To honor my brother Izzy

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JwRosenthal

·Sep 23, 2020

Oh Larry, I'm so sorry. I can't imagine the pain. My brother and I have very different lives, but we still maintain a closeness unlike anyone else I know on the planet- even if it's months at a stretch that we don't talk on the phone. I would be equally devastated if he were no longer on the planet. Keeping his memory alive, as you are doing, is the best way to honor him. I'm just so sorry.

 

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Wetworks

·Sep 23, 2020

I'm very sorry for your tragic loss, Larry. The circumstances of his death are certainly a all-too familiar reality this year. Your sharing an insight into the dynamic of your relationship with him was very sweet. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

 

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SouthernScot

·Sep 23, 2020

So sorry to read of the sad loss of your younger brother, especially in these already difficult times. I cannot hope to imagine the grief of loosing a younger close relative so suddenly.
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Duncan.

 

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Canuck

·Sep 23, 2020

There are many among us who have suffered a loss such as yours. Many of us have felt the feelings you are feeling now. Our thoughts are with you.

I lost my younger sister eight years ago. My parents, 44 years ago. While they are all gone, in my weaker moments, I still long to be in touch with them. Those feelings stay with many of us. My sister spent over 20 years gradually deteriorating. In 2012, we had just arrived back from 3 weeks in Europe to the news that she was in hospital, gravely ill. We resisted the urge to make the 2,800 mile trip to see her because we were experiencing flu symptoms. On the very day she died, she was diagnosed as having had ALS. Lou Gehrig Syndrome, for which there is no cure. We didn’t get to visit her, though we were at her celebration of life.

Concerning your own health. For your sake and the sake of your family, do your best to recover your own good health.

 

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RonJ

·Sep 23, 2020

Larry, that was a great post to honor your brother.
And we can all relate how special that watch is for you.

I lost my brother 2 years ago to cancer, he was 4 years older than me.
One of his hobbies was guitars and I now have 2 of his guitars in my home.
One of these guitars is the Fender Stratocaster he played in his garage band when he was in high school over 40 years ago.

Personal possessions and family photos become so much more valuable after a person is gone.
Your post reminded me how valuable they can be.
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TJH

·Sep 23, 2020

Sincere condolences, so sorry to hear of your loss during therse difficult times. Take good care.

 

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jumpingsecond

·Sep 23, 2020

Your brother sounded like a genuine and loyal guy. I love how he beat expectations by holding onto every watch you ever gave him. Great character and condolences.

 

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DaveK

·Sep 23, 2020

Thank you for sharing Larry. So sorry for your loss. I’ll call my brothers today.

 

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WatchCor

·Sep 23, 2020

Thank for sharing this Larry. I am sorry for your and your families loss. God damnit these feels

 

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JetLinks

·Sep 23, 2020

Sorry to hear about the passing of your brother! Like many have said already, watches will help bring back moments in time as memories, so hopefully over the coming weeks/months those feelings of sadness will be replaced by fond memories of all the happy times you shared with your brother!

 

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Capt Cave Man

·Sep 23, 2020

I feel your loss Larry.

I lost my younger brother 3 years ago now due to a heart attack, he had only turned 41 two months prior. There aren't many days that go by without thinking of him and the what if's, but's and maybe's... it's REALLY difficult but try not to let the regret's get in the way of the memories of you and your brother and what you both got up to.

Thank-you for sharing and my sincerest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

 

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sonicosa

·Sep 23, 2020

Very sorry for your loss. That was a moving story to read. It's also a great reminder of what is important in this life.

I've been feeling really drained and emotionally off balance the last few weeks. I think part of the issue is I've been putting a lot of my attention an effort into things that are less important. This is a powerful reminder of what I should be prioritizing my time and energy around.

 

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FREDMAYCOIN

·Sep 23, 2020

My condolences to you and the rest of your family. I know there’s nothing we could do to ease your pain, but keep in mind we are here for you.

 

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Dor_42

·Sep 23, 2020

Sorry for your loss, sounds like he was lucky to have you as a brother.

 

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asrnj77

·Sep 23, 2020

Larry, sorry for your loss and an important post to remind us all to cherish our time together and not to live with any regrets.

 

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Marsimaxam

·Sep 23, 2020

A beautiful tribute to your brother. I am so sorry for your loss, it has been a difficult year for so many of us. I hope you find some solace in the memories you have of you and your brother's life together and the watches he so cherished.

"In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing. And so it will be as if all the stars will be laughing when you look at the sky at night..You, only you, will have stars that can laugh! And when your sorrow is comforted (time soothes all sorrows) you will be content that you have known me... You will always be my friend."
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

 

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pdxleaf

·Sep 23, 2020·"I cut it TWICE and it's still short!"

Thank you for sharing part of yours and your brother's life with us. Your family's story has become part of our story and enriched our lives as well. As others have said, you honored your brother's memory and life. Brother's and sisters know us better than most anyone else, including ourselves sometimes. You were very blessed to have such a brother and for him to have you. I know the pain of not being with someone at the end of their life, as my mother passed away from covid in May. You may not have been there physically but I am sure your brother was comforted with memories of his loving brother.

 

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jaguar11

·Sep 23, 2020

Some nice words giving a tiny glance through the window of your brother. I am sorry for your loss.

 

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SwissMe

·Sep 23, 2020

Sincere condolences. Blessings to you and your family

 

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riimar

·Sep 23, 2020

My condolence for your loss, very sorry to hear..
You sound like a brother to be proud of and I'm sure he knew how much you cared for him.

Remember to never think 'what if' or 'I should have'
Stay strong and socialize with family and friends.

❤