Talked with your parents yesterday. It is hard to believe you would be 30 today. You are greatly missed Greg. We all think of you and your great personality often. Love from your family in Japan.

May you continue to rest in God's eternal peace and life.

I remember the motocross races in Taylor on Mother's Day- not an ideal way to spend Mother's Day but you were there, love mom

Some days are very hard, missing you so much. Wishing very much that you hadn’t left us and yet God knew best. When I get to Heaven, I want to ask God why he took you and my mom so early. It has been so hard living without you both. Grandpa and I miss you Greg, some days/moments are so painful. Many memories pop up in unexpected times, so grateful for them. Ask the Lord to protect your family, Guide them and give them His loving peace. 10 years, oh my, it seems like yesterday. Always love you Buddy. Miss you, forever remembered. ❤️ Love Grandpa and Grandma

Maisey shared comments that you made on facebook 5 days before you died
"that's not my goal, I just wanna make only one girl happy and doing that would make myself happy" Cheesy but true, I'm family and wealth aspirated, family is the most important thing in the world"
On Greg's bday the sun woke me up @ 4 am- made me think of the song you are my sunshine- I wasn't going to go to work today but it turned out to be a good day- Welcome to kindergarten in afternoon- Tamara's son Zavian is going to kindergarten in the fall so he was there :) We had cheeseburger pie, watermelon and a bday cake for Greg- Maisey, Tamara and Johnny came over- we watched the powerpoints from Greg's funeral service and played cards until 12:40am- miss you more than you will ever know, holding in tears was almost unbearable today but being with family and friends was comforting- Love Forever Mom

You and your dad would have enjoyed an exciting Battle of Alberta on your birthday. Think of you often Greg. You are missed deeply.

Happy Heavenly Birthday. Grandpa and I know you’re in a better place, but our selfish hearts wish you were here. We miss you so very much. We’re going to visit your tree today and then eat cupcakes at the big rock to honour and remember you. I remember how you loved to climb big rock. Ask Jesus to cover your family with his mercy and grace. May He heal the hurt in their hearts. Their life is not the same. Fly high with the angels today. We forever miss and love you. Love and prayers, Grandpa and Grandma ♥️♥️♥️

Thinking of you and your family today, Greg. You are missed. I have said this before, but your smile and sense of humor is much needed in today's crazy world.

Our hearts still ache for you. Miss you so very much. Grandpa’s sure you’re having “fun up there.” He’s sure you’re enjoying eating cheese with the angels, lol. You’re laughing at grandpa right now. I see you in your family; Nathan reminds me so much of you I call him Greg all the time. When I look at Brooklyn I remember how you cared for her. You’d be so proud of Maisey, how she’s grown up so much and able to buy her own place because of how she’s saved. I see the continued hurt and pain in both your mom and dad. With our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ you are resting in pure loving grace. We will be united with you again one day, this I believe with loving faith and divine hope ❤️❤️❤️

May the forever burning light of Christ shine in the hearts of Wendell, Caroline, Maisey, Brooklyn, and Nathan on this dark day. Love Uncle Dan

You were taken from this world too soon and against your will but God took you home to protect you from this world, love and miss you every day, mom

Missing you so much dear Greg. Grandpa and I have really been feeling down lately. Thinking about you and your family. Intercede to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ to wrap His arms lovingly around your family. May He give us all peace and strength. I know you are at peaceful rest in God’s loving arms. Today you’re celebrating with the angels. Love you Buddy. Today we’ll walk to your tree, hang out at the big rock, reminisce about times with you, we’ll have a few laughs and cry; and of course we’ll eat a cupcake in your honour. And we’ll freeze our butts because it’s cold here; we had a bit of snow last night, lol.
Love you and miss you so much dear Greg.

Tomorrow is your heavenly birthday, 28 years ago you were born. Missing you deeply and loving you always, happy birthday Greg until we meet again, Love mom

The spirit of the holiday season surrounds us, evoking peace, joy and special family traditions. This makes the winter holidays a time for remembering Greg and John who are no longer with us, and yet who are always in our hearts.
Truly, the act of remembering grounds us and reminds us all of our shared journeys of love and loss. Merry Christmas Greg and John, missing and loving you both always- until we meet again- mom/Caroline

Thinking of you and your infectious smile today Greg.

Tomorrow marks 8 years since you left us. We miss you and wish you were still here. We are visiting your family now and driving up both Grandpa and I felt you with us. We heard one of your favorite songs, not once, but twice on the way up here - 'I love my chicken fried, cold beer on a Friday night, a pair of jeans that fit just right'... I know you're in a better place, but it hurts so bad not having you here. I see the pain in your parents hearts, things are just not the same. We miss you buddy and we love you. We will see you again one day. Love from Grandpa and Grandma.

We have had 8 years without you thinking you should be here and wondering what life would be like if you hadn't died- this way of thinking only leads to sadness so instead we need to remember the 19 years of memories we will always have, miss you every day and love you always, mom

Maisey and Brooklyn made a bday cake fro Greg and Grandma Brown- too bad neither were able to eat it. We enjoyed your movies today; you were so creative and had a true knack for entertaining others- love you always and miss you everyday, mom

Hard to believe you would have been 27 this year. Thinking of you and your family, Greg. You are missed lots. Your sense of humor would have been nice to have in this terrible year of 2020.

As we celebrate your birthday with you in our hearts dearest Greg, may we celebrate the gifts of both life and eternal life on this special day.

Dear Greg,
I walk the path almost everyday and walk by your tree. It makes me think of you and miss you. Happy 27th birthday buddy, Love always, from Grandpa Ed.

A Conversation with Greg
We would do anything to have you back
I know you would, said Greg
The tears still fall like it was yesterday.
I catch the tears you shed.
We pray for the day we will see you again,
we said, and Greg replies,
Close your eyes and see me, feel me in your heart, hold onto those sweet memories. You loved me like only family could. You were always there when I needed you. You always knew when I needed a pep talk or a hug. I’m still here for you every day, in your heart and soul. I did not take your heart with me, I left you mine instead. One day I will take you by the hand and lead you to where I dwell, our heavenly home in Paradise, one of freedom, love and no more pain. Close your eyes and see me, feel me in your heart. Do not be sad, smile when you think of me, it warms the stillness of my heart.
Remembering you Greg through tears and with great love. Happy Heavenly Birthday for tomorrow. Miss you terribly, love you always.

Thank-you God for the life of Greg. May we cherish each person's life as a love gift from God. May God bless Wendell, Caroline, Maisey, Brooklyn, and Nathan now and forever.

Greg, dear Greg, as time goes on it does not seem to get easier for your family. I see and feel the heartache and pain, especially in your mom. We all miss you and I pray that the pain and hurt will lessen. May God provide His healing, mercy and grace. I know deep in my heart, you would want your family, to let go of the grief. To be content, at peace and happy. This month of November, in our church, we remember our loved ones who passed away. We pray for all of you, but not only that, you are praying for us. We are all connected. Sadness fills my heart especially today. It has been 7 years. It seems like yesterday. Oh Greg how we love you and miss you. Please ask God to give your family a good day today, especially your mom, dad and siblings. I love you Greg and we will meet again.

Your Uncle Dan recently came to Japan to visit us. We shared a few stories about you, and I remembered your visit to Japan. You were extremely brave in all of your food choices. Your dad asked you at one restaurant what you ordered, and your reply was simply "I don't know, but it looked like something I wouldn't have a chance to eat again"!
Your brother Nathan reminds me of you so much. I miss you Greg.

Happy Belated Birthday Greg, so much love left to give you with no where to go it is replaced with grief. Missing you every day and wishing you were here, until we meet again, love mom

Happy birthday buddy, our hearts ache for you. Remembering you with fond memories but sadness in our hearts. Long for the day to see you again. Nathan looks so much like you, think of you every time I’m with him. You would have been such a great big brother for him. Love you buddy. I do have some peace in my heart because I believe you are in your eternal home. Free of pain, hurt, loneliness, struggles...
Love ❤️
Grandma and Grandpa

Today we saw Steven Spenst at Dragon Palace, he has a 2 year old daughter and a 2 month old baby boy, he brought his baby boy over for me to hold and then he mentioned how good Greg was with babies and how he couldn't wait to be a dad, he was so jealous when Harris had a baby

Twenty five years ago today I had a beautiful baby boy! Happy Birthday Greg! Miss you always love you forever

As we reflect on the life of Greg, we recognize both the strength of humankind and yet the great fragility. The cross revealed both our crucified and weak brother (Jesus), yet the compassionate strength and love of our God. Life and death will not always make sense, yet something deep within lights the great promise of Resurrection. I witness many non-practicing faith people believe in resurrection, because it makes sense from the core of our hearts where true love and life exists. Dearest Greg may you continue to rest in eternal peace and May our completely loving God bless all left behind especially Wendell, Caroline, Maisey, Brooklyn and Nathan.

Most of the time, I can deal with your death. I can hold back the tears and accept that you’re gone.

I force myself to believe the cliche words that get thrown around, about how only the good die young and how God takes His favorites first. About how it was your time and how everything happens for a reason.
But sometimes, that silver linings attitude fades away and all I can feel is anger. Hurt. Betrayal.

I’m sorry that I can’t be strong all the time. That there are days when I question my faith. Days when I hate the world and every person inside of it. Days when I’m bitter about the way life turned out.
I’m sorry that I can’t walk around with unflinching hope when I know how shitty this world is. I’m sorry I’m not perfect. I’m sorry I carry so much anger inside.

I’m pissed, because you left your family behind. You left people who still needed your love, your voice, your hugs, your kisses. People who cared about you more than they cared about themselves. People who would do anything to have one more minute with you.

I’m pissed, because I keep seeing these shitty people running around without a care in the world, living for decades longer than you had the chance to. Because the goodness in your heart should have earned you more days, months, years.

I’m pissed, because you deserved better. You deserved to celebrate more milestones. You deserved to see the people around you grow up. You deserved to grow old yourself and pass away peacefully in your sleep after ninety years of living your best life.

I’m pissed, because it’s not fair. That sounds whiny to say, childish, but it’s the truth. What happened to you wasn’t fair. What happened to your family wasn’t fair. Nothing about your death was fair.

I miss you. And I hate that I miss you, because I shouldn’t have to. I should be able to call you up. I should be able to knock on your door. I should be able to see you face-to-face anytime I want.

You should still be here, right now, sending me texts to ask how I’ve been doing. You should still be here, right now, giving me a reason to laugh instead of cry. You should still be here, right now, alive and well.
No matter how many cliches are thrown at me about how only the good die young, no matter how many of those sayings I choose to believe to find some semblance of comfort, I will always believe that your death was bullshit.

I will always believe that there was some sort of mistake, that you didn’t deserve it.

I will always believe that you deserved so much more.

Sometimes life truly isn't fair and unexplainable things happen... sometimes we have to be positive and remember we still have this milestone of life while others have ended. We got the milestone of life so many take for granted. I get to watch the world around me change and watch my beautiful siblings grow up. I think why you can't have that gift why you where gone soon and it don't make sense. I will enjoy this milestone of life to the fullest and take what I can from it. Love you and miss you <3

Greg, 5 years since you left us. In some ways the pain is still the same and the tears still flow. I'm not sure why, but the pain and memories increase for me every October and continue until after Christmas. Many times I not only mourn for you, but what might have been. Many celebrations not had, a wife and children for you - great grandchildren for me; but I must not be selfish. Your have eternal life; free of sorrow and pain. We will meet again, there will be a time when I see your smiling face again and feel your warm hugs. I love you Greg. You're our guardian angel now, watch out for your mom and dad and your siblings. They need you and most especially God's grace, hope and guidance.

Time has passed and your memories remain alive! I pray that family and friends feel your spirit with them on this day!  You remain a special part of my life by just being who you are! Love you Greg

May our lives always be of gratitude as we remember you Greg. Life is a gift that deserves awe and wonder unceasingly. Eternal life is our hope and destination.

Happy birthday Greg!!! You're singing and dancing with the angels today, enjoy your day!!! We miss you so very much. We miss your laugh, your smile, your voice, your sense of humor, your kind and caring ways...the list is endless. Grandpa and I think of you and often share remember when stories of you; we laugh and cry. One day we will be together again.
It's been such a struggle for Maisey to get her driver's license. Had you been here she would of had it long ago. Greg you'd be so proud of her; actually you are proud of her, you're with her and the rest of us everyday.
Love you buddy, miss you terribly!!!
Love and prayers,
Grandma Leslie

Kurtis told me a story about when you went to Amigos with him on his 20th bday, you went up to a girl and told her that she was the most beautiful girl in the bar and then her boyfriend came to your table and wanted to fight Kurtis, saw on face book you wrote "Called some guys girl beautiful and he tried to fight Kurtis lol that didn't work well.

It's one of those moments that's got your name written all over it and you know that if I had one wish it'd be that you didn't miss this. They say now that you are in a better place I would be too if I could see your face. Miss you so much today and everyday you are in my thoughts, love mom

Even Jesus Christ did not want to face the death of the cross. The knowledge of death motivates us to love others and to see the beauty of human life and creation. Let us use Greg's passing as a reminder to live life to the fullest. What a gift it is to be created in a 13.8 billion year old expanding universe. What a gift to celebrate resurrected life with Jesus Christ who wants to share this will everyone and all of creation.
May life and the hope of resurrection bring peace to Greg's family and friends especially Caroline, Wendell, Maisey, Brooklyn, and Nathan. Love uncle Dan

Listening to the songs brings sadness to my heart when I first heard that you departed to the Spirit World Greg. Your mother is my best friend and it hurts me when I see that she is hurting and missing you. You blessed your family with your life and touched many others. Love and Light <3

The Broken Chain
We didn't know that morning God was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly; in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone
For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories; your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you; you're always by our side.
Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Forever missed and lovingly remembered, Love Grandma Leslie

Let your memories of Greg guide you through the grieving process. Caroline I know the pain you feel of losing a child. Just know that Greg loved his Mom, Dad, and his family. The proudness you felt as Greg parents will never change.

Thinking about you lots today. I think about you every day, but more so for about the past 2 weeks. The lilacs are in full bloom the same they were 23 years ago the day you were born. Such sweet smelling flowers and every time I smell them I think of you.
Grandpa remembers riding with you in your truck and you driving a bit crazy. When grandpa admitted you were scaring him, you just laughed and said it was pay back for the many times he scared you when he was driving. Grandpa is a scary driver, we all can attest to that, lol.
Our lives changed the day you went home to heaven. I know you're at peace, in a better place, but the selfish part of me wishes you were still here; we really miss you. I'm making boiled raisins cookies today in memories of you. You'll always remain in our hearts!!!
The angels are singing happy birthday to you today...their voices are much sweeter than mine. Enjoy your birthday with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Rest in his arms and until we meet again...Love and prayers,
Grandma

I included your name today at morning Mass. It is a good reminder that heaven and earth are not separate places, but united by God's love and care. Love Uncle Dan

In this sadness, I'm still filled with happiness.
Happiness that you left upon my heart. I seen a post and it said why are the best ones always taken? The answer is because when you go and pick flowers you pick the most beautiful ones first.

You where a priceless pick, in my mind you are still very much living in the minds and hearts of others. That is why I will continue to celebrate your birthday and your life. If that means embracing the pain and letting out a deep cry, or smiling at old pictures of you; that is what it will be. What ever it is it will be in honour of you.

Happy Birthday Greg David Andrew Brown the priceless pick…Hope paradise is treating you well. Please look out for mom, as this is your first birthday we will spend not together.

Love, Your Sister

Hey Greg, Brooklyn, Nathan, Nancy Anderson and I went to Victoria to visit Uncle Dan. Driving there is always a tribute to you since in September, 2012, two months before you passed, you went to Hope, BC for a holiday. I remember you telling me how beautiful the scenery was, you always appreciated nature and especially loved road trips. I "light it up" in the tunnels in memory of you! I cherish the videos you made and we are left with! Miss you and love you each and every day, mom

The pain that you are gone still burns deep within our hearts
So many little things remind us of you;
the memories still fresh like it was only yesterday,
but it has been three years since God took you home
and the only thing that makes it possible for us to carry on
is the deep faith we have that you are at peace
resting in the arms of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
We love you and miss you buddy and until we meet again
we will carry you deep within our hearts.
Love and prayers,
Grandpa Ed and Grandma Leslie

Today I prepared a remembrance day prayer service for a youth group. (Franciscan and Friends)
We will sing the song that Maisey and I wrote in memory of Greg as follows:
From the Valley of the dead
I am hearing every word you said.

I had so much to say
but it seems your so far away.

Straighten up your backbone soldier
fight until this struggles over. (x2)

Interestingly enough the youth group will gather on Maisey's birthday. Where there is death there is always new life in Christ.

Remembrance day is a time to remember more than just those who passed away during WW I & WW II. 

As we remember you Greg, we recognize that life is both tough, yet GOOD. God's peace to Wendell, Caroline, Maisey, Brooklyn and Nathan. Love Uncle Dan