Brandon died after being hit by a car on Monday.

Death is hard at any time.
The death of one's own child is particularly savage.

Please remember them in whatever way is your custom.

*leaves thoughts and prayers for my dear friend and her family*

*hugs her own son even tighter this nite and prays God lifts this entire family up*

My heart breaks with you sweetie, and I am praying that the inner-strength I love about you, holds all of you together.

Carole

There are no words,just a prayer that the pain eases,i am so sorry.....

Michael

My heart hurt as I read this.

tSionna,there is nothing any of us can say that is adequate at this time. Please take some consolation that the prayers and thoughts of your friends are with you.

Seamus

nothing can be said really,,,offers her condolences and a prayer...may god give you strenght

Nothing I can offer to ease the pain, but you and your family have all the hugs and prayers I can give.

Lord, I just can't keep from crying,
Sometimes,
No I just can't keep from crying,
Sometimes,
When my heart is full of sorrow,
My eyes begin to tear,
And I just can't keep from crying,
Sometimes.

tSi, words fail me, for once. So I let this old bluesman say what is in me, 'cos I can't.
Seaneen Dubh

Our family shares your pain and sorrow. Time will lessen the pain 'till it is a dull ache. But wonderful memories and stories will bring sunshine again. Just like flowers in the spring, that bloom again...the love never dies and your love is returned to you in the strangest of ways.

So for now its okay to feel everything you feel, sorrow, sadness, anger, rage...it's all natural.

Graymyst, Dragon & Dragonfly

My deepest sympathies, Shannon, to you & your family. May God grant you the strength to prevail during this most difficult time.

Nicole, DJ, and I send love and prayers for you Shannon. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. As we sit here now we give a prayer for Brandon. We will be home soon and there for you in any way we can be.
Dé Anna (dayzysprite)

Song for tSionna from Keath who died 9 April 1994 at the age of 28...

TIL MY PURPOSE HAS UNFOLDED

Though my life there may be over,
Still I have so far to go,
Til my purpose has unfolded,
My time with you will show...

OUR FAMILY IS FOREVER,
OUR LOVE WILL EVER GROW.
I'M HERE TO HELP YOU SEE AND GO
ALONG LIFE'S UNSURE ROW.

I long to share my BEING with you,
My feelings stir within my soul,
You may not understand my going on,
I chose...I longed to go!

OUR FAMILY IS FOREVER,
OUR LOVE WILL EVER GROW.
I'M HERE TO HELP YOU SEE AND GO
ALONG LIFE'S UNSURE ROW.

You may not see me but I'm with you,
Whenever things grow hard.
I long to have you listen,
And hear my words unmarred.

OUR FAMILY IS FOREVER,
OUR LOVE WILL EVER GROW.
I'M HERE TO HELP YOU SEE AND GO
ALONG LIFE'S UNSURE ROW.

Now I whisper sweetly to you,
The things you long to know.
That all is well here with me,
You'll feel the seeds I sow.

FOR OUR FAMILY IS FOREVER,
OUR LOVE WILL EVER GROW.
I'M HERE TO HELP YOU SEE AND KNOW,
MY PURPOSE...IT UNFOLDS.

~*~
May my arms enfold you in love, peace and comfort and may we cry together in our sorrow...

May you understand that death is not a separation but BEING apart...

A PART of so much more than finite understanding can comprehend.

(The one who reminded you of X-files with her stories of those in spirit and her travels on high with all her loved ones who are but a mere thought from our reality here.)

My prayers are for you and your family, Shannon. Only one word can express the feelings I send to you now .... love.

Noela

Shannon, there's nothing I can say to make your pain and grief go away. My thoughts and prayers and tears are with you and your family. May God rest Brandon's soul

tSionna.. I am so sorry .. My prayers are with you..ReginaClare

I have chills as I read the messages here. I just found out today and am so very sorry. His mission here must have been accomplished and someone else needs him now. The only thing that will ease the pain is to remember him in life. I am so sorry Shannon. May you and your family find peace at this difficult time. All of your net friends are with you in spirit - just feel the warmth of our hands around you. *tears*

April aka Victoria

Shannon, We feel your pain and suffering
. Our thougths and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
May Brandon rest in the arms of angles ..

Love and Peace from Jim and Sheila

All my thoughts, prayers and hugs to you...

LostSoul

My condolences...my heart goes out and many blessings.

May you find the strengtht you need from your many friends around the world. My condolences to you. If I could ease your pain for you, I would.

Please accept my deepest condolences, I can't even imagine what you must be going through.

Dear Shannon, words are completely inadequate at times like this, but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My sympathy and condolences to you in your loss, Shannon.

No words are going to ease your pain right now, but hopefully you knowing others care, helps in some way. ........Typan

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Passing a message from LaurelRose...

I am thinking of you in your time of loss and hope you find comfort somehow.

til you meet again may you find comfort in the arms of your guardian angel.

love
sorcha

My deepest sympathy, tSi. Hold to this, my friend. Remembrance conquers death and renders us all immortal. There is proof in the smiling face that appears around the corner of a stray passing thought. There is proof in the closeness that is felt, in the shared familiar places, that they walk with us still, even though their footfalls are no longer heard. There is proof in every answered prayer which we have asked them to carry to our God for us. There is proof and it will reveal. Hold to this, my friend, now is the time.

tSi, my heart goes out to you...
as Rogue said so well, remembrance does indeed conquer Death. Hoping that it will also help you and your family through this terrible time, help you to celebrate his life and the love you shared.
Celt

I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss and all my love goes out to you.

I bearly know you. But I feel your sadness, every time I read this message board. Last week I planted several Coconut Palms along the Sea Wall where my sailboat is moored. I thought the area could use a name. Brandon Grove is what we will call the stand of palms.

I am so sorry for your grief...as you can see I haven't visited the boards in quite awhile. Tsi, I really do know what you're going thru...lost our son Aaron at 17yrs....only time will help heal, until then be comforted with all the love and support of your friends and family and the beautiful memories of Brandon. My thoughts are with you

I don't read the message boards often. I just came across this today.
Thank you, my friends, for all of your love, kindness and support. I am completely overwhelmed by the thoughtfulness of everyone. If there is one thing that Brandon's death has given me, it is gratitude for all the caring people in my life. Your generousity of spirit has given us the strength we've needed to survive this painful experience.
Our family is coping. Some days are worse than others and we miss him terribly. He was an amazing child with an incredible passion for life.
Thank you for your words. You are all remarkable people and I cherish your friendships. Thank you for being there.

*leaves a soft bouquet of heather and princess roses fondly remembering another mother's son...*

God be with you and your family Shannon... miss you,

Carole