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Surrounded and Guided by Light

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My brother Marty (60) went home this morning

He was surrounded by love and felt your prayers.

His family, brothers and mother were by his side.

 

 

His suffering is over. A heavenly host of love is welcoming him.

…. such sorrow, sadness and peace .

 

 

 

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And here are some photos of the candles that you lit for him last night.

Thank you x

 

 

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Thank you for your loving support.

My family thanks you as well. Marty often 

talked about the overwhelming

sense of prayer being said and felt.

He said it gave him strenght.

 

May your journey forward Marty be beautiful.

 

Comments

57 responses to “Surrounded and Guided by Light”

  1. g

    with love and friendship –

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  2. Kathie B

    Sitting here crying. Can’t help it.

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  3. Di Wheeler

    I will light my candles again tonight, in honor of your brother, in celebration of your family’s heritage of love, and as a promise of prayers for those who must continue on in faith, hope and love.
    Hugs from Placerville,
    Di

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  4. LeighNZ

    Overwhelming love surrounds…..God speed Marty
    Love to you all XX

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  5. jackie

    I am so sorry for your incalculable loss.

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  6. Nancy

    I felt a need to light another candle today and lift prayers for your brother’s peaceful transition.

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  7. Lil

    I am very sad to hear this.
    ‘…such sorrow, sadness and peace.’ You say it so well.

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  8. isabel

    God never lets go of our hand as we cross over the river to the other side.
    May God bless all the family and you, Corey.

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  9. Lila

    I am so deeply sorry for you and your family’s loss of your brother Marty. I lit a candle last night and prayed for a peaceful journey. He is loved and there will always be love to surround and comfort you. ❤️

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  10. Joan

    Love to you and family Corey. So sad to lose your brother. Thinking of you and family.

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  11. JeanneRenee

    Je garde allumées les bougies pour la douceur de leurs flammes dans la prière.

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  12. rosemarie giusso

    I was so very sorry to read this sad news. May he rest in peace. Ro

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  13. Marilyn M

    I am so sorry for your great loss. He was truly loved and he knew it. May your heart find the peace it needs.

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  14. Ella Dyer

    Dear Corey,
    May you and your family find peace as well during this difficult and painful time of loss. Your writings have helped me be a better big sister.
    Stay safe and thank you for sharing your strength during such a sad stage of life. Our prayers and love will continue for you.
    Agape,
    Ella

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  15. Diogenes

    Lifting you up with my heart.
    “It is but crossing the world, as friends do the seas; they live in one another still.”
    – A Quaker quote.

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  16. Kate

    Dear Corey and all Marty’s loved family, my deepest sympathy to you all.

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  17. Jeanne

    His eternal life has begun. God and his Angels will tenderly care for him now and his suffering is over.
    My love and prayers for you all and my sympathy.
    Love Jeanne

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  18. Lorna

    So sad to hear…Love to you and your family Corey. Sending you light and love. Hugs, Lorna

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  19. Cousin Linda

    People all over the world through their connection to Corey lit candles and prayed. These are just a few from her California cousins, her Cabras. Everyone stopped what they were doing, lit a candle, took a photo and sent them to Corey. I think I’ll light a few more tomorrow, just because. Maybe it will make me feel closer to Marty. It’s so painful it think that I’ll never see him at another family gathering. How can this be?

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  20. Valerie

    I didn’t know Marty but I felt like I did. It made me sad to hear he passed and sad also for all those who are close to Marty. Thank you Corey for sharing your life with all of us. You teach us well and bring us joy. And to Marty I pray you find peace on your journey!

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  21. Amy

    I don’t often comment Corey but your beautiful writing touches me every day. I am so sorry for your loss and am holding you and your family in my heart.

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  22. Jennifer Phillipps

    As with all your other readers, I am very sorry to read the news of your brothers passing. He is now at peace and no longer has to battle – but it is a very hard day for you all. My very best wishes to you and your family at this time…Jennifer

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  23. Anne @musicandmarkets

    Praying for HIS grace and comfort in your loss, lovely friend.
    Anne & Kirk

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  24. Kathleen

    So sorry to read of your brothers passing,his suffering is over now,condolences to all your family,it’s the toughest time for you all.

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  25. Carol

    Praying for comfort and peace in your time of sorrow. I”m so sorry for the loss of your beloved Marty.

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  26. Ana Maria

    Dear Corey,
    I haven’t commented in a long time but I have followed your family’s challenging times and have prayed for God to give all of you strength during this time.
    I now pray for Marty and for your entire family.
    May Perpetuate Light shine upon him and may Love hold you all together until you are reunited in God’s presence for all eternity.
    Ana María from Miami.

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  27. Maudie

    I am sorry for your loss. Holding you and your family in my heart.

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  28. Teddee Grace

    Please accept my condolences, Corey. I am so sorry for your loss.

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  29. Christine

    Corey, I’m so sorry. I know the pain of losing a brother. Sending love to you and your family. Christine

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  30. BeckyFar

    Continued prayers and love for everyone. Happy that Marty was able to feel the love and support from so many.

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  31. Sandy

    I’m so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing . It’s memories lovely garden that soothes the hurting heart. Peace be with you and your family!

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  32. Linda Piazza

    Like others, I will light a candle again today for Marty.

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  33. Virginia

    Dear Corey, I’m so sorry you lost your darling brother Marty. Your faithful writing has touched and strengthened us all. Thank you for all the candles in a dark time.

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  34. Darles

    I’m so very sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  35. Texasfrancophile

    Gone too soon. Too young. Too hard to cope with the loss. God please wrap your comforting arms around this grieving family. Although I’m sure it was difficult for your France family, I’m so glad you spent the spring of 2020 in Willows with your family. Love abounds

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  36. Fat Rabbit

    Love and prayers for your family. May the love of God shine on you all

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  37. Jennie

    Blessings to you and your family, Corey. I have been lighting my candle every morning since way before the pandemic. Blessings every morning to my older brother, Joe and to your brother, Marty. My brother died January 19, 2021. Now two beautiful souls are with the angels.

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  38. Lisa

    I am so very sorry for your loss , Corey

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  39. ChicagoSheila

    So very very sorry. God’s peace to you and your family.

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  40. Tracy H

    I’m so sorry Corey. May the warmest memories remain in your heart and bring peace to your family.

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  41. Stubblejumpers Cafe

    Oh how I loved seeing all those candles. Thanks for going to the trouble of posting them.
    I see from your next entry that Marty has passed.
    It’s 15 years ago, always remembered, here paraphrased: As my friend (a medium) said to me and my sisters after our mom passed, “I’m sorry for you, for your grief, but not for your mom. She is in a beautiful place.”
    I hope that holds true, and have no reason to disbelieve my friend.
    I’m sorry, Corey, as I know this is so hard, no matter what anyone says.
    Love to you and your mom and all your family, and be well, Marty, wherever you are.
    -Kate

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  42. Ann of Avondale

    Cory, very sorry for your loss. Blessings of comfort to your mom and your family. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4

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  43. Marilyn

    Sending comforting thoughts and love your way.

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  44. Lynn

    Praying for strength and peace.

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  45. teresa

    Sending you and your family our love & prayers at this time. Love, Dave & Teresa

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  46. Cheryl

    Corey, holding you and your family up in prayer. Sending you all strength and wishing God’s peace over all of you.
    Hugs, Cheryl

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  47. Penni

    You have all my heart. I will continue to pray for you and you family. I know you have his sweet Spirit to help and guide you, he is your angel filled with love.

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  48. Elizabeth Schaeffer

    Corey and family, I’m sure his journey was a blessed and beautiful one, sent on his way with love from family and friends and all who only knew him through you. Bless you for sharing. I pray that the sharing you offered us will ease your sadness.

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  49. Barbara Blizzard

    May the peace he has found fill all of you.

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  50. Joan

    Many hearts are aching for you and your whole family. It was so wonderful he could be at home surrounded by loved ones. Even if some might have been through a window. I am sure there were many souls welcoming Marty into heaven. The candle I lit was fir scented which is normal for my surroundings but probably not for your area. I hope your family will be able to gather this summer to honor Marty and share many memories. He fought a long time. Much sympathy.

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  51. Ali

    Will light another candle. We all need light….
    Ali

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  52. Ann in St. Louis

    Holding you & family up in prayer. Thankful that Marty suffers no more. The golden streets of heaven shine with brighter light today.✝️

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  53. Annette (Toni) Mason

    What a beautiful tribute of Prayers for your dear brother, our love and sympathy to all of Marty’s family. Thinking of all of you so far away, blessings, Gary and Toni

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  54. Carol Berger

    Corey, I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s so hard to lose a sibling. My prayers will be for you and your family and I , too, will light a candle. ❤️

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  55. Bobbie Kostos

    Please know that my deepest, heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family. I am so sorry. But it sounds as though you have such beautiful memories and how wonderful that you were able to return to California and spend the time you did with Marty. Something you will never ever forget. Take care, heal and be sure to smile whenever you think of him. 💔💔

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  56. Rhonda

    So very sorry Corey. Keep those fun memories alive.

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  57. Doris

    I’m so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers to you, your mother and your families. Much strength and love to you all.

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