This is so difficult to write, but my brother Ralph was unfortunately taken from us too soon. My brother was a beautiful person w/ so much personality. All those who knew him could confirm that they loved him the moment they met him. We are talking about a guy who just lit up a room with his charm and his smile. My brother had a rough life, fighting constant battles and overcoming most of them. He was diagnosed with leukemia his senior year of high school. That was one of the toughest things a brother, sister, mother, and father could endure, seeing how sick he got while battling the cancer. I can vividly remember the nights of him waking up and just tossing cookies because of how sick the chemotherapy made him. God, my brother was so strong and overcame it! I do not want to get into details about his passing because at this point none of that matters. All that matters is my brother is gone and he left a trail of broken hearts behind. My brother had 2 beautiful boys who are in the picture with him. My wonderful nephews, Dylan and Brandon I am so sorry! I am not one to ever ask for handouts or for any help, but this isn't for me. This is for them! In honor of Ralph, we are asking for help with funeral expenses and to provide his boys with financial assistance. My nephews want a service for their dad so those who knew him can pay their respects. I know times are tough for all and we are near the holiday season, but any amount will help. I thank you all for your kind words, your sympathy, your thoughts, and your prayers. My brother is gone too soon and my heart along with many others are broken. I pray he finds the peace he deserves that he couldn't find in life.

 

Isaiah 25:8

"He will swallow up death forever. Then the Lord God will wipe away the tears from all faces."

 

Thessalonians 4:13-14

"But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died."