According to his family, Michael experienced a devastating aneurysm followed by multiple cardiac arrests.
The veteran was rushed to the hospital, where medical teams worked to save his life.
For his loved ones, the hours that followed were filled with fear, uncertainty, and desperate prayers.
But nothing could have prepared them for what came next.
A Sudden and Devastating Diagnosis
Less than 24 hours after the medical crisis began, Michael was reportedly declared brain dead.
The announcement stunned his family.
To them, the decision came far too quickly.