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In reply to the discussion: My brother just died of brain cancer. [View all]Ecumenist
(6,086 posts)I'm fighting cancer and so far, it looks like I'm going to live but last night, my husband broke down and told me how afraid he was that I would die last year and how he didn't want to have to make arrangements for me. I can't begin to imagine what it must be for you. As it goes for what you should say to eulogise your brother, perhaps, it will be easier if you follow the way of alot of Black folks.
We do "celebrations" of the person who's left by telling funny stories of our memories, just like Cherokee did regarding his Grandfather's passing. I know when I got up to eulogise my mother when she died, though I'd written something, I ended up ad-libbing and just spoke from my heart. I never even glanced at my notes. Before everything was said and done, the entire church was crying and laughing simultaneously.
Speak from your heart and don't worry about your ability to keep a stiff upper lip. He was your brother and you walked him to end of his time here on earth. Let love be your guide.
Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your dear, sweet brother and I want you to know that you and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. I mean this from the bottom of my heart.