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Jill Goodman
July 7, 2025
I went to visit your grave last year. The landscape has changed, more trees than I remember. I still found you, based on the painted rocks on your headstone. Left by those who love you. Still think about you and miss that gorgeous smile.
Jill Goodman
July 5, 2024
Brenda, I think of you every time I drive past your old apartment complex in Manchester. For me it'll always be your place.
Uncle Joe Hollay
March 24, 2024
You were such a sweetheart, miss you.
Jill Goodman
July 7, 2022
Brenda, still miss that beautiful smile. We didn't spend a lot of time together, but enough to know how special you are. I will never forget you.
anonymous
February 12, 2009
To the Byrne family:
I don’t know if you still look to this book for comfort but if you do, please know that there are many people who keep you, Brenda’s family, in their thoughts and prayers everyday. Brenda was your daughter, your sister, your aunt, your niece. We cannot imagine how much you miss her. Just wanted to let you know that she is remembered and that you and your family are in many people’s thoughts and prayers.
February 11, 2009
Brend,
Can you even believe it? 17. 17? Doesn't seem possible. She misses you so much. She sees a rabbit and thinks of you. She swims in the ocean and thinks of you. She listens to U2 or Coldplay and thinks of you. She still shares stories with everyone. From going to the pool or sledding or helping with her softball games. She loves you. She misses you. Watch over her. She still needs you.
Love,
Me
Gayle Brown
February 4, 2009
Brenda, you pop into my mind so very often. I really miss our talks, your smile and love you gave to Sherri and Melissa but also to the rest of our family. When it snows I think of you and how you would help Sherri, plus how you were the one who was to do the shoveling at your house. And then my mind wanders and I think of baseball games and beach time, the waves, the water and fun. Some day we will all be together again I know that this is true until then YOU are in my thoughts more than most people know. Enjoy peace and remember that you are loved each and every day. Gayle
January 7, 2009
I love you mucho much!!
November 7, 2008
peace.
September 26, 2008
Hey - thinking of you and missing you dearly. It's hard to take these big steps without you here - to celebrate with me. I do know you are proud. I know.
I love you.
Always.
August 7, 2008
you know.........
July 15, 2008
Brend,
I keep starting a note but cannot seem to finish it.
5 years feels like forever.
I miss you.
Still so much.
I love you.
Still so much.
Always,
Sherri
June 3, 2008
Brend,
I was thinking back to all the fun we had - the whole falling in love time. It took us a while. It was all worth it. You are one of the best people I ever knew. You had so many dreams..... I still love you so dearly. I miss you very much. My heart still aches for you. I hope that you are in a good place - sitting on a beach with huge waves.... I love you.
Love,
Sherri
April 23, 2008
I had these really odd dreams last night. I always wonder if they mean something.....
I miss you. It's not that it gets easier maybe just softer. Does that even make sense? How can it be almost 5 years later and there still is this part of me that expects you to walk through the door?
I love you.
Always.
April 2, 2008
Missing you so terribly - today and everyday. Wish you were here.......
Sherri Brown
December 27, 2007
Happy, Happy Birthday Brend!
I miss you so much! I hope you are partying it up! We love you tons!!
Love,
Sherri & Meliss
Sherri Brown
December 25, 2007
Brend,
Merry, Merry Christmas! Missing you every single day. We hope that you are so proud of us and all that we have accomplished.
I love you Brend and I always will!!!
Love,
Sherri & Meliss
Sherri Brown
November 26, 2007
Brend,
I left a message on Thanksgiving but it didn't get posted. Doesn't really matter, I know you heard me.
Miss and love you every single day!
Love,
Sherri
October 14, 2007
Thank you to everyone who walked and/or donated money in memory of Brenda. This was ASFP's 2nd annual walk in West Hartford. It was a beautiful day........ I know she was with us in spirit and proud to have everyone as her friend.
Love,
Sherri & Melissa
September 30, 2007
Having some pretty tough days.....
Be near me. I miss you dearly.
August 1, 2007
Brend,
Saw The Police last night. Couldn't help but to think about how much fun you would have had there. I know how much you loved Sting. Good memeories with some of their/his music. Just in case you need to know, I miss you. And, I love you.
Love,
Sherri
July 12, 2007
Brend,
Meliss and I left a message on July 9. We must have said something that is considered "sensitive" because it didn't show up.
So, I guess I will just say we miss you and we love you. But, you already know that...
Love,
Sherri & Meliss
July 8, 2007
Brend,
Ok. Here we go...... I hate today. I hate tonight. I hate tomorrow.
I miss you so much. I love you and always will.
Love,
Sherri
Lisa
July 4, 2007
What can I say. I just saw the article online. I know we did not keep in touch after all these years. It sounds like you were loved greatly by all. I thought I would try and look you up to say Hi. Tell you life was good and see how you were. It is a numbing feeling to see something like this to one so young. Not sure what happened and I have prayed you are happy and loving heaven. You were always a special part of my life and as friends go you were a good one. I know the good Lord has you under his wing and I know you are looking over the ones who you cherished and loved for always.
June 27, 2007
Please watch over our girl. She needs you now.
June 8, 2007
stay close
just for now...
June 5, 2007
Brend,
Still a special day for me even if you are not here to celebrate it. It was a great time, wasn't it? Still makes me smile.....
I love you. Always will.
Sherri
May 14, 2007
you do know we miss you...... don't you?
Sherri Brown
April 9, 2007
Brend,
Thinking of you a lot. Missing you so very much.
I love you.
Always,
Sherri
Gayle
February 23, 2007
Brenda
I know how quickly time passes, sometimes it seems like forever and other times like a blink of an eye. Gosh, I know you would be so proud of Melissa. I can't describe how she has grown, more beautiful inside and out. I also know that you are a part of that.
We have a new rental for the beach this summer. It's a great cottage, I know you will be there with us too. We all miss you and never stop thinking of you.
Sometimes I still go to say, Sherri and Brenda but I try to catch myself. Real love is unconditional with no boundries and I (we)have that kind of love for you as you will always be part of our family. Well, I'll stop rambling.....just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and miss you BUT you already know.
Love you
Gayle
February 5, 2007
Thank you!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO!
January 24, 2007
Hey, can you put in a good word for us? We would like a little snow.....
January 11, 2007
ps - do you know I love you?
Melissa Brown
December 27, 2006
Dear Brenda,
I love you. I can't believe that you are 41 years old today. I wish you were here so we could celebrate your birthday together. I miss you very much. And thank you for sending my mom and I our angel that came down from heaven and you wanted her to watch over us and protect us. Here is a line from your favorite band U2 "don't let it get away,it is a beautiful day." That is my favorite line in the song because it remiinds me of you. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday was the last time I saw or spoke to you. But sometimes it seems like forever. I love you and Happy 41th Birthday. I know one day we will all be together in Heaven.
Love always,
Melissa
December 27, 2006
Brend,
Happy, Happy Birthday in Heaven.....
There are aren't any words strong enough to describe how much I miss you.
I love you always,
Sherri
December 25, 2006
Brend,
It's Christmas, again! We miss you much!
Aleta sent us a card this year that said it best.....
"May your memories of the past bring you peace."
We love you!
Merry Christmas!
Peace,
Sherri & Melissa
December 21, 2006
Brend,
Thank you. It's weird because I am grateful for it but it intensifies the pain of missing you as well. I love you and always, always will. I miss you and always, always will. But, I am glad to know you are OK. I know you are.
One day........
Love,
Sherri
Gayle
December 12, 2006
Brenda
Just sitting and reading my email and you popped into my mind. It's getting close to Christmas and that brings wonderful memories of you. I'm so glad that God gave us memories. Christmas time, snow,snowmen, snowblowing or shoveling, but then will come summertime and the BEACH! Melissa and you in the water, jumping waves and playing. I'm so thankful that you are a part of my life. I miss you so very much, but you live on in my memory. Melissa so beautiful I know you are proud. Sherri still loving you, but learning to live life again. I see your smile. Love and miss you.
Gayle
December 7, 2006
Mele Kalikimaka & Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
November 26, 2006
I am thankful for you.
November 22, 2006
Every once in a while I need that hitmeoverthehead kind of reminder. Thank you. It's a beautiful day.....
Always & forever!!!
November 17, 2006
Missing you, missing you, missing you.
Sherri Brown
November 2, 2006
Brend,
Wow - what a crazy weekend. We walked in memory of you. I was so touched to have good friends walking beside me trough pouring rain. We raised over $700 for AFSP. I know you are proud. Thanks to all who walked and supported us.
Also, Meliss' Confirmation. She said she knows you were there. She felt your love and presence. Her concert last night was amazing. I know you are so very proud of her as am I.
We just miss you still so terribly. Sometimes it feels like forever since I heard your voice.
Love always,
Sherri
Melissa Brown
October 23, 2006
dear brenda,
I just won;ted you to know that i miss you and that I love you very much.I can't believe I am in High school. It seems like only yestrday I was with you and my mom looking at Gidinwells. Now i am in High School.
Love, Melissa
Melissa Brown
October 23, 2006
dear brenda,
I miss you and i miss you. ia ma going to make my confirmation on sunday October29.I wish that you were hear to see me. I can't wait to see you again. We all miss you very much. My grandfather is doing great.I also am doing great in school. I got my first A+ in english this year.
love always, Melissa brown
October 5, 2006
I love you.
I miss you.
Always.
September 4, 2006
Are you soaring through the skies?
July 15, 2006
Oh Brenda! You know we love you..........
July 12, 2006
It is time to let her go. Her journey has been long and arduous. She needs to rest.......
July 11, 2006
Hey Brenda,
Thinking of you and missing you. I think we all miss hearing your laugh and that beautiful smile.
Cat Brown
July 10, 2006
B,
I can't believe it has been 3 years!Sometimes it feels like yesterday sometimes a life time. So, as you know we had our day at the beach to celebrate you. I miss you much, the years doesn't make any of that go away. The only thing that does get easier is that I know you are with us cause I can feel it. I will always cherish all of the memories I have of you and always be thankful that I have them. You are always in my heart and I think of you everyday. B I love you.
Peace
July 9, 2006
Brend,
We went to the beach today. Melissa doesn't seem to want to get out of the water and loves the "big waves". I keep thinking about how much you would be loving that and that you should be here sharing that with her. She is having such a tough time missing you. And I guess we both don't really get why things are the way they are. Maybe we never will. But I have figured out that "living" my life and being who I am is what you would want. So to honor you and how much we love you we will be true to ourselves. We sit on the beach and enjoy being that little bit closer to you each time. I miss you. I always will. Nothing will ever change that. I love you. I always will. And nothing will ever change that.
Always,
Sherri
July 7, 2006
Brenda,
We all miss you so much. I have been thinking of how much we used to get on Sherri's nerves with our "bathroom" humor.....You are always in my heart. Please stay near Sherri & Melissa.
Love you,
Michele
Sherri Brown
July 1, 2006
Brend,
I know you were there.........
I have been missing you so much. Thank you - I feel a little better.
I love you.
Always,
Sherri
June 12, 2006
I'm still not always sure this is really happening.........
Sherri Brown
June 4, 2006
Hey Brend,
Thought about you a lot yesterday. So weird to think that it was our anniversary. I kept myself busy. I guess I was kind of crabby. I think they all forgive me for it. I miss you. Still just really odd to not have you here with us. I hope that you are at peace. I hope you aren't worrying about us too much. But don't go too far from me, OK? I love you. Nothing can change that.
Always,
Sherri
PS - Stay close to Meliss too. She's having a tough time. She loves & misses you much!
May 19, 2006
Brend,
Yesterday I was driving home and listening to Howard Stern - your favorite! They were being silly and listening to music - I heard someone laugh - not sure who it was but I heard you. It was that laugh you would let out when something was really funny to you and maybe not too many people would "get it". That laugh that let me know you were happy. I miss hearing that laugh so much. I watched the last Will & Grace episode last night. Found myself laughing out loud. You loved that show - "one of the best written shows". I remember.
I love you. And, I really miss you.
Peace,
Sherri
Nancy
May 18, 2006
Hey Brenda,
As I was getting ready for work today I heard Abby yell "I'm going to jack you up". I ran out and found her holding the dog in the air by the scruff of the neck. I blame you! Thanks!
May 16, 2006
Brenda,
For some reason you are on my mind a lot today. Sherri & Melissa seem to be doing well. Melissa is growing up and becoming a beautiful young woman. I know you are looking after her. I cannot believe she will begin high school in the Fall. You must be so proud. Take care, my friend. You are missed.
Michele
May 9, 2006
You are missed every single day.
April 29, 2006
Are you dancing in heaven?
April 17, 2006
That was quick!!!! You really are right here with me, aren't you?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I love you!
Always,
Sherri
April 17, 2006
Brend,
Happy Easter! We miss you and think about you each and every day!
The weather is finally warming up. Reminds us of how much you enjoyed being outside and just hanging out or mowing the lawn.... Please send us reminders that you are here - watching over us.
We love you!! We miss you!
Love,
Sherri & Melissa
March 22, 2006
If you ever wonder if I think about you.
I do.
All the time.
March 9, 2006
Miss you, miss you, miss you.............
February 7, 2006
Brend,
Taking a deep breath.... I hope I did OK. I hope it makes a difference for someone. It was tough but I knew you were there with me.
I love you.
Always,
Sherri
Gayle Brown
January 31, 2006
Brenda
Just thinking about you and all the times together. I was so happy to make you part of our family. It's January and that means thinking about vacation which makes me think of you, Melissa and boogie boards in RI. I can see you smiling. Melissa and Sherri are doing OK but still and always will miss you so very much. You came along and made a special place in our hearts too. Well, just wanted you to know that you are thought about all the time. Our love for you continues till we meet again.
Love
Gayle and Frank
January 3, 2006
Remember that time when I was home, sick with the flu and it snowed for two days? After work, you somehow managed to get your snow blower in the car and drive to West Hartford and plow my sidewalk & driveway.....
I love you.
Melissa Brown
December 27, 2005
brenda,
it has been 2 1/2 years since i last saw you. today you are 40 years old. i will be 14 soon and i got a lot of cool things for christmas. i love you and i miss you. it is hard without you. i miss you going to my school functions. i was in a choir called ACDA honors choir. it was so much fun singing with people from all different middle schools. alexa misses you too.
i love you and happy 40th birthday. love always ,
meliss
Sherri Brown
December 27, 2005
Brend,
Today is your 4oth birthday.I miss you so very much. I don't think it is possible to put into words. Someone asked me if today was a difficult day. I guess the answer is yes & no. Yes, because I wish I could spend your birthday with you and get you a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. And no because it doesn't really hurt any more than any other day I miss you. I just always miss you. Sometimes I still think you are coming home....
Happy, Happy Birthday!
I love you.
Always,
Sherri
Sherri Brown
December 25, 2005
Brend,
Missing you so very much. Praying that you are at peace. And, knowing that you are watching over us each and every day.
Merry Christmas!
We love you!
Sherri & Melissa
Sherri & Melissa Brown
November 24, 2005
Bren,
Happy, Happy Thanksgiving! We wish you were here. We are doing OK. So, you don't have to worry about us too much. We love you & miss you every day.
Love,
Sherri & Meliss
November 21, 2005
We miss you! We miss you! We miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
October 5, 2005
They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true. We never wanted memories we only wanted you. A million times we needed you, a million times we cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life we love you dearly, in death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, We'd walk the path to heaven and bring you back again.
October 5, 2005
I miss you.
Sherri Brown
September 26, 2005
Thank you to everyone that walked with myself and Melissa in memory of Brenda. Your support and love are always appreciated.
Brend, we miss you so very much. You are thought of each and every day. I know you are always near us and watching over us. Our love for you has not changed at all.
Love,
Sherri & Melissa
September 9, 2005
Brend,
PS - no matter what, I will always love you...... I miss you more than words could ever describe.
Love,
Sherri
September 2, 2005
Brend,
Please show Meliss signs that you are near her and watching over her. With the loss of her friend and everything going on in the world, she is having some tough times. She misses you so much. Please send her your love and be near her.
Love,
Sherri
Melissa Brown
August 13, 2005
Bren, We all miss you. I am trying to have fun. I was a CIT at Morly Kids camp you would be so proud of me. I am going to be in 8th grade. This is my last year in middle school, then I will be in high school. My Mom says that I am growing up to fast, you probably are thinking that right now. I love you, we all do.
Love Always, Melissa
August 11, 2005
Brend,
For some reason I keep remembering three years ago when Sue died. The day she died sticks out in my mind. I guess I just remember how sad you were and how worried you were about your sister. I wonder if you had any idea of how much we all would miss you. This is a pain that is so unfair. It is strange to have people in my life now that never had the chance to know you. The first thing that pops in my mind when describing you is how much you loved life and the people in your life. Everyone always knew how much you could be counted on. Next, I tell them about your incredible sense of humor. How you could make me laugh about so many things. How I could never stay mad at you because somehow you would make me laugh. And, of course that killer smile that could charm anyone. How everytime we went to even the grocery store you would stop and talk to about 3 to 5 people. I would ask who they were as we walked away.... you would reply - I don't know. I miss listening to music with you - how we loved driving and blasting the tunes .....
I miss you so much. I wish I could hear your voice or see your smile. Or, just hold you one more time....
I love you.
Love,
Sherri
Margaret Jackson
July 20, 2005
Hi Brenda,
I just wanted to tell you that you have been in my thoughts as your second anniversary in heaven has now passed. Know that you are missed dearly. I hope that you have peace.
~Marg
Michele
July 18, 2005
Brenda,
You have been gone for two years now and you are missed just as much as the first day you left us all. I know you are looking after each of us. And even though things may not be as you had wanted them, Sherri & Melissa are doing well. We keep you, Sherri & Melissa, your family and your friends in our thoughts and prayers always.
Gayle Brown
July 15, 2005
Brenda
Another year has past. In so many ways it seems like yesterday that you went to meet our heavenly Father, in other ways it seems like is been a very looooooog time. You are definately alive in the hearts of all that love you. Most of the time I smile or laugh remembering things you said or did. Sometimes I feel sad because you are not here physically, yet always in our hearts. Melissa and I watch a video the other day and you were on it she was so happy to here your voice and although she missed you she laughed enjoying the memories. Summertime means beach time .... I wonder how that is in heaven. I'll be seeing you.
Peace and love,
Gayle and Frank
Sherri Brown
July 11, 2005
Brend,
I wasn't sure what to write in here. I guess you hear me talking to you all the time. I believe that you already know how I feel. I didn't think I could make it this far. I am OK. I miss you like crazy. Two years in Heaven.... does it feel like a blink of an eye to you? It seems like a very long time to me. I wish peace for you & all who miss you.
I love you.
Always,
Sherri
July 4, 2005
We hope that you have found "your" Neverland.......
June 28, 2005
Brenda,
You are missed so much. Time has not made missing you any easier......
Peace and love to you.
Sherri Brown
June 16, 2005
Brend,
Missing you more than words can say. I love you!
Love,
Sherri
Sherri Brown
June 3, 2005
Brend,
I hope that Heaven is your heart's desire. I imagine you sitting on a deck that over looks the beach while enjoying a cold beer (in my imagination you quit smoking!!). I miss and love you more than words could ever describe.
Happy Anniversary!!
Always,
Sherri
Sherri
May 2, 2005
Brend,
As the weather begins to warm up, everything reminds me of you. I remember how much you love this time of year. The windows are open - I can see the white curtains blowing in the living room & dinning room. I had to convince you it was getting colder as the night approached and we should close the windows. I miss sitting out on the deck - me wrapped in three blankets and you saying it was a nice night. I can't believe how much I still miss you.... I miss every little thing about you. Sometimes I can hear you saying some of the ridiculous things you would say to make me laugh....
I just hope you always remember how much I love you. And, know how much I miss you!
Yo, yo, yo.........What up G?
Love,
Sherri
Sherri Brown
March 27, 2005
Brend,
Missing you every day. It doesn't seem to get any easier. The weather will warm up soon and I will hang out on the beach and think of you. I promise to keep talking to you and trusting in your presence, please continue to show your presence how ever possible.
I love you. I miss you.
Happy, Happy Easter!!
Always....
Sherri
Michele
March 23, 2005
Brenda,
I just want you to know that I think about you often. You are missed dearly. Please continue to watch over Sherri & Melissa. They both miss you very much. When I start to miss you, I remember all the times you made me laugh and I feel a little closer to you.
Gayle Brown
March 7, 2005
Brenda
I've been thinking about you so much lately. Maybe, it's because Melissa turned 13 or that she is in a play (Joesph and His Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat)or it's 13 more days till Spring. Melissa had spent the night this past weekend - we talked about you as we often do - she loves you so very much. She wants to share everything with you but I know that you know that. Sherri continues to miss you but she feels your love as I know you feel her love. We love you and miss you - till we meet again. Love and peace
Love
Gayle
February 14, 2005
Brend,
Thank you for the "signs". It's funny how obvious they can be. I hear you right now! I feel like we still have our own private jokes. You still can make me laugh & smile! I love Babe! I miss you. I miss you a lot. Thank you for all the times you have & still do make me laugh!
Love,
Sherri
Sherri Brown
January 31, 2005
Brend,
So Melissa will turn 13 in less than two weeks. She is missing you so much and has so many questions. I just hope I am answering them all correctly. I can't tell you how alone this all is without you. Please send Melissa reminders/signs - whatever it is you do.... she misses you so very much.
I love you.
Always,
Sherri
January 19, 2005
I just really miss you.
January 15, 2005
Brenda-
I keep thinking that if I miss you this much, Sherri's heart must be breaking...... Please be with us all. We love and miss you dearly.
January 1, 2005
Brend,
I dread another year without you here. Missing you is not getting any easier - it's just different. I saw you on the video we were watching the other night - it was so hard to see you - I just wanna reach out and touch you....
I am OK. Just doing a lot of wishing.... A lot of missing.....
Cat Brown
December 28, 2004
B,
I miss you so much I wish I could make you come back. I spent your Birthday with Sherri and Melissa I know you were with us the whole day. Sherri and I saw Meet the Fockers we thought some of your humor would be a good way to end the day. I didn't write yesterday on your birthday because I didn't know what to say I just miss you. May you rest in peace I love you much!
Heather Nichol
December 27, 2004
She holds her breath aching
without a sound
and watches the cruel hand
go ticking around
but she promised to love you forever
so that's what she'll do
another minute come and goes
and she's still loving you.
She wakes up each morning
and uses all of her power
to get through that blinding,
remembering she's without you, first hour
but she promised to love you forever
so that's what she'll do
another hour comes and goes
and she's still loving you.
Each day is the same
the sky turns blue and then black
as she tries to bravely go forward
but she longs to go back
but she promised to love you forever
so that's what she'll do
another day comes and goes
and she's still loving you.
And fall turns to winter
and winter to spring
and she prays for the relief
that the new season will bring
but she promised to love you forever
so that's what she'll do
another year comes and goes
and she's still loving you.
Another Christmas, another birthday
eternity - each ordinary day
as she loves a love
that just won't go away
But she promised to love you forever
so that's what she'll do
as her lifetime comes and goes
she's still loving you.
Jill Goodman
December 27, 2004
Hey Brenda,
Your birthday arrives and I wonder if birthdays have a different significance wherever you are. But your birthday is still important here and I wish I could tell you that. One of many regrets, large and small, that I have with you somewhere else. I hope you have all the peace and happiness you so much deserve.
Jill
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