Keep Close in Prayer

Danny Ferguson · January 18, 2008, 09:00 PM

Very nice tribute Darian.

TFP Admin · January 19, 2008, 05:46 AM

Yes, very touching and sad. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

My best to you and yours,

T

Daniel Wachtel · January 21, 2008, 06:28 PM

Darian, as Jim said, thank you for sharing the tribute to Larry with us. Very touching indeed. Some of the pics in the slide show hit close to home. It is a true reality check.

Darian Brown · January 22, 2008, 07:49 PM

Thank you all so much for watching the video and getting to know my son. It means a lot to us and helps us knowing that his memory is being kept alive...

Like a lot of teens, Larry wanted a tattoo. I told him not until he turned 18 and then I would take and get him one for his birthday. He of course argued saying that he would be 18 in just a couple of months so what's the difference. Me being a stubborn and hard headed father refused and said NO, not till your 18. Well he died the month before his 18th birthday and so never got his tattoo. I never wanted a tattoo and had none. But when Larry died I told Tammy that I wanted to get Larry his tattoo. I told her that I would just have to wear it for him.

It probably isn't what he would have chosen, but I hope he likes them....

They are not fully healed yet and the photos don't really do them justice, but you can get an idea...

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TFP Admin · January 22, 2008, 09:04 PM

Darian Brown said

It means a lot to us and helps us knowing that his memory is being kept alive...

Darian, this forum is here for you and all the loved ones of our members to remember - sad or happy memories. The In Memoriam forum will always be here for you and all of us.

Thank you for letting us share these times.

T

Daniel Wachtel · January 26, 2008, 03:33 PM

Nice art work. I'm sure he appreciates them

Lo Down · January 26, 2008, 09:10 PM

Darian, it loads up to slow on my dial up service, but from what I did view, you have done a great tribute to Larry. He'd be proud of those tattoos......... I know he is proud of those tattoos. Glad you have been able keep going forward with your life and savoring the good memories.
Randy

Darian Brown · April 4, 2008, 02:16 PM

Men and women of the flooring industry will you join us? My wife is reaching out to help others who have lost a child. Tammy is also trying to help others who have not lost a child by helping them understand their friend or loved one's needs through these trying times. I ask you all to come and share in just a few moments of our journey. While your there please click on our son's tribute video in the links box to the right. Thank all for letting us share with you.

http://www.jacksonville.com/communit...00841146.shtml

Peter Kodner · April 5, 2008, 08:25 AM

Darian, very powerful but forgive if I hope I never have to use what Tammy has taught me. You are both blessed to have each other when the unthinkable happened. We are blessed, as painful as it is, to bear witness to your grace.

Darian Brown · April 5, 2008, 10:53 AM

We are blessed that you gave of your time to bear witness.

Thank you Peter so much

Dobby Tappet · April 5, 2008, 11:56 AM

This Wednesday will mark one year since Larry's passing. Let's all be certain to keep the entire Brown family in our prayers during this most difficult week.

Darian, Tammy & Darren, hang in there and keep leading by example, we'll be with you in prayer.

Sincerely,

David Hunt

PS: In honor of Larry, how about we STOP and take a few minutes out of our day and tell those around us how much we love them and how much they mean to us. I know we try to show it every day, but it's the words said that return and give comfort when our bodies are gone. Talk about a wonderful gift. Thank you Larry for being such a great example of this most important lesson.

Darian Brown · April 5, 2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks Dobby I took your advice and went skateboarding with Darrin can you imagine me on a skateboard I know I’m losing it now.

Thank you so much

Barry Carlton · April 5, 2008, 08:02 PM

Darian Brown said

Men and women of the flooring industry will you join us? My wife is reaching out to help others who have lost a child. Tammy is also trying to help others who have not lost a child by helping them understand their friend or loved one's needs through these trying times. I ask you all to come and share in just a few moments of our journey. While your there please click on our son's tribute video in the links box to the right. Thank all for letting us share with you.

http://www.jacksonville.com/communit...00841146.shtml

That article was VERY well written. I lost my dad in Oct. of last yr. As a minister I really appreciate your wife's incite. And the empathy that she evokes.

Jerry Thomas · April 6, 2008, 02:10 AM

Darian ..... I want you and your wife to know that I appreciate life and my family more now than I used to. Not sure it helps any but I still say prayers for you and Tammy. I realize praying does not really help people.... I do it more for me ... to keep me grounded and appreciative of everything the good lord has blessed me with.

Darian Brown · April 6, 2008, 09:51 AM

Barry,

We are so sorry for your loss of your dad. A loss from your heart is a piece of your heart gone…

Thank for your time in reading and for your kind words on Tammy’s article. Knowing that others care and are willing to give a few moments of themselves, means more than you could know. And the compliment on Tammy’s writing gave her a much needed smile and I thank you for that.

Jerry,

One of the things we are hoping to accomplish by sharing our tragedy is to help others realize that we are not promised tomorrow and we must take advantage of the time we do have with those we love. Thank you for letting us know that we are achieving this. And thank you for taking the time to read Tammy’s article and to continue to pray for us. Knowing that does in fact help, because if you are praying of us, then you are remembering Larry.