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for Brandon Estes
Sponsored by Mema & Pawpa Estes- Brandon, we'll see you in Heaven. All our LOVE.
Mema and Papa Estes
January 23, 2025
Hello my precious angel Brandon. Today marks 20 years that you've been gone and it's as if it was yesterday. Only the Good Lord has gotten us through without you here with us. I miss you and love you so much it can't be explained in words. I just know that Jesus Christ is coming back to Earth soon and it won't be that long before we will be together in heaven. You will always be in my heart and in my life. Brandon I love you so much.
Alice Theresa Wadsworth Duvall
January 20, 2025
Thinking about my friends who miss you so much. They will never let your memory fade. I know the Lord is with them.
Alice Duvall
January 25, 2024
my sweet precious friends, you were in my thoughts and in my prayers on Tuesday, the 23rd. I love you guys so much.
Jo Estes
January 23, 2024
Hello my precious angel. Well, another year has passed and we love and miss you just like it was the first day. I can't believe it's been 19 years. You're in our thoughts in our heart and in our love every moment of every day. Knowing that you're with Jesus Christ our Savior is the only thing that keeps us going. The way this world is going right now I'm thinking it won't be too long before we'll all be meeting in the sky with our Jesus. Happy heavenly birthday my precious..
Love forever Mema and Papa Estes
Jo Estes
January 23, 2021
Brandon, another year has passed and we miss and love you soooooo much. With Gods help and knowing you are safe and happy In the Arms of Jesus is the only thing that keeps us going. Also the knowledge that we will be together again in heaven is a wonderful Comfort to our hearts. Baby we love you. Mema and Papa
Mema & Papa Estes
January 20, 2020
Dear Sweet Father God in Heaven, how could it have become 15 years later and the pain, love and missing Brandon is as strong now as it was then? Our saving Grace is completely knowing our Brandon is safe with you Jesus. I know without a doubt we'll see you again Brandon. Your family loves you so much.
Alice Duvall
January 19, 2020
My sweet friends, Brandon had such a sweet smile and manner. He knew how much you loved him.
glenn olive
September 22, 2015
there isn't a day that goes by that i don't think about you and miss you
Holly Olive
March 14, 2015
I love and miss you, words cannot begin to describe .
The empty ness I feel the whole in my heart that will never be filled.
You are my first true love. I will always love you. Sorry this is momma's first
Time to write you here. I miss everything about you.
all my love
mom 1-4-3 always and forever
Your Family
January 23, 2015
Ten years later and it hurts like only yesterday. Miss and love you so much. But praise God, we will see you again....Until then,just know how much you are loved and a part of our daily life.
joey estes
October 24, 2014
When the wind blows just like the way pieces of our lives travels with it if you listen closely then you can hear those
January 14, 2014
Brandon, Your Mema and Pawpa miss you so much. If you would talk to their angels and ask them to ease the pain my precious friends have from missing you. You were so special, am sure you can do that. Take care sweet angel.
January 1, 2014
love you so much, miss you so much.
your family
mema & papa
March 11, 2013
thinking about you so much..
love you so much....
Miranda Steck
February 22, 2012
Happy what would of been 28th birthday Brandon, may you RIP and watch over us and protect us. I miss you so so much and think about you all the time. Until we meet again, cowboy up!
Your Family
January 24, 2012
Bran, Another year and you're loved and missed as much as 2005. I am so peaceful in my heart and soul because I know without a shadow of doubt that you are in Heaven with our Faher God. We love you baby. Your Family
Miranda Steck
January 24, 2012
Thinking of you today!
Chelsea Hanson
January 23, 2012
Brandon, No matter how many years have passed, there isn't a day that goes by where I don't think of you, not a day goes by that I don't see your smile. I miss you and I know you are with me. I love you so much and miss you. Till we meet again my love...
Aunt Mary
January 25, 2011
Your light will burn forever in our hearts. Love you cowboy.
February 22, 2010
Brandon, My heart and mind is filled with you today; your 26th birthday. My words are few but the tears and void are still beyond measure. God, I love you so much Brandon, I love you so much.
We Love YOU Forever, Your family
January 23, 2010
Brandon, Happy 5th birthday in Heaven. 5 years ago today, you went to heaven to be with our Lord. I just sometimes imagine what the Lord has you doing. I imagine it's so important and full of pleasure for you. Do you know you are and will be remembered everyday by your family...I just miss hearing your voice and seeing your beautiful blue eyes. Oh, God we love you so much Brandon.
Love you forever, Your Family
December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas in Heaven my precious angel. Brandon, I never in a million years thought that I would still be writing to you five years after you left, but I guess the good Lord still has work for me down here. It's seems impossible that you have been gone 5 years. We miss you as much or more today than when you first left, we love you as much or more (no, that's not posible to love you more) as when you were here. I know you are still here with us, in our hearts, and actually feeling your presence. God has sent his comfort to us this past week, in really confirming two things that was on my mind and in my heart. One, that yes, you are happy in heaven with our God, and yes, you are very content and peaceful. Praise God for his son Jesus Christ. That he was sent to earth to be born on Christmas, that he would die for all our sins. Thank you God for Brandons salvation and that he is in Heaven with you. We love you so much baby... Love your family.
Your Family
February 22, 2009
Happy 25th Birthday my angel. We were not able to visit you at the angel park today, but God know's we've been with you all day in our heart. I think about you constantly and love you more than life. Brandon, be happy and know we'll all be together again. Have the greatest Birthday ever. Wow, to have Jesus at your party. I am imagining what it's like. I love you so much.
Your family
January 23, 2009
Today, Jan 23, exactly 4 yrs ago today you went to heaven. I miss you and love you so much. It sometimes feels like an eternity, sometimes like it's right now. I love you baby. I love you so much.
Aunt Mary
January 23, 2009
It has been 4 years since you went to Heaven. You will always be here in our hearts. But we know that you are happy and doing the Lord's work in Heaven. I believe that God took you home to do very important things in Heaven. If you are helping to get my place ready, just build me a log cabin.
John and I love you very much.
Aunt Mary
January 7, 2009
Hey Sweetie,
You have really been on my mind. Last night I was thinking, who is the first person I want to see when I get to Heaven. I want to see my heavenly father, of course, my Daddy, my Grandparents, there are so many loved ones there with you that I want to see. But your beautiful eyes and smiling face is what I kept coming back to. I believe when I leave this world, Jesus will be with me through eternity. And at the same time, you will be standing there with all our loved ones for the most glorious reunion. Christmas must be so awesome in Heaven. I love you so very much
Your Family
December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas to you our precious Brandon. It has been 4 years ago today (Christmas 2004) since I physically hugged and kissed you, but you are in my heart and mind every minute. The only way to keep going is to hear and know, Rejoice, a son has come home. You are so loved and missed. Merry Christmas from your family to Heaven....
Chelsea Hanson
September 19, 2008
I love you Brandon and I know you hear me! Thank you for watching over me sweetheart.
FOR JO ANN AND CHARLES-Please call me if you can I think of you all the time and I am ver concerned of your well being with Ike that just passed. I love you both and miss you very much. 713-791-4873.
Aunt Mary
March 3, 2008
Hey Brandon,
You will never be forgotten here. We think about you on your Birthday, Holidays, just normal days. You just pop in my head. Guess that's when you are looking at me and laughing at something weird I may be doing. I really look forward to laughing with you in Heaven. I truly believe that will happen soon. Stay happy and I know you will continue doing whatever God took you home to do. I love you Sweetie.
Your Family
February 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Bran,
We love you so much. What a celebration we're going to have the next time we all get together. Brandon, we love you more than earthly word's can express.
Chelsea Hanson
February 22, 2008
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven my angel. You are in my thoughts everyday. I imagine your birthdays there are absolutely amazing in Heaven. I love you always and forever.
Fred W. Estes
January 28, 2008
Great Uncle Fred
Aunt Mary
January 25, 2008
Hey Cowboy,
I have been thinking about you so much. Your pictures are beside me and, oh my goodness, what a handsome angel you are. Our church members feel like they know you; well, they will know you when they go home. I believe that you are in the Lord's Army. John and I are following God. Our lives have changed so much since we started living for God. I know that one day I will see that smiling face as I enter the kingdom. I bet those eyes are twinkling more now than when you were on earth. You are so special. God needed you for something. We won't know what that is until we see you again. But, I feel in my heart that you are happy. How could you not be happy when you are in God's world. I love you so much, Brandon. Just keep shining bright and know that you are loved so so much
Love You Sweetie!
Your Family
January 23, 2008
Bran, Three years ago today, God, it's still so hard to believe that you are not here with us. We do know you are at home with Jesus. We love you so very much and you are and always will be one of the most important parts of our lives. I know you can feel how loved you are. Brandon, I promise you will never be forgotten as long as one member of your family is still on this earth. Happy 3rd anniversary in Heaven. Love you so much.....
Your Family
December 30, 2007
Brandon, We love you so much. We miss you so much.
Merry 3rd Christmas in Heaven. I know it's so wonderful there. How your presence was near on Christmas Day. Thanks for being with us. Brandon, only you and Jesus can know this kind of love that's shared with you and your family. We love you so much. How great when we all get to heaven. Be the first one with Jesus to meet us.......
POC Family
November 4, 2007
Bran, We're just Missing and Loving You so much, please feel this love. You are so much in our heart and life. Thanks for looking after Papa. We know it was Christ that healed him but you were with Pops. Baby, I love you so much and look so forward to our family reunion.
Dear God, I pray for salvation and praise your name for that salvation for Brandon’s entire family, that we may all be together at Heavens reunion.
Ciji Bates
May 3, 2007
Brandon,
I miss you so much! It's not fair...I try so hard to say it's okay...but I still miss you everyday. I don't know when I will see you again, but when I do...it will be glorious! I love you so much!
Your Family
February 26, 2007
Brandon, Do you feel how much you are loved and missed? We were all at the Angel park on your Heavenly Birthday..two years here without you, didn't really believe some of us would actually be here this long after you, but I guess God will let us know when we can go. We were also at the Angel park on your earthly birthday..God, baby, you are so missed. Bran, I really experienced a quiet time with you a few minutes before we left for your birthday party. Some people think that your family is a bit crazy, but we will always have your earthly birthday party with birthday cake and singing to you. God has filled my spirit with the truth, and that is you are truly happy and with our Heavenly Father. This doesn't stop the crying and hurting from missing you so very much. Please don't let us keep you from going and living your new heavenly life. We love you so much. You are so loved....Happy both Birthdays my precious Angel.
Aunt Mary
February 24, 2007
Brandon, I am sending all our love through birthday wishes to heaven. You are celebrating your third birthday with Christ. I just imagine what it would be like to celebrate with angels. Your angelic smile with those sparkling blue eyes must be such a blessing in heaven. We all miss you terribly. I know that you are experiencing such joy, but, earth will never be the same. That's why we will continue to follow God's word while we are here, and one day we also will be in the land where we never have to say goodbye. Happy Birthday Sweetie. We love you more each day that passes.
All my Love Cowboy,
Aunt Mary
January 23, 2007
Hi Sweetie,
Well it's been two years. We all miss you so much. But, Uncle John and I have started living a closer life with Jesus. I know that God had big plans for you and thats why he called you home. I had a glance of Jesus's arms streached out and his robe. It was such a happy happy feeling. Just imagine if I got that feeling from seeing his robe, what joy is ahead when I am actually with Christ. I often wonder what you are doing, but I know that you are overjoyed, and that you went through the light. I am looking so forward to seeing you again in that wonderful land that you are now experiencing. I love you so much Brandon and I know that those beautiful blue eyes are sparkling with joy. I hope that you are the first one I see when I go to the land where there are no more tears.
I will keep doing God's work and when my time comes for gloryland, I will see that unforgettable smile again.
Until then Cowboy, just remember how much you are loved by your entire family.
Oh Yeah, thanks for helping me find my car in the parking lots.
Love You Forever!
Chelsea Hanson
January 23, 2007
Two years, it seems like only yesterday we were moving into our first apartment. I was hesitant but you assured me that we would be just fine! And we had the time of our life, didn't we. You always knew how to put a smile on my face and you still do to this day. I love you and as you know I think of you always. You are always right there with me and I thank you for that. I miss you more than words could ever explain. You give me strength and courage and I am forever grateful, I love you!!!!!
This is what we believe Brandon said Written by Brandons Mom
June 3, 2006
On Your Wedding Day
Dad, I was there!
I heard the “I do’s”
and saw the kisses too….
The Father blessed it from above
and along with his blessings
I sent you so much love.
Yours and Teressas’ special day was
truly meant to be
we shared it with you, the Father and me...
I was your Best Man, I was there with you
That’s why Mom wasn’t allowed to be there too!
Our family
A new little Sister, I’m so pleased
along with you, Dad & a new Mom,
Mom & Dad
Precious Niece
Sister-in-law
three Brothers and Me
our family is now complete.
I will always be with you
through-out eternity
watching from Heaven above,
I send you all my LOVE.
CONGRADULATIONS
LOVE:
BRANDON
Written by Brandons Mom as she felt it from her heart
June 3, 2006
A Mother's & Father’s Day Note
From Heaven Above
Sending You Peace and So Much Love...
Don't cry...Mom & Dad
and don’t feel alone
for on that day
two beautiful Angels carried me home
Your precious child, I am!
and always will be
but Christ needed paradise to be landscaped,
He chose ME
I am happy, loved, and cared for in this wonderful
place called Heaven
I’m safe in the arms of Jesus
Mom & Dad, you’ve seen the signs God has given.
I'll wait right here for you
until he calls you home
then Mom & Dad we will
hold each other tight, and always be in
each others sight.
Always remember you're forever in my
heart and I in yours
Until I see you face to face and we can
feel each others warm embrace.
ALL MY LOVE MOM & DAD
TO YOU
ON MOTHERS DAY & FATHERS DAY!
LOVE:
BRANDON
Aunt Mary
February 22, 2006
Today we celebrate your birthday with mixed emotions. This will be your second birthday in Heaven. We pray to God to make this birthday special. Your family is grieving as hard today as when we first lost you. Thats because you are missed so much. Brandon, when I think of you in Heaven, I know that you are with Jesus and he is holding you close. We all know that you are an angel in Heaven and that we will be seeing you again when we go home. Earth will never be the same for our family without you here. I pray that our family will receive comfort in knowing that we will be with you again and that you are safe and happy with Jesus until our reunion.
I love you sweetie!
Lindsey Shirer
January 25, 2006
Brandon it has been a year since i last saw you. I think about you all the time and miss you very much. I know that you are in a much better place. A place that we can only imagine. I know you are looking down on us all (family and friends). I miss you lot's!!
Love always,
Aunt Mary
January 23, 2006
Hey Sweetie,
I can't believe it's been a year. We miss you so much. I know that you are happy with Jesus. We just miss you being here with us.
The other night we were watching bull-riding but all I could see was how handsome YOU looked when you were all "cowboyed up".
We miss you so much Brandon. Sometimes it feels like you just left then it feels like it's been forever.
I know that you will be there to meet me when I go home. Until then just remember how much you are loved.
I love you!
Brandon, we feel this is what you said to us. Your Family-Throughout the earth
January 22, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2005
Brandons Family
January 22, 2006
Brandon, Today is next to the worst day of your familys life. It has been a year (today is Sunday the 22, date last year on this Sunday was the 23rd) since you left this earth. The worst day being a year ago today. I can't believe we have survived without you here. I guess the only reason that we have is knowing you are with our Lord, Jesus Christ. We know you are in Heaven with Jesus and that you are in a beautiful place surrounded by love, peace and happiness. That's all that keeps up going day to day. However, we are only human and we miss you so very much and love you so very much that it is just so painful. I pray to you dear God, please hold Brandon, love him and let him know how much we love and miss him. God, please let us have our prayer answered, I know we are to have enough faith without a vision, but God, we do have faith to keep praying and asking you. Brandon, we love you, be with us at the bench and cross today and tomorrow. God, we need you with us so much at this time. Brandon, we love you so much. God, I wish there was a way or word to express just how much Brandon is loved and missed by all of us. I don't know how to express the deep feelings we have not only in our hearts, but from our whole self. We just love you so much Brandon and miss you and think of you every day. From Brandons Family..
Your Family
December 24, 2005
Brandon, today is Dec 23, exactly 11 months since you went home to Jesus. This is definitely a difficult birthday for your Dad. We will be with him tonight, and I believe you will also. We love you and miss you as much today as the day you left. The holidays are and will never be the same without you here. We (your Dad, Mom & Dad, Brothers, Niece & Sister-in-law, Memas & Papas, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins will all be together to have Christmas with you baby and I know you will be with us. God, Brandon, we miss you so much. Did you like the memorial pictures and blankets that we made for your family? It was all your Mom's idea. (and what a great idea it was) Brandon, I know you see us, I know you feel the love we send to you and as always, I pray to God to please love you, hug you and give you the best Christmas ever. After all you are with the true Birth of Christmas Day, Jesus Christ. We love you so much baby, Merry Christmas.
Ciji Bates
December 16, 2005
It's so hard to write you. I have tried to ever since you left. Everywhere I look, I see your face. Every song I hear, I think of you. The days of you,me,Casey and Gia seem so long ago. I cherish them more than I ever did before. Please know that I have always loved you. Every day I regret not coming to Texas. I miss you.
andy pevateaux
November 19, 2005
brandon you were a great friend and im sorry we lost contact with each other but you will be missed very much.and to every body in brandons family my condolenses go out to you.
Vivion Garcia
November 18, 2005
We just heard about your lost. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Vivion, Vanessa, Thomas, Wanda and Billy
Fred Estes
July 26, 2005
Brandon,
Although I only knew you for such a short time I still have very fond memories of the times I did visit Houston.
I remember you and Casey camping out in Pawpa & Mema's living room and how that was such a Big deal.
You always had that beautiful smile that always lit up the room.
I felt like you were with me and Pawpa when we fished Brandon's reef. In fact that is the first time I ever got my limit of Redfish.
I love you and we all miss you very much.
One day we will all be together. Love Uncle Fred
Bianca Arbelo
June 28, 2005
We miss your voice, we miss your touch
We miss the smile we loved so much.
You brought us up the best way that you knew
And were always there when we needed you.
Then, too soon, came the day that you had to leave
And we know that you wouldn't want us to grieve.
Yet sometimes the thought of you not being there
Makes the pain seem so great and it's so hard to bear.
But we'll do like you said and we'll try to be strong
And we'll try to remember when the days seem so long.
That one day we'll be with you and won't have to part.
Then the pain of you leaving will be gone from our hearts.
We Love You & Miss You
Hey Brandon its me your cousin Bianca i was just thinking about you and remembering all the good times that you,joey,casey,josh,justin and i had it hurts to know your not physically here but you help me realize that life is to short and that i should be the way that i am with the family but anyway love you alot some day i'll be up there with you until now i miss you
p.s uncle chuck if you need anything or aunt joann i'm here i'm just one phone call away alright i love yall i love everyone of yall
Chelsea Hanson
June 23, 2005
Brandon-
You are always on my mind and in my heart. I miss you so much, I would give anything to turn back time. I think about how happy we always were, and all I have are good memories. I know you are watching over me and I can always feel your presense and your smile. Your smile could light up any city! It breaks my heart that I can't be with you, you have made me who I am today. I'm going to make you proud, baby. I hope that you have made a home for us there, when my name is called we will be together again, and I will never let you go again. I promise. I'm sorry that I haven't been there for your family like I should have. With you passing, my world has crumbled and all I wanted to do was run. But now I realize that my life must go on and I know that's what you want for me. It's just hard, really hard. So help me have the strength to do the right thing. I miss you so much and you are the love of my life. I always called you my angel and now you truly are. I always believed you were an angel sent from God, and now you are home with him. I love you so much. Forever yours.
Joel Estes
April 21, 2005
Hey Brandon,
There are so many things I wish I could tell you right now,but I know that I can only tell you with my heart and in my prayers. I love you so much that I think of you all the time. All those memories pop up every time you cross my mind. Every time I close my eye's I shed a tear. When I go to sleep at night I dream of all the times we shared. You were my best friend and my brother at the same time. I know you're just my cousin, but I can't help but love you like a brother. You were always there for me and everybody else who needed you. When I talked to you you always had something positive to say. I miss you so much Brandon. WE ALL MISS YOU. Sometimes I think to my self that things could have been different, but I know that all I'm doing is fooling myself. All I know is that you're in a better place looking down on all of your family smiling with that beautiful smile that you and only you have. Brandon I love you with all my heart and so does your family. Now you have a new family member that you can look down on and smile when you look at her face. Say hello to your new beautiful baby niece. Her name is Hannah. To the most special person in this world and in my heart. We love you always Brandon Miller Estes. God bless you and may the angels carry you swiftly into heavan and into god's hands.
Uncle Brandon, I Love You. Your namesake niece, Hannah MILLER Estes
April 21, 2005
Our Cowboy's riding high with Jesus!
April 21, 2005
What a happy and proud time.
April 21, 2005
You are so loved.
April 21, 2005
Your first trophy redfish
April 21, 2005
You and your dad after you got your first deer
Mema Estes
April 21, 2005
Hi Baby, In 2 days it will be 3 months since you left and it's as hard today as the first day. Brandon, we miss you so much and love you so much that it just seems impossible to carry on with everyday living. I talk to your dad and he's the same, he just can't get through losing you, I talk to your mom and she's the same, she just can't get through losing you. I can’t get through losing you. Papa can’t get through you not being here. Casey, Justin and Krue - Aunt Tresa, Keegan, your whole family just miss you so much. There’s not a day that goes by that we don’t talk/cry to you, to God about and for you, and to each other. I pray, please God, please dear Heavenly Father, please let Brandon make a visit to his Dad and Mom, just let us know that you are with Jesus, and that you are HAPPY. We need a sign of comfort. I know God has sent us signs, the rainbow’s, the hug, the telephone, the feeling of your presences, I know they were all signs from God that you are safe in his arms, but one more to your parents, and I think we could let you go to fulfill your heavenly life with our Lord, Jesus. We don’t want to hold you back, however, we will never quit missing and loving you. I know you are seeing your family and we want you to be happy with Jesus, not sad for leaving us. You had nothing to do with that. Only God knows the why and when. Here's a picture of your first niece in your photo gallery. I believe you were with us in the hospital the night she was born. She’s your namesake, and I know you are watching over her for your brother. Hannah MILLER Estes. She will love her middle name just because it comes from her Uncle Brandon MILLER Estes. And, baby, she is going to know everything there is to know about her Uncle Brandon. Also, enclosed are some pictures of you my darling so the world will know how beautiful you are. I love you so much Brandon, and truly believe we will all be together in heaven in the near future. GO WITH GOD. Love you forever, Mema.
Nana
March 9, 2005
Brandon, my darling great grandson, we have never felt such a loss in our family. The grief is so hard to bear. Monday night, the day after the accident, I prayed to God to let us know that you were alright. We had to have an answer. Early Tuesday morning before daylight, God woke me up with these words, "REJOICE, A SON HAS COME HOME." These words from God gave us the answer we needed. I love you so much Brandon, and we will always miss you. Praise God we know you are with him. Thank you God. Love Nana
S Ward
March 7, 2005
I just learned about Brandon's home going. When I lost my brother and my sister, I was comforted by two special verses; Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.; and Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you,
Chelsea Hanson
February 25, 2005
Brandon, The memories I have of you are the best times of my life. We were so in love and happy, nothing could get in our way. No obstacle seemed too big and together we could conquer anything. You are my best friend and you know me better than anyone probably ever will. I know that you can hear me when I talk to you each day. I can see the signs you send me from heaven and I'm so glad that I have you to watch over me. I love you so much it hurts and I couldn't have asked for a better love. Brandon, make us a home in heaven so when God calls my name we can reunite for eternity. Unitl then, yours truly.
KEITH & AMY DEISS
February 23, 2005
If a kiss was a raindrop,I'd send you showers
If hugs were a second,I'd send you hours
If smiles were water.I'd send you the sea
If friendship were a person,I'd send you me.
We love and miss you very much.
Tim Deiss
February 23, 2005
Happy Birthday Brandon! You are so missed here on earth, but i know that you are HOME now. There is no birthday party that we could have giving you that would even come close to the party God is giving you. I was privileged to have you in my life. Noone has a smile like you do, and i bet your smiling bigger than ever now.
Most of us will spend 70 or 80 years here before going home, but you my CUZ are the lucky one....YOUR ALREADY HOME.
Brandon, in your death you have already brought this family together, changed some lifes, and have shown us that God is control of our life, not us.
We will see you soon in Gods Kingdom......until then, we will all remain Homesick.
All my love goes out to our whole family. May we all rejoice in the Lord our God!
Paul and Kellie Edinburgh
February 22, 2005
Bull-rider
Ready to help
Always a smile
Near to our hearts
Driven by desire
Often in our thoughts
N"ose" We Love Him
Happy Birthday Brandon! Our love and prayers go out to our family and friends that are feeling the overwhelming pain from losing you. God has a plan that we are not able to understand. We miss you and love you. Love Kellie and Paul
KEITH & AMY DEISS
February 22, 2005
Happy 21st Birthday. We miss and love you very much. We miss seeing your smiling face and we know you are smiling down on us from above. I hope God is giving you the best birthday ever. To: JoAnn,Charles,Chuck, and Holly our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. We love you all.
Kevin & Sheryll Estes
February 22, 2005
Brandon you have touched so many different people's lives in so many different ways. We know that you are with God now and you are not feeling the pain that we all are going through. Our family has never had this kind of loss before, but we are strong and we're all going to make it knowing that your in heaven in a better place than we are right now. We all love you and miss you so much !!
Until we meet again.....
- Uncle Kevin & Aunt Sheryll
John Pollack
February 22, 2005
I know you would not want us to feel pain and sadnees on this day especially. That is the kind of person you were. It's just that we miss you so very much. Every minute I spent with you brings back only wonderful memories. You and all those you loved will be forever in our hearts and prayers. Until we meet again cowboy.
Mema & Pawpa Estes
February 22, 2005
Happy Birthday our sweet angel in heaven. Today, on your 21st birthday, I ask God to please give you the best birthday party ever. Brandon, please know how much we cry for you, please know how much we love and miss you. Father God, please hold our baby and show him and let him feel all the love that we are sending. Thank you Father God that we know Brandon is with you and there's a big birthday party going on right now in heaven. Father God, I pray for strength and comfort for our family. Especially today, God, be with Chuck, Holly & Glen, Casey & Jessica, Justin, Krue, and the rest of Brandon’s family to make it through this day. Thank you Father. In Jesus Name I Pray. Amen
Mary Pollack (Aunt Mary)
February 22, 2005
My heart is breaking today for all of Brandons immediate family. He would have turned 21 today. I know that no words will comfort you, but I will continue to pray every day for all of you. Remember that you are not going through this alone. Brandon was loved by so many people and I pray that you will feel the love that goes out to Brandon today. I love all of you so much.
Justin, Brandon & Ashley-Thanksgiving in Port O'Connor 2003
February 21, 2005
Alice Duvall
February 20, 2005
We are so very sorry, Chuck & Hollie and all who loved Brandon so much. Our hearts bleed for you all and my prayers bring tears to my eyes when I think how hard this must be for all of you. I have known Mema & Pawpa Estes for many years and know this is the hardest thing they could ever face. May God carry all of you through this.
Much love and sympathy,
Alice & Ken Duvall
Brandon with Mema & Pawpa at Casey & Jessica's wedding
Mary Pollack
February 16, 2005
We miss our "little cowboy" so much. Our family has never been through such a loss. I keep remembering the times I would go to Mema & pawpa's house just to get on the floor with you and casey and get y'all hyper, then I would leave until the next time. We will remember you through these good times, but the good times also brings sorrow because we miss you so much. You are with God and one day we will all be rolling on heaven's floor. I love you sweetie.
Christmas 2004 - We were so happy
February 11, 2005
Brandon's redfish - only one caught today Sept 2004
February 11, 2005
Mema & Pawpa Estes
February 11, 2005
Our Precious Angel Brandon,
It is too hard to believe that you are gone. I never thought any of us would have to go through anything this hard. I ask God every minute why, it's just not right for a parent or grandparent to outlive a child. Remember, I told you not too long ago, that if anything happened to you, they might as well get ready to bury a whole bunch of us, because we couldn't make it on earth without you. I never dreamed that we would be put to the test, but we are. And, I must tell you my angel, there are some days that I really think we won't make it through this, but the only way that we do is relying on God and feeling your love. Oh God, Baby you are so loved, even in death, there is such a strong everlasting love that goes to you and is felt from you. On that dreadful morning, leaving Port O’Connor, I just kept asking God why, why you, God, show me a sign that you’re alright, show me a sigh that you are in the arms of Christ, and Pawpa said, Look at the beautiful rainbow; this was a clear day, not a cloud in the sky and no rain at all. Bran, you touched so many hundreds of people, people that never met you are saddened by your passing. I know, because of you, heaven will be a fuller place. I believe there were people at your services that left receiving God in their hearts. I asked God why he took you so young, when you still had so much to do. And my mind jumped to the song that your Dad had played at your services, Go rest high on that mountain, your work on earth is done, Go rest high on that mountain, be with the Father and the Son. And then my mind jumped to the Hawaii trip you told me about. You know when you went just a wave or so too far out, felt the undertow, and body rode the wave to shore. I only went the first wave out. And the (I believe Mexico trip) where you said while snorkeling, you went to the bottom to try and catch the fish. I would always snorkel staying on top of the water and looking down at the fish. And, remember, when you would drive in the driveway, with mud clear up to the windows, and we would say, Brandon, have you been truck-mudding (our lango) in you truck? And, with that great big beautiful smile, blue eyes just sparkling, you would answer, no, just drove down a muddy road. What a ham. And you doing Bull riding. Scared us so much, you just smiled and said, it's exciting. And Hunting, just give you some woods and a gun and watch out deer. You have a passion for nature, for the woods and water. And what a Fisherman you are. Caught your first redfish, trophy one at that, at just eight years old, and kept on outfishing your Pawpa and Dad! Your last trip to Port O'Connor was Sept, 2004. You said, Pop's, quit working on the house for awhile and let's go fishing. Pawpa said, Brandon, we're not going to catch anything, the weather's not good, it's late, but of course, the smile and out the boat goes. And, of course, no one caught anything...but you. Nice redfish. Your last one and thank God we took the picture. It's in the photo gallery. And what a role model you were to your brothers; they completely adore you. You were the big brother, the older, and the wiser one to all of them. You and Casey were closer than even twins could be. You will always live on in Casey. Justin looked up to you. He thinks you are the greatest hunter ever. I think you might have told him that. And I think Krue will be lost for a long time without you. You not only were the big brother, you were the first nephew to Aunt Tresa and Uncle Kevin. They loved you so very much. And the older cousin. You and Joey and Casey were so close when you were young. Of course, you were always the leader. You were the idol cousin to Keegan. His birthday was right after your tragedy, and for his birthday wish he asked God for you to be his guardian angel. I know you are. Then I ask God why, because you loved life so much: And my mind jumped to the song that your Mom had played at your services, Dancing with the Angels, and I know you are dancing and dancing with the angels. Then, again I ask God why he took you, and since God is a giver of life not death, he said, I did not take Brandon, but I did receive him. Again at the end of your services, on a clear sunny day, a beautiful rainbow appeared. Was that you telling us goodbye? Brandon, your entire family is going through this all together with each other, helping, loving and praying with one another. Please see us bound together through God's and your love. I love you so much; there are no words to express. Brandon, I am enclosing the poem that your Dad had read. I know you already know it because we sent it to heaven with you.
Love Mema
We’re just on loan
Brandon Miller Estes
Our Precious Angel Brandon. This poem is dedicated to you by your Dad, your Mom and S-Dad, your brothers, Casey and wife Jessica, Justin and Krue. Your Mema & Pepa Bates, and Mema & Pawpa Estes. God, how we love you and miss you.
On Loan
Back before the world began,
Jesus took me by the hand.
He said I have some work I
would like you to do.
There are some people who need
to hear about me from you.
I am sending you to the earth so
that you may teach.
For there are so many that you
are sure to reach.
The road will not be easy. The
journey will be long.
But I’ll put my name in your
heart and give you a new song.
I love you my child and I will
miss your smile.
Just try to always remember I’ll
see you in a little while.
There are many people that will
not want to say goodbye.
They will have a hard time
letting you go, I cannot lie.
Many tears will fall down from
each face.
They might even ask if they can
take your place.
They will think they can’t live
without you, how can they go on?
It is then that I will remind them,
it won’t be long.
For the hearts you have touched
And told them of me,
In a little while again, you will see.
The covenant I have made isn’t
just a few years.
I will take away all your pain,
and wipe away all your tears.
So try to be patient when your
loved one you can’t see.
Remember, I called them back; I
needed them with me.
You may not like the time I choose
when I call you home.
But you never belonged to them,
you were Just on Loan….
lynne upchurch
January 29, 2005
May the memories of his hugs,kisses,smiles,and tears,light your path and help keep his spirit close to your hearts forever.
Kathleen Livingston
January 28, 2005
Brandon, I will never forget you - I didn't think my heart could break anymore but it did. I promise to be there for your mom like you were there for me. We love and miss you more than words can express. Kathy, Johnny, and Mason.
Debbie Brown
January 28, 2005
I feel so blessed that Brandon touched my life. He brought much joy and happiness to many. It is a comfort to know I can just think of him and it will always bring a smile to my face and heart.
kim jordan plummer
January 26, 2005
brandon's father and i are cousins. chuck, i am so sorry for your loss.
kim
Lindsey Shirer
January 26, 2005
Words just can't explain this tragedy. Brandon we have gone through so much and have been friends for so long. I will always have a place for you in my heart. You where a great friend and i will always love you. Love Lindsey
Elaine Bernal
January 26, 2005
It is with deep sadness that we learned of Brandon's passing. He was a friend to my son for many years. He was loved dearly by so many and may that knowledge and God's love give his family strength in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Hester
January 25, 2005
Mike and I wish we could be there to give you all a hug. Please know you have our love and we share your tears and loss. We look forward to being with you again to talk over the wonderful memories you have of Brandon. Love, Mike and Debbie
Scott & Allison Foster
January 25, 2005
We are simply at a loss of words at this time regarding this tragic accident and terrible loss. Brandon will be deeply missed and will ALWAYS be remembered. Please watch over us Brandon. Our thoughts and prayers are also with the family. Love Always.
~Scott & Allison Foster
BRIAN FERGUSON
January 25, 2005
BRANDON, WE SHARED A FEW MEMORIES AND YOU WERE THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEEDED YOU, WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE WHEN YOU NEEDED SOMEONE.I REALLY ENJOYED SEEING YOU AGAIN WHEN YOU CAME TO FLORIDA. TAKE CARE, REST IN PEACE, AND I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY. C-YA HOMEBOY, BRIAN
JACQUE MERRITT
January 25, 2005
BRANDON,
IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE YOU'RE GONE. YOU MEANT A LOT TO ME, AND I WILL FOREVER HOLD YOU IN MY HEART. YOU WERE A TRUE FRIEND. I HAD FUN WHEN YOU WERE HERE. LOVE JACQUE
Sara Shirer
January 25, 2005
Brandon was a sweetheart and respectful. I'm in such shock and dispair that I have no words to describe my deep, heartfelt sympathy, and loss. Brandon's smile will be forever remembered in our lives. Sara, Lindsey, Leslee & Saige
Al and Wanda Junek
January 25, 2005
Please know that we care and are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers.
With Love,
Al and Wanda Junek
Brandon & Kayla - I love you Brandon!
January 25, 2005
Brandon & Chelsea when life seemed so simple
January 25, 2005
Nena Mayo
January 25, 2005
Brandon, you will be missed by so many people that loved you. You were part of our family for many years and there are lots of happy memories we have of you at that time. I will miss you! Love, MeMa
Judy Hanson
January 25, 2005
May God bless you in this time of need. Brandon was always a gentleman when I was with him and I thought the world of him. He will be missed by all who loved and cared for him. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Rhonda Hanson
January 25, 2005
Brandon,you will always have a very special place in my heart,you where part of our family in more ways than one, you were very special in my daughter's life and will always be her first true love you gave her so much happinness that I hope one day she will find again and I know if you have anything to do with it you will be her guardian angel from up above in heaven. You where also a big brother to Kyle and Kayla who truely worship you and I know you love them deeply and will watch over them. You where so respectful, helpful and kind to Mike and I and we loved you as if you were or son. Our families have joined together. We love each other as if we where family and we need you to please help give us strenght to move on and have you close to us always. We Love you, Rhonda, Mike, Kyle and Kayla
Vicki Smith
January 25, 2005
We will miss you deeply Brandon. you will always have a place in our hearts forever.
Shelli Ralls
January 25, 2005
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Brandon for many years now through the Hanson family. He will be missed.
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Shelli Ralls
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