In the final stages of Stage 4 cancer, former Postmates executive James Butts shared a heartfelt message that is resonating with thousands: “Be principled, be an idealist. Most importantly, be a decent human.” In a post shared on his X account Nov.
13, Butts confirmed that he was entering hospice. Butts was a senior vice president of product and design at Postmates for nearly six years and is a co-founder of OrderAhead, . “I’m entering hospice today.
Will probably update (very) little if at all,” Butts announced on X regarding his transition to end-of-life care. “But I wanted to say to be kind, be brave, be principled, be an idealist,” he continued. “Most importantly, be a decent human.
” Butts’s words have received nearly 7.6 million views on the platform and over 98,000 likes within the day of being posted. “I don’t know you, but I am moved by your message,” one user .
“Sending you and your loved ones strength.” “You’re one of the first people I’ll go looking for when I get there,” . “My prayers are for a comforting and meaningful time in this process.
A lot of good things can happen during it.” Butts , revealing that he learned of his condition the month prior. In recent updates on the platform, he shared that .
He also expressed his appreciation for the support of his friends and family. Butts shared a also on Nov. 13, explaining that a week ago, his health took a turn for the worse when his liver and other blood levels showed poor.
