Father sings to dying newborn son days after wife dies during childbirth

The world was first introduced to the Picco family when a touching video was released on YouTube of Chris Picco singing the Beatles’ “Blackbird” to his newborn son, Lennon, after his wife passed away during childbirth.

Ashley Picco underwent an emergency C-section in an attempt to save the life of the couple’s newborn, just 24 weeks into her pregnancy. She passed away in her sleep following the procedure.

According to the video’s description, “During the pregnancy, Ashley would often feel Lennon moving to music so Chris asked if he could bring his guitar into the NICU and play for Lennon, which he did for several hours during the last days of Lennon’s precious life.”

It was a beautiful moment.

An online fundraiser has been set up to help fund a memorial service for the mother and son. It is on that page where Chris Picco broke the awful news.

Dear friends, family, and supporters; it is with an unbelievably heavy heart that I write this. My little fighter, Lennon James Picco went to sleep in his daddy’s arms late last night. He was surrounded by family, friends, and the best doctors, nurses and hospital staff in the world. He was dressed in an outfit that Ashley bought for him, with little guitars on it, and wrapped in a blanket made by a dear friend. I am so thankful for the four unforgettable days I got to spend with him. His mommy would have been so beyond joy to see him and to hold him, touch him, bathe him, sing to him – as I have had the privilege of doing. I have been so blessed and honored to love him before he was formed, to cherish him while mommy carried him, meet him face to precious face, and hold his perfect little body while we said “goodbye for now”. There are no words, but I wanted to keep you updated, as your love and support has meant more than anything in the world. All you need is love.

The heartbreaking video is a precious reminder of how special and fragile life is.

Go hug a loved one today.

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