Sorry Brando for not writing in such a long time. It is hard sometimes to come here. Soon the second year of the date you were taken will be here, I say taken because I know you did not want to go. So as always I will mark another tribute to you.
Yet It Will Be Again,
The snow melts away to bring us back the green grass of yesterday, new birth to the land and renewed love for its beauty will come.
Also comes the rememberance of what was, what will never be again and what may yet still come.
The air is warmer, the sweet smell of spring the cold fact that you are not here.
whispers on the wind "I am here, do you hear me?" a quick shadow in the corner of my eye of something that is not there.
A memory of laughter as I sit alone on the back porch at 3am, and yet my laughter seems to have a echo "Are you there?".
Two years, has it been that long? So much has happened, yet it was yesterday, on the day of fools that the laughter stopped.
Two more years may pass and will I still say, "Only yesterday"?
Today is here and now, and now, and now. Tomorow is but a dream, a nightmare it seems that you wont be there.
But it is spring and re-birth is all around, maybe it is why on fools day the fates called you to them, so that I may reflect of yesterday for the laughter I will need to face tomorow and tomorow and today.
Tomorrow is March 1st, this means it has been 1 year and 11 months since your new journey began and 1 year and 11 months and 1 day since I last heard you say "Love you mom". How long ago and still only feels like yesterday that the trooper called us home. I haven't cried on the outside in a long time, but tonight here I sit wondering about what you would be doing right now if you were here, bragging about your impending 21st birthday......, :) wrestling with your brothers, driving your dad crazy hopefully studying college courses and my tears come as a releif, sometimes it is hard to hold all of this in, of course people tell you to feel free to let go don't put on a brave face for their benefit, but who wants to bum them out right :) except this builds up and weighs on you but you've been so busy putting on a brave face that the tears feel like a weight being taken from your shoulders and by the last round of tears your lighter, able to think past the sorrow and function and laugh get on with living until your filled up on the inside again and when that happens you sit down and reflect and ponder and cry. I miss you my sweet boy as long as I'm living my baby you'll be. TTMABA xxxooo Mom
It is remembered for it is lived / Uncle Shaner Read >>
It is remembered for it is lived / Uncle Shaner
Some say those that pass will never be forgotten because of the love you hold for them. Others say that for every tear that is shed for a loved one who has passed will give one more day of life to someone who is ill.
I do not know if any of these myths are true or not, I miss Brando very much and cry often when remembering his absence. I know his mother and brothers do the same. I do know this though, not a day go's by that those who loved Brandon do not remember his laughter, his zest for life and his smile. So I will say this,
Live not for tomorow, it may never come. Live not for yesterday, it is a waste of time. Live for the present, the here and now. Laugh and cry and love as much as you can NOW. Live now as though not another second will come. Then when it is your time to pass (May it not be for many years) You can look upon those that you have loved, laughed and cryed with and say to them. Live NOW as I did, laugh at me, cry for me, but most of all remember the love of me, for if you remember that then I live.
We love and miss you Brando and Chris and Sean as well. Love Uncle Shaner Close
A Update / Uncle Shaner
I have updated the site with a new song by a friend of mine, she is a wonderful celtic singer and I thought this song was a beautiful one and suited how Brandon would have toasted US should he be here.
I love and miss my nephew very much as does the rest of our family. I hope in some small way the grace he held in his heart is shared this holiday with everyone who graces this website. Let us not forget Shawn and Chris and their families, as well as pray that no one else may ever go without their child for the holidays.
With the utmost hope for peace and love for ALL. Uncle Shaner. Close
halloween/ Wanda Mitchell (friend)
Hey Brandon happy halloween. I wish you were here so you could be at the party on the 28th. we will always remember you and smile when we do. I miss you so much, love wanda Close
Well Brandon, I know it has been a year and a half since you have been gone and I have to wonder what would it be like if you had never gone. There isn't a day that does by that I don't think of you. I know if you were here you would be judging all the guys that I have come into contact to,because let's face it.. you hated all my boyfriends. :) We would still have our nightly talks about anything that we could think of, but mostly theses: relationships,how you are always right, and how no matter how mad we got at eachother the truth is, we could never hate eachother... why? .... because we clicked so well. I have to say I know that if you had been at my house the night I was a little tipsy and dancing with your mom in my room you would have just laughed and joined in. ( and I am sure you were there!) I hope that you know that I love and miss you dearly and always will, I often find that on my worst days I wish you were to just sit and listen to me as you always did. Miss you! Love always Ashley
Plague Of Angels is official / Uncle Shaner Read >>
Plague Of Angels is official / Uncle Shaner
Well bubby we did it, Plague Of Angels is official. It has its own website even, plagueofangels.com. we have some interested in the comic book and even some in the animated series, I am hopeing that soon i will fullfill my promise to you andhave it in full swing. I love you bubby and miss you. Close
A Letter To My Brother / Jeri Majette ~Mom To My Angel, Laquan~ (Memorial Friend )Read >>
A Letter To My Brother / Jeri Majette ~Mom To My Angel, Laquan~ (Memorial Friend )
A Letter to My Brother
The moment that you died, Our hearts split in two, The one side filled with memories, The other died with you.
We often lay awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a trip down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks.
Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.
We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain, Life has gone by without you, But it will never be the same.
For those who still have their brother, Treat him with tender care, You will never know the emptiness, As when you turn and he is not there.
WE LOVE YOU BROTHER
(Author Unknown)
I offer my sincere, heartfelt condolences to the entire Cook-Jeweet family for the loss of your son, brother, and friend.
I hope you find comfort in the lifetime of special memories of Brandon.
Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face You told me how proud you were but I walked away If only I knew what I know today
I would hold you in my arms I would take the pain away Thank you for all you've done Forgive all your mistakes There's nothing I wouldn't do To hear your voice again Sometimes I want to call you but I know you won't be there
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do And I've hurt myself by hurting you Some days I feel broke inside but I won't admit Sometimes I just want to hide 'cause it's you I miss You know it's so hard to say goodbye when it comes to this
Would you tell me I was wrong? Would you help me understand? Are you looking down upon me? Are you proud of who I am? There's nothing I wouldn't to do To have just one more chance To look into your eyes and see you looking back
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do And I've hurt myself If I had just one more day, I would tell you how much that I've missed you since you've been away
Oh, it's dangerous It's so out of line to try to turn back time
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do And I've hurt myself
It's been a long time but wasn't it only yesterday / Mom Read >>
It's been a long time but wasn't it only yesterday / Mom
Dear Coconut Head It has been the longest year and a half of my life and I thought potty training seemed to take a while :) I have learned so much about myself and others that I would never have thought possible yet here I am still learning. I know how easily greif can engulf you and leave you bleary eyed and without the solid foundation you once stood upon, I am still learning forgiveness that I didn't think I owed or had in me. I as always am learning that you are with me always and that love no matter how cliche it sounds never dies. I have learned that family and friends are tantimount for survival through this. I have learned that Colin will grow taller :) and be fresh and kiss girls :) and as you did fight strongly for his independance from me. I have learned that Kev will be okay that he to never stopped laughing or growing, and since he is 18 has begun to repeat the phrase you yourself always said, and I quote "I'm 18 mom", and of course he likes to kiss girls :) I have learned that the world still turns and moments of joy tinged always with sorrow still happen for us and that is beautiful. I dont know how I would have gotten through this without your signs or family and friends and your friends as well who I know count as family. I am still learning Brandon and every day thre are a million stories to tell that your name still crosses my lips on the hour that I continue to hope you are proud of me. I know I have so much more to learn that so many days ahead of me will be hard to walk through as I have said a million times I know on those days I will lean on you as I always did when I was down. I also would like other parents to know from my heart they are always with us never doubt just look for the signs. ttmaba Mom xxxooo Close
thank you / Uncle Shaner
thank you bubby for the laughs, the tears, the getting me in trouble with your mom, thank you for the everythings. I know alot of your friends havnt been by as of late, Tori has enlisted so has Kyle, seems they are moveing forward but never forgetting who they take with them on their journey, please bubby watch over them close if they find themselves in need of protection may yours be the wings they shelter behind, and if it has to be then let it be you shawn and chris that are with them. Everyone misses you guys so much, I know your mom see's the site everday and enjoys all the warm wishes everyone sends to her and us, I just wish they wouldnt have to send them, or have anyone send the same to them. Anyway I am getting married to the most wonderful man, his name is Brian he has been here to the site a few times and has lite candles for you, I hope he meets with your approval, you mom and grandma seem to realy like him, and Tori even got a shoulder rub from him lol. anyway bubby I love and miss you, Uncle Shaner Close
just thinking of you / Uncle Shaner
Was just thinking of you and your mom and brothers. Paul realy needs you so if ya could, drop in and let him know your with him. Love Uncle shaner Close
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