Celebration of life for Brother

[beefmann]

Hello all,

Just got done with a Celebration of life for my brother David, and had a great Turn out and a lot of fun.



including a fly by of a fighter jet



canopy's set up


smoking corner




24 lbs of port seasoned



our of the smoker and being  sliced and pulled


baked beans


meat balls


drinks, sodas and water


the  first of the arrivals


more arrivals   and  sorry that  I did not get a picture of the big  crowd of 35 people, none the  less went off with out a  hitch



all had a great time and enjoyed everyones company and fun. we laughed, reminisced over the passing of my Brother, had a few laughs, a few tears though im glad I had put on this Celebration of life for David though it was a lot of work, it was  well worth it.

most complained  that they ate to much good food. Some people we have not seen in years am glad we had a chance to visit with them and  had long chat most in good spirits and in fun

thank you all for your kind words and support through this tough time in my  life, and along  with my family

[muebe]

Beefman....looks like everything went well for your celebration of your brother's life. Although he may be gone...he will continue to live through you, friends and your family. Thanks for sharing the pictures I much enjoyed them :)

[La Quinta]

Well done Beef...a nice affair....I think your brother would be happy that you celebrated with family and friends...

[Tenpoint5]

Great looking get to gether. You have the right idea celebrate the LIFE not morn the death

[ghost9mm]

Well done my friend,looks like you did a really great job of being prepared with all the food, I too lost my oldest brother 2 years ago and I keep a little picture of him on my desktop, It sure looks like y'all had a great day...

[car54]

I can not agree with 10.5 more. I hope this poem helps.

WHEN THROUGH A PERSON

A LITTLE MORE LOVE AND GOODNESS

A LITTLE MORE LIGHT AND TRUTH COMES INTO THE WORLD, THEN THAT PERSON'S LIFE HAS HAD MEANING.

I'm FREE

Don't grieve for me
For now I'm free.
I'm following the path God has laid you see.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I found the peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joys.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee,
God wanted me now; he set me free.

Brad

[SnellySmokesEm]

Great Job!  I'm sorry for your loss but by the looks of your pics your brother would have been very pleased.

[OU812]

Now thats the way you do it,,,,, Celebrate the life you had together.

[Wildcat]

Great job! You are a special brother indeed.