



George Sr. overheard the hospital staff using words like "brain dead" and "vegetable" and was greatly concerned. His ex-wife and other son agreed with the doctor, who ordered a "terminal wean", a process to slowly remove someone off of life support. He also heard that a staff member had notified an organ donor organization. Things were moving too fast. That is when George Sr. got his gun and ordered everyone "out of the room." He "knew" his son was not ready to go yet. After a stand-off with police, a SWAT team was called in. Several hours elapsed before George Sr. finally surrendered, but not until his son had showed signs of life and responded by squeezing his hand. The hospital continued life support for George Jr., who recovered fully and was released.
