LEXINGTON, Ky. – A 41-year-old Georgetown man who died following a motorcycle crash in Lexington is being remembered as a larger-than-life personality whose final act of generosity will help save several lives.
A.J. Glasscock suffered fatal injuries after an SUV and motorcycle collided Friday at the intersection of Athens Boonesboro Road and Jacobson Park. Several people were hospitalized after the crash.
Doctors have already successfully transplanted Glasscock’s heart and liver into patients in need. Additional donations, including his pancreas, corneas, skin, and tissue, are also expected to help others.
More than 100 people gathered late Tuesday night for an honor walk at the hospital as Glasscock was moved from the intensive care unit to the operating room.
His brother, Steven Marler, said the family found comfort during an incredibly painful time after learning Glasscock was an organ donor.
“The first night when we realized AJ wasn’t gonna be with us, the true hope came from when we found out he was an organ donor,” Marler said.
Friends said Glasscock never met a stranger and was deeply involved in Lexington’s car community and Lex Cars & Coffee. They said his presence could light up any room.
“When you were around him you felt better,” friend Shawn Tester said.
Tester said the loss has deeply affected everyone who knew him.
“Everything fell down around you. You really get to see how precious life is, you also get to see how much of an impact someone has on other people’s lives,” Tester said.
Friend John Kitchen said he had trouble accepting the heartbreaking news, despite fearing the worst.
“My heart didn’t want to believe it, but I knew he was probably gone,” Kitchen said.
Kitchen added that Glasscock’s decision to donate his organs perfectly reflected the kind of person he was.
“Giving multiple families a chance – that is exactly him, that’s all you need to know about him,” Kitchen said.
Marler remembered his brother as someone truly unique.
“He was a very special person,” Marler said.
Glasscock’s family said they have been overwhelmed by the support from friends, hospital staff, first responders, and local businesses. They specifically thanked Chicken Salad Chick, Big Blue Realty, and Lean Feast.
A celebration of life is scheduled for May 30 at 5 p.m. at Manchester Music Hall.
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