Father Sings ‘Blackbird’ to his Dying Newborn [VIDEO]

This story caught my eye because I'm a huge Beatles fan and I've always been a fan of "Blackbird." I wish the story behind a man's performance of the song was happier.

Tragic. It is the only word that comes to mind when I think about what musician Chris Picco as went through.

Chris' wife, Ashley Picco, 30, died following an emergency caesarean section at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in California.

That is more than any person should ever have to experience. Sadly, Chris had to quickly take focus off the loss of his wife and place it on his newborn son who was barely hanging on. On Facebook he wrote:

It’s impossible to sum up what as happened in the last couple of days. My wife, best friend and mother of my child passed away. I have a lifetime to grieve this unspeakable loss, but I know that right now she would want me to focus completely on baby Lennon James Picco, who survived by an emergency C-section.

This clip shows Chris Picco singing to his son, Lennon, in the hospital shortly after the death of his wife.

On Wednesday November 12, 2014, Chris shared more devastating news.

Dear friends, family, and supporters; it is with an unbelievably heavy heart that I write this.

My little fighter, Lennon James Picco went to sleep in his daddy’s arms late last night.

He was surrounded by family, friends, and the best doctors, nurses and hospital staff in the world.

He was dressed in an outfit that Ashley bought for him, with little guitars on it, and wrapped in a blanket made by a dear friend.

I am so thankful for the four unforgettable days I got to spend with him.

His mommy would have been so beyond joy to see him and to hold him, touch him, bathe him, sing to him - as I have had the privilege of doing.

I have been so blessed and honored to love him before he was formed, to cherish him while mommy carried him, meet him face to precious face, and hold his perfect little body while we said “goodbye for now”.

There are no words, but I wanted to keep you updated, as your love and support has meant more than anything in the world.

All you need is love.

A memorial fund has been set up in remembrance of Ashley and Lennon Picco. In days, almost $100,000 has been donated. We don't know Chris or his family. He lives on the other side of the country, but we grieve with him. Let's show him some love from Jersey.