David German, Louisiana

Family Remembers Caddo Man Who Died of West Nile


Tuesday, August 16, 2005

When Janet German took her brother-in-law David German to the hospital a few weeks ago, he was complaining of nausea and pains in his chest. She knew he`d suffered from heart problems in the past.
But the family was shocked to find out that David German`s symptoms were actually a result of contracting the West Nile Virus.

"It really shocked us to find out what it was because you never suspect that your family is gonna be a part of it.You hear of other people," said Janet German.

In the past month, state health officials confirmed 5 cases of West Nile Virus in northwest Louisiana.The virus is contracted through mosquito bites, and often has flu-like symptoms.

German` bother James tell us that David was an outside person who
loved the outdoors and fishing.

David German will be remembered as a man who was very devoted to his family.He lived with his mother and was her primary caregiver.

Sister-in-law Janet German is still in shock.
"One little mosquito did all that to him....the wrong mosquito got him."