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Jude The Obscure · 07-06-2008, 11:13 AM

On July 7th 2007, my older brother Evans passed away after recovering from a toe amputation. It has been a very hard year for the family. He left behind 4 kids--two boys and two girls. Plus a stepson from a previous marriage. I still can't quite believe he is gone. I still think he is going to show up at the house, needing it for a "pit stop" of bathroom and cold water. He was comical and loved to make you laugh. Watching an average movie turned into a very funny time with him and his belly laughs. He was my protector growing up and sometimes my enemy. But in the end we were great friends who did lots of things together, esp trips to San Antonio and Galveston. I go to his gravesite every now and then. I know he is not there in spirit, but it is a connecting place.

Thank you brother for being there for me and for helping me to grow up in ways I didn't know I needed to. I love you and will one day see you again.
Here's a toast to you!

Thanks guys for allowing me to express myself here. I may or may not step away from here for awhile. To those of you who have been my friends, do not think for a second, that I don't treasure you! Esp to Irene, Monika, Brandon, Sonny, Rich, and Sol. and if I didn't name you by name, don't feel slighted--you are indeed treasured.

Jude

Mr. Television · 07-06-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Jude86

On July 7th 2007, my older brother Evans passed away after recovering from a toe amputation. It has been a very hard year for the family. He left behind 4 kids--two boys and two girls. Plus a stepson from a previous marriage. I still can't quite believe he is gone. I still think he is going to show up at the house, needing it for a "pit stop" of bathroom and cold water. He was comical and loved to make you laugh. Watching an average movie turned into a very funny time with him and his belly laughs. He was my protector growing up and sometimes my enemy. But in the end we were great friends who did lots of things together, esp trips to San Antonio and Galveston. I go to his gravesite every now and then. I know he is not there in spirit, but it is a connecting place.

Thank you brother for being there for me and for helping me to grow up in ways I didn't know I needed to. I love you and will one day see you again.
Here's a toast to you!

Thanks guys for allowing me to express myself here. I may or may not step away from here for awhile. To those of you who have been my friends, do not think for a second, that I don't treasure you! Esp to Irene, Monika, Brandon, Sonny, Rich, and Sol. and if I didn't name you by name, don't feel slighted--you are indeed treasured.

Jude

Your brother seemed like a great guy and I'm very sorry you and your family had to go through all this.

You're a great guy Jude and it's been great talking to you on SO and if you need a break I understand. We all need a break once in awhile.

Stormtracker TF · 07-06-2008, 03:15 PM

I'm really sorry about your brother. Hang in there.

Ireneparalegal · 07-06-2008, 05:54 PM

You know I am here for you Jude. I know what a tough time it has been for you, especially this past week. Thoughts are with you and I pray you and your mom will find yourselves smiling and laughing, thinking of the great memories of your beloved brother. I know he was taken too soon from you. Love ya.

EmoJoe · 07-06-2008, 05:59 PM

im sorry, thats terrible

your family will be in my prayers.

harpom · 07-06-2008, 11:24 PM

Lee · 07-07-2008, 12:20 AM

Did your brother have diabetes?

Jude The Obscure · 07-07-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee

Did your brother have diabetes?

Yes, he did Lee.

He went through pancreaitis, renal failure, heart attack, congestive heart failure all within a period of 10 years.

InspectorExstead · 07-07-2008, 12:40 PM

i am so sorry to hear about your brother. =( my prayers & thoughts go out to you & your family during such a difficult time.

Lodee · 07-07-2008, 01:19 PM

I'm sorry about you losing your brother. I can only imagine how hard that must be for you and your family.

catlover79 · 07-07-2008, 01:47 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jude.

PunkyP0WER · 07-07-2008, 02:58 PM

thats very sad jude. i'm so sorry to hear about your brother. all my heartfelt prayers and thoughts for you and your family. and a BIG hug

AB · 07-07-2008, 03:24 PM

So very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Nighthawk76 · 07-07-2008, 04:32 PM

I'm very sorry.

Jude The Obscure · 07-07-2008, 10:27 PM

Thanks to all who posted.....it is very touching to know people, whom I have never met in person, care enough to state sentiments of compassion.

A family friend took us out to lunch today--at an upscale eatery, no less and then accompanied us to the gravesite afterwards. At times, it still feels surreal. Will that ever change?

07-06-2008, 11:13 AM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	July 7th--one year ago On July 7th 2007, my older brother Evans passed away after recovering from a toe amputation. It has been a very hard year for the family. He left behind 4 kids--two boys and two girls. Plus a stepson from a previous marriage. I still can't quite believe he is gone. I still think he is going to show up at the house, needing it for a "pit stop" of bathroom and cold water. He was comical and loved to make you laugh. Watching an average movie turned into a very funny time with him and his belly laughs. He was my protector growing up and sometimes my enemy. But in the end we were great friends who did lots of things together, esp trips to San Antonio and Galveston. I go to his gravesite every now and then. I know he is not there in spirit, but it is a connecting place. Thank you brother for being there for me and for helping me to grow up in ways I didn't know I needed to. I love you and will one day see you again. Here's a toast to you! Thanks guys for allowing me to express myself here. I may or may not step away from here for awhile. To those of you who have been my friends, do not think for a second, that I don't treasure you! Esp to Irene, Monika, Brandon, Sonny, Rich, and Sol. and if I didn't name you by name, don't feel slighted--you are indeed treasured. Jude

07-06-2008, 03:15 PM	#3
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	I'm really sorry about your brother. Hang in there.
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07-06-2008, 05:54 PM	#4
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07-06-2008, 05:59 PM	#5
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	im sorry, thats terrible your family will be in my prayers.
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07-06-2008, 11:24 PM	#6
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07-07-2008, 12:20 AM	#7
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Did your brother have diabetes?

07-07-2008, 12:40 PM	#9
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07-07-2008, 01:19 PM	#10
Lodee Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 12, 2003 Posts: 1,562	I'm sorry about you losing your brother. I can only imagine how hard that must be for you and your family.

07-07-2008, 01:47 PM	#11
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jude.
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07-07-2008, 02:58 PM	#12
PunkyP0WER Member Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2008 Location: MACY*S on 34th St. Posts: 1,908	thats very sad jude. i'm so sorry to hear about your brother. all my heartfelt prayers and thoughts for you and your family. and a BIG hug
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07-07-2008, 03:24 PM	#13
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	So very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

07-07-2008, 04:32 PM	#14
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm very sorry.

07-07-2008, 10:27 PM	#15
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Thanks to all who posted.....it is very touching to know people, whom I have never met in person, care enough to state sentiments of compassion. A family friend took us out to lunch today--at an upscale eatery, no less and then accompanied us to the gravesite afterwards. At times, it still feels surreal. Will that ever change?