'He was going to sit up all night with him' - a desperate red-eye flight, a 1,000-a-night room, and a father's vigil that ended in tragedy
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'He was going to sit up all night with him' - a desperate red-eye flight, a 1,000-a-night room, and a father's vigil that ended in tragedy
"He wanted to mind Henry and keep him safe,"
"So that was the plan. He was going to sit up with him all night and the following morning they were going to get a taxi to a nearby hospital."
John McGowan prepared for a long night caring for his mentally ill son after having done so many times before. He believed he knew how to manage overnight challenges and intended to keep his son safe by staying awake with him. The immediate plan involved sitting up all night and arranging a taxi to a nearby hospital the next morning for medical attention. Family members felt fear and concern as they awaited that transfer. The father’s protective actions underscored his determination to prioritize his son’s safety despite the strain. The situation culminated in the father’s death in a luxury hotel.
#mental-illness #family-caregiving #emergency-hospital-transfer #death-in-hotel
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