Nearly six years after the attack that changed his life forever, Jessie Simpson is heading home.
JessieB次元官网网址檚 mother Sue Simpson is absolutely thrilled that her son will be home on weekends as of May 6.
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The care facility Jessie currently lives in has had multiple virus outbreaks.
On June 19, 2016, Jessie was beaten into a coma with a metal baseball bat. He was 18 at the time and doctors told Simpson he would likely never return home.
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Jessie has poor short-term memory and continues to undergo various forms of therapy, but Simpson was excited to announce he no longer needs speech therapy.
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He is also able to eat and drink on his own, is regaining use of his left side following a stroke, and never lost his sense of humour.
Simpson has dedicated her life to caring for Jessie since the attack, including renovations to ensure her house is comfortable for Jessie and wheelchair-accessible.
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Simpson is a single mom and says Jessie will spend weekdays in the care home while she works full-time cleaning houses.
Simpson is ready and eager to have her son back in his old bedroom.
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Jessie is constantly at risk of infection or heart attack.
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His homecoming is just in time for his birthday. Jessie turns 25 on July 26.
Simpson said they will host a welcome home and birthday party for her son at that time and once again is asking people to send in cards to PO Box 233 Savona, B.C. V0K 2J0.
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The to support Jessie and his family remains active and donations continue to come in to assist with medical and travel costs.
Simpson expressed her gratitude for all those who have supported them, saying Jessie wouldnB次元官网网址檛 be where he is today without the community that rallied around them.
After JessieB次元官网网址檚 homecoming, Simpson commented that she is considering writing a book about her experience. She also plans to start a new petition believing JessieB次元官网网址檚 attacker didnB次元官网网址檛 get the sentence he deserved.
Kristopher Teichrieb pleaded guilty in 2018 to aggravated assault and was handed a seven-year prison sentence. Teichrieb was also ordered in February 2021 to pay $6.9 million in damages to Jessie.
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