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Wendy posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 7, 2021
My baby has been gone for too long. My Heart still hurts every single day and night ! People say it will start to heal within time but not time can change the love the smarts the strongest man I have ever known. My son I miss your hugs and smile the way you would get upset over if someone was late to pick you up. I know you went through so much in the last few year of the most pure life . You was so different then everyone who I have ever known. I'm will always so proud and honored to be your Mama and friends and so much more . I tell everyone that you was my backbone and you helped me though so much always there to talk to always there to make me smile . When you was in the hospital for that full summer krista and myself never left those times was hard on you mostly but on your family too . You are so strong my son so strong so loved and very much so missed .
I Love You Bud Now and Forever
Mama
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Luke Marshall posted a condolence
Friday, April 24, 2020
Hey Mason,
I cannot believe it has been a year. Man it feels like yesterday that I got the horrible news. I am doing okay but I still think about you every day. Some days tears come to my eyes but then I remember the good times and the funny times and then I can pull myself together. I know you would want me to keep living my life and that is what I am doing. I wish I could go back in time just to see you again, hear your voice, have an intelligent discussion, and receive your counsel and be able to counsel you as well. I am accepting you are gone but it doesn’t feel the same without you. As I said in my last post the last time I saw you at the pharmacy wasn’t long enough. I would do anything to spend a couple of hours with you. But I accept there is nothing I can do. I have had a few dreams about you and every time I gain a sense of peace and comfort afterwards.
Everytime the song “Before the Devil Even Knows” by Rodney Atkins comes on the radio (or frequently I will play it on YouTube) I think about you and our Bus Sing along (and karaoke at your party). But the song “Drowning” by Chris Young has been most comforting to me. The words fit my feelings perfectly. I still wish we got to watch all of the Harry Potter movies together but the Harry Potter books have given me great comfort this past year. I wish I played more video games with you but I enjoyed watching you play. I just keep thinking about that Mason Brush Smile, your kindness, your empathy, and most of all I think about and will forever cherish our friendship. I never told you this. But I think you would have been sorted into Gryffindor if you were a student at Hogwarts. As I said in my last post the memory I will cherish the most is our first meeting in Mrs. Orsini’s class.
I saw a quote that fits how I feel so well. “We can cry because it’s over, or we can smile because it happened”. Well mason I am choosing to do the latter as much as I can (although some days I have to cry).
Thanks for everything Mason and most importantly thank you for being You Mason!
Love Your Friend,
Luke Marshall
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Amber Winn lit a candle
Friday, March 20, 2020
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Hey big brother
I miss you. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you.I hurts so bad and it sure doesn't feel like a year. I know you believe that you're nothingness right now and that your body was just a cell. But it helps me to think that somewhere you're still here... I'd do anything to have you watch me graduate last year and anything to just have you here. I know you wouldn't be particularly happy about where I am now. But i'm trying. I wish everyone could see it. Everyone misses you and wants you here. I know you'd say something like "Act like it's every other day." I know i didn't know you the best although we we're just starting to get close when you left. I started playing League recently and I actually really enjoy it. I'm as what you would say a "noob". We played a few times together and you taught me the basics. The world just isn't the same without you and it hurts. I'm being strong for you because that's what you'd want. I got the letter you wrote me for graduation and thank you. I love and miss you so much.
You're favorite little sister
-Amber
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Luke Marshall posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Mason,
I know this has taken me quite some time to write a condolence. I have been struggling to find the right words. It has been 8 months since you left us but it still feels like yesterday to me. I am sorry I wasn't there for your final moments. I hope you know you were/still are my best friend whom I felt comfortable talking to you about anything/everything. I think about you every day and not a day goes by that I don't wish you were here still. I always looked forward to seeing you on and talking with you was always a pleasure. I think we met in Mrs. Police’s “skills group” but our friendship really started in Mrs. Orsini’s fifth grade classroom. From that moment on something clicked between us and we became best friends. You gave me great advice and were/are an inspiration to me. I will never forget the laughs we shared, the intelligent conversations we had, and the reassurance you gave me when I was anxious or stressed out. The Pile economic conversation from HS Lunch will be a conversation I will remember and treasure forever. The good times we had such as going to the Utica Zoo (my whole family thinks about this memory), or seeing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (even though I was sick and I remember how concerned you were) or even just hanging out at one of our houses. I also must say I will never forget the driving lesson I gave you and how you nearly took us off the road and me teaching you rummy that same day. The last time I saw you at the pharmacy wasn’t long enough and I didn't get to tell you how much you mean to me. I hope you know how inspired I was by you. In your 24 years of life you accomplished so much despite your illness and other challenges. You were a warm and gentle soul who was always willing to help out a friend, be a listening ear, or just be with someone when times were rough. With any friendship we had our fights and disagreements but even during those you were cool headed and were committed to work past them. You were an excellent cook and I regret not being able to try more of your delicious food. I regret not spending more time with you and not being able to say goodbye. While it has taking a long time for me to forgive myself I am at peace and I know you are too. There will never be another person like you Mason and I am grateful for having been part of your life and that you were a part of mine. I will make sure to tell future generations about you to encourage them to reach for the starts and never give up. The memory I will treasure the most is the moment we first met in Mrs. Orsini’s class. Thanks for everything Mason! Until we meet again my friend keep the kitchen running!
Love Your Friend,
Luke Marshall
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vicki Alderman-Watt posted a condolence
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Jeff, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Mason. We had no idea that he passed away or we would have gone to pay our respects. The last time we saw Mason he was quite young and we were at Pauls pizza eating with you and Mason. I'll never forget how he told me that I must be tired that I had rings under my eyes. He was always very sweet and polite when he came to our house. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vicki and Skip Watt
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Laurie Sudds posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Jeff and Rana;
I am so very sorry to hear of Mason's passing. The loss of a Child.. there are no words. Hold on to the precious Memories of the time you had with Mason- I pray they bring you some peace and comfort. I truly believe in my heart that our loved ones ... are still with us.. though unseen. I truly believe #LoveNeverDies!
Laurie Sudds
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Patricia Gorman and Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
So, so sorry. Thoughts and Prayers to Jeff, Family and Friends. He was a very sweet person, very polite, respectful. Will be miss by all.
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Kurt Smith posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
So sorry for your loss my prayers to you and your family
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Jim Orsino posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Our sympathy goes out to Jeff and his family for their loss. Mason was a wonderful and hardworking young man. I appreciate so much how he helped our family on so many occasions. He was kind hearted and good natured.
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Fran Bouillon posted a condolence
Monday, April 29, 2019
I was so deeply saddened to hear of the passing away of Mason. It’s been such a blessing working alongside Mason at the school. He was one of the most kind and thoughtful person I have ever known. He will be dearly missed. Fran Bouillon
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Kristine Pastina posted a condolence
Sunday, April 28, 2019
So sorry to hear of Mason’s passing, he was a very special person and loved by many.
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Tammy Kohler lit a candle
Sunday, April 28, 2019
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Isabella Adinolfi posted a condolence
Saturday, April 27, 2019
Jerry and I send our sympathy to the whole Brush family. It was easy to see that he was such a loving and helpful boy the several times when I have met him. It was always a pleasure to visit with him. I know he has had his struggles with health and I am devastated to hear of this sudden passing. We will keep the family in our prayers.
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Vicki Bennett posted a condolence
Saturday, April 27, 2019
sweet gentle boy.....I really wish you had gotten to finish your life's story.
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Patti. Dietrich posted a condolence
Saturday, April 27, 2019
You were here and gone too quickly Mason. A kind and gentle spirit loved by so many, you will be greatly missed. Big hugs sweet nephew.
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Kkaala kane posted a condolence
Friday, April 26, 2019
Mason,
My little cousin, my birthday buddy, I miss you so much and love you immensely. You had the biggest heart and the voice of reasoning. You’re intelligent, kind, an awesome cook and the perfect little cousin.
I love you and will always carry you close to my heart. The last time I saw you was to long ago. But we had an awesome chili cooking battle! I will never forget and I will always think of you when making chili.
I love you, So much.
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