A Story That Should Never Have Happened

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Robert B. Routt entered the healthcare system seeking relief.
He emerged fighting for his life.

Prescriptions multiplied. Warning signs were missed.
His body began shutting down — until his heart stopped entirely.

Six defibrillator shocks failed to revive him.

A rookie paramedic refused to stop trying.

After three and a half weeks in a coma, Robert awoke to a reality more shocking than death itself: the life he once knew was gone, replaced by a long and painful journey through recovery, accountability, and the search for hope.

Almost Gone is a gripping true story of survival, addiction, faith, and second chances — a powerful reminder that behind every medical statistic is a human life.