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In reply to the discussion: My brother Joe passed on Saturday night [View all]Hekate
(90,562 posts)79. If we were together we'd sing Finnegan's Wake too. Thank you for listening...
Last edited Mon Jul 27, 2020, 01:07 AM - Edit history (1)
Oh, he had such sweethearts in his wild and woolly youth. He never married, but two of those ladies stayed in his life until he was an old man.
And he could tell such tales, when he had a glass in his hand.
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Oh, no! It sounds like he had a peaceful transition...that may be the only good thing to cling
Karadeniz
Jul 2020
#9
I added the song to the OP. I have an unopened bottle of Black Bush I've been saving...
Hekate
Jul 2020
#12
Siblings remember things & know thing about you that no one else in the world does
Hekate
Jul 2020
#150
I am sorry for your loss. And, the tune does touch deep places in the heart. nt
Atticus
Jul 2020
#25
So very sorry, Hekate. I know that emptiness that takes over and I hope it will be replaced soon
hlthe2b
Jul 2020
#26
My heart goes out to you and your family. May your brother Rest In Peace. nt
iluvtennis
Jul 2020
#43
So my sister, Brigid, contributes "Isn't it Grand Boys" where you laugh thru your tears...
Hekate
Jul 2020
#47
Holding you, and your sibs, in my heart for consolation. "Good night, and joy be with you all." n/t
TygrBright
Jul 2020
#121
So sorry Hekate. May he rest in peace and may you and your family find comfort in loving memories.
Fla Dem
Jul 2020
#135