In Remembrance

By mold recovery 11/17/2011 11 comments
Manny was born on November 17, 2006. His father was serving in Iraq. His mother, Joan, hoped his birth marked a new beginning for their family. Since moving into their military housing six months earlier, Joan had been plagued with vision problems, and her older children complained of leg cramps, headaches, and abdominal pain. Joan requested permission to relocate after the home showed signs of water damage. Leaky faucets, sewage backup, stained carpet, and other issues plagued the home. Joan's requests were repeatedly denied.

Manny died suddenly on New Year's Day, 2007. Cause of death undetermined. Today Joan knows that internal bleeding in his lungs, brain, and heart, along with congested lungs, were signs of mold toxicity. Joan is coming forward with Manny's story, which we will publish on January 1, 2012, the fifth anniversary of Manny's death. On this 17th day of November, Joan has requested that candles be lit in remembrance of Manny and countless others who have lost their lives to toxic mold.

11 comments :

  1. SarahNovember 17, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    What a horrific tragedy. My heart is broken for this family. I have heard of the mold on military bases. Why they are subjecting our soldiers and their families to this...I will never understand. I am lighting one of my Citrisafe candles for Manny today and will remember this family in my prayers.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Have they moved out of the housing? I pray they have moved out. I also pray that the military will see the light on mold, and am grateful fTheodore in the military who have begun to understand the role of toxic exposures in illnesses such as Gulf War Syndrome.

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  3. GophergirlNovember 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    God bless Manny's parents for their loss. What a tragic story, Andrea, one that totally broke my heart.

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  4. Candy DeWeesNovember 17, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I was blessed to be there and watch him take his first breath and I saw him hours before we lost him! I love you Joan,Rob and the rest of the family! You are always in my heart and prayers! Everyone please pass this on, maybe Manny's Story will help another family!! Thank You all and God Bless!

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  5. TonyaNovember 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    oh that is so horrible. Was he only 6 weeks old?

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  6. AnonymousNovember 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I am so sorry for the family of this child. I was exposed to toxic black mold at work and it effects my health to this day. Noone should ever have to work or live in a water-damaged building. There needs attention brought to this this major health issue. Blessings to all~

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  7. mold recoveryNovember 20, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Yes, Tonya.

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  8. Jennifer NobleNovember 23, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I'm sorry for your loss. He is a beautiful boy.

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  9. miami mold remediationNovember 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    So sorry for Mannys loss, its a very sad story.

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  10. BeckyNovember 26, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I can't help but feel blessed to have escaped when we did. What an awful testament to what mold can do! So sad to read about Manny and his family.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    All Hail, Manny ... God's newest Angel !!!

    Harry T
    Worcester,MA

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