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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums'ICU grandpa,' who cradled sick and premature babies, has died
(CNN)"The Baby Whisperer," "ICU Grandpa" and, sometimes, just "Grandpa David."
These were the nicknames that David Deutchman earned by volunteering for 14 years at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, Deutchman would head to the hospital to comfort and care for sick and premature babies.
On November 14, Deutchman died at the age of 86, just 17 days after being diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, his family said.
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Once Deutchman's diagnosis became known, the staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and his "kids" began to show their "ICU Grandpa" how much he meant to them
Slade and the staff at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta organized a drive-by parade in front of his home that featured a NICU transport truck and cars decorated with balloons, hearts and well wishes.
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/21/us/iyw-icu-grandpa-dies-trnd/index.html
RIP, kind sir.
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'ICU grandpa,' who cradled sick and premature babies, has died (Original Post)
demmiblue
Nov 2020
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NCjack
(10,279 posts)1. Good man.
Lucinda
(31,170 posts)2. ❤️ ✿❧🌿❧✿ ❤️
marble falls
(57,080 posts)3. Thats what I want to do.
iluvtennis
(19,852 posts)5. Me too. nt
iluvtennis
(19,852 posts)4. Rest in Peace David Deutchman and May Your Memories Be a Blessing.
Karadeniz
(22,513 posts)6. So touching... Pass the tissues...
BobTheSubgenius
(11,563 posts)7. What an emotional story!
I'm so grateful that he was honoured the way he was. What a lovely man.
niyad
(113,279 posts)8. What a beautiful man. Thank you you for sharing this.
blogslut
(38,000 posts)9. That physical contact is so important for preemies
I remember the volunteer grandmas fondly when mine was in NICU. Bless that good man. ❤️❤️❤️
Turbineguy
(37,323 posts)10. Or as trump would call him....
(nope. not going there)
gademocrat7
(10,656 posts)11. Rest In Peace, ICU Grandpa
We are so very grateful for your dedication and love to our children.