[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by CosmicPal

My dearest fellow Planeteers, I need your lovin' support right now. Some of you may recall I lost my father to a stroke in July of 2009. Well, I just found out today that my dearest brother was murdered in his home last night by a *****ing coward!!!!

I've wept like a child for a couple of hours after hearing the news, and even though I'm still in a state of shock, I'm so pissed at the coward who took my brother's life that I just don't know what to do. The news is still fresh in my mind and I'm literally shaking as I write this.

My brother didn't have to die. And since this is a criminal investigation, I'll refrain from providing what information I've heard about what happened. He leaves behind a gorgeous wife and two kids: my lovely niece, a junior in high school, and my nephew, a freshman in college.

The phone calls and texts have been pouring in and it helps. But the point of this message is to let the ones you love the most KNOW each and every day that they mean something to you. I thought this sort of shit only happened to others, but it just happened to me. It's real. And it *****ing hurts! Send your love to everyone. Life is short. Life matters. You guys have been like family to me for these past few years and I love you all. Peace out.

I'm so sorry Cosmic! Damn - I can't imagine this. I just now read this. Doors are open, always for you.