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The last time i saw you was in the hospital.

You had tubes and wires stick every where.

i have to be honest i was hesitant about going.

i hate hospitals, i didnt want to see you like this.

I wish i would have visted more.

Mom told me that you were out of the hospital on a sunday.

She told me i should go visit you.

I told her that i would.

I was going to try to stop by on Tuesday or Wednesday.

I got mised a call from your son on that tuesday.

he didnt leave a message.

I called back about an hour later to no answer.

i left a message just letting him know i was returning the call.

an hour later i got the call.

your son let me know you passed away earlier.

He told me i should call my Mom your sister and let her know.

I dreaded the thought of this.

But without even thinking i called.

I asked mom if she had heard anything.

Quizically che replied "No..."

and then the words just poured out "Your brother has passed away"

With disbelief she said "what?"

I explained that your son called me and let me know that you had passed away at home about an hour earlier

I regret not being more tactile in in forming your sister my mom about you passing away.

It was shocking how quickly you went.

Three weeks earlier i had to inform my mother that you where in the hospital

I had asked here how you were doing throughout the weeks.

The information that  we received was that you were doing better and you would be returning home.

Mom has taken it pretty hard.

I think she is in disbelief.

The relization that she is the last one left in your immediate family.

We will look after her, tell Grandma and Grandpa they are going to have to wait awhile for a family reunion.