Disabled man dies alone after his dad and sole caregiver was detained by ICE

30-year-old Wael Tarabishi died last Friday after battling Pompe disease, a rare and lifelong inherited condition that causes a buildup of glycogen in muscles and organs, resulting in severe muscle weakness and respiratory failure.

As per reports, Wael’s health declined significantly and he ultimately passed away. His body, it’s said, was laid to rest without his father present.

Tragically, Maher Tarabishi was taken into custody by ICE during a routine immigration check-in in Dallas, three months prior to his son’s death.

After he was detained in the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, Maher’s family issued a plea for his temporary release so that he could continue providing specialized care for Wael.

Reports state that Maher was specifically trained in how to attend his son’s needs, but the request for his release was denied, even after his family changed their plea to beg that he be allowed to say goodbye to his son when Wael’s condition worsened.