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Dad
December 28, 2023
21 years now
dad
January 8, 2023
it's now been 20 years since you left without warning
December 28, 2014
12 years ago today we Lost Brandon and Sarah .. in oh so many ways it feels just like yesterday
Don Hardy
December 28, 2012
10 Years ago today December 28th 2002 we lost Brandon & Sarah not a day goes by we don't think of them. and wonder how things would be today .. how many more grand kids we would have .. how well there jobs were going .. its been 10 long years of sadness and missing them .. its been hard on Us and the Augustines myself dealing with depression has been a on going battle ... time heals but not very fast :(
Celeste Hardy
August 13, 2012
Happy Birthday my dear son! Love you forever!
August 13, 2012
Happy Dirthday Brandon your 32 today I hope its a good day,, give Sarah and the kids a hug and remember we are all thinking of you today
December 29, 2011
Brandon & Sarah, Please watch down over your parents and loved ones. Give them the peace I know you wish for them. You are still missed so much. Terri H.
Dad
December 28, 2011
Well its been 9 years today that we last saw you and Sarah .. not a day goes by that we don't think of you. I will make a trip to the tree like always and look for signs
August 14, 2011
Happy Birthday to you in Heaven Brandon, have a piece for me too. Love Bob & Terri
they were always together
Dad & Mom
August 13, 2011
Happpy Birthday Brandon #31 last year we had a party... I don't care if no one reads this, it helps me
give Sarah a hug
we miss you
Dad, and Mom
Dad Mom
December 28, 2010
8 years today you know lots of people will be thinking of you and Sarah today but remembering the good things we looked at pictures last night and made us smile not a day goes by that D&S and J&M and your brothers and sisters don't think of you both..
August 13, 2010
thinking of you today
Terri Hahn
August 13, 2010
Dear Brandon, You are missed by all, we have special memories of you growing up. Will be thinking of you today. Bob & Terri Hahn
Celeste
August 13, 2010
Missing you.
Love Mom
Happy-30th
Dad
August 13, 2010
Happy Birthday Brandon .. Wow 30 years, 22 of them filled with so much fun and joy.. the last 8 with sadness.. always thinking of you and Sarah.. having a party tonight in your honor..give us a sign your always around us but every body misses you both...
Dad
December 28, 2009
another year .. will this pain ever get better ? thinking of you both today
August 13, 2009
Its your 29th birthday and were all thinking of you.. give Sarah a hug
Brandon's Dad
December 28, 2008
Well its now 6 years .. we miss you both each day .. will be at the tree again tonight like every Dec 28th at 11:33 feel free to give us a sign ..
Mom & Dad
December 28, 2007
Dear Brandon,
It's hard to believe it has been 5 years since that fateful day when you & Sarah left us so quickly. We miss you always and hope our love transcends the invisible wall between us.
Love Mom & Dad
dad,Mom Adam,Shawn Sammy and Laura
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Brandon & Sarah .. we all miss you and will give you a toast at dinner later
Michael Romano
August 15, 2007
Happy 27th Birthday...wish you were still here.
Dad
August 13, 2007
Happy Birthday Brandon . your 27 today .. we all miss you and Sarah .. hard to believe its almost 5 years .. was going to say hope all is well .. but your in Heaven .. can't get much better then that .. give Sarah a hug and keep looking out for your Brothers ..
Michael Romano
May 8, 2007
So much time has gone since Brandon passed, but the memories he left are never going to leave. I looked up to him so much for the few years I knew him, more so than he might have known. He went out of his way to be a great friend to me and I realize right now how much I really miss him. My thoughts and prayers are always with your family and with Sarah's family.
Puma team mate
January 26, 2007
Just heard about this site .. you have helped me more then you will ever know thanks
Dad
December 28, 2006
Its 4 years today .. we miss you and Sarah all the time .. I believe that you two would be married by now and have your own little ones .. you are together forever....
Rebecca
August 16, 2006
Happy Belated Birthday B....hope you were w/ us at dinner!
Love you and miss you dearly.
Tell Sarah hi!
August 13, 2006
happy birthday brandon...i miss you
Dad Mom Adam & Shawn
August 13, 2006
Happy Birthday Brandon.. will be thinking of you all day and hope your with us ..
PS Shawn wore a pair of your Addison Braves baseball pants this week and hit a Grand Slam . but I'm sure you know...
July 25, 2006
i love u brandon
Tiffany Spanik
March 17, 2006
I'm so glad I found this website because I missed Sarah's wake since I didn't find out anything until the last minute and I haven't seen the Augustine family in years. Anyways, i'm very sorry about the loss of Sarah and Brandon. I didn't know Brandon but i'm sure he was a great person. Sarah was also a great person and was like a sister to me so I miss her very much. Again, my deepest sympathy to both of the families.
Dad
December 28, 2005
3 years ago today our world changed forever .. With the Death of Brandon & Sarah.. they are forever together and we are happy for them but sad we can't hug them .. but I talk to them every day .. and they help me often ....
Dad
August 13, 2005
Brandon its 12:05 am
its your 25th birthday .. I remember us talking once about age .. and you told me that when you were 25 I would only be twice your age .. we all miss you and think of you and Sarah every day.
Happy Birthday..
Brendan Clark
February 22, 2005
I've been fortunate enough to share a few classes with Adam during my time in General Engineering down at the U of I. He's a great guy, and from your memorial website, I was able to learn a little about someone who certainly influenced and helped develop that good character. I also lost a brother suddenly, and think I might at least understand facets of your grief as a result. I'll be certain to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers in the future. God Bless.
dad
December 5, 2004
B.. make sure you give Sarah a happy birthday hug for us all down here ... miss you guys
steve hayward
August 13, 2004
Dear Hardy's
A day doesnt go by that I dont think of Brandon, I think of all the great times we had at Strikes, and I wish him a happy 24th birthday today. Iam so lucky to be friend's with your great family.
Love Steve Hayward
Dad
August 13, 2004
Brandon, today is your 24th birthday .. I know we wouldn't be together today anyway .. you would have been on some road trip with your major league team.. so give Sarah a hug , tell grandma and the grandpa's hi ... and pet Lucy for me ... when you get the chance...
Gone but together forever
Dad
May 18, 2004
Well Brandon, Grandma Mary has joined you and Sarah, I'm sure you met her and helped here cross over, she told me 3 times that she saw you in the hospital, I hope you understand there isn't a day that goes by that we don't mourn the loss of you and Sarah .. till we meet again....
Kathleen Kuzmicki
January 19, 2003
To Donald & Celeste Hardy,
My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your loving son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time. I know your pain is unbearable. Although we do not know each other we share a common bond, my only 16 year old son, was killed in an auto accident on 11/13/2002.
AUGUSTINE FAMILY
January 15, 2003
TO THE HARDY FAMILY, BOTH OF OUR FAMILIES ARE SUFFERING OVER THE LOSS OF A SON AND DAUGHTER. WE JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT WE MISS BRANDON ALOT AND OUR HOUSE ISN'T THE SAME WITHOUT HIS PRESENCE.WE MISS HIS COOKING AT 1AM, HIS JOKES, WATCHING TV IN THE FAMILY ROOM AND TALKING BASEBALL. ALSO THE LATE NIGHT OIL CHANGES WITH JOHN AND WASHING THE CARS WITH SARAH. HE BROUGHT MUCH HAPPINESS TO OUR FAMILY AND TOUCHED OUR LIVES IN SUCH A POSITIVE WAY.THE ATOMSPHERE IS SO LONELY WITHOUT BRANDON AND SARAH THEY BROUGHT MUCH LIFE AND LAUGHTER TO EVERYONE THEY MET. BRANDON'S TALENT IN BASEBALL WAS EXCEPTIONAL, WE OFTEN BRAGGED ABOUT HIM TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT SOMEDAY PLAYING FOR THE CUBS. WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE TWO EMPTY CHAIRS IN OUR KITCHEN. ADAM AND SHAWN ALWAYS BE PROUD OF YOUR BROTHER, BECAUSE WE WERE PROUD OF HIM ALSO. WE NEVER IMAGINED HOW SARAH AND BRANDON TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES. NOW WE HAVE 2 ANGELS TO WATCH OVER US. WE LOVED BRANDON LIKE A SON. SINCERELY SARAH'S FAMILY.
Ken and Dian Kovack
January 13, 2003
To the Hardy Family.... Our deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful young man. He was at our house on Tuesday for Xmas Eve and was so helpful. I am so glad Sarah's family was all there to be with them before this tragedy. We will miss Brandon very much ... You are in our prayers.
Ken and Dian (Sarah's Aunt and Uncle)
Jenna Ligacki
January 12, 2003
Brandon will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful person with overflowing talent and a heart of gold. My prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Paul & Susan Leckinger
January 11, 2003
To The Hardy Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Brandon brought a lot of happiness to our family and we'll miss him very much.
Paul & Susan Leckinger (Sarah's Aunt & Uncle)
Rebecca Augustine
January 6, 2003
I miss Brandon soooooooooooo much. I will never forget the wonderful times we've shared together. I will miss having to hide my food from him. I loved Brandon like a brother. Brandon Hardy was without doubt one in a million. I wish he had sarah were still here, but I know they are up in heaven. I know they will watch over us and protect us.
Dan Telitz
January 3, 2003
Don ,Celeste, Adam & Sean Hardy,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your precious son/brother. I was out of town until this afternoon or I certainly would have been there with your family. He was a special person, I am so sorry for you loss. Please accept my deepest sympaty.
Dan
Michelle Frodyma
January 3, 2003
To the Hardy Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Brandon. He will be missed by all. My prayers and thoughts will be with you thru this hard time. God bless you and give you strength. Brandon and Sarah will be missed.
Diane Vervack
January 3, 2003
Dear Don, Celeste, Adam and Shawn,
Brandon was a wonderful young man, a person you can truly be proud of. This tragedy makes us all realize how short life can be. We need to cherish every moment and I'll be sure to give my children extra hugs all the time.
My thoughts are with you,
Diane Vervack
Tony Drufke
January 3, 2003
Celeste, Don, Adam and Shawn,
Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers on your tragic loss.
Don and Tobi Hicks
January 3, 2003
It is with great sorrow that we heard of Brandon's untimely calling to heaven. We remember him as a boy growing up and his love of sports. He was a fine young man. Our prayers are with you Don and Celeste and your family.
From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home
January 3, 2003
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Mr and Mrs Nawrocki
January 2, 2003
Our sincere condolences to your family from our family. Brandon was a wonderful man, and that showed on and off the field. May you find peace that he is with the Lord and Sarah, and always in your hearts.
Marc Macias
January 2, 2003
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Hardy,
My condolences go out to you and all your loved ones.
Marc J. Macias
St. Joe's 1997
Edward McKissack
January 2, 2003
I'm so sorry to here of the accident. My prayers will always be with your family.
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