In Loving Memory Bruce McAllister COVID-19 Victim

Bruce McAllister is the first Coronavirus victim in Northern Nevada. He leaves behind a loving wife Lana and young son Bryce who are currently under quarantine. He was only 47 and began exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. After being admitted in the hospital on March 23, 2020, five short days later he lost his battle. His friends and family are asking for your support of his young family who are devastated from this tragic loss.  #CoronavirusIsReal

You can also donate directly to Lanas’ Venmo account @Lana-McAllister.

Here’s a  beautiful message from his wife  "I would first like to thank each and everyone for reaching out to make sure I am ok. Thank you for all the phone calls, text messages and inbox message. I will not be able to respond but I see them.

This has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to deal with. I lost my best friend. I lost my husband. I lost everything. I’m numb. I’m mad. I’m sad. I’m feeling so many emotions at once that I can’t work through it. I will never be the same.

This virus stole him from me. It stole a dad from Bryce. It stole a son from his mom. It stole brother from his sister. It stole family from all of us. I understand everyone wants to joke about the virus but it is REAL!!! This virus damaged his lungs. He couldn’t breath fully on his own. This virus weakened his heart and they couldn’t bring him back. I spent the week at home because I am also positive with the virus hoping he would get to home home. I never got to say goodbye. I never got to hold his hand. I never got to say I love you one last time.

Walking into the hospital to get his belongings and see him broke me beyond repair. I will never get to celebrate our 6 year wedding anniversary. I will never get to hear him laugh. I will never get to see him walk through the door. I will never get to see him rooting for his favorite teams. All I have now are memories. It hurts too much. I want it all to be a dream. But it’s not. I want someone to tell me it’s an early April fools joke and it’s not. All I want is my husband back.

Please listen to the CDC. Stay inside. Stay safe. No one deserves to die when it can be prevented. No one needs to feel the pain I feel."