My brother was on a ventilator in the ICU

[Beatlelvr]

For over a week. He had pneumonia, COPD, mrsa, and it turns out, a failed heart valve. They extubated this morning, and he passed about an hour and a half later.
He was 71. You know, it feels like someone kicked you in the stomach. My elderly mom is coping pretty well, but I think it's going to hit her hard a little later.

[alwaysinasnit]

1. ...

[denbot]

2. My condolences Beatlelvr

Peace to you and yours.

[hamsterjill]

3. I'm so sorry to learn this.

Please accept some healing wishes for you, your mom, and any other family members.

I wish you peace and comfort.

[malaise]

4. Deepest sympathy

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[zuul]

6. That's so sad. I'm sorry for your loss.

[kozar]

7. Sorry to hear

[brer cat]

8. I'm so sorry.

I hope that you and your mom find peace with your loss.

[NJCher]

9. It's hard suffering a loss like this

Seventy-one isn't all that old.

I am so sorry, Beatlevr.

[hlthe2b]

10. I'm very sorry for your brother's loss.

I hope you can be comforted knowing that it sounds as though he was given the level of care that he deserved and should have received-- and didn't fall victim to the rationing ongoing in some areas.

None of this makes the loss any easier but it is good that you can be there for your mother.

My sympathy to you and yours.

[uppityperson]

11. I am so sorry

[Nevilledog]

12. ...

[Laura PourMeADrink]

13. So sorry. Find a star and think of him. Its

A peaceful way to grieve and communicate.

[Freddie]

14. So very sorry

5 years ago my BIL passed of a massive heart attack at 56. DH had to tell their 85 year old dad. I think it took quite a while for Dad to grasp. You’re not supposed to outlive your child.
Hugs to you

[Texaswitchy]

15. So sorry

[happy feet]

16. My condolences

[blm]

17. 🕯

[Diamond_Dog]

18. I am so sorry Beatlelvr

Hugs to you and I hope for strength for your mom to deal with this tragedy.

[lisa58]

19. I am so sorry...love and condolences to you and your mother

[FakeNoose]

20. Condolences

I'm sorry you lost your brother. May he Rest In Peace.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

21. My heartfelt condolences.

When my late Mother passed away, she had been on a ventilator for 9 days at the ICU at Reno Renown Hospital. Her lungs were shot. She had Stage 4 Cancer in both lungs and in the T-8 of her back. MRSA was overtaking her as well. She lasted 75 minutes from the moment of being taken off, each last breath a rattle. She was ready to go.

That was Jan.2, 2013. She was my rock. I still miss her so much.

May you find comfort. A mother, no matter her age, never gets over losing a child. Hugs.

[gademocrat7]

22. Condolences on the loss of your brother, Beatlelvr.

[piddyprints]

23. I'm so sorry.

There are no words.

[cate94]

24. I'm sorry for your loss.

[MLAA]

25. I am so sorry and sending kind thoughts to you and your mom ❤️

[sarchasm]

26. .

[sheshe2]

27. Deepest sympathies.

[snowybirdie]

28. So very

sorry for your family's loss..

[sdfernando]

29. Oh jeez....I'm so sorry to hear this.

Please take care of your mother, she is going to need it.

[Demovictory9]

30. So sorry

[budkin]

31. Damn, I'm so sorry.

May peace find you.

[gldstwmn]

32. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Phoenix61]

33. I'm so sorry for your loss. nt

[irisblue]

34. I am so sorry for your loss, may his memory be a blessing 🕯️

[GPV]

35. I'm so very sorry!!

[SheltieLover]

36. Deepest condolences

Healing vibes on the way to you & Mom. 💓💓💓

[smirkymonkey]

37. I am so sorry, Beatlelvr.

My sincere condolences to you and your family. May your brother RIP.

[viva la]

38. I'm sorry. I hope you and your mom can find some peace

In memories. Do you have photo albums from childhood? Nothing like those to release laughter and tears.

[Danmel]

39. I'm so sorry

May sweet memories of your beloved brother bring you comfort and peace.

[Hortensis]

40. I'm so sorry for your loss of your brother, Beatlelvr.

As for your poor mother, at least getting old should have spared her from a child going first. Stay well.

[BigmanPigman]

41. Sounds like he was not well for a while

so maybe your mom was preparing herself mentally and emotionally for the loss. Very sad news, indeed.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

42. Very sorry for your loss

[Greybnk48]

43. So sorry, Beatlelvr.

Take care.

[TygrBright]

44. So hard to lose a brother. Stay strong.

May your memories bring you comfort.

respectfully,
Bright

[3catwoman3]

45. A virtual hug from a fellow bereaved sibling.

Your sibs are the ones who are supposed to be there with you after your parents are gone.

You are likely right about your mom. I hope you have someone to lean on, as it is so hard to be supportive to someone else when you are barely able to function yourself. I felt like I had to be strong for my parents, which was very difficult, as it felt like I had no one supporting me.

I’ll be thinking of you.

[GentryDixon]

46. I'm very sorry.

I wish you & your mom peace.

[aggiesal]

47. My condolences ...

It's hard to say Welcome to DU , but the members on this site are the best,
and will no doubt help you through this.

[KT2000]

48. How very sad,

I am so sorry for your loss. That is really scary about the mrsa. These are incredible times we are in.

[GeoWilliam750]

49. Deepest sympathy at your loss

One can only hope that those were 71 wonderful years, and do look after your mother well. She will need you now more than ever.

[crickets]

50. I am so sorry, Beatlelvr.

[diehardblue]

51. ❤️Condolences!

[NNadir]

52. Very sorry to hear that. May your family find peace.

[spooky3]

53. Condolences to you. Nt

[Mugu]

54. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.

May he Rest In Peace.

[virgdem]

55. My deepest condolences to you💔

[skylucy]

56. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

[JohnSJ]

57. So very sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself

[SheilaAnn]

58. So terribly sorry for your loss. Love to your Mother and the rest of the family. n/t

[kimbutgar]

59. Sorry for your loss Beatlelvr

May your brother Rest In Peace. At least he’s not suffering anymore.

[blogslug]

60. I'm so sorry

May you find peace

[Soph0571]

61. My sincere condolences on your loss n/t

[Solly Mack]

62. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[sarge43]

63. Condolences, Beatlelvr

Peace and comfort for you and your mother.

[Marthe48]

64. I'm sorry for your loss

My brothers have all gone on ahead of me. Hard to take.

[iluvtennis]

65. May your brother Rest in Peace and May his Memory be a Blessing.

[mzmolly]

66. I'm very sorry

for your loss.

[Ishoutandscream2]

67. Peace be with you

And your family.

[MissMillie]

68. I am so sorry for your loss

I'm glad you're there for your mom.

I'm sure there are no words I can say to comfort you. So...

[ms liberty]

69. I am so sorry for your loss.

[CaptainTruth]

70. So sorry...

[Backseat Driver]

71. My deepest condolences, Beatlelvr

My "little brother" died this week too! Yes, it sure sends a punch and reminds those left behind of our own and our loved ones' mortality and/or future protective care in this world.

[lunatica]

72. Hugs to you and your mother

It gets harder before it gets easier. Try not to ignore the stages of grief. Try not to get stuck in the anger stage.

My son died in 2014. It was quite raw at first. That passed too.

[Richard D]

73. Deep condolences and sympathy.

So difficult.

[Ilsa]

74. I'm so sorry. Please

be kind to yourself and your mom, and ask for help if you need it.

[Kimber432]

75. I am very sorry for your loss.

n/t

[alphafemale]

76. Very sorry for your loss.

Condolences to your family and friends.

[bluestarone]

77. So sorry to hear this!

[niyad]

78. So very sorry for this sad loss. Vibes for healing, and peace and comfort for you

and your family. Your DU family is here for you.

[Beatlelvr]

79. Wow. I'm overwhelmed

By the wonderful and heartfelt best wishes from a group of folks I've come to love and rely on in these trying times, but have never met! DU rocks. Thank you so much.

[PatrickforB]

80. I'm very sorry for your loss.

May he rest in peace, surrounded by eternal light.

[stillcool]

81. So sorry, for you and your mom

[momta]

82. So sorry Beatlelvr.

My brothers are some of my best friends. I can't imagine...

[July]

83. I am so very sorry, Beatlelvr.

It is a terrible blow. Your brother and your family are in my thoughts.

[Maraya1969]

84. I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.

[sinkingfeeling]

85. Deepest condolences to you and your mother.

[okaawhatever]

86. I am so very sorry 😢. nt

[Wicked Blue]

87. I'm so sorry for your loss

[area51]

88. I'm so sorry for your loss.

[MustLoveBeagles]

89. My condolences

[Texin]

90. I'm sorry for our family's loss.

[Texin]

91. I'm sorry for our family's loss.

[Stinky The Clown]

92. So very sorry for your loss. I wish peace for your family.

[marble falls]

93. So sorry for your loss.

[mountain grammy]

94. I'm so sorry.

[orleans]

95. that's very sad. please take care of yourself

and your mom.

[Granny M]

96. So sorry, Beatlelvr.

Condolences to you and the family.

[lark]

97. I know how tough these decisions can be, you have my deepest condolences.

Take care of yourself & your family during this hard time, it's easy to be overwhelmed.

[mercuryblues]

98. I am sorry for your loss

[xxqqqzme]

99. Never a good time to say 'goodbye'

Peace to you and your mother.

[Raster]

100. Bless your heart, so sorry for your loss...

[Butterflylady]

101. No matter how old a child is, you never get over losing

Your baby. So sorry for your loss.

[Heartstrings]

102. My condolences to you and your family...... nt

[murielm99]

103. I am so sorry.

Yes, it does feel like a kick in the stomach. I lost my brother the last week in August.

Take care of your mom, if you can.

[DownriverDem]

104. So sorry

RIP It's hard losing a sibling.

[wryter2000]

105. I'm so sorry

Keep track of your mother. I don't know if you have a cause of legal action if he acquired his infection in the hospital.