10/30/2026
It has taken me some time to get to a place where I could finally sit down, gather my thoughts, and find the words to express what is in my heart.
I want to start by saying that I always knew my brother was loved by so many people, but man, I had no idea just HOW MANY. Seeing the love that surrounded him and hearing how he touched so many lives has been overwhelming in the most beautiful and heartbreaking way.
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU. ❤️
Thank you for every kind word, every hug, every phone call, every message (even the ones I haven't found the strength to respond to yet), every card, every flower, and every person who helped with the food, the memorial, and everything in between. Most of all, thank you for showing just how much my brother meant to you.
A special thank you to those who had never even met my brother but still showed up at his memorial simply to support me and my family. That is a kind of love and kindness I will never forget.
And I want to give a special shout-out to the people of Trufant. When we started this journey, we never could have imagined the friendships we would build or the incredible people who would become such an important part of our lives. Some of you started out as strangers, became customers, and somewhere along the way became friends who feel like family. You have touched our lives in more ways than you will ever know. The love, compassion, and support you have shown my family mean more to me than words could ever express.
Losing my brother has left a hurt in my heart that I don't think will ever completely go away. Some days I'm still trying to figure out how to get through the day, let alone imagine what life will look like without him. But seeing all the love for him has reminded me just how special he truly was.
I knew how much my brother meant to me. What I didn't realize was just how much he meant to so many others. And that is something I will carry with me forever.
I may not have responded to everyone, and I may not have personally thanked each of you, but please know that I have felt every bit of love you have sent our way.
From the bottom of my broken heart, thank you for loving my brother, for remembering him, and for helping carry my family through one of the hardest times of our lives.
He may be gone from our sight, but the love he left behind is everywhere. ❤️