Help Blayz get back to Guam and lay his dad to rest

To know my stepfather, Reed , is to know a man that was so selfless, caring, and humble. He was an avid hiker, it is truly what he loved, and was his way of escaping. He was the president of The Guam Boonie Stompers, and lead many hikes with Safety as his first priority. And he often volunteered in assisting help to find and locate missing hikers and bring them to safety. He proudly showcased our beautiful island to any & everyone, and shared videos of his hikes for all to see. All that while being a great father, and family man who would sacrifice the world for us.

On his 53rd birthday he went on his annual birthday hike with several of his friends. Before the hike had commenced they surprised him with a cake and sang him happy birthday. That is the last video we have of him alive. He loved the beautiful mountains of Guam, and they began their hike like they normally did. That’s when tragedy struck, the ground collapsed from underneath him, and he fell 35 feet. When looking down all that can be seen is his hat. There was lots of mud. He was responsive, and able to inform his friends that his legs were broken. They called emergency services, and given the rough terrain it took them 50 mins to arrive to the scene, and several more hours to stabilize the terrain to ensure the safety of the rescuers. They were able to reach him, he was still responsive. They began their attempt of getting him out but given the conditions of the cave they had to pause, and reset. That is when my stepfather became unresponsive. When they got him out he had no pulse, and wasn’t breathing. They gave him an epi pen, since they had no defibrillator they began cpr. We are just finding out that the ambulance had a flat tire, so they had to wait for a helicopter to assist, when they finally arrived cpr continued. I know that the responders did everything they possibly could have, with what they had and we are forever grateful. The distress call was at around 230 pm, he was still being rescued at 7:30 pm. According to the response of Guam Fire defibrillators are a contraindicatior to their EMS protocols, and do not use them on trauma patients.

Our family was made aware of the lack of defibrillators available to Guams first responders, and just want to bring that awareness so that maybe someone who is able to help can help ensure that the US territory of Guam, and our people can get the medical equipment that they so desperately need, and deserve. If we are able to help get at least one defibrillator to where there is a lack of then our family can rest knowing our father didn’t die in Vain. We know he fought, and did everything he could to stay alive. He was loved, and will be greatly missed.

We now need to get my brother Blayz back home to help lay his dad to rest, and say his goodbyes. And to help offset Funeral, and as well as helping the boys get off their feet after losing their sole provider.

My family humbly ask for your help during this difficult time.