that's what makes the story in california so moving from photojournalist john torigoe. >> he was a very boy. a simple soul. i cry when i speak about him. >> translator: herman died on february 14th in an accident while sledding in the snow. >> the snow was too hard, this ice. the doctor told me my son was brain-dead. if somebody came to ask me about organ and tissue donation. >> they saw the opportunity to leave a legacy of life where they could see herman's gift grow into other people. >> translator: herman donate four organs, his heart, his liver and both kidneys. >> my liver was shrinking so i was pretty sick. >> in the case of meghan, it was wonderful they were actually able to meet her face-to-face. >> it's so good to see you all here this morning. >> today we are very happy to meet the liver recipient, meghan, and to know my son is still living in her. >> this is our ninth year in the rose parade. >> back in 2008, her man's portrait was on our float. >> i call this petals. >> this year arnold will be a float rider. >> i see especially in meghan that it's something that gives her a