Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Happy Birthday, Dear Jimmy

May 16, 1981
l-r: my brother Jimmy, Me, my brother Eric, my beautiful mother
Today my younger brother Jimmy, Jr. would have turned 50. Instead, he died in an auto accident on a hot July night when he was only 19. The snapshot above was taken the last time I saw him, the day I graduated with my bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. What a bittersweet memory. I miss him like it was yesterday.
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12 comments:

eric said...

:'(

August 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Leslie K. said...

Thinking of you and your family today.

August 17, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Julee J. Adams said...

*sigh*

So sad.

Another thing in common, that we've both lost brothers.

It's a great picture and hold on to those memories.

August 18, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Pam Asberry said...

I know, Eric... :'(

August 18, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Pam Asberry said...

Thank you, Leslie.

August 18, 2011 at 9:04 AM
Pam Asberry said...

Thanks, Julee. I never met your brother but have appreciated the photos and memories that you have shared. Sometimes life just sucks.

August 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM
S.M. Carrière said...

Sending you much love.

Happy Birthday, Jimmy.

August 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Pam Asberry said...

Thanks, S.M. I know Jimmy hears you.

August 18, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Tami Brothers said...

Happy Birthday Jimmy! He is definitely remembered. You're a great sister.

:)

Tami

August 18, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Pam Asberry said...

Thanks, Tami. And you're a great friend. :-)

August 18, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Mary Marvella said...

Re-live the good memories! Celebrate his life. HUGS! See you tomorrow?

August 19, 2011 at 3:09 PM
Pam Asberry said...

Thank you, Mary. I do, every day. Yes, I will be there tomorrow. GRW meetings are the high point of my social life! :-)

August 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM

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