Bran, I heard the crowd was big tonight in spite of the cold. Lots of new tattoo's in memory of you. How fitting! Elyse is at work and thinking of you. Boy would you love to hear her story! It's tough without you. I know you are watching over all of us. I love you and miss you my baby boy.
Brandon, my son / Julie (Mom)
Brandon, one year ago today....it seems like a life time. Words are not adequate to express what is in my heart but you know, the only thing that gets me by is knowing that I'll see you again some day. I love you and miss you so much not a day goes by that I don't think of you, or something reminds me of you and it either brings a smile or a tear. You are my hero, I will never let anyone forget you and you'll always be my b boy. all my love mom
Wow, one year ago tomorrow.. and I'm still lost with words.. I miss you so much and just can't get you out of my head..I'm always thinking of you, You will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart..love you always..Jennessee
A year without your hero / Denise Lewis (another Marine Mom )
I am thinking of your family and praying for you all. I have been looking at all the pictures of Brandon and his smile says a thousand things about his vibrant personality. My heart aches for your loss. We will never forget his sacrifice. He is our hero.
Thinkin of you / Sarah (former g/f )
I just wanted to drop you a line and say I'm thinking about you this holiday season. I miss you alot and all of this still seems to me like a dream. You are always in my thoughts and prayers and I thank you for making the sacrafice you made for us. I love you RIP. Close
Thinking of You / Terry Menville
I'm thinking of you this holiday season. Not a day goes by that I don't see your face and think of your smile. I got to know you through your mother's eyes. Oh how she loves you, she couldn't be prouder. You are missed so much. I will never forget you. I will always honor you. Julie if you are reading this, you mean the world to me. I am here for you. I will always be here for you, anytime, anything. The bonds we formed during our sons' first deployment and the tragedy of the second, can never be broken. I love you. Terry Close
A Thanksgiving for you..... / Aunt Glory (Aunt)Read >>
A Thanksgiving for you..... / Aunt Glory (Aunt)
I had Thanksgiving with your Mom, Scott, Grandma, Kathy, John, Rhia, Jason, and the whole family was together and we felt you with us. We knew how happy you would be watching all of us because you loved it when we were all together. I know you would've laughed at how much drinking we did. Scott was pouring the JD, and we drank one too many.... one for you , two for me LOL! :D It was the best Thanksgiving in memory of you baby! You were there with us all. We miss you soooo much sweetheart! Love always and forever, Aunt Glory Close
Oh brandon / Brandy (Former Girlfriend )
I miss you more and more each day!! It never does seem real to me, i feel like i am still waiting for you so come home, and we all get to go see you!! I spoke with both your mom and dad not to long ago, them seem as if they are doing good!! We all need you to watch over us and make sure we are ok!! I love and miss you brandon!! XOXO Your Princess Close
thanking you / Granny Of Angel Stephen
Thank you Brandon for your braveness. Hope you are looking down on your family and friends , helping them to be strong . It takes a lot of strengh to go thru it. I know! To the family, You are in a lot of prayers. Try to get thru one day at a time. You may always hurt over this. Time makes it a little better. bless you all Grieving Granny Close
thank you / Leanne Bonalumi (none)
to all of brandons family and friends I want to thank you for you wonderfull son sacrifece in opertion Iraq freedom.My brother served and he will always be my hero.My pryaers are with your family .Bradon thank you.leanne Close
What Brandon might say to us that love him.... / Aunt Glory (Aunt)Read >>
What Brandon might say to us that love him.... / Aunt Glory (Aunt)
I posted this a while back and wanted to put it on here again, it makes me feel better....
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say... but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
I read in the paper this morning that your name was engraved in the War Memorial in Sacramento, but you probably already knew that. Long after this mess is over, your name will be remembered as a hero who gave his life for this country. God bless you Brandon. Close
THANK YOU / CRISTY BRASWELL (UNKNOWN FAN )
TO THE FAMILY OF BRANDON,HE DID NOT KNOW ME,BUT I WANTED TO SAY THAT I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AS WELL.MY HUSBAND IS IN IRAQ RIGHT NOW,SO I KINDA KNOW HOW IT FEELS,AND EACH TIME I HEAR OF A MEMBER OF OUR MILITARY LOSING THEIR LIFE,I BOW MY HEAD AND CRY,AND OFFER A MOMENT OF SILENCE,BECAUSE ONE DAY IT COULD BE MY SOLDIER THAT DID NOT MAKE IT HOME.I KNOW THAT I CANNOT TAKE AWAY YOUR PAIN AND SORROW,BUT I AM PRETTY SURE THAT IT WAS NOT HOW HE DIED THAT MADE HIM A HERO,IT WAS HOW HE LIVED,HE SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT YOUNG MAN.AND ONCE AGAIN I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL,HIS FAMILY AS WELL,BECAUSE YOU HAVE MADE A SACRIFICE TO DEFEND OUR COUNTRY AS WELL!!!! Close
Today was a tough one. Ireally miss you. Elyse called and we had some laughs and talked a lot. I miss the fathers day BBQ where I cooked and you guys ate. Just letting you both know that I love you.
From Brandon to us..... / Aunt Glory (Aunt)Read >>
From Brandon to us..... / Aunt Glory (Aunt) To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say... but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above. Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan. There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er. I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; but together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too... that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain, then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain." And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind; I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free, remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me. Close
Memorial Day / Alice Johnson (Aunt)
Memorial Day is 365 days a year for you and all that went before and after you not just today. I love you Brandon.
Aunt Alice Close
Thank you / Rob Norling (He is my hero )
I just wanted to say thank you to Brandon and his family. Although I dont know any of you personally, I consider Brandon and his family all heros for his ultimate sacrifice and yours. I wish you all the best and offer this to you, They say that God has a purpose for every soul on earth, we may not know it or understand why it has to happen but there is an answer in heaven waiting us all. I tell my kids when someone passes that God needed another angel to help with the pouring of the rain, and when it rains every drop that touches them was poured by the loved ones. Close
missin' you / Jennessee (Former girlfriend )Read >>
missin' you / Jennessee (Former girlfriend )
Hey Brandon, it's your 21st birthday, all I can think of is you immitating Usher "Yeaaah.. OooKaaay.." lol well I miss you man, and I will be up there soon to visit, sorry your not here to celebrate.. Jae Close
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