My Brother Raymon Henry Brown
November 3, 1941 – May 3, 2013
You taught me many things. I wanted to follow you everywhere. Next to Dad, I thought you were the tallest man. Yours was the most melodious bass voice I’d ever heard. No match for it was found.
You were the toughest, most unafraid person. A scrapper. Yet, you had heart, too.
I’ve said all this to you before. You know.
Even though I know from experience my longing to see the physical you will get easier to bear-right now I miss you so much it hurts.
Even though I have inkling that your essence is energy, never ending, never dissipating and never completely destroyed I miss you.
Your life was not merely a dash of time. It is a spiral, circling and expanding.
How can I know that you are as present as the dna in me, yet miss you so?
You are and always will be a part of me. My brother – my hero.
Rest In Peace Raymon Henry Brown – my brother.
Bessie Mathis
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Please, forgive my silence. It is as if I've been drugged and cut open. Something vital has been removed from me. But, I'm on my way back. It's still foggy. Raymon's memorial will be on Friday, May 10. I'm praying, sleeping, reading, speaking with my sisters, sleeping. I am exhausted. But I do want to thank you all. Your support, sympathy and understanding is appreciated more than I have words to say. When words fail, hugs tell the story. Please consider yourselves hugged.
We're praying for you Bessie! My condolences!
Bessie still praying for you my sister. I'm only a phone call away.
Sorry for your loss Bessie. Praying for you and your loved ones in hopes that you may find comfort during this difficult time. Much Love.
So sorry for your loss. Sending love your way.