That post took my breath away. I am just so terribly sorry.
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That post took my breath away. I am just so terribly sorry.
Prayers for Brandon, family and friends. So heartbreaking. No doubt there will be many to greet him upon his arrival at the Bridge.
He is still handsome. That post is heartbreaking..:( Many good thoughts going out to him and his family!:love:
I am sending positive thoughts still that everything works out and his family is comforted during this incredibly difficult time.
A few years ago, I lost a friend to cancer. It started out as a toothache and within a year and a half, he was gone. What struck me most is that my friend remained positive throughout the whole thing. He never stopped fighting and never let anyone turn his situation into a pity party. I get the feeling that Brandon is the same way and that no matter what, he remained positive.
Brandon, I don't know you but I love you. I am praying that your last days aren't painful. You will remain in the hearts of your friends and family and be remembered as someone who fought a good fight.
Namaste
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers being said for the family.
So sorry to read the latest update. May his passing be peaceful and bring peace to the family.
DJFyrewolf36 - You are so right about how Brandon was. He has been fighting those tumors since he was 10 years old and never once did I hear he said "WHY ME?"! The funny stories I have heard through all this about him! The jokes he pulled on people or just how he could pull the wool over someones eyes to prank them. His friends are posting on his facebook page and posting pictures of better times and it seems he was always the one they could call and depend on in the middle of the day or night when they needed someone to talk to. He was always there for them..... There is so much love pouring out on his page and his Mom's page.
They said he is heavily sedated now or in a coma and he will not wake up again. It has been 3 days Sis said since any of them have had any sleep. Marie (my daughter Rie) if flying out in the morning to go be with Cindy. I think Brandon is still hanging on to show his Mom they were wrong about that being his last day! He has always did things his way and nobody is going to tell him what day he will die! His Mom and Grandma have told him is is ok for him to go when he is ready to go and told him they will be ok..
This is one of the pictures someone posted of Brandon and his Mom. Just about every picture they are in together, his arm is around her or he is kissing her or she kissing him. I LOVE this picture. The relationship between them is like none you ever saw between a mother and a son, they were totally and completely devoted to each other.
Such a handsome young man!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...onandCindy.jpg
My heart goes out to all of your family at this difficult time. How wonderful that you are hearing so many good stories coming from his friends. The friends and stories will comfort you in your need.
Bless you all.
Brandon passed peacefully at 3:45 (Washington) time. I am so sad but releived that his suffering has ended. May he rest in peace free of pain and be whole again. They are donating what organs they can. They know they can donate his eyes but not sure about anything else.
They told me to tell all of youQuote:
"Thanks for all the prayers and concern through out all these years. It has meant a lot to the family that so many prayers went up on Brandons behalf, that so many people cared, so THANK YOU so much!"
I'm so sorry, Laura. Please convey my condolences to all of his family.
RIP dear Brandon. Your struggle has now ended, and your days of peace and rest have just begun. I pray that your family can find comfort in knowing this. You were truly loved by many and will be sorely missed by all.
Happy trails. Hope your final trip was ok. Hugs to your family and friends who will miss you so.
I saw this on facebook and knew you'd put an update here as well.
This is heartbreaking. My condolences to your entire family. I am grateful that he is no longer suffering, but saddened that he is gone. Many prayers are being said for you all.
My condolences to you and your family Laura. Take comfort in knowing Brandon is no longer suffering:(.
Rest in Peace Brandon.
Laura, I'm so very sorry to hear of Brandon's passing. Please take comfort in knowing that his strength and positive outlook during his long battle was an inspiration to others. My prayers for all of you will continue. Brandon, RIP.
[[[[[HUGS]]]]] to all of you, Laura :love:
I have not posted, but have been keeping up to date on this. I have shed tears reading stories and especially when I saw the update this morning on FB.
The entire family is in my thoughts and I wish there was more I can do. :(
RIP Brandon, you don't even know how many lives you've touched in your short life.
Please know that Brandon's story graced the life of this complete "imperfect" stranger and perhaps there is some small comfort in that Brandon did "go gentle into that good night" (adapted from poet Dylan Thomas.) May his family and friends know no further sorrows.
My deepest sympathy to Brandon's family and all who love him so very much. What a wonderful young man, who has touched the hearts and souls of so many people, including many who never met him, such as myself.
May you rest in peace, Brandon. You are loved and grieved deeply. God bless you.
Love :love: to all.
I prayed for him on my walk this morning, that his passing would be peaceful, and comfort is brought to him family and friends. So young, and so many lives have been touched. Just heartbreaking.
Laura, I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Brandon was a wonderful person! Loving thoughts and sympathy to all of you!
I'm so sorry to hear this news :( I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Brandon. You really did touch a lot of people's lives.
Wet eyes here...
I am glad he went so peacefully and that he was comfortable in his last days, and surrounded by all the love in the world.
I truly hope there is long term help there for his mom. She will need all the help she can get. Her family is there, but I think she will need extra help for some time to come.
Hugs and prayers to everyone.:love:
Laura, I am so sorry to read of Brandon's passing. My sympathy is sent to you, his mom, grandmother, & all of Brandon's, friends. He fought a hard battle & now can now rest in peace. I believe there is a heaven & always when anyone passes away I don't stop praying for them but continue to pray their soul to heaven & for their family that are left behind that they will have the strength to carry on in life. Brandon even gave back to the living by donating his organs that is so brave & tells you what a good person he was thinking of others in need.
You are right Catty......My daughter flew up and is there now, Cindy's Mom is there and she works for a doctor so I am sure the people at work will watch her close when she returns back to work.
She will have to invent a new kind of life for herself and she is going to be so lost without him. The last 26 plus years have been all about him, now he isn't a concern anymore.... I remember how lost I was after Mama died, couldn't figure out what to do with my free time afterwards.
My thoughts and prayers remain with his family. Even though his suffering is over, the family will need good energy now more than ever. Please convey to his family that Brandon has touched the lives of many, including people he has never met. I can speak for myself at least when I say that his story is inspiring and uplifting, even though it was tragic and far too short.
Much love and peace to you, Laura and the rest of his family. :love:
Laura, our prayers were answered. Brandon made his final journey in peace. No pain or suffering, just beautiful, tranquil peace. I can only imagine how he will be missed and the pain that you and the family are going through. Yes, Cindy will need extra attention but I know that you and the family will circle the wagons. Please know that you all are still in my prayers. Should you need to talk, you know how to reach me. I won't pry but I'm here. :love:
RIP Brandon, your suffering is over, praying for peace for the family during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, sir. Plenty of kitties will be there to greet you at the Rainbow Bridge!
Sympathies to the family. May they know that God's arms are wrapped around Brandon and that he is no longer in pain.
My condolences to his family and friends.
I'm so sorry that he's gone but I'm glad that he went peacefully. RIP Brandon.:( My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Condolences to Brandons family and friends. May he Rest in Peace.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort for you and your family...
The outpouring of love is unbelievable, here and on facebook. I wasn't sure how I felt about all this on facebook but I remembered, just before he went to sleep, he POSTED on there, his last waking minutes he made his last post. Now seeing the many pictures that all his friends have taken over the years and reading the stories about his relationships with his friends, it is drawing a picture of a very blessed life, full of good friends, lots of love and happy times in between the rough times. The more I read, the more amazing I am finding out he (and his Mom) were. So many say the relationship they saw between Brandon and his Mom, it's the kind of relationship they want with their children and will strive for. Now I see that sharing this with all his friends could be very healing to a lot of people. On his page, they are still posting messages to him, every now and then I read one that makes me cry but some make me laugh. I hope his page stays up for a long time.
A few of the pictures his friends have shared
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...andon00001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...andon00000.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...andon00002.jpg
In this picture you can see how the paralisis is starting to effect his face. (But he is still handsome!)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...randon1234.jpg
And another one of him and his Mom (taken in 2010 I think)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...randon2010.jpg
I am so sorry for your loss. My heartfelt sympathies to the entire family.
How wonderful a young man he must have been to leave behind such happy and joyful memories.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Although we have never met Brandon, we are very glad to have heard about him and all you have shared. What a wonderful person. No wonder the whole family is so proud of him. Goodness, kindness and gentleness be with you and your whole family.
I am so sorry to read this sad news. ((((HUGS)))) Will be praying for you and your family, Laura.
My condolences to Brandon's family. RIP, Brandon.