Luis Salvador Mendez III “Lionheart Lou” is remembered for his superhero capacity for simple joy, kindness, and his love for his family and friends. His beautiful twin sisters miss their big brother and were his cheerleaders throughout his battle. He was diagnosed with DIPG in 2017. DIPG is a type of brain tumor found in an area of the brainstem known as the pons. It affects breathing, heart rate, the nerves and muscles that control vision, hearing, talking, eating, and walking. Luis passed away on March 25, 2019.
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