It’s been a year of mourning the loss that I feel

I keep asking myself, how the hell can this be real?

My thoughts of you keep your spirit nearby

And reminds me of how life can be gone in the blink of an eye

Knowing how you would hate that your passing caused so much grief

We had many discussions about our shared afterlife belief

So strong are my feelings that we will be joined again one day

But that doesn’t stop me from missing you along the way

You were always there for anyone in need

With gentleness and kindness and so many to please

Daniel my brother, I will always love you like no other

Now you are re-joined by our father and mother

I can’t help wondering if you received my last call

Did you hear and ignore or too distraught with it all

The questions unanswered will always make me wonder

How come none of us knew the cloud you were under

Could anyone have prevented you from pulling the trigger

What could we have done to make you reconsider?

If just one person reads this who is contemplating the same

Please consider the many lives it will change

The heartache is real and so much pain for those left behind

Reach out your arms, someone will be there to help you find

A way out of the darkness that soon will be gone

Suicide is final, it can never be undone.

Can't help wonder if birthdays are celebrated in the afterlife.  I know you have been watching over all of us but doesn't stop me from missing you.  I know you wouldn't like any of us grieving you but it's still so very hard not being able to pick up the phone and talk to you, or skyping or getting together for a family reunion. 


Life goes on but it's a dimmer place without your words of advice and gentle ways.  I thank you for so many things you have shared and taught me throughout your life.  You will always hold a special place in my heart and soul. 

Peace to you my beautiful brother.      

Daniel Falk was and always will be my favorite brother.  Alas, my only brother.  His quick wit and always generous spirit stays with me and brings me peace. 

Sadly, Daniel took his life on Dec 21, 2014.  He is survived by his loving girl friend of many years, Syd Hoffman, his children, Allissa, Jacob and Brendan and his very first grandchild, Alexander. As well as his sisters, Robbie (myself) and Andrea, his nieces April, Jennifer, Dawn and Aimee, his brother in laws, Bryan and Eric, his grand nieces and nephew, Micaela, Paige, Joshua, Ayla, Wren, Hunter and Annalisa, his nephew in laws Bob, Scott, David and Damien. 

Daniel believed that our human form on Earth was a daily struggle and that the Afterlife is truly where we were meant to shine.  His light shines brightly on in infinity. 

Shortly after his passing, he said to me, "It's All Good, it's all good!"  This gave me belief that he is where he can and will do the most good. His beloved, Syd, shared with me several  meaningful visits as well giving her signs of his spirit. 

In his time on earth, he truly cared about the importance of family and loved ones.  He always will be remembered by his loving and caring of all the living things around him which in turn helped him with his choice of living a Vegan lifestyle and he was a huge proponent of a healthy living style.  He was passionate about nutrition and exercise.  

He had a very gentle spirit which was infectious to all those around him.  I miss you and being able to pick up the phone or SKYPE but I do speak to you everyday.  I know we will see each other again and you are helping guide us until we join you.