True words. Bless you.

Lori -

I'm so sorry - give yourself time. Losing a family member is always difficult but when they are young and close and it's a sudden accident, it's shock mixed with grief and disbelief.

You're right about grudges - we can't depend on having a tomorrow or even a "this afternoon".

Take care of you.

kay

Lori,
My heart goes out to you and your family.

Live every day to the fullest.
Make sure you tell everyone you love how much they mean to you.
You never know when you say goodbye to someone if that is the last time you will ever see them.

Thanks.

It's been very difficult.

He died doing something he loved more than anything (other than his wife).

He always wanted to fly. He just bought his own plane. Was taking lessons.

He was a good man. Lived life every day for the day, never fretted over yesterday nor worried about tomorrow.

Sure makes you put life into a different perspective.

I guess like most people who are mourning the loss of a loved one, we run the gamut of emotions. Sad, mad, happy, grateful, mad, and sad again.

My heart breaks for his wife. They were the happiest people I know. That's what we talk about, the happy times. I tell my sister in law that she was incredibly lucky to have a man whom she adored. Loved. Respected. Her best friend. There are some people who will never find they had. I said have at first. Hard to use past tense.

And he died doing something he wanted to do ever since he was a kid. I know my brother. And I know that he would rather die flying than die a slow and painful death. Kinda morbid. But we don't have a choice, do we? When it's our time to go, it's our time.

There's not much that can make it better. But the fact that he did live life every day like it was his last day has certainly got me thinking about how I am going to start enjoying my life a lot more.

Thanks again for your kind words.

I am so sorry to hear this Lori. As Terra said - there's not much that can be said right now to take away the pain or shock but hope but I hope knowing we care will be a comfort.

One day the memories that now bring tears and grief will bring a warm smile of comfort and peace. I hope that day comes soon for you.

I'm sorry for your loss, Lori. My heart goes out to you and your family. May you be comforted by the love you shared.

Lori, I'm so sorry for your loss.

"The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace."

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.

My condolences to you and your family...

I'm admittedly not good at comforting people: but I just want to say that I'm sorry for you, and the pain does lessen over time. Depending on what you believe in, your brother is in heaven or whatever happy place you believe in.

So sorry to hear about your loss.

My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Hi Lori,

Not much I can say at a time like this except I am sorry and to remember the blessings - that you had a wonderful brother and he had you - that his wife had a wonderful husband and he had her.

Nobody and nothing can ever take that away.

It still sounds hollow like everything else right now but it will get better.

God bless you and your family and keep the rest of you around for a long time.

I'm so sorry, Lori.

Wow... my problems seem so petty when I hear a story like this. I'm sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing it with us... I will hug my wife and kids a little longer tonight. I'll also pray that your grief is short and your cherished memories remain vivid.

Sometimes it helps knowing that others have felt the same pain that you are feeling, that you are not alone in your grief. You are not alone. I, and others here, have felt it also. My heart is with you.

Godspeed. I lost a cousin in an atv accident when he was 15. He would have been 20 years old now.

I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.

Chad

Remember Lori, no one who was loved while here ever really dies because they'll always live on in the hearts of those who remember them. Prayers to you and yours...

Yeah, you can't even be sure about the next second. When I heard what happened with me, and how it was done, I SERIOUSLY doubted I would live a year! Here I am about 8 years later, and I STILL wonder when it is going to pop.

Steve

I had something like that happen to my closest relative, a kid sister 17 years younger than me.

There is still an appreciation for her beautiful life, our time together, and something very practical she did that still benefits me. The memories and appreciation by themselves are so nice to have.

Whenever I remember, or I'm reminded by a topic like this, there is such a nice feeling of 'thank you.'

The person is still alive in your heart for as long as you are still alive.

Sometimes bad things happen to good people. You will need to focus on your life. What you have lost can't be compensated. You just have to move forward and live your life.

My condolences. I hope for the best for you and that you find solace.

Oh Lori, I am so sorry to hear about your brother.

My thoughts are with you and your family.

So sorry to hear about your Brother. Sending many warm thoughts your way

Grant