And Then There Were Three...

[kybearfuzz]

Mom's Five Kids, January 2000 (L to R)
Joe, Ronnie, Rhonda, Donnie, and Me

Last night around 1 AM, my older brother Donnie passed away from cancer in a crowded hospital room at the age of 54.

Donnie and his twin Ronnie have always followed each other. If one moved away, the other would soon follow. When one moved home, the other was there in months. Ronnie died in his sleep about two years ago. Donnie almost immediately started going downhill. I can't fathom how losing an identical twin must affect a person, but as in life Donnie followed Ronnie.

At his request, Donnie is being cremated with no funeral. We will have a family get-together to bury his ashes in the coming weeks when all the family can be here.

Comments

[trulygrateful.livejournal.com]

Massive hugs to you, sweet bear.

[dr-tectonic.livejournal.com]

My condolences on your loss.

[notdefined.livejournal.com]

It is never easy, I know from experience. Hugs for now and the coming days.

[putzmeisterbear.livejournal.com]

I am very sorry your family and friends had to go through this. At least your brother is out of pain now.

Big warm hugs.

[markgarciachris.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[divos-voids.livejournal.com]

Sorry for your loss, Mark. Big hugs!

[bruinwi.livejournal.com]

Warm, comforting huggage.

Words are so inadequate.

[champdaddy.livejournal.com]

Sincere condolences on your loss...

[paterson-si.livejournal.com]

Condolences.

[jkusters]

Oh, man, so sorry to hear that. My condolences. :(

[bonkishnurtaz.livejournal.com]

I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss, Mark. My most sincere condolences on the passing of your brother. ((((((HUGS))))))

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry Mark....((((HUG))))

[clintswan.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, Mark.

*lovinghugs*

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine that you've lost two siblings and how you must feel. Sending lots of hugs!

[fogbear.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, buddy....

[martini-tim.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry, Mark.

/hug

[spikejrt.livejournal.com]

I am sorry for your loss. Losing a sibling leaves a void in your life that never really goes away. (lost 2 myself)

[prisonbitch.livejournal.com]

I am sorry, Mark. 2012 is turning out to be a rough year for everyone, meThinks.

[bigfundrew.livejournal.com]

my condolences, sir

[epinoid.livejournal.com]

May you and your family be comforted and may good memories dull the pain of loss.

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. :(

BIG BIG HUGS

[coryblank.livejournal.com]

You're in my thoughts, Mark.


HUGS