My nephew is getting remarried this coming weekend, April 18, his father, my brother, passed away April 4, 1997, at the age of 51. 29 years!!!
I was looking for pictures of my brother, Andy and thought I would share a couple. They want to put his picture up at their wedding. Her parents are both gone, and they want to celebrate all three of them - so sweet.
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My dad, me, Rick, my mom, and my brother.
All my nuclear family is gone now.
Andy and myself.
Half-Brother, Andy, Me, Dad, Half-sister.
My brother and father are gone - and yikes, I will probably be next.
My brother was just the sweetest man you ever knew. He loved his family dearly. His daughter was in the Navy, and he came over almost every day with new pictures of her with her children. He would give anyone the shirt off his back. He was a lot more of a relaxed personally than I ever was. He didn't really get too nervous or excited about things.
I think this was one of the saddest days of my entire life when he died.
I actually wailed.
Can't say I understand it, but I trust it was for the best.
I know he would be so excited about Joey getting married and Jessica is wonderful.
Andy has three grandchildren. Six grandchildren.
And my grandson was named in memory of him.
3 comments:
Oh, what a wonderful tribute to your brother. I am so sorry for your loss, even though it's been a long time...we don't forget those we love. I am sure he will be there in spirit to witness and celebrate this happy event. I do wonder about what our loved ones can see and know about our events here on earth. Somehow I think they know and they are celebrating with us. Praying the wedding will be a beautiful day and tribute to those loved ones who have gone on before. They certainly have left an amazing legacy. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother...We lose so many of our family members; it's just hard.
What a lovely couple! Much happiness to them!
hugs
Donna
This is such a nice tribute to your brother, he sounds like such a blessing to many. I'm glad they are honoring him at the wedding!
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