I think about Brion EVERYDAY.Today especially.
April 8, 2009 is a day that I will never, ever forget.
A memory that will stick close to my heart forever and ever.
A place that I am not ready to fully share, but someday will be able to.
Cancer is one of the the ugliest diseases that I have ever had to watch someone I love so much suffer through, and Brion suffered.
In his suffering I saw his incredible strength and will to live.
He was a fighter and fought his cancer until the very end.
Brion is forever in my heart
and the hearts of my children
and my husband, his son.
I feel like I see him and feel him everywhere.
From our family vacation to San Diego,
walking past the room he stayed in at the Beach Haven Inn and reminiscing about California times .
To watching him perform at the halftime show at this year's Superbowl,
I swear that as soon as I saw Pete Townsend I felt like I was watching Brion rock out on the guitar. I wasn't sure I was seeing straight, however, it seemed fitting, as the Superbowl was his thing, if you knew Brion, you were there.
Bottom line, Brion will not ever be forgotten.
Not today, on the one year anniversary of his death.
Not tomorrow.
Not ever.
We love you Brion.
Every time we hear Lincoln Park we turn the the volume up as loud as we can and sing at the top of our lungs, as Kyan had declared it Grandpa B's song!
We have so many wonderful memories with Brion.
If you have a favorite memory of him, please share.
12 comments:
I think of Brion all the time. His laughter and friendship is something our family will always cherish.
I loved the way Brion and my father would argue over football. They were mostly talking nonsense, but their rivarly was entertaining to watch. Brion was the "Original Raider Hater" LOL
I love the photo of the 'guys' on the home page and am honored you posted the photos of the flowers we sent.
So poignant.
I cried reading this, I know the pain of loss, and the bittersweet pain of remembering.
He will never be forgotten as long as you write and remember things like this.
hugs
Mr. Roseland himself, what a great name to carry on. He touched the lives of many and will never be forgotten. I have so many great memories of this man, but one thing I will never forget, is how important he made me feel. Everytime I saw him he had the biggest smile and greeted me with the biggest hug. He just had this great energy about him. To me, he was more than just Chad's dad, but a friend.
You already know my thoughts were with you today. We love you guys!
got choked up reading this...ur pics are gorgeous...cancer is horrible...i remember seeing my granny go through it....and she refused any treatment.....but that was her wish so we obviously fullfilled it...ur so blessed to have shared the time with him u did as well as ur family...hope u have a good day today lv ya
I loved this post, and seeing the photos again- but in your collages this time. Although it is a sad date, you are doing a great job of keeping his memory/spirit alive, and that is so important.
He was, by far, the coolest dad of our group of friends- but mainly I just remember our SD trip/Beach Haven & how he just fit right in with the boys in the pool, drinking beers that Kyan hand-delivered as a baby! haaa
I also thought it was so cute how much he LOVED Daytona & brought her everywhere!
Hope to see you guys Sunday.
xoxo
So many memories, so many laughs. I cry with heartbreak and laughter every time I hear Soul Man. I see Brion and Bob as the Blue Brothers lip singing and dancing to the song. Neither of them have any rhythm. Thank you Brion for watching over all of us especially my kids. Know you are loved and missed by all of us.
Oh wow, you have mentioned him before, but I never knew who "Brion" was. I am so sorry. Very heartbreaking. I have watched many people die from cancer and I agree, it is a horrible thing. I wll pray for your family in the coming days as you remember.
Much love to you my friend.
xoxo
I'm so sorry. I've had too many people I love fall victim to Cancer. It's brutal. I hope you and your family are filled with happy memories of your loved one!
I am just sobbing here. I hate that we both have painful anniversaries in April. I wish I would have known and could have sent you a huge hug through the blogosphere earlier.
I am so sorry Jenni. Cancer has taken too many wonderful people way too soon. My love to you all and I hope you continue to remember all the wonderful moments you had together. LOVE Grandpa B's song!!
i didnt get to meet him. but im sorry for your loss :(
I still can't quite share....but reading all the comments are wonderful. Jenni your blog was really touching and please let Chad know are thoughts are with him.
Aunt Lori
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