Without warning, my little brother passed away on May 28th of a heart attack. In the days that have passed as I deal with the shock, the grief and the sadness, I am comforted to find the support from his many, many friends. These are not just people that knew him but truly many, many people he called friend; people he gave himself to in friendship; people he cared for; people he supported in work; people he gave his time to; people he went the extra mile for without a second thought; people who he touched by his gentle way and generous spirit.
If only we judged the measure of a person in this way, my brother was the most successful man many of us will ever have the privilege of knowing.
Jon and I, 1961
Jon and I, 1962
Jon, Kindergarden
Summer fun, my dad, me and Jon
The rose between the thorns, me, Jon and our sister Barbara, circa 1962
Crazy eyes or beer enhanced!
Nephew Bill and Jon
Jon, Polar Bear Plunge, 2012
Half brother Bill, Jon, Barbara and me, 2015
Jon and co-workers from Mannington Mills, 2016
Key West, 2018
Key West, May 2018
It has been hard to wrap my head around him not staying with me on his next trip north, not seeing him at holidays, not talking on the phone or just never seeing him ever again.
Jon deVries Dunn
10-17-1958 -- 5/28/2018
Ride on little brother
My condolences on your Brothe's passing.
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Marilyn
Beautiful tribute Robin!
ReplyDeleteOh, Robin, I'm so very sorry for your loss... I think unexpected deaths like your dear brother's are especially difficult for families. He sounds like a truly special man and I hope the memories of happier family times spent with him will help you through this sadness. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute you have written about your brother. Thinking of you and yours.
ReplyDeleteLove you, mama.
ReplyDeletemy big brother died unexpectedly on October 9 last year and i miss him so much - he, too, was the most successful man (in those same ways) i've ever known, except for maybe my dad ... i grieve with you
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your brother's death. Beautiful photos of someone who was obviously very special and filled his life with family, friends and fun.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful, heartfelt tribute to your brother.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry for your loss.
Know that you are in my thoughts.
Shirley
So sorry for your loss! My little sister passed away suddenly 7 years ago at the age of 48. I still miss her SO much! Hugs and prayers!
ReplyDeleteRobin I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. God bless you and your family. I am praying for you.
ReplyDeleteOh, how devastating for you. I am so sorry to hear about your brother. May his memory be a blessing to you.
ReplyDeleteRobin, I am behind on my reader so I’m only now reading this terrible news. My deepest condolences for the loss of your brother.
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