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Pictures

Here are some memorable pictures of our BJ last year. Hope you enjoy the moment as much as we did.

Christmas update

We've received a few comments from our latest update. Thanks so much. We really didn't know if anyone was still checking. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.

When I get some help this weekend, we will try to put together some pictures to post along with some comments....a kind of Christmas gift. How about that? Keep looking.

Marty

Christmas

The Christmas season is upon us. Obviously, it's tremendously difficult to go through this most wonderful time of the year under these circumstances. We're trying to mix things up a little and deal with it as best as we can. Thanks you again for your presence in our lives. Please keep us in your prayers. Merry Christmas.

Marty & Paula

Update & Thank You

Family and friends -

Paula and I are finally back. We stayed on in Omaha a few more days and then ran away to Colorado for a few more. It took another few days to get our legs under us back home.

I hope you received a message that there is this update (which is why you are now reading this). The reason is that there are so many of you that we wish to thank. So many attended the services in Durham and Omaha, and we had an opportunity to connect with some of you. Unfortunately, we could not have enough time with most, and we're sorry about this. Please know that you mean the world to us. Friends, classmates, teammates, teachers, coaches, neighbors and family all showed up strong when we needed you. The Church of the Good Shepherd was so kind as to let us use their facility with little notice and we thank them so much. We received probably 15 cash donations with no identification. We also received donations through the RBC bank account we listed on this blog. To those people, we acknowledge your gift and thank you for your kindness. We don't know your names, but we know there are many that made contributions.

We have heard from many that this blog was important to them as they followed the events of Brandon's accident. We think this was worth the effort and hope you feel the same. If you have any thoughts at this point, we sure would like to hear from you.

Coming home to the empty nest is as stark as we imagined. We are really struggling with the loss of our dear BJ. Please keep him and us in your prayers for awhile. As more time passes, it's natural that life goes on and we will become distant. For many of you, Brandon was the link between us...and he is gone. If you will, it would be nice to hear from you from time to time. If not, we understand and thank you for being a part of the situation.

We don't know what more to say. Thank you. We love you. "God bless us, everyone!"

Lewis family

Mmorial Service - Tuesday Night

Friends -

For those of you able to attend the memorial service in Durham, the Lewis family sends our gratitude and thanks. Over 250 people signed the register. We weren't sure of how many would or could attend. We are so pleased that you came out. All of you are a piece of BJ. You were a part of his life. We really enjoyed those who shared a bit about Brandon. We will eternally hope that you keep him in your hearts and minds through the years.

My sage advise I again share with you. Carpe diem - Seize the day! Don't put off what you can do today. Hug your family and tell them how much you care. Take that vacation or trip, audition for that play, take up the instrument you always thought of. Call an old friend you haven't seen for a long time. Whatever it is for you....do it sooner than later.

Kids, your parents and family love you so much. Do what they tell you and what is expected of you. You're not being punished, you're being cared for and loved and protected. That's what you want from your parents. Make good decisions.....be safe. Care for one another.

Brandon is in the arms of God. And he is watching down upon us all. May God bless you!

Lewis family

Monday Night update

Family & friends -

The Lewis family is very moved by the generousity of so many. We appreciate your concerns, messages, phone calls, food, prayers, and lots of love. We can never thank you all enough for all you have done for us.

A service has been scheduled for Omaha. Viewing will be Thursday morning, September 21 at 9:00am. Service will be at 10:00am followed by the burial service at Forest Lawn. We welcome all who wish to attend. The service will be at Northside Christian Church at 5555 Larimore Ave.

Time is moving both fast and slow for us. We have spoken with many. There are so many others that we have not had time to chat. We hope as time moves on that we will h ave the opportunity to chat. That would be so nice. Brandon was the focal point of our life. He will always be in our hearts.

Lewis family

Memorial Service Information

Family & friends -

Thanks for your continued support. The last couple days continue to be as difficult as the past week.

Arrangements have been made for a memorial service in Durham. We welcome anyone who would like the opportunity to say "Good-bye" to BJ to attend.

Here are the details for the service:

Tuesday, September 19
Gathering 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Service 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Continued gathering 7:00pm - 8:15pm

The Church of the Good Shepherd
3741 Garrett Rd.
Durham, NC


A memorial will also be held at Rogers-Herr Middle School in the near future. Details to follow.

BJ will be transported to Omaha for burial. Services in Omahawill be at Northside Christian Church likely this Thursday afternoon. Again, all are welcome to attend. Details are being worked out for this service.