My Brother

[Brewiz]

Swami,
Like Yuri I have tried to respond many times today. I cannot express how bad I feel for you and your family, having gone through a similar ordeal a few years ago. I hope that you and your family have the support that you will need to get by and please accept my condolences.

 

[todd_k]

just saw this thread...

sorry to hear about your brother Sam. My thoughts are with you and your family in this tough time.

 

[SwAMi75]

Les went peacefully at 6:00 this morning. We're glad he didn't linger. It's a sad thing to hope that your brother will die, but we all know it's for the best. Les as we knew him ceased to exist two weeks ago when he lost consciouness in the ER almost two weeks ago.

We've been running around making funeral and burial arrangements all day. It has been an exhausting two weeks. It is amazing how my family has pulled together during this, and that makes me proud. We've all been watching out for his son, and he will be well taken care of. We just have to sort out all the details.

Since he didn't have a will, we'll get to deal with the probate process. He didn't have much for life insurance, little in the way of an estate, and no health coverage. So that is going to be long and painful, but we'll deal with it!

All you kind words and thoughts really mean a lot to me. I might post after his funeral Saturday if I get the chance, then I stop bumming you guys out.

 

[rdwj]

I'm glad he went peacefully, but am sorry for your loss.

 

[Ryanh1801]

sorry for your loss.

 

[PseudoChef]

Rest in Peace...

 

[Yuri_Rage]

So sorry for your loss, hoisting a brew in memory...

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

Damn, buddy. I'm sorry I just saw this now. I don't know what to say other than godspeed to your brother.

 

[Dude]

Ugh. Sorry buddy.

 

[Dinbin]

I am sorry for your loss. Remember him always in your heart.

 

[Cheesefood]

SwAMi,

I'll pour out a little for him tonight. It's my way of saying goodbye to someone I never knew, but respect.

 

[Ize]

I'm sorry Sam. But glad he left in peace, and hope you all continue to take comfort in each other. I thought you posted he was a single parent, and I hope all is well there as well.

Continued thoughts and prayers your way.

Ize

 

[Brewtopia]

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

[Jaybird]

SwAMi
I understand the pain and the loss you and your family are going through at this point. the thing about a dear friend passing (as your bro was to you) is YOUR feeling of emptyness. My friend your pain is shared here with all of us and we (even though we may not know you) feel a bit of loss for you. Let me tell you a short story about my grandfather Leslie Ellis Blew aka Les ( I got my middle name from him) I at the age of 18 found out my grandpa was going to die he was put on life suport but was somewhat cohearent for several days when he went into the hospital. I got to visit him for the days he was there. I held my grandpas hand as he passed and although so very sad as you are now I was also very relieved that he now was in no pain. That very day I went to see the Blue Angles fly at the air show here in Redding CA and I will tell you I cannot hear those BIG planes fly to this day without sheding a tear in my granfathers memory. Your brothers memory will live on for all those who knew him. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss and what a loss it is to loose a loved one so close to you. May he rest in peace and may all your memorys of him bring smiles to you and all that knew him.
Cheers
JJ

 

[BierMuncher]

My most sincere condolences. He’s in a better place.

My prayers go out for his child.

 

[McKBrew]

Sorry man, don't know what else to say. I only have a sister, but have alot of grandparents and uncles getting up there in years and with health problems and know it's only a matter of time before I have to start dealing with people I care about passing away.

 

[Chairman Cheyco]

Sorry I didn't catch this one sooner, Sam. Sorry to hear about your loss. Peace and respect.

 

[Reverend JC]

Swami-

Wow, my heart goes out to you brother.

You and I it sounds have similar friendships with our brothers.

I am sure he knew you loved him.

I am going to call mine right now and tell him.

 

[Bulls Beers]

My deepest condolences..

 

[jdoiv]

So sorry to hear this. Our prayers go out to you and your family. I offer a toast to celebrate his life. Cheers and rest in peace.

 

[SwAMi75]

We buried Les yesterday morning. We were able to find a pastor whom Les knew and was very fond of as a kid, so it was a really good service. Tons of family and friends who hadn't been together for years.

There's still a lot to do with his house, belongings, etc, not to mention moving his son in with my parents or sister (still up in the air). I'm back at home now, and have to go back to work tomorrow. Not really sure I'm ready for that, but the SwAMi abides.

One word of wisdom.....if you have a family history of heart problems, get on top of it sooner than later. Our dad had a minor heart attack a couple years ago, and has arrythmia. Both of his parents died of heart trouble. If my brother had gone to the hospital when this first started, he'd be back at work right now, and probably feeling better than he had in years. He did not have medical insurance, so was reluctant to go. He fought of his heart attack until he had the "widowmaker" there in the ER. Anyway, I'm definitely going to have myself thoroughly checked out soon, and recommend that if you've got problems, get on top of them before it's too late!

Les was a helluva guy, and will be sorely missed.

 

[CodeRage]

You have my deepest condolences SwAMI.

My dad just had a hear attack this year and he is fit as a fiddle. I believe I will be heading your advice some time this week.

 

[RichBrewer]

I don't know how I missed this thread. I am so sorry I didn't respond sooner.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Especially for his son to have a happy any meaningful life.