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Brandon Kimber Obituary
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Randy B
August 17, 2009
Brandon Kimber,
Great boss and good friend,I still have all of you in my dreams.The last few days have been hard. Will never forget you and the others.
August 15, 2009
We were just sitting here talking about you and remembering all the fun times. Damn we miss you !! We had a good cry, and now we'll go untangle the wind chimes and give you a fresh sunflower. We love you.
Aunt Piddy & Minn
Angie Neil
August 8, 2009
Brandon,
Just had you on my mind lately. Guess it's cause we're almost on the two year mark. You are forever missed and thought of everyday!
We love you!
March 14, 2008
My dearest Brandon,
Do you know how much we miss you? The kids think of you and talk about you all the time! There is a vacant spot in our lives that will never be filled. you were the star in our lives! Bryton told me to tell you that she passed off her sight words and can write to three hundred, paxton misses you taking him to Jbs, and peyton misses how you would push him on the swing, and I miss your friendship and warm smile and contagious laugh! We will miss and love you till we meet again! XOXOXO
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Danielle Gallegos
March 11, 2008
I've been thinking of you lately. Just hope you know how thankful I am to have had the opportunity to have you in my life...even if it was only for a little while. You're missed dearly. Thanks for your friendship.
Angie Neil
February 1, 2008
It's been five months. I thought it would get easier with time, but there are times when its as if you left us yesterday! I wish you could see the boys! They are getting so big! They look just like you! And Bryton is not only beautiful she is SO smart you would be SO proud! Kristin is amazing its taken everything she's got to hold everything together. I know she lost a best friend when she lost you! I just hope you know how much you were loved and will ALWAYS be loved!
Til we can see you again Brandon We ALL love and miss you!
Shannon Kimber
December 2, 2007
I miss you every day, And wish you where here by my side laughing and jokeing like we did so many times.Every ride I take and every round I play is for you. Rest in peace Bro.
Jessica wadley
November 27, 2007
I will forever miss your smiling face, and your laugh! WE will all miss seeing you with the kids!! Your memory will live on with and for your kids!We will always love and miss you!! you will never be forgotten!!
With all my love.
Shelbi Dowd
September 13, 2007
May my thoughts and prayers be with you all during this sad time, He is a Hero for sure. I will keep in touch, Love Ya Shelbi
Robert Reger
September 4, 2007
Your family is in my prayers and thoughts. God bless this fine man for risking his life for others who perished in the mines as well. God will reward him in heaven. God Bless you and your family.
Helga K
September 4, 2007
May the good Lord watch over Brandon's wife and family. May they find peace and love. Brandon is a Hero and will never be forgotten as he will be watching over his family with the Lord.
Kelly Jaramillo
September 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. God Bless you and Brandon.
Debra Rivell
September 4, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
J W Ford
September 3, 2007
Rest in peace and may your family find comfort in knowing that you are a hero and our nation shares in their grief.
You left us too soon. May God shine his light upon you and hold you in his arms.
Peace and love.......
susan stanton
September 3, 2007
I wish to express my deepest sympathy. And may god help you through this hardest time in your life.god bless and my prayers are with you.
Naiomi McArthur
September 3, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss, My heart goes out to u and your family.
September 3, 2007
My prayers are with the families. These men died with honor. God Bless.
Veda Moore
September 3, 2007
"...AND THE ANGELS SING."
Lynn whitten
September 3, 2007
Such a young life taken too soon, may his children grow up knowing that their father was a brave hero!
donna brooks
September 2, 2007
god bless you and your family you are in my prayers and thoughts.and may god watch over you and your family.
melanie adkins
September 2, 2007
A HERO gone, but not forgotten. God Bless his family and his babies.
Kimber & Nancy Prehn
September 2, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. Although we did not know Brandon, we are compelled to write and offer our condolences. We live in Minnesota and heard that a young man with the last name of Kimber was involved in a terrible mining accident, people here were asking if we were related. Kimber is my husband's first name. His mothers surname was Kimber. Please know our prayers are with you and your families.
J and L S.
September 2, 2007
To the Kimber Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Brandon had to be a very special man, and we know your loss is overwhelming. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. May you feel the presence of God each and every day and may His love and the promise of eternal life be a comfort to you as you find support and strength in the knowledge that many people, including strangers like us, are keeping you in daily thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Love
September 1, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss.You and your family are in my prayers.God Bless
September 1, 2007
My deepest sympathy's, I will pray for his children, friends and family to go on, and know they will be reunited with Brandon in Heaven.
Life has never been easy when you loose a loved one, but I truely believe our loved ones give us the strength and help heal our hearts in time so we dont feel this pain in our hearts.
Kristina Knight
September 1, 2007
I believe that tears can heal, that memories can comfort and that love lives on forever.
The strength and courage of your loved one will be forever remembered. Please know that he affected many lives and we will all be eternally grateful for the ultimate sacrifice that he made for his fellow human beings.
Even though the voice is quiet, know that his spirit still echoes.
JAMI MEYERS
August 31, 2007
TO FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BRANDON,
I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU ALL ARE IN MY HEART & PRAYERS !
''GOD BLESS YOU''
Barb V.
August 31, 2007
Hebrews 11
I was a widow at 25 myself. I never thought there was going to be a blue sky again, but I was so wrong....life does go on, and it will be brighter every day for you and your children. I see the light in Brandon's eyes that powers that light !! He's with you, he's with us. Thanks Brandon for caring to help your fellow miners.
Myra
August 31, 2007
I just heard about this on the internet, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family.
Angie Neil
August 31, 2007
Brandon, its been two weeks today since the world lost a hero and heaven gained an angel and words cannot describe the pain and loss your loved ones have dealt with. I wonder if you ever really knew how much you were loved. I know that you know now that life was never perfect but that your three babies knew you, loved you and thought you were Superman, you just couldn't fly. Please know that you are and forever will be a hero. Kristin, Bryton, Paxton, Peyton and Christina, know that Brandon loved you will always love you and will always be with you in your heart and your memories.
I love you
Alane White
August 31, 2007
I am so sorry. I did not know Brandon but when I saw the little hand around his neck in the photo in the Tribune I knew he was loved and important. He is a hero and the kind of man that other men look up to. My heart aches for you and my prayers are with you as you go through the healing process.
Sharon
August 31, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
joyce montgomery
August 31, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
my heart aches
August 30, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leigh Ann Allred
August 29, 2007
I am so sorry for the loss of Brandon. I can't imagine the pain that you are going through right now. We have all been so touched by the rescuers tragic deaths. They were so brave to go into the mines to look for the missing miners. They didn't have to do that. They wanted to do that. I admire your son/husband so much for going into that mine, not knowing when or if disaster could strike at anytime. Please know how grateful we are for your son's sacrifice to save the other missing miners. We will never forget your son.
God Bless,
Freida Ingram
August 29, 2007
What a great BRAVE man!!!!!! Keep the faith, trust in Jesus and you will see him again one day!! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
PENNY HODA
August 29, 2007
WE HAVE YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.
August 29, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Fly with the angels.
FdL, WI
Mary Isom
August 29, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this tragic loss of a hero. Miners are a unique breed of people that I am proud to be an ancestor of
from the early days of Carbon County mining. May God Bless and comfort you.
Kathee
August 29, 2007
To Brandons Family
You are in my thoughts. He truly was a hero, be proud to love him.
Colin Buckley
August 29, 2007
We're sorry for your loss and pray for your comfort and well-being.
Ollie Pham
August 29, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
S.R.H
August 29, 2007
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.He and all the others are true HERO's they risked it all for others. May god be with you and your children. He will always be with you and watching over your children all you need to do is call on him and he will come. Bless You and your Family.
joenna luna
August 28, 2007
i am so sorry for your loss god be with you and the kids he must have been a good man to go back in the mine to help and try to get the others out tell the kids what a brave man their father was god keep and protect you and the children, joenna p luna
Bill & Brittany Hutchinson
August 28, 2007
I would like to tell Brandon that we deaply miss him, also I would like to tell his kids that he was a great person, and a fun person to be around. My wife and I had been to many parties with Brandon during high school and shortly after high school. He was always smiling, or in a good mood, and always enjoying the company of his friends. I regret that we haven't seen Brondon for a few years after we moved away, but we miss him and haven't stopped thinking of him and his family.
Alissa Asberry
August 28, 2007
I will pray for you and your family. So please be strong and look to the hills where your help comes from.
Brandon At Clear Creek, Utah 6/2007
August 28, 2007
Brandon and Danielle Good Friends
August 28, 2007
Carolyn Jackson
August 28, 2007
I can't even begin to know what exactly that your very young family is going thru at this time of sorrow but I do hope that your good family time memories will ease there minds.You sacrificed all for another human being what a ANGEL you are! My family will pray for yours to get thru this very trying time.
Rest in Peace
Dan Swink
August 28, 2007
Dear Kimber Family:
What a wonderful person. I have read the numerous postings here and on the internet about Brandon. He stands out as a hero and as someone who loved others. His love and heroism will shine forever. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.
It is wonderful to know that the children are blessed by such a wonderful mother and grandparents and family. Their love will help the children throughout their lives. They will stand as a testament - to the children - that Brandon was a wonderful father - and a hero. They will grow into wonderful adults and their children will know of Brandon. His love will never die. His memory will last forever.
Dawnyell
August 27, 2007
You are a hero. God Bless you and your family.
Vasili Glimidakis
August 27, 2007
Dear Kimber Family,
I am sorry for your loss. God bless him and his family.
Serena Johnson
August 27, 2007
Light a candle
Say a prayer
Close your eyes
And he'll be there
Through day and night
In angels flight
By your side
All your life
so sorry for you loss
Jennifer Grant
August 27, 2007
My sympathy to Brandon's family and his children. Lots of people talk a talk and then those who walk a walk that touches more lives than any sermon in a crowded church. I'm sure God was pleased with what Brandon did with the last moments of his life. May peace that passes understanding and love fill your home....
k k
August 27, 2007
My sweet hero! You are missed so much already and its only been a week! The kids ask about you everyday! I know you hear their prayers I know your watching over us! We love you Bran!!!!!!!! And miss u!
Erin Olson
August 27, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. My grandfather was a miner, He also was from price. I know the world mourns your loss.In our hearts and prayers.
Brandon Kimber - June 25,2006
Virginia Gallegos
August 27, 2007
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Haley
August 27, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
The Liley Family
August 27, 2007
We come from a long line of miners. Our last loss was in the Castle Gate disaster in 1924. Our sincerest condolences go out to Brandon's family & friends. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Saltzer
August 27, 2007
Although the physical world of Brandon no longer exists, the spiritual world of him will be forever. He lives on in every random act of kindness or self-less act that someone does...no matter how big or how small. He gave the ultimate sacrifice to help someone else...Words may be of little comfort at this time but I just wanted to reach out to you and your children.....You are in our thoughts..
TRUDY KIZER & FAMILY
August 27, 2007
MAY YOU REST IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD BRANDON. THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY IN HIS VERY LOVING HANDS. NO GREATER GIFT COULD YOU HAVE GIVEN.
Betsy Gurney
August 27, 2007
Like many Americans, I was deeply saddened to read of this loss of life. As it says in the Bible, there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for a brother. My prayers are with his young family.
TERESA BOYER
August 27, 2007
MY FAMILY AND I WANT TO REACH AND AND SAY THAT YOU ARE IN ARE THOUGHT AND PRAYS ......
Chris
August 26, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I live across the country, but please know that even though we didn't know Brandon, our hearts ache for you and the other families way up here in Minnesota.
shirlee
August 26, 2007
my condolences to Brandon's family and friends my prayers are with you.
Suzanne
August 26, 2007
You are leaving behind such a large legacy for your children, throughout their lives, you will be their hero, and to us you shall remain selfless, amazing, kind, hardworking and a great man. I pray that your friends and family can get through this most difficult time ..... See you
Marcie pereira
August 26, 2007
I just want to say how sorry I am for your loss and everyone else there, who lost there beloved one! U just have to know that now they are in a better place looking over there family
ed, elaine, samuel, &Natalie branch
August 26, 2007
brandon looks like he would be the highlight of a party,especially with that little on hanging on his neek. I know that he will be truly missed by his family, friends and coworkers, but the children will miss him the most as they go through times in their lives of special things and dates. trust god to get you through this and he will.I also told the others that god will not lead you where the grace of god cannot keep you. hang on to that thought for dear life and I promiss it will come true. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
ed, elaine, samuel, and natalie
paula
August 25, 2007
brandon's family and friends must be very special people to have know a person as brave and courageous as him. You are in my prayes.
Traci .
August 25, 2007
Our prayers are with your family. Thank you Brandon for risking your life to save another. God Bless you
Jan High
August 25, 2007
Your family and the loss you have suffered continues to be in the forefront of my thoughts. I continue to pray for Brandon's children. God Bless you all.
Nancy Ambrozewicz
August 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Brandon's family, friends and all of the lives he has touched, which, I am sure, are many. I only know Brandon from reading about him and hearing about him on the news, but he was a true hero in his life and death.
Crystal & Bj Mothershead
August 25, 2007
We are very sorry about your loss, he died a hero. May god be with you in your time of need..
M Daniel
August 25, 2007
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Odessa Hall-Rollins
August 24, 2007
May God help you through this very difficult time. God Bless you
shirley riles
August 24, 2007
My deepest sympathies to your family. I only know you from the news. But i am so very sorry for your loss.
Diana Brottem
August 24, 2007
Again... Another brave warrior. God bless you all.
cynthia
August 24, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jaime M.
August 24, 2007
My deepest heart felt sympathies to your family, they are in our hearts and thoughts.
Mac
August 23, 2007
Thoughts and prayers from across the nation are with you. Mr. Kimber was a hero to sacrifice his life to save others.
Ethel Horton
August 23, 2007
Know that God is with you and He will never forsake you.
August 23, 2007
Sorry for your loss, your husband, father, brother, friend, neighbor....etc died a hero.
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 23, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love to family and friends, and to all who live in the shadow and potential of risk in life daily, Pat
Lomax Family
August 23, 2007
Dear Family,
Our family expresses heartfelt sympathy to you in the tragic loss of Brandon. It is difficult to lose a husband, father, family member and friend all in an instance of time. Brandon's heroic act touched the lives of millions of people all around the world. For this, your family should feel honored. May you be comforted in knowing that Brandon now rests in peace. May you also be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father shares your time of sadness. He promises to be with you in the days ahead. (Psalms 146:5, 9).
jazzman david
August 23, 2007
May GOD give you the comfort and peace. Brandon has a smile of peace.
Jennifer & Brandon Chapman
August 23, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
NATTALIA
August 23, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 22, 2007
May you find peace in knowing that your Brandon touched the lives of so many of us. For him to give so unselfishly in knowing how important it was, to find "his brothers". For him to maintain "what if it was me", shows the world his true character. May you always be blessed with his strength and courage and find the true comfort in the eyes of your children.
May God watch over your family and keep you strong. You're remarkable and I praise you for allowing Brandon to do, what mattered most.
Thank you!
m k
August 22, 2007
My heart goes out to your family. I lost my family member (father) in 9-11 so I can imagine how your whole family is feeling right now. I am praying for you.
Mercy Bautista-Olvera
August 22, 2007
Dear Family,
My deepest sympathy to all the family, Brandon had such a beautiful smile... Remember the good times you shared with him, keep his spirit alive.
Brandon was a true HERO trying to save the 6 miners, he would never be forgotten.
Vaya con Dios Brandon...
Dennis & Pam Robertson
August 22, 2007
We are deeply saddened at your loss. May God comfort and embrace you as only He can. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Lane
August 22, 2007
Rest in Peace!!!!!!!!!
Kim Weldon
August 22, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
beth feathers
August 22, 2007
You are a true hero in these peoples lives and your family thank you for all that you tried to do to help these people in need thank you and god bless you!!!
Nicole & Joseph Elerson
August 22, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Mary Ghaney
August 22, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss of your true hero. May God Bless you and God Bless Brandon.
Donna,John,Chet,Keith,Lynn,Marie Gunderman
August 21, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
susan mcnulty
August 21, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rick allen
August 21, 2007
As a black man I learned at an early age that human feelings don't have a color. Having said that I can have feeling for you as a human being and don't have to know you. God does. I feel so sorry for Brandon and his kids that I don't know what to do. To live under gods rule we will have to have compassion for each other. My prayers will be with you.
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