Brassil says he had been very afraid of coronavirus and mostly stayed at home. But in December he had several hospital visits for a minor surgery. He tested negative for COVID-19 after both visits.
But on New Year's Eve he started having trouble breathing and was rushed to the hospital. This time he tested positive for COVID-19.
"We don't know how or when it got to Braden," Brassil said. "We don't know. And we're not putting blame on anybody."
His mother is devastated after losing her only child.
"She's a wreck," Brassil said. "We're lost."
While Braden's case came on quite quickly, doctors say there are signs parents can look for.