A Memorial Giveaway: Another Knife Added

My thoughts and prayers are with you brother. Just last month my grandmother passed away. She has been like a second mom growing up, and she has lived with us for 9 years. I am turning 21 and will be deploying very soon. I have a younger brother who is 16 and we are very close, we have slept in the same room since he was born. I want to give him something special before I leave so he can take with him everywhere he goes since he will be losing two people very close all in a short span of time. I was not planning on joining this give away but I thought why not try to win something that is already special to give to him. Whatever I do for him will be special on its own though but this would be extra. Anyways thank you for being so generous and I can't imagine what its like to lose a brother. If youd let me, Im in.
 
This touches me deeply.

Not to take over abbydaddy's thread - and there's no need to comment to this post - I too lost my only Brother. Andrew died tragically- in fact he was murdered.

I'm sad to see abbydaddy that your young brother struggled with his inner self so much- on the flip side my friend I'm glad for you that he and you were close.
My brother and I were very close. He's been gone a while now. At times it seems like a lifetime and at others it seems like I spoke to him yesterday.
He was 29. Way too young like August to die so so prematurely - my brother wasn't happy in the period of his life when he died and knowing this literally breaks my heart.
Many times I have wanted to do a tribute for him in this way but for me it would very painful to have to read that Thread daily- so thank you for this abbydaddy.
A great tribute to your brother. Its nice to read he was happy - he was living life and looked to have found an inner strength and peace.

Good luck with your entry everyone.
 
Thank you Abbydaddy im definitely going to reach out to him. The best part is ive been involved in a great program that I know can help him to save his life if he becomes willing . Ether way through im looking forward to just letting go of the anger and resentment. Thanks again for the eye opener :)
 
My province is currently burning, and I've not thought about this thread as I wasn't going to reply until now. There are many in need as a city of 80 000 has just been evacuated. I will ask to be entered now. I'm nominating a person from Fort McMurray to be the recipient. I don't know who, but it will be somebody who needs it still when the time comes, as many have lost every possession they own, but we are responding like Albertans do.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Thank you for this thread.
 
Not an entry.

You and your family have my deepest condolences. I'm sorry for your loss.

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Your story hit me right in the feels. I had to call both my brothers just to chat. I used to work every single day with one brother and about 2 years ago we broke up our company and took other jobs and rarely have time to catch up any more. I can't even imagine what it would be like to lose a brother!

Know this... If nothing else, your story has me back on track to keep up with both of my brothers more regularly. I'll be making a conscious effort to spend a few minutes a day to at least send a text message or phone call to keep in touch.

Jordan
 
Sorry about the delay on this folks, I had to move this weekend which has thrown everything into disarray.

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Not an entry. Im sorry for your loss. Im 4 years younger then my brother, and when I was a baby, my brother put me in the garbage to get rid of me. Parents still kid about that some days. I can't imagine how it feels to lose a brother, my condolences
 
Campbellclanman said:
This touches me deeply.

Not to take over abbydaddy's thread - and there's no need to comment to this post - I too lost my only Brother. Andrew died tragically- in fact he was murdered.

I'm sad to see abbydaddy that your young brother struggled with his inner self so much- on the flip side my friend I'm glad for you that he and you were close.
My brother and I were very close. He's been gone a while now. At times it seems like a lifetime and at others it seems like I spoke to him yesterday.
He was 29. Way too young like August to die so so prematurely - my brother wasn't happy in the period of his life when he died and knowing this literally breaks my heart.
Many times I have wanted to do a tribute for him in this way but for me it would very painful to have to read that Thread daily- so thank you for this abbydaddy.
A great tribute to your brother. Its nice to read he was happy - he was living life and looked to have found an inner strength and peace.

Good luck with your entry everyone.
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Sharing the story is in no way taking over the thread. It does me good to hear about other's stories. Thank you for sharing.
 
Alright, It is time to announce winners. There were only four people who entered, but I sadly cannot give four knives right now.

For Wurrwulf's gift of the Kamp King, we discussed, and decided that we would give the knife to Cuts Like A Kris.
It seemed like the most appropriate knife to gift to someone recovering from the fire. It is a classic knife, and since it would not necessarily be going to a kid I thought that it would be more fitting than a brand new Chinese made BSA knife. I'll let you guys handle the details on your end.

For the other three entries (Faioga, T. Willy, and Blowpop) I gave you numbers 1 through 3 and ran 'em through Random.org. The number I got back was 2, so congrats to T. Willy!

I'm sorry I couldn't give you all knives, but I wish everyone well. My wife, daughter, and I moved this weekend, and unfortunately I have not located the knife I bought to give yet, but if T. Willy will get in touch with me via email I will get to work on finding it and sending it off.
 
OP, thanks so much for sharing your story. I too lost my brother a few years ago, he was 55 but still far too young, this was just six months after losing my sister, who had wrestled the same demons your brother did. I'm so glad to hear that your brother was victorious over the things that troubled him (as was my sister eventually). I think your giveaway is a fitting tribute to a life whose most important feature was not the struggle itself but the victory. I'm not making an entry as my Son has had his first dozen knives already!
 
I sent you a response to your email abbydaddy. The young fella I have in mind is going to love his new knife. Even if my sister wont lol. Most of all though im looking forward to having that talk with my brother I mentioned earlier. Your story both moved and helped me in great ways. Thank You :)
 
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