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This page has been decorated in loving memory of Kenny Brisby. Kenny was a typical kid.The cars, played baseball, collected baseball cards and traded them for better players, he liked to ride his bike off ramps he and our cousin Jason would make ramps to see how high they could get off the ground and last but not least Saturday morning cartoons. As he got older he matured grew taller than anyone in the family and he was only 16. At 16 he has a job, a car and a girlfriend. He was always really responsable. More than some teenagers his age. When He has some adventure in his face he would not back down. He would do .. whatever it was. Such as jump off a bridge for his wallet, do the bungee jump at the fair, He did more things than anyone in our family, things we would never think of doing. He arm wrestled, was the state champ. He loved to camp and hang out at bon fire with Tommy and their friends. He loved everything about this life. Kenny's smile was / is unforgetable,his charm captured you, his laugh stayed with you and you remembered it. Kenny was loved by so many because he was carefree, he loved life and he lived it. I believe deep inside my heart and soul Kenny did was he was supposed to do while he was here.He was/is a great son and that was from day one. He was my brother and protector when my dad couldn't be there. He was an excellent Uncle to Rosie, scolded her when it was needed. He was a DAMN GOOD FATHER, and he was the bestest friend any guy could ever ask for. We think of him everyday and we will treasure what he gave us while he was here, And that was and still is ..all of his love.
Thanks for all of our memories Briz
http://Kenny-Brisby.virtual-memorials
http://thomas-johnson.memory-of.com
http://www.jeanneshouseofangels.com/Kenny.html
Please light a candle for Kenny
and if you have any pictures or
videos i would be more than happy
to post them.
Thank you from Kenny's family
Thank you to all the graphics makers. You have done
such a wonderful job in makin the graphics for Kennys page.
My Mom and I are So greateful for all the wonderful things you make
for Kenny. His site is beautiful because of your work.
So thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.
Kenny and Tommy RIP
2-19-05
Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower. ~Hans Christian Anderson
Greater love hath no man than this, that
a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
how ironic for me to find this picture..
Kenny loved his Bears and Tommy loved Eagles
Why the Butterfly
The Butterfly has long symbolized a renewal of life.
The caterpillar signifies life here on earth; the cocoon signifies death; and the butterfly signifies the emergence of the dead into a new, beautiful and more free existence.
~~From Compassionate Friends~~
SiblingCredo
We are the surviving siblings of The Compassionate Friends.
We are brought together by the deaths of our brothers and sisters. Open your hearts to us, but have patients with us. Sometimes we will need the support of our friends. At other times we need our families to be there. Sometimes we must walk alone, taking our memories with us, continuing to become the individuals we want to be. We cannot be our dead brother or sister; however, a special part of them lives on within us.
When our brothers and sisters died, our lives changed. We are living a life very different from what we envisioned, and we feel the responsibility to be strong even when we feel weak. Yet we can go on because we under- stand better than many others the value of family and the precious gift of life. Our goal is not to be the forgotten mourners that we sometimes are, but to walk together as we face our tomorrow as Surviving Siblings of The Compassionate Friends
~~From Compassionate Friends~~
ME AND MY DAD
The greatest gift I ever had
Came from God; I call him Dad!
~Author Unknown
I WISH FOR YOU EVERYNIGHT
I sit and listen
I sit and listen.
I think i hear your steps
Your sigh,
The feel of your touch
I sit and listen
And ache.
I sit and listen
To the overwhelming
Strength of reality.
I sit and listen....
Hoping
And just wondering
It could happen
I hear your steps
Hear you sigh
And feel your touch
I sit and listen
And wait
by lee ann hutson
LIL KENNY
WE HAVE AN UNCLE KENNY, SO WE WOULD CALL
KENNY "BRIZ" OR "LIL KENNY" SO WE WOULDNT
GET CONFUSSED
Kenny Brisby, 25 of Puyallup died on Saturday February 19, 2005 in Graham. He was born in Finley, WA on March 11, 1979 and lived in Auburn from l988 to 2002 then moved to Puyallup.
Survivors: Parents: Shelly and Dave McSweyn, Auburn, WA Parents: Danny and Orlena Brisby, Finley, WA Daughter: Autumn Eilleen Brisby, Auburn, WA Sisters: Amy Martinez, Federal Way, WA~ : Tandell Brisby, Finley, WA~ : Briana Brisby, Finley, WA ~ Noet Brisby, Finley, WA Brother: Payton Brisby, Finley, WA Grandmother: Jerrie Clark, Tacoma, WA Niece: Rosie Brisby, Auburn, WA
Kenny will be missed by these people and more forever!!!!!
your kingdom come,
your will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:10
Kenny and his Bears
February 19,2005
seems to be FOREVER in time.....
kenny and tommy went out to go duck hunting
they found a duck and shot it.
they tried to get it from the shore of the lake
but they couldnt reach the duck. So kenny went
out on a tree limb to get it and he fell in.
they went to tommys house to change and then
they went over to a family members house for
their canoe. they gave them 2 life jackets
and the canoe. they loaded it up and left.
that was the last time they were seen alive.
they went back the lake to get the duck, and the
canoe capsized and they fell in. the lady above the lake,
heard yelling for help. she then called 911.
by the time the police got there it was dark and you
could not see anything at the lakes shore. but the
next morning police and family members were
down at the lake searching for them.
the first day they started looking
they found the canoe,and 2 life jackets
the life jackets that probably wouldve
saved there lives and kennys cooler filled with soda.
1 and 2 weeks had gone by. and still nothing.
search teams and dog teams came. they had a hit on
one dog team, but turned out to be nothing. kennys birthday
came and gone (march 11)and then on the
18th(of march ) kenny's body was found....
we were all filled with remorse but releaved.
so since we had found kenny we knew we
couldnt give up on tommy.
come monday morning i get a phone call
"we found tommy"
the living hell we were living for that
whole month was finally over.
and still feels like yesterday
AS THE SEASONS CONTINUE TO CHANGE
WE STILL MISS YOU MORE THAN EVER
Autumn Eilleen Brisby
Kennys beautiful daughter
A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart. ~Author Unknown
Miss You
Daddy if I could have you back
There's nothing I wouldnt do
To hear you laugh
Or even to tell me I'm wrong
There's nothing I wouldnt do
Why did you leave this world so soon?
Leave us all alone
Alone without you
To have you back
There's nothing I wouldnt do
It's so unfair
This world isn't fair
But I want you back
Daddy I need a hug
Need you to wipe the tears away
And there's nothing I wouldnt do
To a father growing old nothing is dearer than a daughter. ~Euripides
A Mothers Love
Misty and Autumn
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. ~Honoré de Balzac
A daughter is a day brightener and a heart warmer. ~Author Unknown
a brother shares
childhood memories
and grown up dreams
Amy
Tandell
Briana
Noet
Payton
Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.
~Marc Brown
brothers
Brothers,
The ones you go to for help,
For comfort,
For advice.
When you just had a fight with Mom and Dad,
Another girl,
Or your boyfriend.
Brothers,
The ones you go to, to tell them that
You're pregnant,
Getting married,
Or just need a shoulder to cry on.
The ones you look up to,
Share jokes,
And talk to about everything.
Brothers,
They're there for the good times,
Bad,
And everything in between.
My brother,
He helps me with everything.
Now all he needs,
Is me.
author unknown
ROSIE AND UNCLE KENNY
I MISS YOU
Everyone has told me that you've gone to a better place.
Still I miss you, your smile, your laugh, your face.
I try to remember all the good times we shared,
how much you loved and cared.
I doubt there will be a day that goes by,
that I will not think of you and wonder why.
Why it had to be you who was taken away,
when I would have taken your place any day.
It seems so lonely since you've been gone,
but I understand that you've gone home.
I will always remember you with loving grace,
and think of you with a smiling face.
I know you are in Heaven right now smiling down,
so I'll try my best to laugh and not frown.
I am sad I wasn't able to say I love you and goodbye,
even if you were unable to hear my final cry.
I'll think of you when I'm feeling lonely and depressed
and my tears will be laid to rest.
May you always be in my heart,
till the end because you were there from the start.
Auther unknown
ROSIE ALL GROWN UP
NIECES AND NEPHEW KENNY NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO MEET
Remembering Them
(in loving memory of Kenny Brisby and Tommy Johnson)
We shall see them in the beauties of the earth In the loveliness of summer sunsets
And in the loneliness of winter winds In the delicate new life of springtime trees
In the blazing glory of falls brigth leaves
We shall see them in the face of youth.
Seeking,strainingfor love and truth
And ion the peaceful face of age
Completing the journey of our days.
We shall see them in the oceans mighty power
We shall see them in the wonders of the stars
We shall see them in the face of happiness and care
WE SHALL SEE THEM EVERYWHERE
KENNYS BEAR TOTEM
Caution, Healing, Leadership
The power of the Bear totem
is the power of introspection.
The answers to all our questions
lie within us.
Each of us has the capacity to quiet the mind,
enter the silence and know.
Just as the bear hibernates during the winter,
people with a Bear totem will be quieter
during the winter months. But they
must awaken in the spring and seek
whatever opportunities are around them.
When you have a Bear totem,
you are being guided to a leadership role.
You must be fearless in defending your beliefs.
The Bear also encourages you to exercise
your abilities as a natural healer.
Bears are associated with trees which are natural antennas, linking the heavens and the Earth.
Bear also has links to the seven color rays of the Universal Light
as well as Lunar ties, linking the subconscious and the unconscious mind.
It is associated with the Goddess Artemis.
ASK MY MOM HOW SHE IS
my mom she tells alot of lies
she never did before
from now until she died
she'll tell a whole lot more.
ask my mom how she is
and cause she cant explain.
she will tell a little lie
cause she cant explain the pain.
ask my mom how she is
she'll say " im alright".
if thats the truth, then tell me
why does she cry each night.
ask my mom how she is
she seems to cope so well
she didnt have a choice you see
nor the strength just to yell.
ask my mom how she is
im fine, im well, im coping
for gods sake, mom just tell the truth
just say your heart is broken.
she'll love me all my life
i loved her all of mine.
but if you ask her how she is
she'll lie and say she's fine.
i am gere, in heaven
i cannot hug from here.
if she lies to you, dont listen
hug her, hold her near.
on the day we meet again
we'll smile and ill be bold
ill say " your lucky you got in
here mom~ with all the lies you told."
written by Jo Burr
3 months after loosing her
15 years son , simon
Nelson Bay chapter TCF NSW
KENNY AND DAVE WERE NOT JUST STEP SON AND DAD..
THEY WERE ALSO FRIENDS
AND ALSO ..VERY BIG GOOF BALLS
A father carries pictures where his money used to be. ~Author Unknown
(and its the truth)
A FATHERS LOVE IS FOREVER
dear child of mine
dear child of mine, who died before your
time,
i am greatful for your life.
though death brought then end of hopes and
dreams,
still i am greateful for your life.
through you i have known joy and sorrow,
laughter and tears,
through you my life has been enriched,
my compassion heightened and
i am more keenly aware of the grief of others.
i am greatful for your life.
now i draw upon my memories of you
some happy, some sad.
they keep you close in many ways.
they are priceless, precious memories
to help me bear the pain.
through them i have learned to live again.
i have been blessed by your life and left with
your love.
i will share the love and
strive to live to be a blessing to others.
dear child, though you died before
your time,
you are never that far away from me,
i have loved you in my hearts of hearts
and there i will love you though eternity.
i am greatful for you life....
my dear child of mine.
by betty stevens, tcf balitmore, md
A DAD'S GRIEF
It must be very difficult
to be a man in grief
since men don't cry and men are strong
no tears can bring relief.
It must be very difficult
to stand up to the test
and take the calls and visitors
so she can get some rest
They always ask if she's all right
and what she's going through
but seldom take his hand and ask
"My friend, but how are you?"
He hears her crying in the night
and thinks his heart will break
he dries her tears and comforts her
but stays strong for her sake
It must be very difficult to start each day anew
and try to be so very brave
He lost his baby too.
-Anonymous
KENNY BRISBY ARM WRESTLING STATS
March 2,2002 Lynwood Wa.
(2nd and 3rd colum)
Mens Novice Left Hand 90kg
Kenny Brisby 1st Place
Mens Novice Right Hand 80kg
Kenny Brisby 2nd Place
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July 2, 2002 Enemclaw Wa.
(4th colum)
Mens Novices Right Hand 90kg
Kenny Brisby 3rd Place
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October 5, 2002 Federal Way Wa.
(4th colum)
Mens Novice Left Hand 75 kg
Kenny Brisby 2nd Place
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
February 8, 2003 Renton Wa.
(2nd and 3rd colum)
Mens Novice Left Hand 78 kg
Kenny Brisby 1st Place
Mens Novice Right Hand 78kg
Kenny Brisby 3rd Place
Footprints
One night a man had a dream.
He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Scenes from his life flashed across the sky
and he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
one belonging to him and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life had flashed before him,
he recalled that at the lowest and saddest times of his life
there was only one set of footprints.
Dismayed, he asked, "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way.
I don't understand why, when I needed you most,
you would leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious child.
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering
when you saw only one set of footprints...
That was when I carried you."
The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want;
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life;
and I shall dwell in the house of the
Lord forever.
Psalm 23
bon fires and friends
The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of our God stands forever."
Isaiah 40:8
A heart of gold stopped beating,
Two shining eyes at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best.
Little did we know that morning
The sorrow the day would bring.
The end was sudden, the shock severe.
We never knew that death was so near.
When days are sad and lonely,
And evening shadows fall,
We hear your voice and see your face.
Your sweet memory lingers on.
God knew you had to leave us,
But you didn't go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home
Now that I am gone,
remember me with smiles and laughter.
And if you need to cry,
cry with your brother or sister
who walks in grief beside you.
And when you need me,
put your arms around anyone
and give to them what you need to give to me.
There are so many who need so much.
I want to leave you something --
something much better than words or sounds.
Look for me in the people I've known
or helped in some special way.
Let me live in your heart
as well as in your mind.
You can love me most
by letting your love reach out to our loved ones,
by embracing them and living in their love.
Love does not die, people do.
So, when all that's left of me is love,
give me away as best you can.
~ Author unknown
The LORD looks down from heaven
on the sons of men
to see if there are any who understand,
any who seek God.
Psalm 14:2
Please See Me Through My Tears
by Kelly Osmont
You asked, "How am I doing?"
As I told you, tears came to my eyes...
and you looked away and quickly began to talk again.
All the attention you had given me drained away.
"How am I doing?" I do better when people listen,
though I may shed a tear or two.
This pain is indescribable.
If you've never known it you cannot fully understand.
Yet I need you.
When you look away,
When I'm ignored,
I am again alone with it
Your attention means more than you can ever know.
Really, tears are not a bad sign, you know!
They're nature's way of helping me to heal...
They relieve some of the stress of sadness.
I know you fear that asking how I'm doing brings me sadness
...but you're wrong.
The memory of my loved one's death will always be with me,
Only a thought away.
My tears make my pain more visible to you, but you did not
give me the pain...it was already there.
When I cry, could it be that you feel helpless, not knowing
what to do?
You are not helpless,
And you don't need to do a thing but be there.
When I feel your permission to allow my tears to flow,
you've helped me
You need not speak. Your silence as I cry is all I need.
Be patient...do not fear.
Listening with your heart to "how I am doing"
relieves the pain,
for when the tears can freely come and go, I feel lighter.
Talking to you releases what I've been wanting to say aloud,
clearing space
for a touch of joy in my life.
I'll cry for a minute or two...
and then I'll wipe my eyes,
and sometimes you'll even find I'm laughing later.
When I hold back the tears, my throat grows tight,
my chest aches, my stomach knots...
because I'm trying to protect you from my tears.
Then we both hurt...me, because my pain is held inside,
a shield against our closeness...and you,
because suddenly we're distant.
So please, take my hand and see me through my tears...
then we can be close again.
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