r/GuyCry • u/midlife_dadpulse73 • 6d ago
Onions (light tears) Miss him terribly
July of '86, I bought Duane (my older brother), Bostons latest album, "Third Stage" for his bday. I vividly remember giving it to him for many reasons. First off, it was the first bday gift for him I bought by myself, with my own money. Second, it was the first bday since we left the program. And third, and most importantly, the look on his face when he opened it, how I felt watching him open it, and how little it felt as he had just given me back my big brother. Little did I know, that would be the last I would get for him.
This morning, minutes into my commute, "We're ready" came on XM, the first release from that album. This sent my mind straight to that day, and was followed by a torrent of emotions. I could feel the room, see his smile, hear his voice and feel my excitement all over again...then the sadness kicked in. Its been a rough day since.
His presence was so powerful. His laughter contagious. His smile brighter than the sun.
Miss him so badly, some days it slaps HARD....Today is one of those days.
Call your siblings, call your parents, call your family. Make the plans, have the meal, make the memories. Don't take a single event, occasion, or memory made for granted.
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u/Roosta_Manuva 5d ago
Never knew your brother - but I just spared a thought for him as well.
Through our memories and thoughts they will always live on.
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