History

Our Dad, Capt Gerard Petroni was one the healthiest men around. However, he suffered a stroke in April of 2006 and large brain bleed the day before Thanksgiving in November 2006. It was very questionable if he would live, but with Gerard and our family’s Never Quit attitude, and the help of the amazing doctors, support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, therapists at Brooks Rehab, and trainers from LearningRX, he survived, improved greatly and inspired those who heard his story.

In addition, Gerard’s strong constitution cultivated by eating healthy and living a vibrant life, allowed him to survive his Brain Bleed in 2006 and inspired the Never Quit message. With these healthy traits, and now having his blood pressure monitored closely, he was able to live an additional 3 years. However, a life of prior high blood pressure had taken its toll. On Dec 19, he suffered another stroke and on Dec 25, a massive brain bleed. He went Home to His Creator on Dec 31, 2009.

When Dad was growing up, the importance of checking blood pressure wasn’t well known. But his passing wasn’t in vain as this message is so moving. We can learn from Dad’s life, so what happened to him and our family may not happen to yours.

With this story, let us all help to educate and save lives, so we can do more with the wonderful life we are given.

Read his biography here to learn more about Capt. Petroni