Eliannis Ramírez, the mother of young Cuban boy Damir Ortiz Ramírez, who passed away on April 5th at Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital, shared a deeply moving message dedicated to her son this past Sunday. Her words have resonated with thousands on social media.
In her post, Eliannis poured out her grief with tender yet raw words, touching many hearts: "You're not gone, just asleep 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. This pain is unbearable, Damir. You are asleep, you are my life and my drive, the sincerest part of my soul, my son."
Just hours after her son's passing, Ramírez took to social media to share a poignant message filled with the profound sorrow only a mother who fought relentlessly for her child's life could express. The Facebook post captures the emptiness and despair she feels: "When a mother sees her child lifeless in a coffin, it feels as though death is tearing away her insides, her dreams, her hopes, leaving a vast emptiness within her, as if death has taken her child and her soul, leaving behind a woman distant from life, an empty vessel longing to retrieve what was lost."
From Cuba to Miami: A Tragic Journey
Damir was transferred from Cuba to Miami on a humanitarian visa after a misdiagnosis of Burkitt's leukemia in his homeland. Upon his arrival at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, despite medical efforts, he succumbed to a widespread sepsis caused by resistant bacteria. The circumstances of Damir's case sparked a wave of solidarity and outrage over the state of the Cuban healthcare system.
His mother, who has publicly condemned the medical negligence and lack of resources, has become a symbol of resilience, truth, and unconditional love. Her outspokenness forced her to seek political asylum in the United States.
An Eternal Declaration of Love
Her recent message stands as more than a farewell; it's an eternal declaration of love and a cry against the injustice of such a loss. Last Wednesday, a mass for Damir's eternal rest was held at the Colón Cemetery Chapel in Havana, where the Cuban people, alongside the boy's grandmother, bid him farewell.
On Sunday, April 20th, another emotional farewell ceremony will take place at the Caballero Rivero Funeral Home in Hialeah. This event will allow the Cuban exile community to pay their respects and say their final goodbyes to Damir Ortiz.
Understanding Damir's Story and Its Impact
Who was Damir Ortiz Ramírez?
Damir Ortiz Ramírez was a young Cuban boy who passed away at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami after battling a misdiagnosed illness.
Why did Damir's case spark outrage?
The case highlighted the deficiencies in the Cuban healthcare system, particularly the misdiagnosis and lack of adequate medical resources, prompting both solidarity and anger.
What actions did Eliannis Ramírez take following her son's death?
Eliannis Ramírez publicly condemned the medical negligence in Cuba, sought political asylum in the U.S., and shared heartfelt messages about her son’s passing.