ATLANTA GA - (July 14, 2017) - The family of John Bernecker is heartbroken to confirm that John has passed away from injuries sustained earlier this week. Although devastated by their loss, John’s loved ones have ensured his legacy will live on, not only through the personal and professional contributions he made during his life, but also by their generous decision to allow John to save lives as an organ donor. John will touch countless others as the family members, friends and communities of those who receive his organs will be forever impacted by the memories and milestones made possible thanks to a second chance at life.

The family requests privacy during this time as they say goodbye to John.

LifeLink of Georgia is a non-profit community service organization dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplantation. Visit www.LifeLinkFoundation.org for more information. You can register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor in the Medical ID tab of the iPhone Health app (iOS 10) or at www.RegisterMe.org.