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On November 5, 2026, a fast-moving three-alarm fire in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, claimed six lives and left families without homes. Among those who died was Mr. Lin, a 47-year-old father who raised his son, Shawn, while supporting his elderly parents.

“He worked hard and gave us everything he had.”

That’s how Shawn remembers his dad.

Mr. Lin came to the United States in 2008 hoping to build a better life for his family. After he and his wife separated in 2013, he became Shawn’s primary caregiver. He raised his son while continuing to help his own parents pay their everyday expenses.

In 2025, Shawn graduated from college and now works as a special education teacher. His father had been his greatest source of support throughout those years.

“My dad was someone who was always kind and supportive,” Shawn said. “He always did his best to support me and his parents.”

Now Shawn is facing the sudden loss of the father who raised him, while his grandparents are preparing to bury their son. At 67 and 69, they have no income of their own and relied on Mr. Lin’s financial support. Alongside their grief, the family must now arrange his funeral and figure out how to cover the expenses he once helped pay.

The Parent-Child Relationship Association (PCR) is raising $30,000 to help Shawn and his grandparents lay Mr. Lin to rest and support them in the months ahead.

Donations will first cover funeral, cemetery, burial, and related expenses. All remaining funds will be distributed to Shawn and his grandparents for their immediate and ongoing living needs. PCR will oversee the donations and keep records of all payments and distributions.

If you’re able to donate, your contribution will help ease the financial burden on this grieving family. If you’re unable to give, please consider sharing this fundraiser so others can help.

We also remember everyone whose life has been affected by this fire—the families mourning loved ones, those recovering from injuries, and neighbors who lost their homes. Our hearts are with them.

Thank you for helping Shawn and his grandparents give Mr. Lin a proper farewell, and for supporting the family he worked so hard to care for.

2026年11月5日，纽约布鲁克林日落公园发生了一场火势迅速蔓延的三级大火，夺走了六条生命，也让许多家庭失去了住所。47岁的林先生不幸在这场火灾中遇难。他独自抚养儿子Shawn长大，同时一直承担着赡养年迈父母的责任。

“他一直很努力，把自己所有的一切都给了我们。”

这是Shawn对父亲的回忆。

2008年，林先生来到美国，希望通过自己的努力，让家人过上更好的生活。2013年与妻子分开后，他承担起照顾和抚养Shawn的主要责任，同时继续赡养自己的父母。

2025年，Shawn从大学毕业，成为了一名特殊教育教师。从求学到步入社会，父亲一直是他最坚实的依靠。

“我爸爸一直很善良，也一直支持着我，”Shawn说，“他总是尽自己最大的努力，照顾我和他的父母。”

如今，Shawn要面对独自抚养自己长大的父亲突然离世，而他的祖父母也要承受白发人送黑发人的悲痛。两位老人分别为67岁和69岁，没有自己的收入，一直依靠儿子的经济支持。在悲痛之中，一家人还要筹办后事，并为今后的生活开支发愁。

纽约亲子互助会（PCR）希望筹集30,000美元，帮助Shawn和祖父母料理林先生的后事，并支持他们接下来几个月的生活。

筹款将优先用于殡仪、墓地、安葬及相关费用。支付这些费用后，所有剩余筹款将发放给Shawn及其祖父母，用于他们眼前及后续的生活所需。PCR将负责管理筹款，并保留所有支出和发放记录，确保款项使用公开透明。

如果您有能力捐款，无论金额多少，都能帮助这个正在经历丧亲之痛的家庭减轻一些经济压力。如果您暂时无法捐款，也恳请您转发这份筹款信息，让更多人看到并伸出援手。

我们也牵挂着所有受到这场火灾影响的人，包括失去亲人的家庭、正在接受治疗和康复的伤者，以及失去家园的邻居。愿他们在这段艰难的日子里，都能得到关怀与帮助。

感谢您帮助Shawn和祖父母送林先生最后一程，也感谢您照顾他生前一直努力守护的家人。

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