plenzmd1 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 As some of you may recall, my brother was fighting lung cancer, and unfortunetly lost his fight early Friday. We were all with him, and he passed peacefully surroonded by his 5 boys, his wife and I. May he rest in peace..he deserves it. But his passing made me think about our relationship over the last 48 years. Lordy, the amount of great victories and soul crushing games we attended in person..the constant phone calls during games when we were apart bitching bout the refs, the coachs, the play calls etc...lordy I am going to miss that. I know so many folks say we put too much importance on this silly sports stuff..but you can never convince me of that. I am not saying we would not have been tight without sports...but the common bond we had in the love of the Bills and Sabres was really special to us. A few of the highlights (just Bills)in my mind in terms of games we were attended together Games at the Rockpile with the Old Man Jerry Butler Big Ben Game( we still say Big Ben..not Hail Mary) Friggen Tom Dempsay ! The Streak Is Over The Conga Line Game agaisnt the Rams AFC East Clincher againsnt the Jets First Home Playoff Game EVER Biscuits First Play 77 Seconds 51-3 Comeback First Dallas SB Second Dallas SB Jimbo's last Game Pats game Last year!!! That was friggen awesome..his tumors were shrinking, we had nothing but positive thoughts, one of the greatest Bills games ever, Hammers lot till 7 playing with kids(my briothers true joy was coaching kids). I dunno what I want to post..emotions are still high. I guess it is just this.... I am so friggen pissed he passed before ever getting to experience a Cahmpionship with these friggen Buffalo Teams..and being 51 he has been a fan his entire life. But, the more overwhelming emotions is pure joy at the thought of those great memories and the time spent with Kenny at the Ralph and the Aud. A little bit of him(literally) will be going with me to the opener this year..and leaving those ashes in the place we called the shrine. Lets Go Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Bummer. It's cool that you have so many good memories of your brother. I'd expect his boys will appreciate you bringing up stories of those memories when you get together in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 So sorry for your loss.I hope all the fantastic times you spent with him help ease the loss you and your family are feeling now. Thoughts and prayers are with you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 My condolences plenz...to your family and your brother's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 Sorry for your loss PL. he was a good dude. And so are you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 (edited) Great memories. You will cherish them always Edited June 3, 2012 by LewPort71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 You shared some great times, good and bad; I am sorry for your loss. A brothers bond is thicker then anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I'm truly sorry for your loss Plenzmd1. It's always tough to lose kin. Blessings on your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsPride12 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 So sorry to hear this man, but you will always have some great memories. I hope the Bills can make some noise this season in a tribute to your bro, he'll be watching with the rest of us from the best seat in the house up above. God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sorry for your loss. Prayers heading to you and the rest of your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 So sorry for your loss. I have 2 sisters one younger one older & we have good relationships & I love them dearly but man I always wanted a brother. & hearing memories like the ones you just shared makes me realize I really missed out on some fun stuff not having a brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 My condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Very sorry to hear of your loss. Yet another testament to why it's not just a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sorry for your loss, those are great memories and we now have an additional fan upstairs to watch out for the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sorry for your loss. Guess well just have to win the Super bowl in his honor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Very sorry for your loss, plenz. You're lucky to have such a great list of memories that will keep him with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFerguson Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 As some of you may recall, my brother was fighting lung cancer, and unfortunetly lost his fight early Friday. We were all with him, and he passed peacefully surroonded by his 5 boys, his wife and I. May he rest in peace..he deserves it. But his passing made me think about our relationship over the last 48 years. Lordy, the amount of great victories and soul crushing games we attended in person..the constant phone calls during games when we were apart bitching bout the refs, the coachs, the play calls etc...lordy I am going to miss that. I know so many folks say we put too much importance on this silly sports stuff..but you can never convince me of that. I am not saying we would not have been tight without sports...but the common bond we had in the love of the Bills and Sabres was really special to us. A few of the highlights (just Bills)in my mind in terms of games we were attended together Games at the Rockpile with the Old Man Jerry Butler Big Ben Game( we still say Big Ben..not Hail Mary) Friggen Tom Dempsay ! The Streak Is Over The Conga Line Game agaisnt the Rams AFC East Clincher againsnt the Jets First Home Playoff Game EVER Biscuits First Play 77 Seconds 51-3 Comeback First Dallas SB Second Dallas SB Jimbo's last Game Pats game Last year!!! That was friggen awesome..his tumors were shrinking, we had nothing but positive thoughts, one of the greatest Bills games ever, Hammers lot till 7 playing with kids(my briothers true joy was coaching kids). I dunno what I want to post..emotions are still high. I guess it is just this.... I am so friggen pissed he passed before ever getting to experience a Cahmpionship with these friggen Buffalo Teams..and being 51 he has been a fan his entire life. But, the more overwhelming emotions is pure joy at the thought of those great memories and the time spent with Kenny at the Ralph and the Aud. A little bit of him(literally) will be going with me to the opener this year..and leaving those ashes in the place we called the shrine. Lets Go Buffalo I feel the same way about my brothers and football. I can't imagine what you must be going through. Go Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 So sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Sorry for you loss plenz. Brothers are the best and cancer can suck my balls. Sounds like you got to spend a lot of time with him during his life which is great. I've been apart from my brother for over 30 years but I'm glad I'm in a career now where I can head back to see him and the rest of the family at least once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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