A coast guard recruit who passed away while training earlier in July, donated his heart to save the life of another.

21 year-old Aaron Redd of Stafford, Virginia passed away 5 days after a training run in Cape May earlier this month.

His heart has been given to someone in need through the Gift of Life Foundation, according to NJ.com.

Continuing life amid tragedy is something special.

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