Gone but not Forgotten

Hey Everyone. This post is not photography related. This post is to honor a wonderful, caring person who has lost his life way to soon. Braden Paul Andersen of the Whitemouth Manitoba Area went missing on Saturday August 8th @ 2:45am. He was last seen on Rorie Street, and today August 11th @ 9:30am found by his family in the river near the Alexander Docks. This man was the brother of my husbands long time friend, and this situation has really hit our home. My husband who grew up helping his friend watch his little brother, is saddened @ the loss of this terrible young man. Foul play, has not yet been determined, but this man was not the type to be depressed, or suicidal. So what happened, something happened, and why were his belonging scattered along the river banks. To me that is fishy, someone was somewhere, and only Braden will ever know. I want to let everyone know of this story because, we all think it only happens on the news, it won't be someone we know. But you know what, that ain't true. This time this situation hit home, and it is the most horrible feeling you can imagine. I don't even want to let my children out of the house. Our daughter 10 and son 3, so we have a few years yet, but my goodness, I think I will chauffeur them everywhere. Not being out of my sight. I used to think some parents were to protective, and needed to let go. I understand now. I really get it.

So before I continue on this post for hours and hours, I just want to say RIP Braden. Gone but not forgotten. Let your family have peace that they have found you, and put you to rest.

photo courtesy of facebook group in memory of Braden Andersen.