A California household is grieving the loss of a 51- year-old male who passed away after contracting COVID-19 at a barbecue in June.
Thomas “Tommy” Macias of Lake Elsinore, California, passed away June 21, three days after checking positive for the coronavirus. Simply one day before his death, he posted an emotional note on social networks in which he prompted others to practice social distancing measures to protect themselves versus COVID-19
” Since of my stupidity I put my mama and my siblings and my family’s health in jeopardy,” Macias composed in a June 20 Facebook post, a screenshot of which was posted by NBC “This has actually been a very agonizing experience.”
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” This is no joke,” he added. “If you need to go out wear a mask and practice social distancing. Don’t be a fucking moron like me.”
Niece Danielle Lopez said Macias — who was diabetic– took the pandemic seriously in the months leading up to his medical diagnosis and death. Her uncle chose to go to the barbecue, which happened a couple of weeks be