One Heroic Player’s Decision Inspires Many to Become Organ Donors

He may no longer be present among us, but his decisions continue to have a lasting impact on others’ lives and make the world a better place. We’re talking about heroic Logan Boulet, a young hockey player who was killed in a bus accident, but thanks to his decision of signing up to become an organ donor just weeks prior to his death, he has been able to give the gift of life to six organ recipients. The deceased’s decision is now inspiring others to become organ donors as signups around the country have quickly surged since his death.

Heroic Player Receives Standing Ovation

A deceased hockey player’s decision to donate organs has inspired a number of people to sign up as organ donors

On his funeral on Saturday in Southern Alberta arena, Logan Boulet was given the title of a selfless hero and a standing ovation for his decision which has saved half a dozen lives ever since his death. The arena, filled with thousands of people, echoed with the chants of ‘Logan’ after the deceased’s godfather, Neil Langevin, made an emotional speech taking a quote from the book Wonder which says, ‘Everyone should get a standing ovation at least once in their lives.’

Since the funeral took place in the same hockey rink where Logan had helped his hockey team win numerous games, Langevin invited the attendees to give his godson a standing ovation not just for being an astounding hockey player but also an exemplary human being.

As the crowd rose to their feet, Langevin invigorated both sides, one which chanted ‘Logan’ and the other ‘Boulet’. The 21-year-old deceased hockey player was one of the 16 members of his team who were killed during a road accident after the bus that was carrying the Humboldt junior hockey team collided with another truck at a rural intersection in Canada.

Giving the Gift of Life

Boulet’s parents were the first ones to find out about the terrible crash and rushed to the Royal University Hospital where their son was being kept on life support just until his organ could be preserved. It was the worst tragedy that ever struck the Boulet family but both Toby and Bernie say that they are proud of their son’s decision to donate his organs after his death.

Logan’s godfather announced at the funeral service that due to the 21-year-old’s selfless decision, six people received the gift of life in the form of the organs donated by him. The family says that Logan will always be remembered as a true hero. The young hockey player’s decision touched the nation and reports have confirmed that there has been an increase in the number of people signing up to become organ donors ever since his death.

Logan’s funeral, which was held in Southern Alberta arena, was attended by thousands including his friends, family (Pictured: Logan’s father and mother), and teachers

Remembering Logan

Many of Logan’s mentors and friends also stepped forward to say a few words of kindness for the deceased. One of his teachers at Lethbridge’s Winston Churchill High School said that when he looked at Logan, he saw qualities that he wished to see in his own children. Heidinger remembers him as a kind and compassionate human being whose confidence and hard work could leave anyone impressed.

The high school hockey coach, Doug Paisley, also had many positive things to say about Logan. He said that the 21-year-old was the best player he had ever coached, and more importantly, he was the best person on the junior team. Langevin said that his godson wasn’t just good at hockey but he had a gift of being excellent in whichever role he took on.

The funeral was somewhat of a spectacle attended by thousands of people while many more watched on the display screens set outside the arena. The entire nation paid respect to the deceased members of the team by leaving hockey sticks tied with green and yellow ribbon outside their houses. The entire arena was decorated with Logan’s hockey sticks with the same green and yellow ribbons, along with the rest of his prized possessions including his jerseys, graduation cap, books and photos.