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In reply to the discussion: My brother just died of brain cancer. [View all]csziggy
(34,135 posts)21. Think about the things that make you happy to remember him
The most fulfilling memorials I ever went to celebrated the passed people and remembered their lives.
One was for a friend. His family, roommate, and friends who wanted to stood up in turn and told stories about his far too short life. Each was a memory that made them glad to remember his life.
By the end we were all laughing and crying together.
At my brother in laws memorial, my sister did the same thing with the same result. We all let go of the sorrow and remembered the good times. Everyone who wanted contributed a story. Those who did not felt no pressure to. It was a release and an acceptance.
I am sorry for your loss.
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I am so very sorry. This is such a body blow. I would speak from the heart about who he was and how
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#31
There are no words I can say that could even BEGIN to make this easier for you and your family.
cherokeeprogressive
Mar 2012
#38
Wish you peace. How wonderful he was able to be with you and your family in his last moments.
IndyJones
Mar 2012
#41
so very sorry to hear of this tremendous loss, steve. prayers for you and your family for peace
niyad
Mar 2012
#43
I am so sorry about your brother - here is what my brother did in the same situation
Samantha
Mar 2012
#53
Steve, there aren't adequate words to express my sympathy for you and your family...
Ecumenist
Mar 2012
#56
So sorry for your loss. The eulogy could be as simple as telling what you loved about him
SoCalDem
Mar 2012
#64
I'm glad your little brother had a brother who cared for him as well as you have
Nostradammit
Mar 2012
#71
Sorry Steve I lost a sister two brothers and my mother in the last few years. For his eulogy
Vincardog
Mar 2012
#115
We are so sorry! My dissertation advisor died of brain cancer - it was quick and shocking. /nt
jimlup
Mar 2012
#138
A good friend's husband with a terminal brain tumor has just been rushed to the hospital...
CTyankee
Mar 2012
#140
I am so sorry, my condolences to you and his family and friends. It just sucks.
uppityperson
Mar 2012
#146
Sorry... Only thing I can think to say is that he will live on in your family's hearts. That is...
freshwest
Mar 2012
#155
Peace and love to you Steve. I lost my 47 y/o baby brother to liver cancer Dec 7, 2011
catzies
Mar 2012
#164