Joshua R. "Josh" Brabandt

Over 23 years have passed since we said our goodbyes to you, and you are still so very missed. You made a difference to so many people, and you still make a difference to me. Looking back, you showed me what it was like to have someone who really cared... and a few years ago, I decided that I wouldn't accept less than the compassion and love that you showed me when you were here. It made a huge difference in my life, and I am finally happy again. I could hear your voice in my head... asking...

To an Athlete Dying Young
By A. E. Housman

The time you won your town the race
We chaired you through the market-place;
Man and boy stood cheering by,
And home we brought you shoulder-high.

Today, the road all runners come,
Shoulder-high we bring you home,
And set you at your threshold down,
Townsman of a stiller town.

Smart lad, to slip betimes away
From fields where glory does not stay,
And early though the laurel grows
It withers quicker...

Praying for the family today. I hope you all feel some comfort in your mourning.

Happy 32nd Birthday my Little Man. The years never seem to get any easier for me. I am sad today and I have had my crying , but I the day isn't over yet. Josh i miss you so much. You are always on my mind. You were a loving son, and caring. What would my world be like if you were still here? I will never know that answer. I can only wait my time to see your beautiful smile and hug you tight. I love you. Happy Birthday, Joshua!!!

Life sometimes gets away from us... Time flies and we lose track of it. But we never lose track of the people in our lives who made a difference. U made a HUGE difference in everyone's lives who knew u. I miss u... I wanna just sit down and hang out like we used to.... I want my best friend back. Happy Thanksgiving... And remember... U will never b forgotten... U live through all of us. We love u.

Happy 29th birthday! I wish we could celebrate together. I miss talking and seeing you. I still feel an ach in my heart. The day you left was the wrost day of my life. You were my best friend and brother. I always thought we'd be together as a family. Your an uncle twice! I have a almost 7 month named Ace. He's great. Quite the chacter, I think he's going to be a stinker but boy do I love him. You'd be a great uncle and farther. I wish you got to accomplish all things you wanted too....

Hi Josh. Wow how things have changed. Hard to believe it will be 13 yrs. seems for ever. And it really isn't any easier. I sit and wonder where you would be if you were here. A great job, a home, married with kids. You will be 29 this year. Wow. I think of you everyday and long to see you again someday. I wish I knew why I was still here to do what? I wish I knew. Anyways, you are an uncle to two nephews. Two very sweet and adorable ones. I know they would love you and your kind and gentle...

I love and miss you so much Josh. I think of you all the time. Miss your beautiful smile and laugh. I wish life was different and you were here with us. Love You so much and can't wait to see you again.

12 years... wow its been too long. I still remember you and think of you. Thanks for being a nice guy! - Paula