Hunter Brown pays tribute to his brother Garrison Brown after his sudden death and shares an important lesson he learned from the loss.
Tuesday, Sister wives The alum, 27, broke his silence and shared a touching tribute to his late brother in a post shared on Instagram.
Over a series of images that began with a photo of Hunter seemingly at Garrison’s funeral, other images showed the brothers joking around, childhood photos, graduations and trips they’ve taken over the years.
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“‘When tomorrow begins without me…'” Hunter began in the caption, referencing the David Romano song. “I don’t have a eulogy to give or a long title to read. All I can say is that I love Garrison and he has always been and always will be a big part of my life.”
“I will forever work to be better at enjoying every moment, big or small, with my loved ones. I would encourage you to do the same!” he continued before quoting a quote from the 2000s Gladiator. “‘We’re free now… I’ll see you again, but not yet. Not yet.'”
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Janelle and Garrison Brown.
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Earlier this month, Garrison and Hunter’s mom Janelle Brown announced the 25-year-old’s sudden death in a statement she shared on Instagram.
“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful baby boy Robert Garrison Brown,” her post began. “He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away.”
“We ask that you respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory,” the statement concluded.
His father Kody Brown (55) shared the same statement on social networks, and many members of the Brown family followed suit.
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Garrison Brown.
Garrison Brown/Instagram
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At the time, Lt. Charles M. Hernandez II of the Flagstaff Police Department also confirmed the sad news, telling PEOPLE in a statement, “On 05/03/2024, Flagstaff police officers responded to a report of a domestic death.” FPD confirmed that Garrison’s brother Gabriel, 22, “discovered Mr. Brown dead” in the alleged suicide.
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Family members confirmed they gathered for a private viewing in the days after his death. After the somber gathering, Mykelti Brown, daughter of Christina and Kody Brown, wrote a touching tribute to Garrison on social media.
Along with two quotes about pain and the experience of love, Mykelti wrote: “My heart breaks for my brother who is no longer with us, but rejoices knowing he is with his fellow warriors in Valhalla, drinking and fighting with Odin.”
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Line by dialing 988, texting “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Line at 741741 or going to 988lifeline.org.
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