Nathan D. Brownell

My thoughts, prayers & love to the Brownell Family, Erika & sweet, sweet Piper! Your daddy is up there playing guitar with my guardian angel! I cannot find words to explain how my deeply my heart goes out to you all, but I hope you find comfort during this extremely difficult time.
God bless, and Godspeed Nate! I'll always remember that smile! ~Ripple~

August 1, 2011

When Lauren first asked to me to write something for Piper, Nathans daughter I had no idea what to write. How do I write something to a stranger about someone I knew so well, but so long ag? I decided I would share some stories and write about what I learned from Nathan over the years we spent together.


So to you Piper,
Your Dad and I had a casual friendship over the years but I had not spoken to him on a regular basis in over 10yrs. We were...

dear Brownell family,

Sorry for ur Loss of Nate brownell he was a good person i was glad i met him he was a wonderful nephew son brother and friend. Rest in peace nate you will be missed and brownell family you are in my prayers.

U always flew so high, now you've finally left the ground.

So long, I'll see you down that long dark river
Floating on that lightning in the sky
I'm lucky, lucky enough to have heard you sing your song

So long, Nathan, so long.

Nate when you were here i can see piper's face light up. I love the way she would always say "Daddy's home". in the sweetest voice that she has.

The day i found out that you were gone tore my heart in to two because i knew there would be no more you. I wouldn't be able to see that smirk,smile or laugh again until the heaven gates let me in.

I tell my self i will watch over piper even when days get tough. keep my chin up and just smile until i get to meet you again up...