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I don't know where to begin...

Like a lot of us, we grew up in a one parent household. My brother was just under 7yrs older than me, my mother worked nights.
So my brother was always more of a brother/co-parent. If an older person tried to bully me, he'd come through and handle any issues I ever had as a kid, so he was my protector.Mom dukes working nights meant we was unsupervised at night. And we ALWAYS stayed up to watch the Arsenio Hall show, hopefully Eddie will show up tonight, or Michael Jackson/etc. The doggpound (he loved that show)

His biggest loves in life outside of his family, Was music and wrestling. HipHop specifically, he was a student of HipHop unlike most others. My entire childhood he rocked a boom box. Even had one with a TV built in. That shyt would kill his batteries so he didn't use the TV function very often. I think it took like 12D batteries :manny:
He would play it at night as our go to bed music. Everything from all coast. I grew up listening to Run-Dmc, Dana Dane, We went to the movies to watch Disorderlies (not just the cool movies) He loved Tim Dog, Ice Cube, he was once offered a spot to be in a rap group but he was scared to leave home and go on the road. And wrestling, I grew up watching Every Wrestlemania, I seen Hogan slam Andre, we watched NWA/WCW bash at the beach/etc. The wrestling cartoons that come on Saturday mornings and then wrestling itself would come on afterwards. And Saturday night's main event was dope too. I never ordered none of that, he did. I didn't care for it but I watched like anyone would if it was available. Loved Tiny Lister Jr. I could at any time say "Tony, What's that smell???? And he would reply "Dookieeeee" (if you know you know)

And as for a gamer, he was not a SERIOUS gamer. Actually would always be the weak link. But, my earliest memory in life is barely 2yrs old.We had an Atari 2600 with two joysticks and two paddles. Combat, ET, Atari Boxing, Pitfall. And we had battles in boxing. He won every match at first, then I remember developing a strategy and then beating him more than he beat me. I vividly and fondly remember this. We lived in Beacon Hill Apartments at this time (That place recently got raided by ICE and made national news) He did play with a few of you over the years, Mostly COD games. I remember trying to play the Halo 4 campaign online with him and Chewizzle. Otherwise it was mostly Black Ops 6 these says with his closest friends and my son. He used to post in The Booth and the Squared Circle back on sohh, when The Coli became a thing he migrated like the rest of us but never really posted like that.

4 days ago the doctors gave him 4 days to live, he died 2 days ago at 4:54pm, surrounded by loved ones. Exactly the way everyone says and hopes they can go.
But I have to tell you, that way of going is not easy. It's brutal. I had to watch my world take his last breaths as they took him off life support. I wouldn't wish that on anybody. He was battling diabetes and was on dialysis for a few years. He did not take care of himself, ate foods diabetics have no business eating/etc. And so if any of you are reading this and you living that lifestyle? Don't take it lightly. My brother was only 53.

We talked about death a few times over the years, and he always said he would be cremated. Not because he wanted that, but what do you expect when you're on disability and don't have funds like that. But his children want to bury him where a lot of my family is buried and I personally would like that as well. But we're not financially equipped to make that happen so they started a GoFundMe to see if we can come up with the burial fees. We have until Saturday to come up with the funds. We've raised $2500 so far in idk, 12hrs? But we need help if we're going to reach our goal so if any of you have anything to spare? Give, so miracles can live..




Thank you in advance to any and every....
 
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I don't know where to begin...

Like a lot of us, we grew up in a one parent household. My brother was just under 7yrs older than me, my mother worked nights.
So my brother was always more of a brother/co-parent. If an older person tried to bully me, he'd come through and handle any issues I ever had as a kid, so he was my protector.Mom dukes working nights meant we was unsupervised at night. And we ALWAYS stayed up to watch the Arsenio Hall show, hopefully Eddie will show up tonight, or Michael Jackson/etc. The doggpound (he loved that show)

His biggest loves in life outside of his family, Was music and wrestling. HipHop specifically, he was a student of HipHop unlike most others. My entire childhood he rocked a boom box. Even had one with a TV built in. That shyt would kill his batteries so he didn't use the TV function very often. I think it took like 12D batteries :manny:
He would play it at night as our go to bed music. Everything from all coast. I grew up listening to Run-Dmc, Dana Dane, We went to the movies to watch Disorderlies (not just the cool movies) He loved Tim Dog, Ice Cube, he was once offered a spot to be in a rap group but he was scared to leave home and go on the road. And wrestling, I grew up watching Every Wrestlemania, I seen Hogan slam Andre, we watched NWA/WCW bash at the beach/etc. The wrestling cartoons that come on Saturday mornings and then wrestling itself would come on afterwards. And Saturday night's main event was dope too. I never ordered none of that, he did. I didn't care for it but I watched like anyone would if it was available. Loved Tiny Lister Jr. I could at any time say "Tony, What's that smell???? And he would reply "Dookieeeee" (if you know you know)

And as for a gamer, he was not a SERIOUS gamer. Actually would always be the weak link. But, my earliest memory in life is barely 2yrs old.We had an Atari 2600 with two joysticks and two paddles. Combat, ET, Atari Boxing, Pitfall. And we had battles in boxing. He won every match at first, then I remember developing a strategy and then beating him more than he beat me. I vividly and fondly remember this. We lived in Beacon Hill Apartments at this time (That place recently got raided by ICE and made national news) He did play with a few of you over the years, Mostly COD games. I remember trying to play the Halo 4 campaign online with him and Chewizzle. Otherwise it was mostly Black Ops 6 these says with his closest friends and my son. He used to post in The Booth and the Squared Circle back on sohh, when The Coli became a thing he migrated like the rest of us but never really posted like that.

4 days ago the doctors gave him 4 days to live, he died 2 days ago at 4:54pm, surrounded by loved ones. Exactly the way everyone says and hopes they can go.
But I have to tell you, that way of going is not easy. It's brutal. I had to watch my world take his last breaths as they took him off life support. I wouldn't wish that on anybody. He was battling diabetes and was on dialysis for a few years. He did not take care of himself, ate foods diabetics have no business eating/etc. And so if any of you are reading this and you living that lifestyle? Don't take it lightly. My brother was only 53.

We talked about death a few times over the years, and he always said he would be cremated. Not because he wanted that, but what do you expect when you're on disability and don't have funds like that. But his children want to bury him where a lot of my family is buried and I personally would like that as well. But we're not financially equipped to make that happen so they started a GoFundMe to see if we can come up with the burial fees. We have until Saturday to come up with the funds. We've raised $2500 so far in idk, 12hrs? But we need help if we're going to reach our goal so if any of you have anything to spare? Give, so miracles can live..



Thank you in advance to any and every....


Sorry for your loss fam.

Funeral Home wants 15 bands? :to:
 

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Damn, sorry for your loss breh.

Black men gotta take our health more seriously. So much other stuff to worry about we end up putting our own health and wellbeing on the backburner until it’s too late.

Will shoot you a donation. Hope you can find some peace in this difficult time.
I read this post and it made me weak. I appreciate you, thanks :handshake:
Sorry for your loss fam.

Funeral Home wants 15 bands? :to:
His 2 kids are down as the next of kin so they are in charge of all this. They are actively looking at places but the ideal place is where our grandmother and a few other family members are buried. 15 sounds a little low tho to be honest, I was seeing 25k when I did a quick preliminary look. They only asking for 15k, and if we fall short then I guess we'll look into cremation options. I'm guessing they don't expect to reach the goal so they more so waiting to see. We have until saturday to make a decision.
 

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I peeped and saw the first donation was from Gizmo D, not sure if that was really him but I just cried like a baby.
I'm gonna log off for a little bit but I'll be back later. Thank you all again, every bit helps

Yeah, funeral cost are a bytch.

RIP to big bro, hold yah head up fam :salute:
 

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Sorry for the loss. Funerals are expensive man, my dad's funeral a couple years ago was close to $10K.

my pops just died about 2 weeks ago and he was adamant about no funeral. we had him creamated, and we're doing a celebration for him at the park district next month. he did not want any type of funeral just due to the cost alone, which is the same way I feel for myself.
 

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I read this post and it made me weak. I appreciate you, thanks :handshake:

His 2 kids are down as the next of kin so they are in charge of all this. They are actively looking at places but the ideal place is where our grandmother and a few other family members are buried. 15 sounds a little low tho to be honest, I was seeing 25k when I did a quick preliminary look. They only asking for 15k, and if we fall short then I guess we'll look into cremation options. I'm guessing they don't expect to reach the goal so they more so waiting to see. We have until saturday to make a decision.

I'm used to these South prices. Where I"m from we know the morticians so they don't try to hit cats over the head when trying to bury their loved ones. Forgot you in an expensive spot.

Know that's tough. I'd send some grub to yall spot if ya need that.
 

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my pops just died about 2 weeks ago and he was adamant about no funeral. we had him creamated, and we're doing a celebration for him at the park district next month. he did not want any type of funeral just due to the cost alone, which is the same way I feel for myself.
my old lady wants the same (Cremation) but she's a cheapskate. lol. But she wants her ashes spread around all the places around the world we've been to. She just wants a celebration of life service. none of that sad shyt, but upbeat party type of shyt. lol

told her that I'll honor it and make sure our sons do if I can't. But for me, I'd save some of her ashes and bury us when I go and do it that way. Start our own little plot somewhere.
 
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