Wednesday, August 10, 2011

abc wednesday —D is for "David"

I took this picture of my brother while we were
traveling together in Italy a couple of years ago.
(It's unusual because he's actually standing still.)
In April David lost his heroic five-year battle with
stage-4 cancer—with grace, dignity, and humor,
 and surrounded by family and friends. I really miss him.
[To see lots more "D" posts, go here.]
Posted by Alexa at 00:01
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16 comments:

  1. Tall GaryAugust 10, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Condolences.

    To paraphrase the faint underwriting on the left, “2 B Sad.”

    Thanks to your photo, now even I (and many others of us) have a kind remembrance of David. Memories of him are living on through today’s image.

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  2. Oakland Daily PhotoAugust 10, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I bet this trip together made for special memories. A lovely and touching tribute to your brother.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 10, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Extremely sorry to hear about your brother.. I couldn't imagine losing my little brother.. I think a peice of me would die too.. Thanks for sharing him with us! Xx

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  4. Shell SherreeAugust 10, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I'm very sad to hear that news, Alexa. I can only begin to guess how much you must miss your beautiful brother David. Big hugs...

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  5. Shooting ParrotsAugust 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    A sad sweet memory. But is he posing by his own hadniwork?!

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  6. MarylèneAugust 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Quand le voyage partagé a été beau, les "au revoir" sont moins tristes.

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  7. JoyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Sorry for your loss, memories will keep him with you always.

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  8. Leslie:August 10, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Lovely tribute to Dave! My condolences.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  9. KathyAugust 10, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    What a wonderful picture to have to remind you of your brother. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  10. Chronicles of IllusionsAugust 10, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    A beautiful photo to remember Dave - i can't imagine what that is like, but your bond must have been good for you to keep him alive this way. :)

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  11. Ms MAugust 10, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    A wonderful tribute to your brother. And glad you have special memories of him, including the trip you took together. Condolences to you and your family.

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  12. AlexaAugust 11, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Thanks to all of you for your kind words—which are very much appreciated. David had more energy than anyone I ever met (how many people do you know who get up from their chemo session and hit the gym?), and he's still sharing it with us—can't explain but trust me.
    (And Shooting Parrots—he would never!)

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  13. UnknownAugust 11, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    So sorry Alexa that your family has to miss Dave. Great that you have this pic of him!!

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  14. Jay at The Depp EffectAugust 12, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Oh, I'm so sorry. It's very hard to lose a family member, but it somehow seems worse the more full of life they've been, doesn't it?

    I love the picture - and I'd never have noticed the '2 B Sad' if Tall Gary hadn't pointed it out!

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  15. Roger Owen GreenAugust 14, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    sorry for your loss.
    but love the pic.
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  16. from caliAugust 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Lovely tribute to a lovely man. My condolences to all his friends and family.

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Thanks, merci, grazie, danke, hvala, gracias, spasibo, shukran, dhanyavaad, salamat, arigato, and muito obrigado for your much-appreciated comments.

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