Condolence: Happy Veterans Day Dad! 🇺🇸 I know how much you always appreciated it when people would tell you 'thank you for your service'. I don't think I ever said that to you, so...Thank you for your service, Dad! You're my hero! I can't tell you how much I miss you. It doesn't get any easier. And the holidays are still tough, especially Christmas. I wish you were here so the girls could see the way we used to spend the holidays - and of course for me, too :) I'm sure you keep and eye on Sam and his crew. Dea is such a good dog - you would love her! I think you'd really like Paola, too. I love you Dad! Don't forget me! We'll talk again soon!

Condolence: Hi Dad, I finally got on this page to write you. Its almost impossible to get to. Oh well, I'm here - right? I can't believe it's been seven years since you left us. I say 'left us' , maybe I should say 'taken from us'? I don't know...I think you were ready to go. You were pretty tired and you said before you wanted to go Home. I knew what you meant. I just still really miss you Dad. Do you remember when you used to lay on the couch (to watch tv) and you'd- close your eyes, lay your hands across your chest - then tell us you're practicing?! I used to get so mad and upset with you for doing that - but now I just kinda laugh to myself about it. What a weird memory, lol. You were a fun dad growing up. I wish I would of told you that - and how much I really did admire you. You could do anything - a jack-of-all-trades! You were my hero - you always will be Dad. I love you! We both know I talk to you alot, so if I'm late writing you or getting to the cemetery, don't think I forgot you - because I never do. ok? I'm going to go for now, but I'll be talking you and I'll visit tomorrow at the cemetery. I miss you and I love you Dad! -tammy

Condolence: Hi Dad, Happy Fathers Day! I wish you were here so we could celebrate it with you. Leila is sitting here with me and wants me to tell you she loves you

Condolence: Hi Dad, just me again. Wow, it has been 6 years ago this morning since you moved on to Heaven. It doesn't seem real, I can still see you in your chair and hear you as I walk in your front door. I hope I never forget that. I wish you were here with us, but at the same time, I think had you been, you would've caught covid and that wouldv'e been really horrible. we would not have been with you on your last days here. I hope your'e doing great and visiting all those we've lost. We all miss you so much! I love you Dad, please don't forget me!

Condolence: Happy Birthday Dad! I sure wish you were here to celebrate it with us! I miss you so much. I still expect to see you in your chair some days. Thanks Dad for sending me little signs once in a while to let me know you're looking out for me. Its usually right when I need it! I'll save you a piece of cake today, although I'm sure you are celebrating in heaven today. I love you Dad! -tammy

Condolence: Hey Dad,I have really missed writing to you! They've changed the way for me to do this, but I think/hope I found a way in. I missed out on everything since probably my birthday :( Your birthday is coming up and I want to let you know that I'm not going to be able to be at the cemetery that day with you. I'm going in for back surgery on Thursday and I won't be able to drive yet by Sunday. But I will stop out Wednesday to celebrate it with you. Other than my back, and not being able to get around very good, I'm ok. I still miss you so much and wish you were here. I took mom to the ear specialist yesterday and the ambulance brought a guy in on a stretcher. So anyway, I was holding the door for them and the guy looked at me and said 'thank you ma'am', like you would say to people. I went back in the office and started to cry. He just reminded me of you. It was nice, but sad at the same time. Sam is doing good - I know he talks to you a lot so you know how he is. He's teaching Kindergarten, still down by Nashville. Danica and Leila are getting so big. Leila is in kindergarten and Dani 3rd grade! Leila, as you know, cries and speaks of you often. She has a special bond with you! We all love you so much and miss you Dad! I hope you get this message. I really have missed being able to write and I'm sorry I missed Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years...but maybe now I will be able to get thru. I love you and will talk to you soon! I hope you have a wonderful Happy Birthday up there!! love, tammy

Condolence: Hi Dad, I wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you on this Veterans Day. I've been watching Vietnam in HD on the History Channel since 8 p.m., its now 2;45 a.m., so I've had it on for a while. I keep hoping to catch a glimpse of Pete , but no luck so far. I'm so glad you got out of that war when you did. You suffered enough from the effects of it.I miss you Dad - so much. I still have lot of bad days. They still have the cemetery locked at dusk, so I can't get in to watch the meteor showers with you, and I've had a horrible time trying to even write you on this. Also, your things keep getting taken from someone at the cemetery. I have an idea who, and I know you know who it is, too. I need your help, give me some signs on what to do. The roof seems to be leaking, so apparently I need it fixed. I also need to get a furnace in this house. The heat pump doesn't keep the house warm, and I'm getting too old to set up heaters everynight all winter, I have a couple people coming to get me prices, but I need to be smart about it so send me a sign of what to do when they're here please. If you were here you could fix it all or walk me thru it - like old times, right? I really wish you were. Make sure you tell all the Veterans we appreciate all they've done for us! You're my hero Dad! I love you! I miss you and wish you were here. Happy Veterans Day Dad!

Condolence: Dad, today was your anniversary - 57 is it? - for you and Mom. I can never be sure of how many years. We did our family trip. The weather was kind of crappy, so you wouldn't have enjoyed riding around in the rain too much in your wheelchair each day. But I sure miss not having you with us - no matter where we are. I even miss you yelling at me for being so hard on the brakes when I'm driving, haha. And I wanted to tell you happy belated Father's Day. It was on Sunday and this is Tuesday night. I didn't forget you, I thought about you all day. I love you Dad. I hope you had a really good day up there with everyone. I'll be talking to you soon. I miss you! -love always, tammy

Condolence: Hi Dad, Well, today makes 3 years since you left us for Heaven. It has been a long, uneasy week, replaying every minute of your last few days I had with you. Theres still so much I never got to say when you were here. I know we talk a lot still, but its not the same :( Sam is graduating Saturday - I know you are looking down at him and are so proud of him. I sure am! He misses you like crazy, like I do! We all sent you up some balloons today to make sure you know we are thinking about you. I hope you liked them. I really do miss you and love you so much Dad. Please don't forget that, and don't forget me. I'll talk to you soon! I love you Dad!!

Condolence: Hi Dad, Happy Birthday! I'm not really late you know :) We were out to visit yesterday - I even brought you some cake and left for you. I just had a hard time trying to figure out how to find this page. Besides wishing you a happy birthday up there in heaven, I want to let you know I still miss you so much. I think about you so many times throughout the day, and try to use your philosophies or creative ways to solve my problems. It still seems like you were just here. The girls miss you too. Its funny, Leila remembers all those mornings and afternoons with you and talks a lot about you. We all miss and love you more than words could say, Dad. I hope you had a wonderful party and you danced and danced - and had lots of cake and ice cream!!! I'll see you later Dad! I love you!!

Condolence: Merry Christmas Dad! It's not really - we all miss you so much. No matter how hard I try, Christmas just isn't the same without you here. I'm so glad Sam got to spend those Christmas mornings waking up at "Granny & Pappy's", to you in your red night shirt and Santa hat. I wish the girls would've had that chance, too. I hope you liked your Christmas trees and decorations Mom and I brought out to you. This is our 3rd holiday without you, it's as hard as the first one Dad. I think of you all the time, miss you with every thought. I love you Dad! I'll see you later!

Condolence: Happy Thanksgiving Dad! I wish you were here! We are in our usual place this week. You would really like all the colorful lights they've added here, and the park is getting bigger every year I think. But, like me, I know you wouldn't miss the cold night air. But I do miss you, just like it was yesterday. This is our third Thanksgiving since you've been gone. It sure doesn't seem like it sometimes. I'm so thankful that you were - always will be - my Daddy. And I'm thankful for the time we had with you. I love you Dad!

Condolence: Dad, I know I'm late in writing, but happy Veterans Day. I hope you liked the soldiers flag I got and brought out for you. I thought it was nice and that you would like it, too - especially for Veterans Day. Thanksgiving is coming up soon, that's a really tough time Dad...all the way thru Christmas. Every day is really, but our trips to Pigeon Forge were always fun, right? Remember when we all got lost coming home and it took us like 16+ hours, traveling the Daniel Boone trail and Country Music hwy, and stopping at hatfield & McCoy hotspots? I miss you Dad, each and every day. And I miss our trips. It hasn't gotten any easier. Whoever made that line up - 'it gets easier with time' - didn't know what they were talking about. I'll stop out and see you after work today. I love you and miss you! Goodnight Dad!

Condolence: Hi Dad, I just wanted to say goodnight and thanks for letting me hang out with you tonight. It was such a nice night out, and the stars were amazing. What a great night to watch the meteor showers! And I'm glad it was with you. I do wish you were here though. I still really miss you Dad. I'm going to get some sleep before work, then stop to see you later. I love you Dad!

Condolence: Hi Dad, I keep trying to write to you on this, but at the end it won't let me send. So I figured I'd try again today. We all went to Pigeon Forge last week. I honestly don't think one minute went by that I didn't think about our trips there. It just made me miss you that much more - if its even possible. It was so hot, you wouldn't have had too much fun. But then again, you did take us to Florida and Disney the 4th of July before and that was so hot our shoes melted :) But Dad, I still miss you so much and I still wish you were here to go on our trips. Its not the same anymore. I hope you like your flowers. I try to pick out ones I think you would. I will be out to see you later today, I just wanted to write you and tell you how much I love you and miss you Dad. Don't forget me - your bad penny :)

Condolence: Happy Father’s Day, Dad! I miss you so much! More lately than ever. I know you hear me talking non stop to you:) Thanks for always listening! I love you:)

Condolence: Hi Dad, I can't sleep. Haven't all week. I just keep going back to 2 years ago. I remember every minute of that night and the day to follow. I wish I could've saved you Dad. That we could all go back years and years ago and prevent everything. Even Danica has been anxious the past week. We miss you. I miss you Dad. I know you're always around, you leave signs once in a while. I do hope you know how much I love you. Even though its been two years, I still expect to hear you when I walk in the house. I'll see you at the 'stone' in little bit. I love you and miss you everyday Dad! love, tammy

Condolence: Hi dad.. it’s just me:) today is a day I’ve been dreading. I haven’t been able to sleep the past week bc I knew it was coming. I already know tonight will be worse. I miss you so much. There’s no other way to say it. I talk to you so many times a day, I’m sure you are napping- or “resting your eyes” - through some of my babbling. I can’t believe it’s been two years. It hurts as if it was just yesterday. Every day I watch days of our lives & imagine our conversations about what’s going on. The kids are growing so fast. Adelaide and I talk a lot about remembering “pappy.” And Kingsley- well, I know you have been encouraging her from up there! She still loves her French fries & television! When we are in at the house she likes to sit in your chair- i imagine she’s on your lap. And you would be laughing so hard at her goofiness. It’s always hard when today/ tonight/ and tomorrow come .. bc it is not a day I want to relive. Or really remember. But I didn’t want you to think I forgot. I love you Dad.. and miss you so much.

Condolence: I had planned on writing to you last night, but I fell asleep on the couch before I got started. Yesterday was grandma's birthday, and I wanted to make sure you gave her a hug and told her happy birthday for me. I took some roses out and left for her, like always. I hope you had a good day celebrating with her, grandpa and your brothers - I know you were missing her before you left us. Everything is the same here, just a different day pretty much. I still really miss you. When I find a penny on the ground, I think its a sign from you. Funny, isn't it? Your 'bad penny' searching for 'lucky pennys' tossed down by you. I actually think you're tossing them down at me, telling me to get my butt over to that cemetery so we can chit-chat :) Mom has been sad more often. I don't think the winter weather helps, but sometimes she says things such as she doesn't have any reason to be here anymore. I don't know, I guess we all have those days. I'm sure she misses you so much, too. We all do. I still cry a lot, but I think I'll always do that. Danica and Leila miss you like it was yesterday. They talk about you quite a bit, and that's good. Makes me cry more, but that's ok. Sam is doing good, you would be proud of him. But I know you and Sam talk a lot, so I don't have to update you on him. I love you Dad, and I miss you every single day. It doesn't get easier...Well, I am going to bed. I'll be by tomorrow to sit for a spell with you. Goodnight Dad, I love you!

Condolence: Happy Birthday Dad! The weather was beautiful today, in the 50's! GOD blessed us with a great day to come celebrate with you. I took a banner out and hung up yesterday, the today I took Dani and Leila out with Mom and we all sent you up some balloons. They went straight up til we could no longer see them. Then came out later this evening to see the stars and watch the international space station fly over with you. A nice end to celebrate your day. I mean, I wasn't 'happy' about you not being here with us - I still really miss you so much. But being there today and tonight, it was a more peaceful feeling for me. I know your ok - and celebrating with so many of our family and your friends. But there are still times I walk in the house and wait to hear you call out my name. Other days, it feels like its been so long since you've been gone. I love you Dad. Keep dropping those pennies - and I'll keep finding them!

Condolence: Happy birthday, Dad! I miss you so much. It hurts. Everyday. And at all different times. Every morning driving to work, especially on those days I’d rather stay home, I think about you telling me “hang in there.” And every night driving home I imagine calling you to tell you about my day. And of course our in depth discussions about the latest on “Days of our lives.” Last weekend we went looking at cars to buy. And we talked about you the whole time. I know that talking to dealers was a favorite pastime :) but it’s so hard for me to do... without you. I don’t like making any decisions without you. So I end up just crying & thinking about how much I miss you. This is your 2nd birthday without you here. Adelaide wants to send you a card in heaven... so I’m trying to figure that one out:) she misses you , too, and asks when you are coming back to granny’s house. We visit your “special place” a lot... always leaving something for you. Usually it’s a snack. Adelaide & I have our whole routine when we visit:) Today I had a maple cream donut for lunch... and I don’t even like them ... but I know you do .. and I remember always bringing you one when I’d come home. After school I bought a giant eagle cake - so we could eat it for your birthday. I’ll save you a piece :) And I know you are up there laughing like crazy over Kingsley. It hurts that you didn’t get to spend much time with her... but I can tell that you are with us- from her obsession with French fries, her love of straws in drinks, her fascination with her favorite tv shows, her strong -willed/stubbornness, and especially her ornery ornery grin. I can almost hear your laugh:) you would have had so much fun with these two girls! I love you Dad. I say that so many times a day. In so many situations. I miss you more each day. I wish you were here for all of these crazy adventures. Some nights you are part of my dreams. And they seem so real... and you give me a big hug & tell me you love me....I hope tonight is one of those nights. Hope you are having an amazing birthday up there! I imagine Toots has been making you biscuits & gravy every morning. And Sissy is cooking up your hamburger steak with gravy for dinner:) Give them a hug for me too:) I love you Dad.

Condolence: Merry Christmas Dad! I wish I could go back several years...to the days you didn't need a cane to get around with. To the start on Christmas Eve, visiting everyone...Grandma & Grandpa Brown, Jug & Sylvie, and Toots & Hoover; and driving around looking at the lights and decorations. To waking up on Christmas morning - really early - and you yelling at us to get back to bed because it was too early. Of course we never did, and you would come downstairs to the living room with your red 'night-shirt' and Santa hat. We would all anxiously wait as you passed out the presents to us. We'd tear into everything as you gave them out, play with our toys, dress in our new clothes - then all be napping by noon. :) That's my Christmas wish Dad, just one more Christmas like that with you. I really miss you. I will be thinking about you all day - and I will save your place at the table. I love you Dad! Merry Christmas!

Condolence: Hi Dad, Happy Veterans Day! I know this day is always important to you and I wasn't going to bed until I at least got to tell you and write you a little bit. The internet was down and it just came back up a few minutes ago. I miss you so much Dad! I have been thinking about so many things and wondering if it would have made a difference and kept you around a lil longer. Like, if I wouldn't have taken you to the VA for your appointment, if we just would've canceled out that day and not seen that psych dr. that gave you a wrong diagnosis - would it have made you hang in there longer? Did that visit that day make you sad and not want to keep going - just give up? And all the other crap you went thru for the past 4 or 5 years...being robbed of everything you worked for and saved - of tools, jewelry you brought home from when you were in the service to mom, your deed, old coins, Pete's medals from Vietnam when he was killed over there...just basically anything her and her boyfriends could get their hands on - they took from you and mom. Its maddening and heartbreaking at the same time to think about everything you and Mom have endured over these past few years. And I know it all had to take a toll on you and your health in one way or another. I feel like I let you and Mom down, that I should have stepped up and taken better care, done more for you. I'm sorry Dad. I promise you I'll take care of Mom though. I hope you are ok and having good days. I think about you all the time, its not any easier. The girls miss you and talk about you too, sometimes saying you talk to them. And I believe you do. That's comforting to know. They love their Pappy! I love you Dad! And I miss you, too. I'll talk to you later! Goodnight P.S. - oh, and Dad, Thank you for your service (big hug) :)

Condolence: hey Dad, I started to write you last night but I fell asleep. I think I'm getting the flu. Yesterday was my birthday, and I really missed hearing you say "Happy Birthday babe" or sometimes you'd call me 'kid'. And then you would always go on to tell me how you remember everyone's birthdays - saying their names and dates. You were always right, you knew them all. You were always the only one to tell me happy birthday you know, Mom never says anything about it. Thanks for always remembering Dad! I miss our chats, although I do come visit you, it just isn't the same. I came out last night an sat with you a lil while. We had a beautiful sky and that really cool full moon. I'd like to think that was your gift to me, thanks Dad - it was the best part of my day, sitting with you watching the sky. I miss you everyday Dad. I love you...and I'll see you later! Don't forget me :)

Condolence: Today has been one of those bad days I get where I cry a lot about you. All it takes is a song, a picture, the sunrise, a story about you, etc... Today it was a song - two actually - as soon as I turned on the radio to drive to work. I wasn't even out of the driveway before it started. Randy Travis was singing "He Walked on Water". That started the tears...followed by Conway Twitty's "That's My Job". By the time that song ended, I was really crying hard. As you know, we talked a while, you listened to me bawl, and I had to drive around the long way to work until my eyes cleared up. I've been crying off and on all day. I still am...I really miss you so much Dad. I wish I could set the time back about 22 years and we knew what was to come. I would never let you down , I would make sure you had the best of everything. You and Mom both. And I'd tell you guys everyday that I love you, instead of just assuming you knew that because your my Dad and Mom. I do love you and I don't stop missing you Dad. I'll see you later - just like a bad penny that keeps turning up! right?!

Condolence: Happy Fathers Day Dad. And Happy Anniversary to you and Mom. I know there's nothing to be happy about either one, not here anyway. I do hope you are happy up there looking down on us though. I miss you so much. Danica wants me to tell you that she loves you Pappy and that she wants you to be here :) It still isn't any easier - I still feel like you are just not here right now, like you're recuperating at the nursing home or something and you'll be coming back in a few days - even though I go to the cemetery. Then I'll start thinking out of the blue and cry all day. Some happy tears, but mostly sad. Like our recent vacation...Disney. Dee Dee and I were talking - and crying - about how you would be flipping out. Sam was quoting phrases you are known for saying about the kids, people, prices... It made us laugh, cry and miss you all the more. I love you Dad! Thanks for being my hero! Thanks for being the Best Dad Ever!!

Condolence: Hey Dad, I'm just sitting here, thinking about last year at this time. It's May 2nd, 12:30 a.m., I knew this would be your last night here with us so there was no way I could sleep. I didn't want to miss a minute with you. And I wanted to make sure you knew I was there and you knew how much we all love you. I also needed to make sure you knew it was ok to finally let go. You were so tired Dad. This year has gone by so fast, but it still doesn't seem real. There are days I walk in the house and expect to hear you yell from the kitchen table, or be sitting there in your recliner. They're nice thoughts, but they can't be...not for now. I will see you later though - and like your bad penny that keeps showing up - you won't be able to get rid of me then :) But really, this isn't getting any easier, not having you here. I miss you so much Dad. So does Mom, Sam, and the girls. I know you hear my talks to you and send me signs when I ask you questions or get really sad thinking about you. Like I am now. I hope you are ok and peaceful now Dad. As for this May 2nd, I can't sleep tonight either. I miss you and love you always -tammy

Condolence: hey Dad, its still not getting any easier here. Actually, I think its been a little tougher lately. I just keep thinking about last year at this time...you were so sick, your body so weak and tired. But you were hanging in there. I miss you so much. We all do. Leila still cries for you and wants you to come back, Dani still wants to know when we'll see you again. Mom and I both cry when we start talking about our trips we would all take...so see, we ALL miss you and love you so much. I know you hear my 'talks' to you, and I get the signs you send me, letting me know you're thinking of me. That helps a lot. I'll see you later Dad. I love you!

Condolence: Hey Dad, Happy Birthday! I didn't forget...I was there 3 times on your day (and you picked a very windy, cold day to have your birthday for the kids and I send balloons up to you :) ). But I didn't write to you and I feel horrible for that. But I know you are with me and hear my daily 'talks' with you. I miss you so much. They say it gets easier with time, but its not. Nothing seems right without you. I still can't get used to it. I hope you are with grandma and grandpa, and Bill, Leroy and Jr - and Pete, Sissy, Toots & Hoover, Uncle Red, David, Son, Lawrence, granny and grandpa, Jug...all the clan I'm forgetting. I'm sure they would've thrown you a great birthday party.I love you Dad! and I will see you later!

Condolence: I miss you so much Dad. it's so hard knowing each day I can't call you on the phone, and then listen to you tell me I shouldn't talk while driving:) I miss asking you any & every question from what's wrong with my car to how to fix our outlets:) Today is your birthday & I want so bad to see you, and & watch you get excited for a piece of cake & ice cream. I still ask you those same questions, just this time it's out loud in my car. and tonight I'm eating a big piece of cake & ice cream, thinking of you. I love you Dad. Happy 80th birthday!

Condolence: I miss you Dad...it doesn't get any easier. But I know you are in a better place and you're watching out for me.

Condolence: Mr Brown aka Dad, Thank you for always being there for my family. You always made me feel like part of the Brown family, especially after my dad passed away several years ago. I loved our conversations and giving each other a hard time. I am so happy that our daughters, Adelaide and Kingsley, got to meet and know you. Sharon (Dee Dee) always talked about how much she loved and looked up to you and over the years I learned why. One of my favorite memories was our trips last year to Dollywood. We all had so much fun. I am glad you do not have to suffer anymore and know you are happy now. Love, Mike (son in law)

Condolence: I miss you Dad. I'm glad you are free of the pain and torment of that horrible disease, that is what I'm trying to find comfort in...but it doesn't help much. It's really going to be hard when everyone that came to see you goes home. That's when it gets quiet and Mom and I will have idle time. I was your fishing buddy and wrestling partner when I was little and you were my handyman as I got older and bought my house. You definitely a jack-of-all-trades. You are the man that taught Sam everything he needed to know as a boy and molded him into the man he is today. I'm so glad you were there for him - and me. You will never be forgotten, you will always be with me. You're my hero! I love you dad!

Condolence: I only met Jim twice, through his nephew Mel Davis, who is my boyfriend. But Jim made a lasting impression, with his quick wit and infectious laugh. What a great sense of humor he had! I know he will be genuinely missed by his family and friends, and I offer you my sincerest condolences. God Bless.

Condolence: I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope the family will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. May GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.-Matthew 5:4.

Condolence: Rest In Peace My Brother, Until we meet again in the Celestial Lodge above. GOD Bless your Family my Brother.