Man Fulfils Promise of Wedding Long-Term Lover from Hospital Bed, Dies Hours Later
- In a bittersweet moment of love and loss, Chris Lionel married his partner of 17 years from his hospital bed, knowing it might be their last chance
- Just nine days earlier, the 37-year-old had been shot alongside his friend, leaving him critically wounded
- Hours after saying “I do,” he tragically lost his fight for life, leaving a community grieving but inspired by his final act of love
In a moment both heartbreaking and beautiful, a 37-year-old Marchand man married the love of his life from his hospital bed, just hours before losing his battle for life.
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Chris Lionel was shot alongside his friend, Kwame George, on July 20. While George survived, Lionel’s injuries were far more severe.
How Chris Lionel died
According to United Pac, police officers found two men with gunshot wounds outside George’s shop when they arrived.
The 45-year-old was transported to the Owen King European Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
It emerged that Lionel, who survived at the scene, was not the intended target, as he had gone to purchase drinks from George for resale when the shooting occurred.
He suffered critical injuries, including puncture wounds to major organs, with doctors initially giving him a 50% chance of survival.
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Why Lionel wedded in hospital
With his condition rapidly deteriorating, Lionel expressed one final wish: to marry Lisa, his partner of 17 years.
Nine days after the shooting, the couple, who had been engaged and planned to marry in December, exchanged vows at the hospital.
“That was his wish, so I made it happen,” she said. The couple shared five children, ranging in age from two years old to their early teens.
Surrounded by close family, hospital staff, and the hum of medical machines, the couple exchanged vows in an emotional bedside ceremony.
The union was short-lived. Not long after fulfilling his wish, Lionel passed away, leaving his new wife, family, and friends heartbroken.
The tragedy has cast a shadow of grief over the community, even as many find solace in knowing Lionel’s last moments were spent sealing his lifelong commitment to the woman he loved.
Social media reactions
Abbina Jones
"You can see the gentleman loved her, check the way he is looking at her. My condolences to both families. May he rest in peace."
Jessie Marg Fontallio
"What a beautiful ending. God never stops calling His children to daily conversion."
Malicia U James
"My sincere condolences to you, Lisa, your kids, and your family. May God continue to give you the strength to cope with your loss."
Kiambu woman set to renew vows dies
In Kiambu, a moment of joy quickly turned sour after a heartbreaking incident left a cloud of sorrow and discouragement.
The woman identified as Regina Nduta Kungu was set to renew her vows in a few days to mark a wedding milestone after 25 years of marriage.
Unfortunately, the family was forced to plan for her burial on what was meant to be her wedding day.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
