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Brandon DuPont Obituary

BRANDON PIERCE DuPONT, 22, passed away September 28th, 2003 after a courageous battle with Osteosarcoma. He is survived by the love of his life, Kirsten; his parents, Lindy Eddinger, Joe and Sue Pierce, and Phil DuPont; sister Stephanie and brother Justin; many members of his extended family, from his cousin Anastasia Christ to his great grandmother Dorothy LeMaire. He cherished his many friends, both old and new who gave him the strength to always be both comical and selfless. They spent countless hours by his bedside, often sleeping on the floor just to be with him. The family wishes to thank the staff of MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Madhuri Motaparthi and the Pain Clinic, Dr. Valerae Lewis, Dr. S. Patel, Sue Madsen R.N. and the Sarcoma Dept.; Special thanks to the entire staff of the Palliative Care Unit. Thanks also to Houston Hospice, Steve Johnson and Grace Nweke. A private memorial will be held Oct 6th 1:30pm at Houston Hospice Chapel. A public memorial will be held November 1, Brandon's birthday in Austin, Texas. Details will be forthcoming. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MDACC Dr. S. Patel, Department of Sarcoma Medical Oncology, 1515 Holcombe, Houston, TX 77030, or to Houston Hospice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Oct. 2, 2003.

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Lisa

September 26, 2022

Hi, B. Always thinking of you. You are greatly missed.

Love
Lisa

Lisa

July 16, 2021

It's been 18 years and I still think about Brandon every single day. His loss impacted my life, his presence impacted it even more. Miss you, B.

Jennifer Beanblossom

October 30, 2003

Brandon was a very special young man. You and your family are in Brooklyn & I's thoughts & prayers.

Andrew Morris

October 22, 2003

Kristi and I were truly blessed to have been friends with Brandon, who gave us so much joy. He is someone that truly inspires other people. Brandon is in heaven now smiling that great smile of his down on all of us; free of any distress and in eternal glory forever. We love you Brandon.



Kristi and Andrew Morris

Dawn Sundberg

October 22, 2003

Although I only met him a couple of times, I could tell what a shining light he was to the lives of people who loved him. I am sorry for the world's loss of a fine young man. You are in our prayers.

Sam,Sally,&Nicole Olsen

October 20, 2003

The nice people don't have a chance.

You Brandon were one of the best as

is your wife Kirsten. We were happy

to have many great times.

Our love Eternally

SAM, Sally & Nicole

Shaina Janow

October 13, 2003

Brandon was a kind, good and gentle soul. He was truly an amazing person and I am so privileged to have known him, for as long as I have. He was a fighter till the very end and will live on in all of our lives forever. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten! To know him was truly to love him!!!!!!!!!

My deepest regards to all!

Kristina Slaikeu

October 9, 2003

I feel so blessed to have met Brandon. Although this was only once at MD Anderson, he exuded a gentleness, a kindness, and a love for his friends,new and old. I, like others, was blessed to have the privilege to know of him and pray for him before I was blessed to meet him, through Claudia. I will continue to pray for your family, and to be thankful for how his life has touched my heart.

Carol Hablutzel

October 9, 2003

I wish I had known Brandon better. He sounds like a great young man. Our thoughts are with you. Aunt Carol

Steve and Marlene Womack

October 8, 2003

We wanted to say that we were very blessed to have known Brandon. We will always remember his beautiful smile and his thoughtfulness. He will always be in our hearts.

Carly Leonard

October 8, 2003

Brandon, You are in my prayers. We will miss you. God Bless.

misty and randy porter (strickland)

October 8, 2003

his battle was great and will never be forgotten.

Eric and Maria Groten

October 7, 2003

We were blessed to know you and admired the strength you showed while fighting so hard for your life. You will be greatly missed.

Darcy Riley

October 6, 2003

I never met Brandon, but Jane Allen let me know what a special person he was. Our prayers and thoughts are with all his many friends and family at this time.

Fernando Velasco

October 6, 2003

Brandon was a source of strenght and courage when our daughter Claudia was diagnosed and operated for cancer at MD Anderson. We were blessed with his smile, his sense of humor and his determination to live his life to the fullest until the end. He will be missed by the entire Velasco Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Love, Fernando and Frances Velasco

Deborah Allen

October 6, 2003

Dear Lindy,



I wish I had been able to meet Brandon, as well. I am a friend of Claudia Velasco's and feel as if Brandon was my friend through her due to her friendship with him. Brandon lives as a true example in my life of endurance and steadfastness and love and joy of life. I learned so much through what Claudia told me about Brandon.



With love,



Deborah Allen

Claudia Velasco

October 6, 2003

Brandon surpassed my knowledge of a fighter, a friend, and a kind soul. My love goes out to every person who ever had the honor to know this incredible man.

Tim Lyon

October 6, 2003

Lindy, I wish I had met Brandon. I know he was a special person. Best wishes to you and your family. Your cousin, Tim.

Diana Catanach

October 6, 2003

My Thoughts & Prayers are with family and friends of Brandon. Even though I never met Brandon he was always thought of warmly just in knowing his very dear Aunt Kate Christ.

arne and herteline dahl

October 6, 2003

kristin our heart goes out to you.

Dorothy LeMaire

October 5, 2003

In memory of my dearest great-grandsonn ,Brandon. May he rest in peace.

Rae Alice & Marvin Hall

October 5, 2003

We miss him and are so glad we were able to visit him while he was still with us. He is in a better place now. Love you

Kay and Brent Dahl

October 5, 2003

We were witnesses to a love that transcended extraodrinary hardships. Brandon brought a joy to our daughter that is seldom seen. We will always be grateful to him and glad that he became part of our family. We will remember him always.

Romina Hombach

October 3, 2003

May God bless you and may you cherish your beautiful memories and have the courage to move on with Brandon in your heart.

Romina Hombach

Kirsten Hombach

October 2, 2003

I loved him more than anything in this world and he will live on in my heart forever...

Mariela Belkhiter

October 2, 2003

Lindy,

It's a beautiful obituary and a statement to his courage and determination.

I know he's in heaven now with all the other osteo angels looking down and blessing you and your family.

God bless,

Mariela

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