12/07/2024
I wish I could start by saying āWith a heavy heartā¦ā but it feels so more than that. The feelings I have, no matter how many times I try to write is, I canāt manage to find the right words to say, that can explain this rollercoaster of emotions. So I will write and see what comes out.
We as a family are devastated to announce that my youngest brother
Mitchell has very suddenly passed away.
We are extremely shocked and our hearts shattered. A long battle of health issues, many undiagnosed and unresolved. I canāt imagine what he went through over the years with so many dead ends, so many knock backs, unanswered questions and lack of support. Our medical system seems to have failed him miserably. I have learned during this time that if you have a voice, but you are not heard, to please please find someone who speaks louder or will speak for you.
Another thing I will add is growing up, my bother and I were at times inseparable. We had our waves of not talking to each other as stubborn siblings often do but our love for one another remained strong. I never for a moment thought that my bother would not see his 40th birthday or that he wouldnāt grow old. Time. There is no āright timeā, so if you do have a sibling you love and if youāre both having a āmomentā, I encourage you to reach out and heal the wound.
For those who knew Mitch, I bet you all have a story to tell. He was very funny, charismatic and always so well groomed and loved fashion. He was the life of the party and a good listener who always has your back no matter what.
He left this world surrounded by so much love and Iāll cherish the fact we got to be there for his last breath. Thank you to Julie for supporting us through it. Your name seems to appear so often in times of need and hope.
I want you all to know that your messages are received with such love and give us strength but I do not have the strength or words to get back to everyone at this stage, I simply canāt. So if I havenāt made contact with you directly, itās not personal.
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