SAN DIEGO — A powerful reunion took place at Lifesharing in San Diego as Michelle Lowenthal, the mother of Matthew Lowenthal, an organ donor, met Laura Gaytan, the recipient of her late son’s kidney, for the first time. The two women, who had been in contact for years, traveled from Florida and Los Angeles, respectively, to finally meet face-to-face.
“This was the last part of the puzzle piece, perfect healing; it was in God’s timing,” said Michelle Lowenthal.
Lowenthal’s son, Matthew, was a Marine stationed at MCAS Miramar for about three years. Described as adventurous and outgoing, Matthew died on Oct. 15, 2019 – his 24th birthday – following a motorcycle accident off base…