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"It's George Michael. I think he's dead.
He's dead. He's not breathing ...
He's in bed.
Dead. He's cold and he's blue ...
yes, he's
very stiff. He's dead ... he's
dead."
It is the emergency dispatch call that has been torn apart, dissected and scrutinized by George Michael's fans grappling to make sense of their loss. The news that the alleged audio recording and transcript of Fadi Fawaz's desperate 999 call had been leaked to the media resulted in some of the most volatile comment threads across social media outlets. Virtually everything about Fawaz's emergency call and the circumstances surrounding it were up for debate between Michael's fans but for the purpose of this blog post we will be focusing on four primary topics in contention.
This blog writer's objective isn't to change your opinion(s) regarding the subjective topics discussed in this blog but rather to give you an honest and objective view point. Subjective is defined as based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes or opinions. It's important that each of you form opinions that you are personally comfortable with and are able to voice them responsibly. Many fans have been weary about voicing their "true" opinions for fear of being verbally attacked or ostracized by certain factions within Michael's fan base.
It's been nearly seven months since George Michael's passing but tension between Michael's fans continues to mount. If, this blog writer has learned anything from this journey it is these battles of "words" between the fans aren't going to solve the problem. The selfless efforts of this blog writer are being intentionally undermined and stifled by those hiding behind their own selfish agendas ... it needs to stop! The personal attacks on George Michael's grieving family member(s), in particular Alex Georgiou, is/are repulsive and contradict the very essence of what George Michael was about.
This blog writer's objective isn't to change your opinion(s) regarding the subjective topics discussed in this blog but rather to give you an honest and objective view point. Subjective is defined as based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes or opinions. It's important that each of you form opinions that you are personally comfortable with and are able to voice them responsibly. Many fans have been weary about voicing their "true" opinions for fear of being verbally attacked or ostracized by certain factions within Michael's fan base.
It's been nearly seven months since George Michael's passing but tension between Michael's fans continues to mount. If, this blog writer has learned anything from this journey it is these battles of "words" between the fans aren't going to solve the problem. The selfless efforts of this blog writer are being intentionally undermined and stifled by those hiding behind their own selfish agendas ... it needs to stop! The personal attacks on George Michael's grieving family member(s), in particular Alex Georgiou, is/are repulsive and contradict the very essence of what George Michael was about.
What had the fans in a state of distress?
1. Fawaz allegedly waited an hour before calling paramedics:
“I’ve been trying to wake him up for the last hour but it
was not possible. He’s gone. He’s blue. He’s gone,”
2. Fawaz's calm demeanor and inability to correctly
state Michael's date of birth or postal code:
“I’ve been trying to wake him up for the last hour but it
was not possible. He’s gone. He’s blue. He’s gone,”
Blog Writer Weighs in: At the time of death, a condition called "primary flaccidity" occurs. During this stage, death is only somatic and it lasts for one to two hours. All the muscles of the body begin to relax soon after death. the lower jaw falls, eyelids loose tension, and joints are flexible. Following this, the muscles stiffen in rigor mortis. All muscles in the body are affected. Starting between two and six hours following death, rigor mortis begins with the eyelids, neck, and jaw.
Rigor mortis then spreads to the other muscles, including the internal organs, within the next four to six hours.The onset of rigor mortis is affected by the individuals age, sex, physical condition, and muscular build. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigor_mortis
Under normal circumstances waiting an hour to contact emergency services is egregious but in this matter it had no bearing on the end result; as George Michael had likely been deceased for several hours prior to Fadi Fawaz's tragic discovery.
state Michael's date of birth or postal code:
Blog Writer Weighs in: Many people have difficulty remembering pertinent dates, details and other incidentals under the best of circumstances so how can anyone fault Fadi Fawaz for struggling to respond to these inquiries under the worst possible circumstances?
In my blog post Heal the Pain I told you that my father lost his long, courageous battle with liver disease ten years ago. Liver disease is a progressive illness that has various stages and in 2002 the progression of the drastically worsened . Late, one morning I walked into my father's bedroom to check on him and discovered a pool of blood on the floor. He was lying in bed and couldn't answer me. I immediately dialed 911 but was so distraught that I could only tell them to hurry!
In 2004, I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. The force of the impact was so severe that I was thrown top on the head forward into the windshield cracking it. After pulling myself from the glass I dialed 911. I was a passenger in this accident and drivers were arguing over whose fault the accident was and I'm calmly speaking with emergency dispatch and paramedics. I was coherent and able to answer a number of cognitive questions before being transported to the hospital.
In 2006, a client of my employer began convulsing and foaming at the mouth in our place of business. Again, I was tasked with placing the call for emergency assistance. As the entire office became a place of confusion and chaos I remained calm and collected. I answered questions the dispatcher's questions asked and did what I was instructed to do while waiting for the paramedics to arrive.
In 2007, I was sitting next to my father at the hospital when he turned to me and drew his last breath. I sat with him for awhile before I had to notify other family members. I had no choice but to be strong even though I was dying on the inside.
Our personal feelings, experiences and opinions shape and influence the way in which we interpret things. When I listened to the alleged audio recording of Fadi Fawaz's 999 call I heard the sad voice of someone who was in a state of shock and disbelief.
“No, no, no, no I’ve been waiting for him to wake him up for like, you know, for hours and he wouldn’t wake up, I went to wake him up and he was gone, you know, he’s not there.”
In my blog post Heal the Pain I told you that my father lost his long, courageous battle with liver disease ten years ago. Liver disease is a progressive illness that has various stages and in 2002 the progression of the drastically worsened . Late, one morning I walked into my father's bedroom to check on him and discovered a pool of blood on the floor. He was lying in bed and couldn't answer me. I immediately dialed 911 but was so distraught that I could only tell them to hurry!
In 2004, I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. The force of the impact was so severe that I was thrown top on the head forward into the windshield cracking it. After pulling myself from the glass I dialed 911. I was a passenger in this accident and drivers were arguing over whose fault the accident was and I'm calmly speaking with emergency dispatch and paramedics. I was coherent and able to answer a number of cognitive questions before being transported to the hospital.
In 2006, a client of my employer began convulsing and foaming at the mouth in our place of business. Again, I was tasked with placing the call for emergency assistance. As the entire office became a place of confusion and chaos I remained calm and collected. I answered questions the dispatcher's questions asked and did what I was instructed to do while waiting for the paramedics to arrive.
In 2007, I was sitting next to my father at the hospital when he turned to me and drew his last breath. I sat with him for awhile before I had to notify other family members. I had no choice but to be strong even though I was dying on the inside.
Our personal feelings, experiences and opinions shape and influence the way in which we interpret things. When I listened to the alleged audio recording of Fadi Fawaz's 999 call I heard the sad voice of someone who was in a state of shock and disbelief.
3. Fawaz allegedly waited hours before going to wake Michael up:
“No, no, no, no I’ve been waiting for him to wake him up for like, you know, for hours and he wouldn’t wake up, I went to wake him up and he was gone, you know, he’s not there.”
Blog Writer Weighs in: Please refer back to #1
I'm not aware of George Michael's daily routine or the schedule that he maintained; however I'd venture to speculate that he was not prone to waking early and most likely slept in on a regular basis. When it was closer to the time that Michael would normally awaken but failed to emerge from his bedroom Fawaz went to check on him.
I'm not aware of George Michael's daily routine or the schedule that he maintained; however I'd venture to speculate that he was not prone to waking early and most likely slept in on a regular basis. When it was closer to the time that Michael would normally awaken but failed to emerge from his bedroom Fawaz went to check on him.
4. George Michael died alone while
Fawaz allegedly slept in his car:
Blog Writer Weighs in: Please refer back to my blog posts Heal the Pain and Tears From Heaven
Although it is sad that George Michael passed away alone we must draw comfort from the fact that he has been reunited with his beloved mum. We have to accept that being alone may have been or was his choice. We simply do not know and should not speculate as to whether he could have been saved. All these hate fueled arguments will not bring back George Michael.
Our Instagram Follower's Weigh In:
- It was just a 999 call to me nothing suspect
- Its so sad to have to find George Michael gone and him
calling 999 so sad my heart goes out to everyone he love.
- It is hard to pass judgment on anyone that has to place that type of call.
But trust me I will always have questions that we will
never hear the answers too.. we were never a part of the
relationship that he had with Fadi or Kenny.
So we can only make assumptions on what was allowed for us to be seen.
- I have listened to the 999 call . I believe Fadi was in shock as anyone would be under the circumstances. To me he sounds like he was in a zone of disbelief hence the cold matter of fact tone to his voice. As for not knowing George's Greek name or address ... again I think he was in shock and wasn't thinking straight!!..the saddest call I've ever listened too ! At that moment I felt compassion for Fadi fawaz.
- Je suis si triste de ce qui s est passé je pense que georges était une trés belle personne et qu il était tŕes ģénéreux en ce qui concerne leur intimité je ne la connais pas et je me pose beaucoup de questions de ce qui s est passé
TRANSLATION: I'm so saod aboit what happened I think George was very nice person he was very adamant about their privacy. I do not know him (Fadi) and wonder a lot about what happened.
- It sounded like Fadi wasn't worried.
- I think he was in a state of shock and disbelief. Not everyone
is able to immediately process an emergency situation.
- Must have been a terrible experience to find George dead.
No mater what we think. He will have to live with .. .
What if. For the rest of his life. As devastated as we are shocked.
- I KNOW he wasn't calm or not bothered. He was in shock, looking at the man he loved, dead. You have to bear in mind that he probably didn't know the first thing about first aid. He wouldn't have thought to call an ambulance straight away because he hasn't been as lucky as we are in the UK, to just pick up a phone, dial 999 and help would arrive. He'd have had no reason in the past to do that. English isn't his first language so firing questions at him about dates of birth and postcodes would NOT have been the first thing on his mind.
he was disoriented and vague but if any person told me that they'd actually been through exactly the same circumstances and been fully rational, I'd seriously question that.
- I KNOW he wasn't calm or not bothered. He was in shock, looking at the man he loved, dead. You have to bear in mind that he probably didn't know the first thing about first aid. He wouldn't have thought to call an ambulance straight away because he hasn't been as lucky as we are in the UK, to just pick up a phone, dial 999 and help would arrive. He'd have had no reason in the past to do that. English isn't his first language so firing questions at him about dates of birth and postcodes would NOT have been the first thing on his mind.
he was disoriented and vague but if any person told me that they'd actually been through exactly the same circumstances and been fully rational, I'd seriously question that.
Even if he'd been in the house ~ even in the bed, George would have slipped away quietly and by the time Fadi woke, it would have been too late. It's about time this was put to bed. Fadi deserved love and compassion. He was a long way from home at the most awful time of his life. George's 'fans' who have made Fadi's life he'll, have let George down in the worst possible way. He'd have been heartbroken if he'd seen the way Fadi had been treated so badly. I'm pretty sure that those involved wouldn't be his lovelies any more...
A Personal Note:
Lovelies need to stand united on the ONLY issue that should matter to us, as fans, and that is to keep George Michael's memory alive. We can do this by playing his music for years to come and by continuing to honor his memory through the various philanthropic and social activism endeavors he was involved in.
Until the next time please be kind to each other. xxx
Lovelies need to stand united on the ONLY issue that should matter to us, as fans, and that is to keep George Michael's memory alive. We can do this by playing his music for years to come and by continuing to honor his memory through the various philanthropic and social activism endeavors he was involved in.
Until the next time please be kind to each other. xxx
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