How fast it went

Over the course of five days, his condition deteriorated, until on September 10 his father noticed something was wrong.

“He was struggling to string a sentence together and mumbling,” Connor explained.

The family rushed him to the hospital, where he was diagnosed and placed in an induced coma — but tragically, Lucas never regained consciousness. He passed away on September 12, leaving his family devastated.

Connor reflected on his brother’s life and ambitions, painting a picture of a driven, personable young man.

“We describe him as a force of nature,” he said. “He was very entrepreneurial… just a very driven, personable young man. He was taken too soon.”

According to his family, Lucas was a beacon of hope and joy to everyone who knew him. His ability to uplift others, even in the face of adversity, was extraordinary.