As the cancer spread to his brain, Bailey endured five days of radiotherapy. It was then he told his family he was ready to go. “I want to stay, but it’s my time to go, to become her guardian angel,” he said, referring to Millie.

On December 22, Bailey became unresponsive. His family remained by his side, reading to him and playing his favorite music. On Christmas Eve, as they sat with him, they gently told him, “It’s time to go, Bailey. Stop.” At 11:45 a.m., a single tear rolled down his cheek as he took his final breath.

Bailey’s passing left his family heartbroken, but they found solace in knowing he was no longer in pain. “We are numb, but in a way also happy he is no longer in pain,” Lee shared.

Even in his final moments, Bailey’s wisdom and love for his family shone through. In their last family meeting, he told them, “You’re only allowed to cry for 20 minutes. You have to take care of Riley and Millie.”

Bailey’s story is one of incredible courage, strength, and selflessness. Though his family grieves his loss, they remain inspired by his light and legacy, which continue to touch people worldwide.

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