Norman Paul Brennan Jr.

We really miss you both!!

Papa, a part of me went with you the day God called you home. It broke my heart to lose you but you will always have a place in my heart. I reflect on the times we had together playing miniature golf, eating dinner around the table, and enjoying each other’s company. When I went to church with you I marveled at how loud and proudly you sung the hymns. Your voice seemed to rise above the others as I listened and I was proud that you were my Papa.
Love, Kyle

Writing in Papa's guest book is incredibly difficult, even now-- nearly three months after his passing. We just had our first Thanksgiving and our first Christmas without him, and somehow it just wasn't the same. He has always been the linchpin of our family, a towering figure in his 5'10 frame, an individual who could convey immense love through a simple hug. His physical absence has been therefore been palpable during the holiday season, especially since the memory of his life and recent...

It is exceptionally hard to put words on paper that express my feelings for a wonderful man by the name of Norman Brennan.

Unfortunately, I came around at the twilight of his life. But, what a life it was! The legacy that he and Doris founded and left to grow says it all about the greatness of the man.

Greatness can be defined in many ways. However, I like a quote from the baseball player Buck Rogers:

"There are countless ways of attaining greatness, but any road...

To Uncle Brennie Bristle Broom, you are loved so much and will be sadly missed.

We have so many wonderful memories of all of our times together with you and Auntie Doris. Every visit was greatly anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed. All of our growing up years spending two weeks every summer together at the Cape. That's where we came up with our nickname for Uncle Norman - "Uncle Brennie Bristle Broom" because his mustache always tickled and was a little scratchy.

I am so...

What can I say about my brothers. I was the baby of the family, and now I am without my two darling brothers. We have wonderful memories I must say. Remember the wonderful times we had at the Cape. When our children were young, we packed up all their possessions and off we went to the beach. We were very lucky, we only had two hours to drive. You people were in your van for about twelve or thirteen hours. I must say it was worth every moment. Over the years, Leon and I were very...

I wasn’t able to see Papa that much but he had a big impact on my life. And, even though he is gone, he still influences me to be myself and try my hardest. I believe that Papa is looking down on me and he is just playing golf like he would on Earth. Papa was a huge Michigan fan, but one thing I always thought was weird and kinda funny was that he used to live in Ohio. Papa, thank you for passing down what you knew to my Dad to pass down to me, and I will pass all of those things on to my...