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Our heart goes out to you all for the loss of such a great man as Mel, and the pain you all must feel. I just returned from Montana yesterday where our family gathered in remembrance of my grandmother Esther, who passed last November. While we all still miss her very much, it was uplifting to hear and share stories of the great woman she was, and look at a slideshow and see how many lives she touched.
When I picture your dad, I have a strong memory of him dancing (to hip-hop) after your first seminar, a big smile on his face, proud of you and happy to be surrounded by family and friends. We don’t get to choose how or when we go, but he must have felt truly blessed to have had the time, company and unconditional love of his family by his side.
As time passes the tears for his suffering will dry, but the memories, lessons and love will always be there.
…as we will always be there for you.
Much love to you all,
-Ryan & Sue
Brendon,
Your dad lived, he loved and he mattered. He mattered even to people like me who never met him in person; we met him through your stories.
One day you told me the story of the moment you became a man. You said that you and your dad had gone to a Vietnam memorial. As you wordlessly returned to the car, you hear the car keys jingling in his trembling hand. You looked into his face and saw the profound impact this visit had on your dad. Your father allowed you to take the keys and drive him home. You knew you were a man.
It’s hard to imagine the gaping hole in your heart as you say goodbye to the man who gave you life, your sense of family and your manhood. I send you and your family my deep condolences.
You father lived a full life. The love he gave is eternal, and it will continue to be passed around the world and down through the generations. He will continue to matter through the stories that you will continue to tell.
I hold you and your family in thoughts and prayers of healing light. I honor your father’s life.
Vicki
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I am so sorry to hear about your father. I have been keeping him, and the rest of the family, in my thoughts and prayers. You will all remain close to my heart at this difficult time.
Although I only got to meet him twice, I so enjoyed hearing the wonderful stories about your family all through college. When I picture your dad, I picture a very jolly, proud father with a huge smile across his face and a kind word for anyone and everyone he met.
Your father was obviously so proud of you, and the rest of the family, and you gave him every reason to feel that way. He must have felt so sincerely grateful and accomplished to have raised such strong, caring people.
I know that you will all rally to support each other now, as I am sure you have always done during tough times. This time, please know that you have the love and concern of so many friends and family members to help you, if you should need anything at all. Just say the word, and I’m on a plane tomorrow.
Love to all,
Jessy (& Brian)
Wednesday night your father’s address changed,
His leaving will at first feel very strange,
And though your cell phone is out of range
His pain for God’s home you would not exchange.
He lived his life with no regrets,
His cheerful personality you will never forget,
He alwasy told you not to fret,
For God is holding our safety net.
His words were always comforting and wise,
All things are not for us to continually analyze,
To enjoy the journey and life’s butterfiles,
He encouraged you to act on what you visualized.
He encouraged you to follow your dreams,
To keep up your spirits and your self-esteem,
To treat each day like a new sunbeam,
To remember God’s love is always pristine.
Though he never spoke to hundreds on a podium,
He said all things you could overcome,
To stumbling blocks never succomb,
For through God all things can be done.
Though lonely for the rest of us,
At least Dad is home with Christ Jesus,
If he were here you know he would say,
Be happy for me and you know will will meet again some day.
(My heart is with you. Though I wrote this for my Dad last Sept., I know it would apply to your’s as well, Hugs, MG)
BB,
I see so clearly where so much of your passion, drive and exuberance came from. I wish I had known your Dad – he sounds like a tremendous role model for all of us, one who knew how to enjoy life while living it responsibly.
May the fire in his life and the courage of his passing bless you all, and those of us who have been – at least indirectly through you – a recipient of his gentle wisdom.
Yours in the Center Ring – of Life….
S. Banick
Please accept my condolences to you and your family in the loss of your father. I know that it created a hole in your hearts. His influence will live with you forever. Having recently gone through the process of losing my dad, I understand all too well just how hard it is to accept. Take care of yourselves and each other.
With sympathy,
Candy Holt
Brendon,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the death of your father. I wish I had met him because he sounds like he was a wonderful man. The video from Experts Academy meant even more to me hearing it the second time. It is so important for all of us to live fully and make a difference. Too many people fritter their life away. Obviously your father was not one and I know that you are not either. He has been a great role model for you. I know very few people who are totally present in the moment and operate from from their heart like you do.
My father and I were very close. He lived a full active life until he died three years ago at 92. Each day I feel like my parents are watching over me and cheering me on. They certainly live in my heart with years of memories. How lucky we have been to be influenced by such wonderful, caring individuals.
I will keep your family in my heart and prayers. It’s great that you had quality time together with him at the end.
Gayle
Brendon,
My heart is with you and your family during this sad and difficult time. Only meeting your dad once, at your wedding, my memory of him will always be his exuberance for life as he and your mom “cut a rug” on the dance floor.
The tribute you posted was beautiful, we can all only hope to live such a full life and be loved as much. Your words and photos are a beautiful story of a man who lived, loved and was loved.
Surrounding you and your family with strength, caring and love.
Dee Dee
Brendon,
After reading this I now know it was your Dad who passed the gift of passion on to you.
One thing about a pure spirit, it penetrates through every pore within your soul and your video just did that to me.
Right now, it is only one moment at a time for you and your family. Thank God for the gift of time!
Crying and Time are Healing Tools.
We come to a crossroad when we lose a loved one.
I too crossed a rough one.
I lost my only son in a car accident. We grew up together. I gave birth to him at twelve years old.
So you see, today, I know that God uses all circumstances for his glory.