Single Father of 3 Dies After All His Kids Test Positive for COVID-19 | NBCLA
COVID-19 test results have not come back for Abraham Amezcua, a single father who died from COVID-like symptoms, but all of his children have tested positive. Gordon Tokumatsu reports for NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2020.
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This is so sad. A kid losing their dad this young is terrible. Heartbroken.
@johndeeznuts2376
3 жыл бұрын
A lot of kids don’t have fathers that we’re there remember that
@DivineLightPaladin
3 жыл бұрын
@@johndeeznuts2376 sometimes it is better to not have than to have and have lost
@starbright7217
3 жыл бұрын
@@DivineLightPaladin No. It is NOT better to NOT have. I know. My dad died when I was very young. At least I have some memories of him... 😢
@zteia7060
3 жыл бұрын
My condolences to family and friends, terrible losss.. If staying home with cough must do herbal remedies look up chinese herbs effective twards influenza 19 thats a start.
@jazzyjay9346
3 жыл бұрын
You took the words out my mouth this is so said
These are the people who need relief checks: he managed to stay home from work from March to November, when he went back to work to buy Christmas presents for his kids.
@einnAnnie
3 жыл бұрын
So they can buy toys for the kids while other people pay the dad's late bills? Priorities could use a little rearranging.
@ThePookie25
3 жыл бұрын
@@einnAnnie He wouldn't have need to work for Xmas presents if we were getting monthly checks like the other countries did for their people. And yes having a decent Xmas for your small kids should be a priority.
@DOPExPIRATE
3 жыл бұрын
While I see bums happy they have it smoking reefer and getting paid like its vacation
@Bearwoman11
3 жыл бұрын
@@einnAnnie You have no heart and no compassion!
@lovethyself3989
3 жыл бұрын
@@einnAnnie you are a nasty human
He died tryin to get Christmas presents for his kids.... I dunno if I can take anymore of the news. Think I’m going to unplug for a few days. I would donate to their go fund me but I’m unemployed myself. Those poor kids and I can’t imagine what his sister is feeling now that she has 3 more mouths to take care of. God have mercy!
@beemonique8466
3 жыл бұрын
Lord have mercy!🙏🏾
@silverbullett6684
3 жыл бұрын
This is just heartbreaking. I think I'm going to "unplug " as well. I need a break. Between this story and our government turning their backs on the USA it's all just TOO MUCH.
@rememberallah5201
3 жыл бұрын
He died because he didn't seek medical care. Still sad....
@patriciaking7892
3 жыл бұрын
RememberAllah, some still died after seeking medical care😢.
@patriciaking7892
3 жыл бұрын
Emme, I KNOW I'm gonna stop watching all the upsetting garbage media!! It's too much to bare.
I feel sorry for the kids, I lost my mom when I was 7 years old, and now I am 48 and I still miss her and need her :( ☆♡☆
@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub
3 жыл бұрын
Mine when I was 4. I only have a few memories.
@cynthg9547
3 жыл бұрын
You'll never stop missing your mother
@mariposa8557
3 жыл бұрын
One day you will see each other.
@greenboyvlogs
3 жыл бұрын
i feel you. I was 6. i am now in my 30’s
@missdesireindependance5194
3 жыл бұрын
Me too!!
If this doesn’t break your heart, you don’t have one!
Father comfort these children as they go through their grievance keep them safe Father I pray in Jesus Name Amen
@maggiehubbard8835
3 жыл бұрын
@Otto von Tutti why are you laughing?
@Danny451
3 жыл бұрын
May Shiva bring comfort.
@LeannSerao
3 жыл бұрын
@@maggiehubbard8835 he is a troll. Don't give him the attention he wants
@RubenNurse
3 жыл бұрын
In JESUS name AMEN 🙏
@carlacolon1464
3 жыл бұрын
@@maggiehubbard8835 Hes a IGNORANT B**CH!
This year has been the absolute worst year of our lives. God help us all. God please have mercy on the whole world. Please bless this family. My heart goes out to you.
@mariposa8557
3 жыл бұрын
Amen 🙏🏼
@pokipoki493
3 жыл бұрын
AMÉN
@terridemaio2926
3 жыл бұрын
HORRIBLE
@helenpatterson3858
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone and Everyone who viewed this, please 🙏 pray for these children.
@angietopaz48
3 жыл бұрын
Ur right amen
The older brother is stronger than he will ever know!!!
@TheAmezcuaFamily
2 жыл бұрын
Hello thank you for the support ! I try to keep strong for my siblings and auntie /mom
The dad went to work to buy presents, but the biggest present was him!!! 😢
@deborahhernandez1505
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely sweet.
@deborahhernandez1505
3 жыл бұрын
@MissBttrsctch absolutely! I cried today thinking of this poor man. Told my boyfriend I have to donate to the GoFundMe.
TO THE MOST HIGH, PLEASE HOLD THESE KIDS IN YOUR PEACE.
I feel bad for those children! They lost their papa 😭
@BL3SSed-Bliss
3 жыл бұрын
And they likely feel guilt, to boot. 😢
@AngryEggs5177
3 жыл бұрын
@Chilly Rxses I am his dad too
@AngryEggs5177
3 жыл бұрын
@Chilly Rxses no I meant that I was his son I was just trying to say that he was my father I said it in the wrong way
@AngryEggs5177
3 жыл бұрын
@Chilly Rxses I’m Antonio,your twin brother
My condolences to his family😭 and may God watch and protect his children😇
@andreahowser4715
3 жыл бұрын
Amen🙏. How disgusting reading mean & rude comments towards this family so ty for being kind & thoughtful. I am sick & appalled at how cold this world is & getting worse by the day.Godbless🕊💞
@DQ_Forever
3 жыл бұрын
@@andreahowser4715 "God" should have blessed their family before he killed the father. All powerful god. Such a relief to have relized that there is no being who saves some and kills others on a whim. To protect families, idiot murderers should wear masks when they have to be in public, and stay home when and if they can.
@andreahowser4715
3 жыл бұрын
@@DQ_Forever you have your opinions I have my faith .I'm not pushing anything on anyone so not sure wtf you're messaging me about God but if you dont believe....your life not mine
@ellensmith6413
3 жыл бұрын
@@andreahowser4715 AMEN😇
@Alexandriafrancescakiel
3 жыл бұрын
@@andreahowser4715 a beautiful prayer 🙏🏽 yes amen 🙏🏽
My condolences 🙏 go out to the Amezcua family 😢
@maggiehubbard8835
3 жыл бұрын
@Otto von Tutti what is your problem
@penelopegallardo5386
3 жыл бұрын
Please. Teach me how can I donate. Send me instructions. I want to help.
@tazznetworks2349
2 жыл бұрын
@tatted_upgee thank you for your support love from the Amezcua Family
This is horrible. Those poor kids. May God bring them peace
@winningsmiles-ze3tq
3 жыл бұрын
Y'all should blame china
My gosh. Heartbreaking.
@genericamerican7574
3 жыл бұрын
@Otto von Tutti 🖕❄
@AngryEggs5177
3 жыл бұрын
@Otto von Tutti 🖕❄️
I feel so bad of this family. There are a lot of people dying from the Covid-19 resulting in children losing parents; some will have to be in foster care and people losing family members who they solely rely on for living support; creating socioeconomic hardships and yet, many people still don't want to follow social distancing guidelines acting like it is fake and they are literally telling family members that lost loved ones that it is too bad and to get over it.
@mangosoda7117
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! There are even comments under this video saying things like “fake news!” I find that horribly disrespectful of them.
@supertrouper
3 жыл бұрын
@@mangosoda7117 I personally think the officials mismanaging the Covid-19 pandemic are purposely using this as an excuse to control population and they want to get rid of populations they do not want on this earth, especially they know it would affect the low income and the health compromised people the most and they deliberately want to use Covid-19 to get rid of those populations, so they can save tax dollar money on government programs and medical services. All those who are against the social distancing guidelines are either just plain ignorant or they support population control.
@mangosoda7117
3 жыл бұрын
@@supertrouper as a person with a disability, that terrifies me.
@1mrsleepy1
3 жыл бұрын
@@supertrouper spot on !!!
@supertrouper
3 жыл бұрын
@The Logic Party You better hope you don't catch the virus and have to eat crow.
Imagine being able to pass away in your sleep next to your beautiful son. 🥺 God bless these kids!
I lost my father at 12 too. Thankfully I didn't see him die (car accident). Those kids will need all the support they can get. God bless them.
My condolence go out to the Amezcua family my HEARTS PRAYERS TO THEM AND ALL THE WORLD 🌎 🙏
@TheAmezcuaFamily
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support !
@paulprimero4238
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheAmezcuaFamily you welcome I PRAY THAT GOD ALMIGHTY IN JESUS NAME AMEN 🙏 BLESS YOUR FAMILY 😇🙏❤💜
My heart goes out to these kids 💜...
OMG ...this is heartbreaking 💔
This is so heartbreaking. May God comfort this family! I cannot begin to imagine the heartache. I pray for all of you.
Rest In Peace! May God give this family strength!
I'm pleading with anyone who reads this if you become sick please please go to the hospital they will not turn you away.....your life is so important to all of us!. God bless!🙏
OMG I know him, we used to play basketball growing up at eastside, rip abe
I wish he would have sought care. That's what is so wrong on every level. Being 53 and not in perfect health is terrifying because honestly I doubt I'd get the cocktail and suffer. Not worth going anywhere....
@neosoul7422
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly
@wendybrierley5412
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, he should have gone for test or to doctor or hospital for treatments. That was his responsibilities to his family. It is too late now. RIP. I feel sorry for the kids.
@a.k.4085
3 жыл бұрын
@@wendybrierley5412 me too
@rdean150
3 жыл бұрын
To be fair, California hospitals have been over capacity, especially in LA. I probably would have taken my chances at home, too. This is exactly the sort of thing that happens when we do not flatten the curve.
@Tom_Sawyer385
3 жыл бұрын
@@wendybrierley5412 Don’t point a finger and the blame game. You don’t know what was his reasons!!!!
Lost my mom at 4 I know what its like to have a parent gone
Sad and hard for the children to see so young cover them Father keep them strong.
Your kids will fine RIP you were an incredible guy
Lost my Mum when I was 17 and when Dad went I was 46. I'm now 72 and miss them both. My best friends headstone reads " I'm not gone, I'm just ahead of you." We will all meet again sometime, somewhere.
My heart goes out to these children and their loved ones.
God bless their family and be with them
Let it be a lesson to the nay sayers & superspreaders trying to say that children are not contracting covid-19. They won't be satisfied until the deaths hit closer to home. It's not fake! People are losing their homes, livelihoods & children are being orphaned.
@sunflowerrayne6026
3 жыл бұрын
Schools here in my town get to stay open if this pandemic is as bad as the elite want us to believe then why are they so worried about money in a time like this instead of the children infecting elders? They know its the regular flu and just want everyone paranoid,scared,sick,helpless etc.
I caught it and thought i was a dead man walking..3 months later i feel like its gonna jump out and take me out. Can totally relate to feeling weak against covid and defending ur fam.
Poor babies!! I’m so sorry. Their dad was doing his best.
My heart goes out to the family, May God bless his kids.
RIP TO THE FATHER, THIS IS SO SAD I HOPE THE KIDS ARE OKAY.
Kids or family don't realize that they have it until someone dies..how sad
I'm sorry for their loss. Got me crying.
These children are so strong. I’m so sorry.
Bless his children during this difficult time 🙏💙❤️❤️condolences 💐
SO SAD MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
So sorry for the loss of your dad.
So sorry for the loss of their father! I'll keep the family in my pr4
The sad part is he’ll never get to see his 3 kids grow up to adulthood and have kids of their own.
sending my deepest condolences and prayers for this family this really touched my heart I'm so sorry for the children loosing their father at such a young age
@TheAmezcuaFamily
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
OMG so sorry for your loss.
Sorry for your lost , prayers to you and family
My prayers and condolences to this family, and the many others who have lost loved ones to this pandemic.
And y’all want me to go back to work at a school with almost 2000 kids? Yeah right. The kids are bored and need to be with their friends they say. Yeah and I want to live to see my retirement I’ve worked my entire life to enjoy. Kids can’t catch it they say but they spread it us vulnerable adults. This is sad and unfortunate.
@debraleslie3067
3 жыл бұрын
Vaccinate teachers and medical staff correction officers essential workers
@tanyalgutierrez
3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. My cousins daughter who is 7 caught Covid and brought it home to the family and everyone in the house now has Covid at my aunts.
This broke my whole heart 😢 Everyone stay safe 🙏🏾
So sad.As a single mom and mother of 4,I could feel the sufferings.Hoping that the kids will be okay and strong.
This is terrible 😔 Dam, hope they stay together and be blessed
Sick for weeks?? Why wasn't he in hospital? So sad....
@sophiawilson8696
3 жыл бұрын
He didn't want to go into the hospital.
@jus7120
3 жыл бұрын
@@sophiawilson8696 and now he's dead.
@sophiawilson8696
3 жыл бұрын
@@jus7120 I understand that what am saying when you having trouble breathing with Corvid symptoms you go to hospital especially when you have underlying conditions.
@nevermindmine
3 жыл бұрын
@@sophiawilson8696 a lot of men have an issue with the perceived threat towards their masculinity from seeing the doctor/going to the hospital so they refuse to go or have bad experiences/memories there
@l1meyman
3 жыл бұрын
@@nevermindmine also when docs put patients on ventilators it blows their lungs out and kills them... Which is why he probably didnt want to go.
Much respect to him, for raising three kids as a single father. Rest in peace 🕊️🕊️
Those kids need alotta love,hugs, n kisses,hopefully aunt is willing to do care for the kids!!
Are you watching Chuck and Mitch. This is what is important.
My condolences. This is why it's important to seek treatment asap. I saw a report from India saying most people who died were seeking treatment far too late. Take your vitamins and seek help if your symptoms get worse!
@sophiawilson8696
3 жыл бұрын
Especially when you have trouble in breathing. Do not wait.
I'm so sorry for those babies... RIP
This breaks my heart I am so sorry :(
This is heartbreaking prayers for those children and their aunt.
Good Lord, please help those poor babies!
@sag577
3 жыл бұрын
those kids are 12 they will b ok
Just so very heartbreaking 💔 I feel so bad for the kids and his loved ones. This has been such a devastating year for so many families. God Bless them ALL🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😔
This is so heartbreaking! 😓😿
This makes me cry for his loved ones. He tried to be careful, yet wanted to buy gifts for his children. Did he have some health issues that made him more vulnerable to covid? God bless his family & give them His peace & love. 💜✝️🙏
People need to see this... Protect your children!
I'm so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family. I lost my dad on Dec.14
Omg that's heartbreaking 😭
Prayers god please protect his children my deepest compassion and condolences
Jesus please I pray that this family will be covered In prayers and love ♥️ as they go through these difficult times.God bless them and keep them safe 💕💗💕
This is heartbreaking!😪
i’m sorry for your lost❤️
♥️✊🏽I’m So Sorry for your Loss kids🤟🏽♥️ Auntie you are so Amazing 💯♥️ and your Brother IS SMILING DOWN AT YOU N THE KIDS SAYING...THANKFUL FOR YOU SIS PLEASE TAKE CARE OF MY CHILDREN ♥️💯🙏🏽💯♥️ And.. ♥️🤟🏽I LOVE YOU SO MUCH KIDS♥️ n I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE LOOKING AFTER YOU ALL♥️✊🏽♥️🙏🏽
Much love to our Native American families and children 🙏🏽🙏🏽 my respect for those kids 🙏🏽
So sorry for your loss. God blees and keep you.
Poor babies 😞 you guys are not alone, lotsa people praying for you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
This is what is happening out there, everyone needs to cooperate....
Where are the relatives, friends and possible church members for these young children?
@mariac.4818
3 жыл бұрын
If they were not shown in a two minute video, it doesn't mean they don't exist.
This is heart breaking... Stay strong, little ones.
Omg this is soooo sad!!! My prayers with the kids!
He did everything right. Just wish that test he took would have come back a lot sooner.
@sophiawilson8696
3 жыл бұрын
He didn't wanted to go the hospital 😔.
@neosoul7422
3 жыл бұрын
Except go get treated
@reaseAable
3 жыл бұрын
And some HCQ ZINC ZPAK vitamin d3 etc. Medical malpractice?
Heartbreaking
This is so heart breaking. These poor kids must be heartbroken & horrified
This is so gut wrenching. The children losing their father and they all testing positive.
@natefox5123
3 жыл бұрын
80% of people will test positive no matter what.
So we should open schools because "kids can't and don't get it and cannot pass it on" huh? Bless his family and may he rest in peace, this is heartbreaking 🙏
@magicpotionoflove
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Kids catch it, take it home and kill parents! That’s stellar!
@guesswho5154
3 жыл бұрын
He was homeschooled and yes reast in peace and yeah agree with you
The longshoreman's division - where this good man worked - must also be shutdown . . . IMMEDIATELY.
@Max2U
3 жыл бұрын
Where is this at?
Praying for this beautiful family.
ugh, he should have went to the hospital. Please learn from this, if you're love one is sick or suspect to develop serious symptom of covid 19, please send them to the ER right away.
Dear Heavenly Father May this dad Rest In Peace send an angel to guide his children to the right path in life not let them become strays in life 🙏 amen
@ccMomOfJays
3 жыл бұрын
Amen
Im more then sure hes in heaven looking over you guys and he will make sure you guys will be okay just stay strong and dont forget life is a reminder of what we will never have too face in the after life theres no sadness no crying nothing but pure happiness and life is just too show you the importance of love and what people mean too us so stay strong
Sooo upsetting and sad😢 prayers to you and your family.
Super sad. Prayers to the family. 😢
rip
Damn almost 60 years old and your raising three young kids
@Mac-ze4gu
3 жыл бұрын
Poor people make bad choices
@PizzaCake360
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mac-ze4gu hey but we all got choices Thus the beauty of life
@rebeccacaraska4112
3 жыл бұрын
Probably heart attack, or pneumonia.
@alanaweaver8942
3 жыл бұрын
So what some men don’t go around having children in their early years without having the ability to properly care for them. Have some compassion his children can read all of your comments
@SaraM-wb4lk
3 жыл бұрын
So what?
so heart broken to hear this. As a father of 2 and recovering from Covid, I don't have the words to say.
@jackchueh1231
3 жыл бұрын
Please donate to the go fund me if you have the means. www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-amezcua-children-single-father-died/thankyou/share
@ansuajo
3 жыл бұрын
@@jackchueh1231 I did. Thanks I also posted the link again.
This is so heartbreaking🙏😪😪😪💔
It's not worth losing your life over Christmas presents.
ILL for weeks 😭😭 the hell smh. He waited it out at home. Why didn’t he receive treatment?
@Jo-vu1me
3 жыл бұрын
Most places won’t treat you let alone accept you in the office if you have covid symptoms. If you go to the ER then you get hit with the Bill... sad reality
@MystiqueRoz
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jo-vu1me agreed. Medical bills are no joke if you don’t have medical insurance.
Heart breaking 💔💔
He was being a really good dad protecting his kids.