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Eliannis Ramírez, mother of the Cuban boy Damir Ortiz Ramírez, who passed away on April 5 at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami, shared a deeply moving message dedicated to her son this Sunday, which has touched thousands of people on social media.
In her post, Eliannis expressed all the pain she carries inside with words that have touched many due to their tenderness and rawness:
"You are not dead, you are just sleeping and waiting for me. You are mine forever, my warrior prince. I love no one more than you. I love you so much, my son, I love you, I love you, I love you. How much this hurts me, Damir. You are sleeping, you are my life and my drive, my truest feeling is you, my son of my soul."
Hours after the death of her son, Ramírez shared a deep and moving message on her social media.
Written from the depths of profound pain, the text published on Facebook reflects the emptiness, sadness, and desolation that only a mother who has fought until the end for her child's life can experience.
"When a mother sees her child lifeless in a coffin, she feels as if death is tearing her insides apart, along with her dreams, hopes, and illusions. She feels her interior turning into a vast emptiness; she feels as if death takes her child away and takes her along too, leaving a woman distant from life, leaving a shell that only wants to break away in search of everything that was taken." This is part of a heartfelt statement.
Damir was relocated from Cuba to Miami with a humanitarian visa after being misdiagnosed on the island with Burkitt's leukemia.
Upon arriving at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and despite the medical efforts, Damir passed away from a generalized sepsis caused by resistant bacteria.
The case of Damir generated a strong wave of solidarity and also outrage over the conditions of the Cuban healthcare system.
His mother, who publicly denounced medical negligence and the lack of resources, has become a symbol of struggle, truth, and unconditional love; however, for that very reason, she had to seek political asylum in the United States.
His recent message is more than a farewell: it is a declaration of eternal love and a cry against the pain that such an unjust loss brings.
Last Wednesday, a mass was held at the chapel of the Colón Cemetery in Havana, for the eternal rest of Damir, an opportunity for the people of Cuba, alongside the child's grandmother, to say their farewell.
On Sunday, April 20, another heartfelt farewell ceremony will be held for Damir Ortiz at the Caballero Rivero funeral home in Hialeah, where the Cuban community in exile will be able to pay their respects and say their final goodbye.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Damir Ortiz Case and His Medical Care
Why was Damir Ortiz transferred to the United States?
Damir Ortiz was transferred to the United States due to a misdiagnosis of Burkitt leukemia in Cuba and the lack of appropriate treatment. In Miami, it was confirmed that he did not have leukemia, and he received specialized medical care for severe sepsis caused by resistant bacteria, a situation that was exacerbated by the deficiencies of the Cuban healthcare system.
What was the cause of Damir Ortiz's death?
Damir Ortiz passed away due to a generalized sepsis caused by resistant bacteria he contracted in Cuba. His death was not due to the underlying disease, but rather due to the poor management of antibiotic treatment on the island, which highlighted the shortcomings of the Cuban healthcare system.
Why did Eliannis Ramírez, Damir's mother, seek political asylum in the United States?
Eliannis Ramírez requested political asylum in the United States due to her fear of retaliation after publicly denouncing medical negligence and the shortcomings of the Cuban healthcare system that affected her son. She fears returning to Cuba because she has been critical of the regime, and her safety and that of her family may be at risk.
How has the Cuban community reacted to the case of Damir Ortiz?
The Cuban community, both inside and outside the island, has shown deep solidarity with the case of Damir Ortiz. They mobilized to raise funds and overcome bureaucratic obstacles for his transfer to the United States. His story has become a symbol of the struggle against the deficiencies of the Cuban healthcare system and the quest for better medical care.
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