Alene Pedigo’s story is one of profound loss, heartbreak, and determination to seek justice for her beloved husband, Richard. In July, both Alene and Richard began feeling ill. By early August, Richard’s condition worsened, and despite his reluctance, Alene drove him to their local Ascension hospital in Tennessee. That decision haunts her to this day.

At the hospital, Richard was admitted and quickly became isolated on the third-floor COVID unit. From the start, Alene encountered cold indifference and rigid protocols. Communication with the doctors was sparse, and when she finally spoke with an internist, she was met with grim prognosis and judgment for their unvaccinated status. The doctor’s words offered no hope—only a warning that Richard likely wouldn’t survive.

Richard’s care was marked by neglect and denial of basic needs. For three days, he went without food or water despite being diabetic. He grew weak, dehydrated, and disheartened. When Alene asked about alternative treatments—including immunotherapy, IV vitamin C, and hydroxychloroquine—she was told those options were against FDA and Medicare protocols. Every request was met with the same cold refrain: “We follow strict FDA guidelines.”

Despite Richard’s clear refusal of Remdesivir, a drug with known severe side effects, the hospital continued to pressure him and Alene. The couple’s distrust of the experimental COVID protocols stemmed from Richard’s experience as a veteran who had witnessed government overreach firsthand. He remained steadfast in his refusal, knowing the potential consequences of accepting the treatment.

As days passed, Alene’s despair grew. She sat outside the ICU in sweltering heat, unable to be by Richard’s side. Nurses and doctors communicated sparingly, and when they did, their updates were bleak. One nurse admitted, “We’ve been doing this for 15 months, and we’ve had no success.” Alene was stunned by the admission—how could they continue the same failed protocols without question?

On the twelfth day, Richard was given morphine twice, despite having no reported pain. Alene later learned that morphine suppresses respiration, a critical function for someone already struggling to breathe. It became clear to her that the hospital was preparing to intubate him, a step she had vehemently opposed from the beginning. The following night, Alene received a call: Richard’s condition had worsened, and he had been placed on a ventilator.

Alene begged to be with her husband in his final moments. After hours of pleading, she was allowed inside, heavily suited in protective gear. Richard, heavily sedated, could no longer communicate. She held his hand, spoke words of love, and promised to care for their family, including his cherished dog, Tucker. In his last moments, Richard managed to say, “I love you,” twice before taking his final breath.

The grief was overwhelming, but Alene’s sorrow quickly turned to anger. She realized that Richard’s death was not an isolated incident but part of a widespread pattern of neglect and rigid adherence to harmful protocols. Hospitals, incentivized by government funding, were following protocols that prioritized profit over patient care.

Alene’s story is one of thousands. Through the COVID Humanity Betrayal Memory Project (CHBMP), over 1,300 similar stories have been documented, with more than 900 already published. These stories reveal a harrowing truth: countless lives have been lost, not solely to COVID-19, but to the inhumane policies and protocols enforced in hospitals across the nation.

CHBMP, a mission of the FormerFedsGroup Freedom Foundation, is dedicated to exposing these crimes against humanity and fighting for accountability. The Task Force, made up of victims, widows, and survivors like Alene, is tirelessly working to ensure these atrocities are brought to light and justice is served.

If you or a loved one has suffered harm due to COVID-related hospital protocols or policies, CHBMP urges you to share your story. Visit CHBMP.org to document your experience. Together, we can shine a light on these egregious wrongs, demand accountability, and ensure that no more lives are lost to these devastating policies.