He struggles to speak because of the effects of intubation and a tracheotomy, but he was able to recognize his 6-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son.

Booth had to be patient for his request, having to wait another 22 days before eating solid food. When he finally did get Taco Bell, he went all out.

He was photographed by his friend, Tyler Chronister, with 8 1/2 crunchy tacos on his hospital bed table.

The photo went viral, and word got back to Taco Bell executives, who sent Booth Taco Bell gifts along with a handwritten note.

Schwartz says that while all of the attention is nice, he hopes that people will be able to donate to Booth's GoFundMe page, which will help his family pay for mounting medical bills.