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I bow to greatness…

jeremiah

Never thought I would be making an entry like this…

Jeremiah was born March 15, 1959 — died March 18, 2009.

He was 11 months younger than me.

He was my brother.

Unk




Comments

64 Responses to “I bow to greatness…”

  1. Gabe on Monday: 23 March 2009|1718

    Man, that’s crazy. I bow to his greatness as well.

  2. Kevin on Monday: 23 March 2009|1724

    So sorry for your loss.

  3. Tom on Monday: 23 March 2009|1732

    Oh man. Sorry to hear that UNK. At times like these, I try to remember that the loss wouldn’t be so hard if it weren’t for all the good he brought to this world. Celebrate that.

  4. Karel on Monday: 23 March 2009|1751

    Very sorry to hear.
    We’re with you, UNK.

  5. Susan P. on Monday: 23 March 2009|1800

    Vale Jeremiah. Lovely picture of you – as I imagined you in fact – an outdoorsman. Rest in Peace.

  6. Kellene on Monday: 23 March 2009|1838

    I know I’ve only commented a few times on this page, but I just wanted to come out of the woodworks again to tell you that I’m so sorry.
    Being an only child, I can’t even imagine what sorrow you must be enduring right now.
    Be strong.

  7. Maria on Monday: 23 March 2009|1901

    I’m terribly sorry for your loss.

  8. Honour on Monday: 23 March 2009|1906

    My thoughts are with you and your family Unk.
    There’s a quote from Richard Bach’s “Illusions” I’d like to share with you; words that I’ve found to be comforting in such times.
    “Don’t be dismayed at goodbyes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends”.

  9. Bobby on Monday: 23 March 2009|1927

    My sincerest and deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your brother. Though you’ll find small comfort in it now Unk, rest assured that your brother is still with you. Again, be strong and know that YOU are greatly loved as well.

  10. Mark on Monday: 23 March 2009|2001

    Sad news Unk, my condolences.
    No words from us can comfort, but I pray you’ll find some when you write about your brother, as you did here.

  11. Joshua James on Monday: 23 March 2009|2011

    Words are terribly inadequate at moments like this, Unk … I’m so sorry for your loss and want you to know I’m thinking of you.

    Bow of respect to you and yours.

  12. Elver on Monday: 23 March 2009|2209

    My condolences.

  13. Grant on Monday: 23 March 2009|2346

    That sucks – hope the next few weeks aren’t too terrible.

  14. Désirée on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|0254

    I’m so sorry your your loss. My condolences.

  15. Ann Wesley Hardin on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|0259

    Ah shit, Unk. I’m so, very, sorry.

  16. Kareem on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|0435

    My Condolences. I can only imagine how bad it is to lose a brother.

  17. Holly on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|0827

    So sorry for your loss, Unk…

  18. Jim Endecott on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|0847

    My thoughts are with you.

    -Jim

  19. FunkedWriter on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|0955

    My deepest condolences, Unk. Truly sad news. As others have said, I can only imagine how that must feel.

  20. Paul Marvin on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|1413

    Be strong UNK be strong..we are here with you.

  21. Kirwin Sullivan on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|1424

    Unk, I draw great inspiration from your blog. You have no idea how much your posts have helped me in my writing endeavor. I am truly sorry.

  22. emily blake on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|1533

    I hope he died happy and fulfilled. At least you know he died loved.

  23. Nick on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|1551

    Sorry to hear it Unk. No way anything I could say could do anything to make you feel better — but keep his greatness alive.

  24. parky on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|1714

    Beyond words, this suffering. Sorry for your troubles. May Jeremiah rest in peace.
    FB

  25. Kristy on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|2002

    My condolences to you and yours! May your brother’s greatness live on through you.

  26. Luzid on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|2141

    I’m very sorry to hear that, UNK.

  27. Ryan on Tuesday: 24 March 2009|2231

    If you haven’t noticed… I’m not very good with the words. I hope all is well with you and your family!

  28. Sarah on Wednesday: 25 March 2009|0118

    I’m so sorry. I’m a complete stranger but I’m thinking of you. x

  29. Dennis on Wednesday: 25 March 2009|0627

    Accept my condolences your loss.

  30. Ann Wesley Hardin on Wednesday: 25 March 2009|0828

    Still here, cryin’ with ya.

  31. Javier on Wednesday: 25 March 2009|1602

    He was a good friend and I miss him.

  32. Steven on Wednesday: 25 March 2009|1615

    Sorry to hear of your loss. I have written a poem a few years ago for my Grandmother, whom I loved dearly, when she was on her death bed. I hope this will give you some solace.

    As the evening star shines through the heavens,

    the battery winds in its aura.

    And as it fades in the distance of the clear blue night,

    the star will always find a place of flight.

    One last flight will always bring,

    end to the darkest story.

    For, if you are that one last star,

    you should have no worries.

    You have shined for such a long, long time,

    giving light and peaceful flight.

    As you know

    As you feel

    As you fight

    And before you fade in the deep, dark night,

    making the heavens wait for your final flight.

    You will shine for one last time

    Always know

    Always believe

    that my love for you will always be.

    And in my love you will find,

    that one last time so you can shine!

    I Love You,
    may your soul be as bright as your life!

  33. CK on Wednesday: 25 March 2009|1946

    Ah…Life is a bitch sometimes. On a routine, on a schedule, we lose those we care so much for. But you know what, it all works out, you learn something about that person, you remember, and you grow. I hope to God, there is a God, and if that’s so, I hope your brother is there, sitting back, relaxing, watching you achieve.

  34. Jimi Woo on Wednesday: 25 March 2009|2136

    Sorry Unk.
    Even from this great distance I feel for you.
    I hope you are okay.

  35. robert on Thursday: 26 March 2009|0533

    My deepest condolences

  36. JAMES on Thursday: 26 March 2009|0828

    Just wanted to say I’m sorry for your loss

  37. Laura Deerfield on Thursday: 26 March 2009|2237

    Very sorry to read that. Hope you are able to take the time you need to grieve.

  38. Mark Rovner on Friday: 27 March 2009|2009

    Man that sucks. Celebrate his life.

  39. Olaf on Friday: 27 March 2009|2023

    Sometimes there are no words. May he rest in peace.

  40. Jonny Atlas on Saturday: 28 March 2009|0421

    Unk, I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine what you are going through. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

  41. Jason on Saturday: 28 March 2009|0910

    my condolences…

  42. Christian H. on Saturday: 28 March 2009|1109

    SOOOOOOOOOOO sorry to hear this. I’d hate it if I lost my brother.

  43. David Anaxagoras on Saturday: 28 March 2009|2356

    Damn. I’m sorry to hear that, Unk. My condolences to you.

  44. Cindy on Sunday: 29 March 2009|1756

    So very sorry to hear of your loss. Sending much love to you and your family.

  45. Bobby Boy on Sunday: 29 March 2009|2248

    I lost my little brother (13 months younger) in 1968 during the Tet in Hue. Because of my more obsessive than usual personality I found I could not talk about it for 10 years. After that I would still cry, cry and cry whenver it hit me. It wasn’t until just a few years ago that I cry no more. My own diminishing years dried up all the tears. Besides, I am totally worn down now with my own mortality. Anyways, the point is that all the sweetest sentimental condolences by all the Kings, Horses and Men couldn’t put him together again. Whenever I hear of someone losing their younger brother my pain simmers to the top and kicks my ass one more time. Hang in there my Unk, I guarantee you will get over it in about 40 years. What brought me to this site? You guessed it, mulling over a screenplay about my little brother. Something always happens to keep his memory alive front and center. A few years ago a volunteer group found one of his dog tags in Nam and put an ad on a genealogy site. I only found it by accident a year later when googling his name on the web. They mailed it to me. It was one of the saddest moments to hold his tag 40 years later.

  46. WoodySr on Monday: 30 March 2009|0747

    Very Sorry, Unk. You have my deepest sympathy.

    I lost my Sister 33 years ago. It still hurts…

    Bob

  47. Neil john brimelow on Tuesday: 31 March 2009|2124

    Hey UNK, really sorry about your loss, man. :(

  48. dave on Wednesday: 1 April 2009|1327

    Words fail. Sorry, Unk

  49. spatula on Wednesday: 1 April 2009|2121

    Hey Unk, sorry to hear that. Keep his energy and memory alive in you.

  50. Brian on Wednesday: 1 April 2009|2243

    Unk, you have my condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.

  51. L J AMES on Thursday: 2 April 2009|1254

    I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I just found your site for the first time today, and it looks very useful, and I’ll be back; but more then anything, I wish you strength and peace at this time.

  52. GabbaGoo on Saturday: 4 April 2009|2337

    I hope you find solace brother… I might not know who you are, but I’m sure your brother was proud of you as you are of him.

    Take care.

  53. Mariam on Monday: 6 April 2009|0040

    I´m really sorry for your loss. We are here in this fragile life, not knowing when or where it is our time to go. I lost my fifth child on the 31st of Jan 2009. A daugther that lived almost 12 hours.

  54. Melissa Sunday on Tuesday: 7 April 2009|1536

    I’m so sorry to hear that.

    I just found your site today, but I can understand the loss of a brother.

    I hope you can begin to mend soon!

  55. Jake James on Thursday: 9 April 2009|1951

    No one can experience the pain you are going through, but we can offer sympathy at your loss and say in time the pain dissipates…I know this because 20 years ago this May 9th I lost my own brother–who was 10 years younger and had yet to even have a true chance at adult life–in a senseless murder (I also lost my parents in the same event)…

    Believe me when I say, my heart goes out to you–I understand your pain.

  56. Bill on Wednesday: 15 April 2009|0220

    I’m sorry to hear this. You have my condolences.

    - Bill

  57. Kevan R. Craft on Wednesday: 15 April 2009|1409

    Condolences for your loss, Unk… My heart goes out to you, buddy..

    - Kev

  58. Kay Elizabeth on Thursday: 16 April 2009|0800

    I’m sorry for your loss, Unk. This is the first time I’ve been here so you don’t know me but I wanted to offer my condolences.

  59. jimmy b. on Friday: 17 April 2009|1628

    thinking of you. take care, jim

  60. Moviequill on Tuesday: 21 April 2009|1227

    My condolences to your family

  61. Enzio on Friday: 1 May 2009|1919

    Your brother was an inspiration to you. YOU are an inspiration to us. What a special family you must have.

  62. Kid In The Front Row on Sunday: 3 May 2009|0601

    I just found your page after strolling through various film blogs. This is the first entry I saw on your site – was heartbreaking to read.

    Am extremely sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family are doing okay. As okay as could be at a time like this. Take care of yourselves.

    Kid

  63. Jason Latshaw on Tuesday: 5 May 2009|2311

    So sorry to hear this. I’m sure he was so awesome, and he’ll be missed.

  64. Susan P. on Wednesday: 17 June 2009|1919

    Well Jeremiah, it’s the eve of three months since you passed. I’ve thought of you these past few days. How is life on the other side? Getting some archery in? Some fishing?

    You’re missed. Catch one for Unk and one for the family.

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