Texas man who thought COVID-19 vaccines were "poison" died from the virus after 17 days on a ventilator

"It's hard to believe that one decision can change your whole life," she said.
Adler and her four brothers grew up in Kenner. Just over a month ago, they had to say goodbye to one of those brothers, Alan Scott Lanoix.

"He was a great part of our family and we will always miss him," she said.
Lanoix was married to his high school sweetheart and had three sons.

Lanoix tested positive and spent 17 days in the hospital with several on a ventilator. His wife and sons all tested positive too. They survived, but Lanoix died June 9 at 54 years old.

"They did a video chat and let me at least say goodbye to him," Adler said.
Adler said she too was hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine but ultimately decided to get the shot in March.

"I was scared to get it myself, but you have to worry about what the consequences are," she added. "He was a great person and I urge anybody if they are on the fence about getting the vaccine, do it in my brother's memory."

Her brother did not make the same choice.

"He thought the vaccine was poison and he was afraid of getting it and there's a lot of people that have that same feeling," Adler said.

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