GnuKid Brother
S, age 60, went to join his God on 10/27/2008. He was born to JG and LV in Pennsylvania. He is survived by his loves and joys, wife, M, daughters, K and J, and extra special grandson/son, R, sister E, and brother, GnuKid of Ohio, and many other loving family members and friends. S served his country on active duty in the U.S. Air Force from 1970-1990, earning three Meritorious Service Medals and two Air Force Commendation Medals. He was also a Vietnam Veteran. After retirement, he worked with a civilian contractor continuing his previous Air Force work training crew members. S enjoyed good times spent with military comarades, civilian co-workers, and friends. He enjoyed playing music with Oklahoma City Traditional Music Association friends and others who enjoyed music as much as he did. He cherished his Scottish heritage and enjoyed attending any Scottish functions, including the Highland Games. His favorite pastimes were 1/32 scale toys, reading books of every subject matter, and listening to a wide array of music (especially classical and gospel music). A memorial will be held to clebrate his life at 1:00 pm, Mon., Nov 3rd. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to Hospice Care.
Tags: brother, Family, He Decided To Paint, Sadness, Without Comment
The Wilds of Ohio 
November 8, 2008 at 13:04 |
So sorry to hear this, Gnu. (hugs)
November 8, 2008 at 13:29 |
Heartfelt condolences, gnukid, on the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts. ((hugs))
November 8, 2008 at 13:32 |
Ah, rats. I’m so sorry to hear that. All sympathy from my family and I.
November 8, 2008 at 13:35 |
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your tribute was beautiful.
November 8, 2008 at 14:16 |
silverstar – hugs accepted and returned warmly
rob – ditto, in a manly way, of course (my brother would be upset with me if i ever stopped with humor)
t.u.b. – thank you, sir…
anniegirl – thanks…written mostly by my brother, with his wife’s embellishment… i only copied, changing names to initials (and adding the link backs).
November 8, 2008 at 15:49 |
Hi Gnu…I am sorry for your loss. Your brother seems like he was a really accomplished man with lots of fun hobbies and interests. What a lucky guy to have such a full life and a loving family.
He was lucky to have you.
🙂
I’m sending you hugs across the many miles…
November 8, 2008 at 16:08 |
he got to paint… he was at home… sometimes that’s the best you can do (((((GnuKid)))))
November 8, 2008 at 18:12 |
It’s good to know he had a full life and mustache before going on in peace. Hospice does good work. Condolences to you and your family.
November 9, 2008 at 16:32 |
leavingevangeline – i was very lucky to have him. he kept me steady a lot of times in life when needed… i will sorely miss that stability… and the hugs arrived safe and sound, thank you.
daisyfae – it was his choice and i respected it… and he DID get to paint more… and was home with family when he left us. great hugs, thanks.
lucidlunatic – [laughin’] yep, he was very proud of that mustache. and kept himself fully engaged with life… a good thing…
November 9, 2008 at 16:34 |
I’m sorry. As I’ve read your blog, I came to admire the calm manner he met with Death and hope I do the same some day.
November 9, 2008 at 18:05 |
I figured that’s why you were MIA.
Sincerest Condolences.
November 10, 2008 at 01:34 |
At times like this words fail me.
So here’s a gian t hug instead xx
November 10, 2008 at 02:50 |
sounds like he had a really good life with lots of different facets to it. being in vietnam must have been hard though sounds like he came through it a stronger person. 60 is young to die but he did so with dignity and he’s left behind a legacy of love.
hugs from the nurse xx
November 10, 2008 at 08:45 |
And hugs from Sevilla too …
November 11, 2008 at 06:47 |
My condolences. I’m not gonna hug you, because that would be a bit – y’know – awkward. Never know where to put my hands, chin and so forth.
November 11, 2008 at 19:39 |
kym – yes, he did rage against it as well, but for the most part did face it with calm and determination
stephanie – that was the big reason for the ‘mia’ status… thanks for condolences
parenthesis – no words needed… thank you
nursemyra – he was like my mom… lboth lived life on their own terms. a way i know i need to emulate… working on it.
azahar – thanks… international hugs absolutely accepted
kyknoord – yeah… ummm… [manly, three thump “I’m-Not-Gay” pat on the back… thanks
December 6, 2009 at 11:50 |
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