We are planning a Life Celebration for Gene, his very close personal friends and "musical" associates have been beyond amazing in putting this together and it is quickly approaching.  I must admit I am quite anxious about it because it will be very difficult to be at this event where my brother usually is singing and he will be the one memorialized by these wonderful people.  His voice will never be heard again, (not in person) and I am so sad.  I know all the obvious points about…

I lost my brother Gene very suddenly and unexpectedly in July.  He had just retired from a job he held for 40 years and were were so excited to start a new chapter in our lives.  One where he could relax and actually enjoy himself.  He lived with my husband and I and we were planning a vacation and attending a family wedding the end of July/early August.  Gene got up that morning, walked the dog, came home  and suffered a massive heart attack and died.  I never got to say I love you or good…