My youngest brother (28 years old) was found dead in his own apartment in New York this evening. We all live in Wisconsin and don't have any details until my other brother gets there tomorrow morning. My family is devasated. My parents are just walking shells of who they once were. He was the baby of our family....fit, healthy, athletic, successful and happy. Makes no sense. I still can't even believe it. My heart is broken for all of us--we had a great relationship--daily chats on the computer-jokes and an interesting writer/editor relationship with some short stories he was writing.

Painful, broken, and just devastated. Fine one minute, shocked disbelief, and crying the next. All we know is the police said no evidence of foul play/forced entry or suicide.

Makes no sense.

Makes no sense

makes no sense.

Kimberly,

I wish there was some way I could help ease your family's pain. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! God will never leave you nor forsake you ... even in your darkest hour.

God Bless you Kimber-lilly. I'm so sorry for your loss. May your family have the strngth to get through these next days, weeks, and months. ((((hugs)))))

I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kimber-lilly.

There is really nothing I can say to make you feel better. All I can say is that you and your family are in my prayers.

Kimberly: My heart goes out to you and your family. This is a stressful time for you all. I will keep you all in my prayers and yes give it over to God. That is all we can do at times like this.

My prayers are with you and your family.

I am so sorry! Man.....what can one say? May the lord be with you and your family during this time of tribulation.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Ray

Fort Worth, TX

May God be with you and your family in this sad time. I am praying for you and your parents. God Bless YOu!!

So sorry to hear about your loss.May God Bless you, and your loved one's during this time of need....

Where in NY? I am also in NY.

(((((hugs))))) I Am So Very Sorry. God Bless You!

My thoughts and prayers are will you and your family as well...

((((HUGS))))

God bless you~

Wow, you guys, I am just overwhelmed by all the responses. I just thought I would check in tonight--I took my parents to the cemetary today and made other arrangements and stuff I had to do. Made and received a gazillion phone calls--sooo nice to hear how many people loved my brother. He had lots of very devoted friends. Most are coming from all corners of the earth--one from Australia, one from Hong Kong and both coasts of the US. Mark lived in San Fran before moving to NYC. He was a semi pro wakeboarder, a dedicated and successful employee of BMW of Manhattan and made the world's best fajitas. His girlfriend is inconsolable and will arrive here on Wednesday pm with his ashes. I still can't believe it's happening. My parents are holding up as can be expected and their generation of friends have truly risen to the occaision and are a visible and active network of support. They have been invaluable to me--telling me what to do, etc. so things are done properly.

I am warmed by my family and extended family and friend's many kindnesses and I feel very lucky to be a part of this great LBT community. Many thanks to you all.

Kimberly

I am truly sorry for you loss. I know it's not easy to loose someone so close and to have to witness the heartache of your other loved ones. I pray for peace and consolation for you and all that love him.

With Deepest Sympathies,

Cindy

I am so sorry to hear of your lose.Im a night owl and if you want you can PM me and Ill pass along my cell number so you always have someone to talk to if you want.