Brandon E. McDonald

Still after all this time, my life has been forever changed. I struggle with it constantly and still there isnt anything i can do where i dont encounter something that reminds me of him. I am brandons cousin and he was my best friend. We were inseperable since we were babies, only 4 months apart. He was a role model and i looked up to him more than he even knew. I think of what kind of man he would be today and i always see the same version of him as the last. He had so much potential and had...

Dear Mr. and Mrs. McDonald,

I heard today of this most sad news when I asked for Lynn. I am sorry to have missed the opportunity to offer you and your family my personal condolences. It is good, that after some time, the Lowell Sun offers a means to make a late entry on this book of shared sympathy.

I knew Brandon only by the proud words of his Loving Mother. Talking about each other’s kids has been a regular ritual at Big League. Thank you Lynn for sharing the story of your...

"We all lose friends.. we lose them in death, to distance and over time. But even though they may be lost, hope is not. The key is to keep them in your heart, and when the time is right, you can pick up the friendship right where you left off. Even the lost find their way home when you leave the light on." ~you will never be forgotten Brandon....I'll always remember you as someone with a smile on his face in the halls of CHS. Rest in peace.

Dear McDonald Family,
I just want to tell all of you how sorry I am for your lost. My son is in the middlesex county sheriff's department academy and he was heart broken to hear about Brandon. Rob that's my sons name called me up after he was told and said mom I just had breakfeast with him yasterday. The world will have a big viod in it. Their are not many Brandon's in this world. I will have you all in my prays. So sorry for your loss.

Dear McDonald family,

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Brandon. My daughter Katelyn graduated with him from CHS. We share your pain as we lost our son/brother Matt in June after a 9 month battle with lymphoma. This is a pain we will live with for the rest of our lives. Speak of Brandon every day and let your family and friends know it is ok to talk about him as this is therapy for you as a family. My prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May God bless you...

Brandon was in most of my CJ class, I will always remember Brandon coming into class with a big smile that always seem to brighten up the day. I really was blessed to have had the privileged of knowing your son and brother.

Brandon meant soo much to me! Ive never looked up to someone as much as i did him! i admired every single thing he did, his every movement. ever since babys, we were always best of friends. he could come to me and i would go to him for anything! when i was alone, living in boston, he would come and see me just to show me he cared! i cant begin to say how much ill miss him, all i can do is try and be 1/4 of the person he was! i love you and will miss u forever.
Andrew

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family, Lynne. I cannot imagine your sorrow at the loss of such a fine young man. I never had the opportunity to get to know Brandon, but his personality is so very evident in the words of his many friends and family who did know him, and will miss him. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.