2024-07-17 14:40:00
A Chilean soldier was stationed in the United States, but was diagnosed with leukemia, so he decided to make the trip back to his home country.
Manuel Norambuena Morales He was born in Chile 40 years ago. The man enlisted in the Armed Forces of his country and was assigned to United States of America, a country where he lived for 12 years. However, unfortunate news changed all their plans. The soldier began to feel pain in his body and underwent tests in a hospital i Austin, Texas.
The diagnosis was leukemia. The doctors informed him that the disease was very advanced and that there was only one option: to ensure his quality of life. They told him he only had two months to live: that’s why the man decided to leave United States of America and back to Chile to see her children.
As a result of the above, through social networks, for wife of Karen Araya financial aid requested and Army to complete the transfer of the man. The story was shared on different platforms and the well was found so that Manuel could travel to his homeland.
How was the meeting between Manuel Norambuena Morales and his family?
The trip took place last Saturday, May 18 this year, in an ambulance plane, thanks to the activation of the Army’s medical insurance. In this way, the military was finally able to spend his last days with his three children, his wife and her nearest relatives.
Nine days later, Manuel’s relatives confirmed his death from cancer. “He was able to reunite with his family and, above all, see his children. He said goodbye to everyone and was able to rest in peace.“, the wife of the military man declared to the Arica media.
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