I miss you simpy deeply  / Mom

Dear Brandon

I awoke tonight from dreams of you as a child and Kevin playing making castles and building dreams as young boys do as you and Kev and Colin did. I am always saddened to leave my dreams when you are in them. Four years have gone by and your name and memory are with me always. To say I miss you hardly seems enough to express to others what it feels like when your part of the missing, "I miss YOU" and yet I am so glad to have been the one blessed to carry you here and been a part of your life I know you know this. Watch over us, guide me if you can. As always your ever grateful mother who loves you TTMABA xxxooo

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May Yet We Pass This Grace You Given  / Uncle Shaner (His Uncle )
Some will say, we take for granted, the sacrifices made, the graces given. We say were sorry, they say all is forgiven. I will not forget this grace you have given. To me, it was laughter, purpose, things you did not see. To other the same, but was grace given by you, to me. Tears have fallen, for some time now, enough to make a river for the memories to flow down. Time has passed, wounds not healed, an empty space still I feel. Anger, hatred, rage have all come to pass, but acceptance I can not accept. I will not believe it was Fate, Divine interception, nor cruel demons who planed this intervention, it was wrong it was not meant to be, but forgiveness..... this grace you have not given me. Three friends lost to us that day, what more can anyone say? I laugh at the good memories, cry at the sad, try to forgive myself for the ones that are bad, If only I had been there, if only I had.........but the grace of regret, I have plenty of that. They say I should say goodbye, and remember you fondly, be honored to be a part of the grace you have shared, even if it was to fleeting, the moments we shared. I hope you know how much I cared. So I will say I am sorry for the things I have not learned.....How to say goodbye or forgive or forget, I am happy for the graces you have given, I am sorry for the graces not learned. Uncle Shaner Close

Christmas Star  / Kelly DeGrace (Friend)

We are missing one of our special Stars.......In thoughts of you and your family during the Holiday Season .. much love..........The DeGrace's

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Happy Birthday Precious Brandon!  / Carol Pizzi (Angel Debbie's Mom )

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Another Year  / Uncle Shaner (His Uncle )
Quick was your time with us, to quick all would say.

I weap not anymore everyday, but every time I think of you three.
Forgive my tears as they fall, I know you asked not for us to cry, but rejoice in the time we shared, brief as it was, to brief for me.

I see the good in life, the bad as well, I feel sorrow that you will not know it as well. Bliss and peace are your home now, rest you heads there, no worried brows.

A mothers deep love is still held for you, never wained since that cruel fools day that had taken you. Brothers still cry as the sea touches their feet, every year on the visit to the beach. Strong they are, they do not weep, to close to mothers eyes, she may see.

Friends each year gather to remember, what life you gave to them to share, they are each part in your lives, each a family member.

From time to time, you ill hear, laughter, joy, crying and tears. But remember this as you look down upon us, you three will always be loved, today and  everyday, and for another year.

Love you guys

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Thinking about you on your angelversary!  / Donna (visitor)
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For your angel date sweet Brandon  / Jo-Ann Pacenta Mom Of Angel Lauren (Connected by angels )
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Merry Christmas my Sweet Man  / Mom (his mom )
Dearest Brandon, as you know you are never far from my heart or thoughts. Another year has gone by and missing you still seems enormous. I know you are with us and this brings me comfort but not being able to see your smiling face or hear your voice will never be something I will get used to. I love you to the moon and back again, to the stars and around again that is how much I love you. Merry Christmas in heaven have fun with your family there but check in with us turn out a light or two on Christmas ;) ttmaba my sweet man. Love Mom xxxooo Close

merry christmas  / Wanda Mitchell (friend)
Merry Christmas Brandon!!
Another year rolls around and as we bring our loved ones close we always want to remember the ones who are here in spirit and love.
How our hearts break for those we can't see. but yet we feel, we sense them, this is their way of saying I know you are thinking of me. When you get a little smile across your face when you think of 
something silly they did thats because they are there making you
think of this and smiling, laughing instead of feeling sad for them. They way of always taking care of the ones they love and miss also.
Merry Christmas Brandon, enjoy the lights from up there and keep your family safe.
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i couldnt think of a title  / Tori Welch (cousn)
I tried to write one of these a couple of days ago. but when i tried to submit it the computer messed up. from what i can remember i said...

Brandon,
it has been a long time since i have written on here. i guess it is because there is only so much i can say... how many different ways can i say " i love you" and "i miss you" ? i still think of you all the time but i never see you in my dreams these days. i miss that so very much because it was the only time i could have with you. the only time i could know that you were still watching over and visiting me. I hope that you are watching over your mother and brothers and keeping them safe. I hope that i am making your proud , i am on the honer roll at my home school and i am in high honors in my nursing class.
i hope to dream of you soon
love you!
- Tori


..ad you must have gotten that message anyway...because tonight i did dream of you.
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Missing the Talks  / Ashley (Girl next Door )
So it's been a while since I've been here and I wanted to come by and say simply that I miss you. I'm having a kinda blah day and the one thing I thought of was to have one of our 5 hour talks. I miss them so much. I miss you so much. I haven't been able to have a conversation like we used to have since you've gone. I have so much on my mind and know that you would be the one person to help me make sense of it all.  So I'll look for my little signs that you are here with me and hope they help! Love and miss you! 
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Dear Brandon  / Uncle Shaner
Well it looks like you maybe a Uncle Brandon. I am sorry I have not written you in so long, but looks like the traffic here has been light. Tori is doing great at the Navy School. Your mom and Colin are great, still at nany and papa vern's house in NY. Colin is doing well in school, he is so much like you, but in other ways just himself. Kevin is back in Florida, please keep an eye on him. He is going through a rough period and could use a lift. I miss our talks, I have resumed work on the comic book and the first episiod of the animation. Brian and I are doing well, very busy but well. I will write again soon, I love you and miss you.

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It has been a while  / Uncle Shaner (Uncle)
I know it has been a while since i was here last. I have been sooo super busy. Your mom and brothers are in NY with gandma and grampa Linda and Vern, It wasnt the best trip up but we made it, even with the very tight timeline, You should have seen Colin helping, he is gonna be a great man you wait and see. Kevy is great as well, he is looking for work and knowing him will have a job in no time. I think he is looking at some schools up there. Help him find that way to follow his heart. You mom is better but still realy needs you, as we all do. Things are well here in MI, Brian is the greatest, I know you like him. I wrapped and layed Shaws sword a year ago today. It was so great for Brian to give that to me, it meant alot.
Afriend asked me last week if I had any intentions of opening a Dojo here, not that I would have time, but it did remind me of you and Shawn and all the lessons in the backyard. Give streangth to your mom, she realy needs it, I worry about her a lot, but glad she is in NY with friends and family close by. Will talk again soon, hope to see you again in my dreams, those are special visits, thank you. I love and miss you brando.
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i apologize  / Wanda Mitchell (friend)
I'm sorry I missed your birthday. I haven't been here in awhile. It hurts so much to come to these sites because I know we will not see your smiling face for a long time. I know we will once again though, but not soon enough.
Your mom has moved back to New York, I miss her and your family. I know your with them, watching over them. I pray to you brandon that you keep them safe.
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For you with Love in memory of Brandon  / Judie Smart
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Happy Birthday Brandon  / Denise Kneale (connected by angels )


Happy Birthday Brandon, have a great day and go find my James and his buddies who will celebrate with you, lighting up the skies.

An Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand. 

Love and Blessings Denise mum to James. http://james-kneale.memory-of.com 

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So Very Sorry for Your Loss  / Melissa Eiler (Visitor~Daughter of Irwin & Renee Eiler )

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY  / Debbie Wengert Kevin's Mom

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I can't believe its been so long  / Amanda Neenan (friend)
Brandon, I feel like it was just yesterday that I ran into you at the mall. I feel like it was just yesterday that we laughed together in driver's ed, or when we talked about anything and everything. You used to let me read some of your beautiful writing, and there is one I remember in particular. My heart is with you and your family and friends today and always. You were an amazing person and an even better friend. You are still remembered, still loved. Thank you for everything, Brandon. 

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Hey sweet man  / Mom (His mommy )
Dear Brandon 
My dearest boy, I miss you. Your brothers gave me a very nice mothers day. Colin made me a CD with music that is beautiful and very much me, he is a wonderful young man very thoughtful. Kevy begrudingly watched my fair lady with me, I of course fell asleep :) as you know it is what I always did but it is still my favorite movie and I remember the last mothers day we had together you were the only one who watched it with me willingly you loved Henry Higgins and that damn song. I hope to see you in my dreams tonight but if I don't I will always remember your hugs and how your voice sounded when you said I love ya mom.  ttmaba my oldest man the one who made me Mom. xxxooo Close