My heart hurts

[Motorcycle Mike]

Saturday morning I found my younger brother passed away on his couch.

He was just 62. 7 years younger than I.

He used to pester me to death when he was a little guy. "What are you doing? why? whats that do? how?"

I taught him how to ride and play guitar. He followed me into racing and when I got out of the Army we formed a rock band.

I never realized what a huge part of my life he was. I miss him terribly already.

God bless you little brother.

[luvmy40]

Condolences on your loss.

May your little brother rest in peace.

[Freebird]

So sorry for your loss.  Words are hard to find but just know that you are in our prayers.

[etcswjoe]

In our thoughts and prayers. 

[Woody]

Mike so sorry to hear this, y'all are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is something we can do just call. 

[Marcarl]

Gonna be a loss for sure, but being such a loss shows that there were many good times that you two could enjoy while spending a short life on this earth. Maybe there is someone else who you can continue to make memories with. The Master is really good at that!

[Scotty and his Scooter]

Hi Mike. I’m new here so I probably haven’t earned the right to respond to you yet. But I was really moved by your post. I too have a younger brother. He is 57, I am 61. I worry about him because he is an alcoholic. I’ve often thought what it would be like to lose him. I honestly can’t imagine what that would be like. 

[Scotty and his Scooter]

Hi Mike. I’m new here so I probably haven’t earned the right to respond to you yet. But I was really moved by your post. I too have a younger brother. He is 57, I am 61. I worry about him because he is an alcoholic. I’ve often thought what it would be like to lose him. I honestly can’t imagine what that would be like. I just checked out your profile. Maybe you know my brother. He has made a name for himself brewing beer on YouTube. Craigtube. 

[Motorcycle Mike]

Thanks guys.

Hi Scotty, welcome to Venture Riders.

You will not find more knowledge about these bike anywhere and the members are pretty darn good too. Well worth the $12 a year.

You have every right to respond. Please do every thing you can to get help for your brother. You will most likely need professional help.

I have a sister who has a BAD problem with alcohol. I've forced her into detox several times but have been unable to get her into rehab.

I was sure she would be the first to leave us and have prepared myself as well as one can for that day.

My little brother was a complete surprise.

[RDawson]

Sorry to see this Mike. 

[WIZ]

Sorry for your loss, it's never easy but especially when it is unexpected. Prayers for you.

Ron