck there until he dies
Yeah...a hero. 🙄
@@jeremyrobertson429 💯 & I am happy for him that he is with Jesus, I don't want this to sound cruel, but it brings me warmth to know he's with the Lord and doing all of the things he never got to do ❤
Instead of complaining, the guy got busy, what an inspiration
Yessss
Yoooo he straight up killed that mic drop
I know that Paul Alexander is resting in Peace.
Even at my age of 83 I need Positivity and Hope and Paul you have gifted it to me and all others on Earth.
Now let us use this Gift from Paul Alexander wisely.
Mahalo.
Is that a real lizard on his iron lung?
When you’re down, keeping your forward momentum really helps.
Keep busy.
My brother contracted polio at age 8. He spent a whole year in an iron lung. My brother was my hero. Dispite losing his entire left side he learned to ride a bike, surf, and ski. He married and had two boys. My mother gave him the seed to fight through his illness.
Now that is a marvelous accomplishment.. kudos to ur brother. Alan alda the actor had it too when young and his mom exercised his.legs and wrapped them in painful hot wraps and in and on so yes praises to
your brother
Amen
Born in 1943, polio was the scourge of summer, every summer that I was a small child. My mother isolated us at the park, and we were not allowed to run under sprinklers, or play with other kids, just our siblings. When the vaccine became available in 1955, hospitals opened their doors for long lines of people, with kids in tow, to get the shot. Not one kid cried on that long line. We all knew what polio meant, and were grateful for a medicine that would prevent it.
Yes. In those years my mom was also keeping us from pools that had public swim and loads of people, there was a belief that the intermittent splatter of sprinkler water caused polio so we weren't allowed to run thru the sprinkler on Hot days. How belief changes.
Chris from Michigan
Try replaying the tape now, with misinformation to battle 😢
@@donmccanna rushed and under-tested vaccine is different than one that was meticulously developed. the polio vaccine and covid vaccine are not the same.
I remember those same fears and restrictions every summer as a child in Montréal. And the enormous sense of freedom that vaccine gave us in 1955! 🤗
@@yourwrongloserhahawhat's not the same is that there's big money in the antivaxx movement. Parroting the nonsense about the covid vaccine being rushed, bc you're either ignorant of or blatantly lying about the fact that they've been working on coronavirus vaccines since sars1 & mers emerged (almost 20 years) is exactly the difference.
Rest in Peace to a warrior, he proved that just because of your physical issues and limitations doesn’t mean you wont be able to persevere and inspire many people. RIP to a legend, gone but not forgotten
Amen❤❤
Now they can clean it out
AMEN!!!...
My Colodences To The Family, May God Bless the family and give them Peace Justice and Colosure.. RIP.. 🙏🙏
@@cnnothingburgerletsgobrand6381YOU ARE VERY RUDE, THINK ABOUT YOURSELF, OR SOMEBODY YOU KNOW.. IF YOU CAN'T SAY ANYTHING GOOD KEEP YOUR MOUTH CLOSE😮.. AND SHUT UP.. 😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤
Wow I really enjoyed working for him. He was so much fun and learned so much rest In Power Paul. He touched many lives even mine 🥰
"I'm not going to accept from anybody, their limitations on my life." 😢 beautifully said, Sir.
He was a very respectable man!
Had the pleasure of caring for him more than a dozen times over a 20 year period in the ED. He was a wonderful man and a joy to talk with and despite his affliction, was always pleasant.
That is sow awesome. We can learn a lot of this man❤
Where did u work
@aarondaniele4141 Now, why do you think they'd give out information publicly that can be used to potentially identify them?
Did your facility have a lung, or did they have a special transport for his, or was he put on a traditional vent, or -PAP? So many questions! A very interesting patient to take care of, to say the least. I’m glad he was a nice guy, he seems like it. I’m sure he was used to being involved in the medical field. ❤
Cap
Rest in Peace Paul Alexander.. 🙏 you’re an amazing man.. ❤
@@Trevorjennings679 Hi! I’m good and the Philippines is safe now from the Covid-9 virus.. it’s summer here now and too hot!
This is beauty. He’s right we can’t complain. He is a hero❤
Hello Diane, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
70yrs!!! Nobody can complain. May he rest in peace. 🙏🏻
Guinness world record holder.
@@LaVander-ht9neright? It should be laying down on your back for the longest
I watched him speak... a few months ago... he talked about how very lonely he was... how human touch was something he valued very much that rarely anyone came to see him. He cried it was extremely sad. To wish someone would just touch your cheek and praying for that days on end.... 😢 I'm happy he's not suffering alone anymore. 😢
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I'm sorry to hear that
So very sad. After such a huge effort to overcome sucessfully his disability, to spend the end of his life lonely. Could none of his relatives or acquaintances take the time to visit this extraordinary man? 😢😢😢
Thank you for sharing this information
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Just goes to show how very brave he was. Showing vulnerability isn't an easy thing to do. I'm glad he's finally free, running down streets of gold! God bless this special man ❤
That is amazing. Condolences to his family.
30 years as a courtrom attorney during the day barely able to breathe and gong home to his iron lung and getting up the next day to defend clients. He is an example of how to be a man, Wow!
It’s crazy. I can’t imagine. My father passed recently & he has polio as a child. Had some complications. He also had type 1 diabetes from 19yo to 73 almost 74 yo. 😭🥹
This is inspirational af! He did NOT allow his handicap to control his life rest in peace sir
Actually his handicap empowered him
Pretty sure that was beyond a handicap lol.
Hats off to all the people who cared for him over all those years. Paul just an amazing man. 😊❤
Wow, and I think life is hard sometimes...Respect to this man for never ever giving up.
"My life is incredible", that's real optimism 🥰
Thanks for sharing.
This man is so resilient! He makes me realize I have more blessings than I can count!
Hello Bonnie, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
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Rest in peace Paul Alexander.
Fly high Paul, you are free now. Such an incredible man ❤
You’re free now,flylike🎉 the birds
@@user-hg1bc1rd5c RIP. You are an inspiration for generations to come. Thank you, sir!
He was free because he decided he was free
Can u believe how much he did with his determination.!!!! What a fabulous accomplishment and smart man. So glad he managed all those marvels. Go on free now . ❤❤❤ Let his life be an example to us as to what can be accomplished and to go after ur dreams in spite of obstacles. Wow.
That's the understatement of the century.......... You are my no. 1 absolute hero. Thank you for all you have done.
Paul Alexandria was a incredible man. A person with hope for a better way of Life.
Nothing but total respect, and honor to the great man
He had a choice to be bitter or better.
He choose better. So he was better.
God-bless him and his family and everyone who tended to him.
There is a documentary on this awesome and beyond amazing
✝️ 🙏
This man was incredible. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. The World needs more people like Mr Paul Alexander Esquire.
Your very right, especially now. In this time.
I'm with you on that! I'm definitely reading his book.... how could we miss out on the thoughts of someone like him!? 😊❤❤❤
... my older brother also was stricken with polio in 1952. He passed in 2020 from cancer, but led an amazing life. RIP to these warriors.
Such a terrible disease thank goodness it’s gone now.
My aunt had it as a child. She ended in a wheelchair but lived to be about 80 years old. Marvelous woman.
I was born in 51 & by the time I was in 2nd grade, this horrible disease was claiming thousands of lives! I was one of the first persons to receive the vaccine.
I’m sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine polio and cancer… Wow what a strong individual!
I'm so very sorry for the loss of ur bother!! Sending u my deepest condolences he sounds like he was an amazing person. 🙏
my mom also had polio in the 50s and she too passed away from a rare cancer called Bartholin cancer on mothers day 2002. My dad died shortly after from a broken heart, he missed her so much.
their passing was very difficult on me since I was younger and just wasn't prepared 😢
I feel like,Maybe my mom and ur brother are together sharing their experiences♡
Bless him. An INCREDIBLE soul!
What an amazing man! He accomplished more than most people do in a lifetime. RIP Paul. You were and still are an inspiration to us all❤
I.remembrr him having an interview some years ago.. amazing man. R I P . He deserves to be remembered
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One incredible human being! Rest in peace my friend!
Bless Paul. He will light heaven with joy.❤
Hello Mary, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
I'm humbled by this man's courage to pursue his dreams regardless of his physical condition. Thank you Paul.😊👍🏽💙😇💖🙏🏽
Hello Jean, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
@Trevorjennings679 I'm coming along ok Trevor thanks for your concern. How are you doing, I pray just great💙😇💖🙏🏽.
I'm coming along just great 👍🏽 tks for asking. God bless u 💙😇💖🙏🏽
Just woke up to this. I gave up my dream job because people kept talking negatively. This man's last words hit me
I hope you can get it back 🤞🏼🤞🏼
Rest in peace sir! You deserve that spot in heaven! Enjoy sir!
My Father had Polio& survived !! God Bless you Paul!! Your Amazing & you make me realize my lil problems in life are nothing like yours!! Paul you Inspire me to keep going on!!❤
Man was an absolute Legend, may he rest in the utmost Peace
Mr Alexander was a patient of mine. He was truly an amazing individual. Rest in peace my friend.
Wow,what a lucky man you are to have had him as a friend not just as s patient,I seen a documentary about him years ago,what an example of how you can overcome anything, God bless him
This is fascinating story. May I ask why was he still in iron lung? Why couldn't he get advanced treatment and be on tracheostomy?
@rahelgetachew7121 my guess is bc his body was used to it somehow so maybe trying something new would've killed him idk that's my guess
@@morganosborne5069 oh ok.
what was it like having him as patient?
What a hero!! The full video of Paul's life should be shown in all schools, colleges, rehabilitation facilities, doctor's waiting rooms, etc. What an inspiration!!! On the opposite end, thank you to the folks who invented and maintained the iron lung!
I deeply moved I can truly appreciate everything Paul has shared ,I can truly relate what Paul has shared.my late dad was name Ben Dockrill he was born in Jan 1943 In NSW Australia he also got Polio in 1952 he was placed in a iron Lung my late father Ben often would talk about it his experience.as 7year old boy quite frightened.very similar to Paul story. my lost use of both his legs wast down he needed aid with leg irons too walk ,but father never gave up he would go on to build boats and hunt crocodile's my dad late dad Ben dockrill would never let negative thoughts hold him back even though he had so much negative towards .he had shear will Power never give up . God Bless you Paul and my dad. Ben thank you for inspiration 🙏
I remember talking about him all my life at school through different grades. Always said you were incredible. Rest in peace Sir. God Bless, and enjoy your new heavenly body.
He finally passed away and now he's free, I'm sure he's happy now. 😊
How he managed to stay positive for so long was insane to me, he was one strong dude. Rip.
How could he have not live this long with the joy that one has inside of them that only God can give is the question many should ask of themselves.
Your sentence is confusing. @@iamspeaking6686
Thank god for vaccines. I just couldn’t imagine 6 year olds going through this
Polio was kind of common back in the day in Cuba . Yes thankfully for vaccines today , it’s less common.
Thats when vaccines were actually created to save society, now they just create unnecessary ones for profit.
They saved lives, they are still saving lives and most of us wouldn't be alive today without them. You do know that viruses can be Trojan horses and linked to cancer?@@teekolinski491
@@teekolinski491Just stop. You aren’t a medical professional.
@cesarmarroquin8818 I am a licensed medical professional and I support your comment.
Wow, an amazing person. What an accomplished life . RIP Mr. Alexander
A great man. Can’t imagine being in his situation. What he accomplished is phenomenal.
Let us remember children aren’t I iron lungs anymore because we vaccinate against polio! Count yourself lucky you have them.
Amen to this!!
I've had a paralyzed child on full ventilator support, and it was absolute hell for everyone... especially my child, obviously. And that was a modern, portable ventilator. The idea of a child being trapped in what amounts to a metal coffin for decades is so utterly horrific to me that I don't want to think about it...and as a parent the idea that there are parents who would willingly potentially subject their kids to anything as horrible as polio makes my blood run cold.
My parents grew up with the nightmarish spectre of polio looming over their childhoods- one of my dad's best friends is paralyzed from the waist down, and he considered himself lucky. Both my mom and dad talk about how their parents raced to get them in line for the polio vaccine, and my mom was actually so relieved when I got mine that she literally had tears in her eyes. I guess now that every class doesn't have a kid who comes back from summer break paralyzed, (if they ever came back at all) it's easy for people to forget just how truly vicious, cruel and *almost totally preventable* polio actually is. I understand that they think it's right, but unfortunately polio doesn't care what anyone thinks. IMHO, antivax people/parents should go to India and see rampant polio for themselves...and then they'd better hope their unvaccinated kids never go there.
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I am grateful for the vaccine and those organizations, such as Rotary International, that are still fighting to eradicate this horrible disease. 2 more countries to go before the world is safe from this. Please consider helping by donating to the cause.
@@randychristensen6503 Yes! Excellent comment!
I've seen the slums of India and the countless unfortunate people there whose bodies are twisted and atrophied due to polio, and it was absolutely beyond heartbreaking to know that it could have been prevented! And I also saw numerous people covered head to toe in smallpox scars...everyone with smallpox scars was elderly, which IMHO serves to prove just how effective vaccination programs can be. If enough caring people work together, then without a doubt we can make the horrors of polio a thing of the past, as well!
I love to support organizations that provide life-saving vaccinations to underserved populations in developing nations, and you've just reminded me that it's been a few months since I donated. Thank you for reminding me. 😊
Meanwhile people aren't vaxxing their kids and contributing to possible public health emergencies smh
I remember watching a documentary on him, Rest In Peace 🙏 ❤ Condolences to the family
Bless his soul. What a great inspiration!
I remember when Polio vaccines became available where I lived. I was 4 to 6 years old. My Dad who wasn't a hands on Dad was very excited to get us vaccinated. We were all psyching ourself up to be brave for the vaccine shot. When we got there the vaccine was on a sugar cube. I was kind of disappointed because I was going to be brave. Lol. But for my Dad to make this a big deal I really remember this. I forgot the name of this man in the iron lung but his message is so good.
A strong Man, A strong human being, Rest in Peace Sir
God bless this man, Paul. What a great testimony to the strength of the human spirit. May you rest in peace dear man. 🙏🏼✝️❤️
Well said
after hearing about him many years ago, i was always rooting for him and consistently checked up on him. he fought for a long time. and the world lost a good man. but he deserves the rest.
Now that was an amazing man. What an inspiration and role model. RIP.
Oh nooooo 😢 I remember the docs on this guy. He lived a great life and did more than most able bodied people.
When you think your life is meaningless remember this inspiring man existed.
ExistED. He passed…
@@Allthemotioninwhite Correct. Thanks!
Man he was the definition of no excuses. If we want something in this life, you gotta work hard and sacrifice for it… ❤ RIP
Rest In Peace
Mr. Paul Alexander ❤️
Condolences to his family and
friends 🙏❤️🙏
This is absolutely incredible, what a will to live no matter what....God bless you and rest in peace!!!
Now he is free from his prison. I hope he's enjoying being able to move again.
He had one life. He realized that and made the most of it! Do not take your life for granted. You have but one life to live! There is no shangri-la waiting afterwards!
@@bobweadababyizzaboi4125That’s your opinion and your fully allowed to express it although myself and many others would disagree.
He lived in Dallas and I discovered his story when we moved to Dallas. He achieved so many things in his life. What an incredible human being. May he rest in peace.
Hello Molly, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
R.I.P Paul. Courageous soul..😢❤💔
May Paul rest in peace and eternal life. 🙏 😢
We should never complain about anything.
“My life is incredible” 😢 what an incredible human being. Reminding us how special life is.
I had the privilege of taking care of someone in an iron lung. This was a real experience.
This man right here is one of the most remarkable person existed. Ive watched tons of interviews of him for many yrs now. And he never leftmy mind. I was saddened by his passing but he lived incredibly, he lived not just survived. His illness never stopped him to live his purpose in life. Just an amazing amazing amazing person. If anyone feels like they're unlucky and umfortunate, remember this guy, how he lived to 70 and still have a positive mindset. Paul, wherever you are, salute! 💜🫂
He was even a lawyer!!??
Will never complaint about anything in my life..
.never,ever again...R.I.P
May his memory be a blessing.
Please don’t use that word “blessing”! What God would permit that, and then torture you for an eternity if you don’t fluff him! I don’t want any part of your God
I think they meant that Paul demonstrated strength, courage, and determination from age six and beyond. Mr. Paul lived his life with grace and dignity. Perhaps they meant that such an incredible person was an example to us all of how to live life despite what limitations we may have.@@louisroque157
@@louisroque157 "My" god? I don't see where I mentioned god at all. Frankly, it would be weird if I did, because I'm an essentially an atheist. "May (insert name's) memory be a blessing" is a traditional thing to say when someone dies. And IMHO, he seemed like an incredible, remarkable man whose life and achievements should be remembered and honoured.
@@louisroque157 and FWIW, I agree that no loving god would ever torture mortal humans for eternity...ever.
@@maneckineckbeard1749How do you know what a perfect loving God is thinking about?
I come back to this story every now and then to remind myself just how good I have it.
Thank you Paul Alexander. You are beautiful sir. Thank you Paul.
Thank you, Attorney Paul Alexander, for being a great inspiration and example of perseverance. 👏🙏
Here I am feeling sorry for myself . Jesus Christ I’m a coward. RIP to a true warrior
No you're not! It's okay to feel sorry for yourself! Hope whatever ails you gets better 👍🏽
I hope things get better for you. We all get knocked down, it’s the getting up that counts.
Hang in there. We all have our moments.❤
Incredible man, for sure! May God bless his heart!!!!! 🙏 ❤
God bless you Mr. Alexander. I’m going out to buy your book. A life well lived indeed.🙏🏼😇❤️
He lived a meaningful and exemplary life! True definition of resilience! Paul needs to be celebrated!!!🎉🙏🏾
Rip man he was one of the most inspiring people on the internet 💔
I learned about him years ago. I am sad he has passed. RIP Paul. Such a strong will and positivity.
He was determined to have a fruitful life and he did. Brave man. RIP, Paul Alexander.
I was blessed to have known Paul and have 1st hand knowledge of how amazing a person he was. RIP Paul.❤
Special human being, indeed.
I Can't even imagine being in that contraption since 6yrs Old!!!! God Bless him for living his life and accomplishing his dreams!!!! RIP
What an Inspiring Story!!!!
This guy has accomplished more than most of us
Mad respect
Rest in piece old timer
He'd be the first guy to support the polio vaccine.
What a beautiful man… Paul was such an inspiration to the world and may he rest in sweet peace.
What an amazing man. My grandfather got polio as a 7 year old and he was one of the lucky ones. It only really messed up his legs but he was still able to get around. He lived to be in his 70s. To think some people are refusing the polio vaccine for their kids now. Maybe they should read this man’s story.
Hello Hannah, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??
What a incredible person I admire his strength and spirit
God bless you
My dad had polio, god bless vaccines.
My mother was in one, it was hard for her to talk about.
R.I.P. Paul, You will be remembered as an amazingly phenomenal person❤
What an amazing man! A true inspiration for all he met and for those who learned his story. 🙏
OMG Thanks for showing this!
IT’S CURIOUS
When people say “Polio Paul “
is a sad story when his entire daily life was all about trading in a “sad story” for an amazing, inspiring legend. Mr. Alexander taught us that whatever challenging circumstances we are in thinking we have no control
Paul Alexander reminds us we always have control over one thing (if we are courageous & brave enough) and that is our attitude as
AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE WILL ALWAYS CREATE YOUR ALTITUDE.
May angels lead you in Brother ✨
That quote sounds remarkably like Joyce Meyer! Is it?
@@phyllisneal8687I believe, if she said that, that she was borrowing or paraphrasing Zig Ziglar-who may not have been the first person to say that.
@@Lisa-vb3gn Thank you!
A credit to humanity.. R.I.P
This guy was incredible. Rest in peace.
What an amazing man! Strong will. I have such admiration!
RIP brave man
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YOU ARE THE STRONGEST SURVIVOR EVER!🎉❤😊
Awesome legacy left behind! Thank you Paul!
Man to go in at 6 is brutal.. amazing he did what he did with a great attitude what a guy RIP!
Amazing what one can do with their lives and never give up! He is the meaning of INSPIRATION.
Yes..most definitely ❤❤
God bless you, Paul! Thank you for your example of strength and courage. 🙏🏽❤️
What an inspiration he was. Bless this man.
This video shows how incredible, and determined, and driven Paul was. Paul Alexander is a very inspirational man. Sending much love and hugs, strength and courage to Paul's family, extended family and friends. May Paul Alexander Rest in Peace.
My God this man was indeed a warrior , to be able to accept and flourish in such circumstances is truly an astounding.
Paul's accomplishments are miraculous.
Rest in peace Paul