AUSTIN, TEXAS — In a deeply moving story that has captured hearts nationwide, a Texas teacher’s final moments have become a symbol of dedication and love for his students. Despite struggling to breathe and being admitted to the hospital, the teacher insisted on finishing his students’ grades from his hospital bed — just one day before he passed away.
The story was shared by his daughter, Sandra Venegas, who posted a touching photo of her father working on his laptop in a hospital bed. The image shows him wearing a mask, surrounded by medical equipment, focused intently on his screen as he completed grades for his class.
“He packed his laptop and charger before heading to the emergency room,” Venegas wrote. “He was still thinking about his students, even while struggling to breathe.”
A Final Act of Devotion
According to Venegas, her father was an educator who always put his students first, even during personal hardship. “He didn’t want to leave his students unprepared,” she said, describing how he insisted on completing every final grade before resting…