its the night before terry pratchett's documentary about the clinic in switzerland, it was so peaceful his death, as DokGonzo said, yes he was suffering but he was surrounded by friends. It was actually quite amazing to watch a natural death, it's not something you want to watch, but it IS part of the natural cycle of life
death is the final battle, and it's a natural part of life, i'm not gonna start a debate weather it was right to show this or not, but watching this man pass away so quickly and peacefully, made me feel alot less scared of death :') R.I.P friend.
What a peaceful way to pass away with your family by your side. I had to watch this video for my Aged care training which I am now a fully qualified Carer the "death Rattle" is actually known as Cheyne Stoking which is common where a person is nearing the end of their life. Herbie died with dignity and respect and all his wishes were met. RIP Herbie.
No kidding man, RIP Herbie. He had a good life-and a god death surrounded by his loved ones. I hope when my time comes I can be as fortunate BUT not be a burden ....ya know?
I always found this part of the documentary beautiful, and it always makes me tear up. Yes, he suffered in his last days, but he left the way he wanted to, surrounded by friends. And in a way, he lives on, through the rose garden, and in the memory of his friends, which is a wonderful sentiment in my opinion. I find it distasteful that some commentators here are, even now, pushing their religious world view on others, when Herbie was in fact an atheist and unapologetic for it to the end.
People are mollycoddled when it comes to death - if suffering was more commonly displayed it would become easier to deal with, of course it's still sad, but many people can't handle it when they do encounter it, because it comes as a total shock. I admire that woman, she did a good job there.
It is only on your deathbed that you make the ultimate choice of letting God transfer you to his eternal dwelling place. It is only on their deathbeds that they realize how important their last moments are, and why God is the only hope...
@DirectCore NO, on a deathbed, as humans, we are terrified and are willing to accept anything to comfort us and deny the fact that we are soon to become nothing. Its a natural psychological defence mechanism.
I held my uncle in my arms as he lost his battle with lung cancer. This brings a lot of tears to my eyes but I'm glad he's not suffering anymore :(
GeminiAuntie 2 weeks ago
Ever wondered what the truth about life and death is?
Go to truthcontest(dot)com and read The Present
AnyColourYouLike1OO 1 month ago
Death is not a problem to be solve by all of us, and i rather say it is a mystery to live
metalmusicismysoul 5 months ago
I hope I go like that. I'm not afraid of death. Its the dying part that scares me. If go like this, I'm not afraid at all. God bless.
datsellur 6 months ago
Death is something which awaits us all - it's the final chapter of life .
aussiesteveable 8 months ago
Well, that's a slice of reality right there!
JRHartly1984 8 months ago
its the night before terry pratchett's documentary about the clinic in switzerland, it was so peaceful his death, as DokGonzo said, yes he was suffering but he was surrounded by friends. It was actually quite amazing to watch a natural death, it's not something you want to watch, but it IS part of the natural cycle of life
boxersforever3 8 months ago
death is the final battle, and it's a natural part of life, i'm not gonna start a debate weather it was right to show this or not, but watching this man pass away so quickly and peacefully, made me feel alot less scared of death :') R.I.P friend.
xxKirsoppxx 9 months ago
that was ever so sad to watch but he went peacefully
teresah1982 10 months ago
What a peaceful way to pass away with your family by your side. I had to watch this video for my Aged care training which I am now a fully qualified Carer the "death Rattle" is actually known as Cheyne Stoking which is common where a person is nearing the end of their life. Herbie died with dignity and respect and all his wishes were met. RIP Herbie.
maltaman28 10 months ago
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tit4tat4dat 1 year ago
Its called the death rattle. Damn poor guy
vonkiser 1 year ago
and a good death-if there can be such a thing-I meant.
vonkiser 1 year ago
No kidding man, RIP Herbie. He had a good life-and a god death surrounded by his loved ones. I hope when my time comes I can be as fortunate BUT not be a burden ....ya know?
vonkiser 1 year ago
life is shorter than we think it is. We were all created to worship our creator. and follow his messengers.
za123ace 1 year ago
@za123ace I bet you believe in magic too when you watch illusionists...
littlegreenwheels 8 months ago
Wonderful, just wonderful. How lovely for him to die at home and with his family right there beside him. Very touching and beautiful. RIP Herbie.
waldenhouse 1 year ago
wow 1934-1997, reminds me of jeanne calment 1875-1997
albibalbialbibalbi 1 year ago
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stevie8877 1 year ago
I always found this part of the documentary beautiful, and it always makes me tear up. Yes, he suffered in his last days, but he left the way he wanted to, surrounded by friends. And in a way, he lives on, through the rose garden, and in the memory of his friends, which is a wonderful sentiment in my opinion. I find it distasteful that some commentators here are, even now, pushing their religious world view on others, when Herbie was in fact an atheist and unapologetic for it to the end.
DokGonzo 1 year ago 9
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BRAIDERMAN 1 year ago
People are mollycoddled when it comes to death - if suffering was more commonly displayed it would become easier to deal with, of course it's still sad, but many people can't handle it when they do encounter it, because it comes as a total shock. I admire that woman, she did a good job there.
MsVenaLuna 1 year ago
Im scared of death,
666Desolate999 2 years ago
I am studying to be a social worker for hospice.
macrent2 2 years ago
My father went like that.
Get used to it. We're gonna see this
all the time if the gov't takes over
health care. No operations for people
over 60.
4freespeech 2 years ago
lol
Kward107 2 years ago
@Kward107 Are you a cock?
MsVenaLuna 1 year ago
I felt like I was dying all crazy like this when I was on shrooms and I got super sick and I couldn't function it was really weird.
so glad i'm alive but i don't want to feel like that again, unless..it's completely over
fillemortex 3 years ago
It is only on your deathbed that you make the ultimate choice of letting God transfer you to his eternal dwelling place. It is only on their deathbeds that they realize how important their last moments are, and why God is the only hope...
DirectCore 3 years ago
I got saved and I am not dying. You can get saved and get a place into heaven before you get to your deathbed.
DriftyAlison0 2 years ago
@DriftyAlison0: Whatever helps you sleep at night.
hylianarmy0 1 year ago
@DirectCore NO, on a deathbed, as humans, we are terrified and are willing to accept anything to comfort us and deny the fact that we are soon to become nothing. Its a natural psychological defence mechanism.
MultiTrollHunter 1 year ago
SO sad!!! i cried im feel so sorry for this guy!!
life is bitch then you die!!
Afropagangirl1122 4 years ago 2