This father's final lullaby to his baby son is heartbreaking
A touching video of a father singing Paul McCartney's "Blackbird" for his baby son has been shared around the world after being posted to Reddit yesterday.
Chris Picco's son Lennon James was delivered by emergency C-section at 24 weeks when Chris' wife Ashley unexpectedly passed away in her sleep.
According to the video description, doctors were concerned about Lennon's lack of movement and brain activity so he was kept in hospital.
But Chris made sure that baby Lennon knew he wasn't alone.
"During the pregnancy, Ashley would often feel Lennon moving to music so Chris asked if he could bring his guitar into the NICU and play for Lennon, which he did for several hours during the last days of Lennon's precious life."
Sadly, just one day after this video was filmed, Lennon passed away in his father's arms.
A fundraising campaign that was set up to help with the rising medical costs has (at the time of writing) raised $104,924 - twice its original target of $50,000.
Yesterday, in a heartbreaking post on the page, Chris wrote of baby Lennon's passing:
"Dear friends, family, and supporters; it is with an unbelievably heavy heart that I write this. My little fighter, Lennon James Picco went to sleep in his daddy’s arms late last night. He was surrounded by family, friends, and the best doctors, nurses and hospital staff in the world. He was dressed in an outfit that Ashley bought for him, with little guitars on it, and wrapped in a blanket made by a dear friend. I am so thankful for the four unforgettable days I got to spend with him.
"His mommy would have been so beyond joy to see him and to hold him, touch him, bathe him, sing to him – as I have had the privilege of doing. I have been so blessed and honored to love him before he was formed, to cherish him while mommy carried him, meet him face to precious face, and hold his perfect little body while we said “goodbye for now”. There are no words, but I wanted to keep you updated, as your love and support has meant more than anything in the world.
"All you need is love."
