Hard Day, Lost my Only Brother

[David2011]

The title says it. My brother left us early in the morning of May 20 due to liver failure at the age of 63. Sharing will all of you because I'm numb even though we knew it was coming.

He was an exceptionally bright and funny individual, winning creative writing competitions in high school. He was a true expert in his field of general aviation. He was factory trained at Piper and Cessna. He was a factory tech rep for Continental and Lycoming engines and Mooney aircraft. Set an FAI recognized speed record in a Mooney Ovation averaging a little over 204 knots from San Antonio to Oshkosh. That just describes the tip of the iceberg for his skills. He powered his boat with a 440 CID engine he built to Chrysler's Grand National specs. That was a wild ride in a 19' Century.

The volume of knowledge that someone like him takes with them when they go is a loss for many. Worse is that I will never get to pick his brain again for a bit of his vast knowledge or sit and laugh at our escapades. He thought my powder coated .38 Special loads with a Lee 358-158-RF were the best shooting ammunition he ever shot so at least he had good taste.

[StuBach]

I’m sorry for your loss. May he rest in piece.

[pworley1]

Prayers for your family.

[bakerjw]

Hate to hear that.
Look on the bright side though. You had a good brother with whom to spend a lifetime. Many don't get that opportunity.

[William Yanda]

I am sorry for your loss.
Bill

[curdog]

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.......................Curdog

[Ithaca Gunner]

I'm usually not very active as to posting a lot here, but your loss strikes me. I also have but one brother, he's just a bit younger and we're both seniors at this life game and I tell ya, if either of us goes it will devastate the other with a void that can't be filled. I'm sorry to learn of your loss.

[MrWolf]

Very sorry for your loss. Glad you had the relationship with your brother that you did. Dont have that with mine for various reasons.

[bedbugbilly]

Prayers go out to you and your family. Not an easy time but let all of the good memories you shared help provide you and your family find some comfort.

[Bull-Moose]

Rest in Peace.

[Butzbach]

May he Rest In Peace.

[Gator 45/70]

Condolences man, It's always hard.

[NSB]

Sorry for your loss. I understand what you’re going through. It will get better with time.

[Thumbcocker]

Condolences. Time will help with the pain. Focus on the good memories.

[Three44s]

Condolences for the loss of your cherished brother!

Flying family here with a Cessna Skylane (they are Continental powered) in our past and a Super Cub with Lycoming power in the present so we understand the level of skill and specialization your brother had.

If it is any consolation, he’s probably breaking new speed records now.

Three44s

[Texas by God]

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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[Joe504]

Lost my best friend recently, he was really a brother to me.

Its bad, it sucks and it hurts like hell.

Although it hurts less as time goes on, the loss will probably never go away completely.

None of that is why I'm writing. I'm writing to let you know that you are not lonely in your loss. For me, it was difficult for me to talk to anybody about it, still is over a year later, because I dont think they understand how much this effected me.

As soon as you can, talk to somebody, even us.

Dont know what else to say.


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[Markopolo]

he Loved you.

[XDROB]

Sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was an extremely intelligent person.

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[Idaho45guy]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a heck of a guy and really impacted those around him. Condolences to your family.

I have one brother left, after losing the other nearly 20 years ago. I still miss him and the memory of his death still stings.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

Sounds like a great Brother.
sorry for your loss, may he RIP.

[memtb]

Very sorry for your loss! Our Thoughts and Prayers for You, Your other family members and his friends! memtb

[blackthorn]

You and yours have my deepest sympathy. Time softens but does not erase the pain of losing a loved one. May God grant you comfort as you go forward.

[high standard 40]

Losing an only brother is very hard. Sincere condolences to you and family and friends.

[Handloader109]

May he rest in peace. We are all headed to the same fate, just not our time yet.

[Walks]

Condolences on your loss.

[lightman]

Sorry for your loss. Prayers offered for you and the rest of the family. RIP

[buckwheatpaul]

David, I am so sorry for your loss.

May God allow you, your family, and his friends dwell on the great and good times you shared. May God bring you peace and comfort. AMEN

[45DUDE]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like a real top notch cream of the crop go getter.

[444ttd]

i'm sorry for his loss.

[kungfustyle]

Sorry for your loss.

[slim1836]

So sorry for the loss of your brother, he chased his dreams and left too soon. Always remember the impacts he left on you and so many others while here on Earth. Praying for all those affected.

Slim

[bangerjim]

Sorry for your loss. God Bless.

[tankgunner59]

Very sorry to hear about your loss. Sending prayers for you and your family.

[Shopdog]

Always tough losing loved ones. Your brother sounds like an extra special kinship. Thoughts and prayers sent.

[Hodagtrapper]

63 is too young but the world beyond is forever so pray that the Good Lord has welcomed your brother into his Kingdom and at a future time there will be a reunion.

Chris

[Milsurp Junkie]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

J

[tctender]

Both my brothers were older than me. Lost my oldest one in vietnam. Still have the other. Sorry for your loss. It is not good loosing any family member.

[Alstep]

That's a tough loss to handle. May the Good Lord give you and your family the strength to get you through this.

[jcren]

You didn't ask, so I hope not to offend, but prayers for those left behind. Condolences brother.
Joe

[abunaitoo]

Very sorry for you loss.

[WRideout]

I said a prayer for your whole family. God will be with you in your grief.

Wayne

[jonp]

Sorry to hear that. Lost most of my family within a 2 yr span and it sucks. Prayers and condolences

[Buzz Krumhunger]

His memory is a blessing to you. My condolences on your loss.

[8mmFan]

I’m very sorry to hear it, David. God bless him, and you, and all of yours. May he rest in peace.

8mmFan

[David2011]

Thank you all for the kind and loving comments and prayers. All are appreciated. Sorry it took a while to get back. The time since I made the original post has been mostly spent with family. We've all been comforting each other. I feel so bad for my parents. As was said, it was a blessing to have my brother for 63 years. I needed that comment to reinforce that I am incredibly blessed to still have both parents and knew three of my great grandparents. I appreciate your responses reminding me of how otherwise fortunate our family has been with longevity. My closest cousin is visiting right now and that's helping to revisit the great times and dwell as little as possible on the rough spots.

You are the finest collection of people with whom I've ever been associated. Thank you, again!

[clum553946]

Sorry for your loss, you have my sincerest condolences.

[Pb Burner]

Very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

[HATCH]

I am extremely sorry for your loss.
It is funny that how the good ones get taken too soon yet the ones the world truly can live without seem to be immortal.
My God bring you peace in this hard time.

[bensonwe]

Sorry to hear. Sounds like he was a great person.

[BobT]

Very sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family!

[David2011]

Thanks again to everyone. It’s so life changing to those left behind. The hardest part right now is wanting to share the little day to day things that happen and then realizing I can’t.