When I first began going to AA people told me that if I stayed sober, my life would get better.  However, my sponsor once said “stick around long enough, and you will see people die from this disease, probably someone you care about.” After 4 years of sobriety I have seen several people die from alcoholism, and my mind stumbles trying to account the amount of death long-sober members of AA have witnessed.Now it is time to say goodbye to another fellow fallen by the horrible affliction of alcoholism.

Brandon was one  of my first friends in AA. He was there my first day when several guys took me to breakfast after a meeting and  twelve stepped me some more. He stayed with me all day on my second day of sobriety. We drank coffee and talked about staying sober until it was time for another meeting. There were many ups, and downs over the past several years. Times when Brandon was there to help me, and times when he needed my help.  In the end, I wish there was more I could have done.

Without a doubt many of us have personal stories from times shared with Brandon. Sobriety, and the relationships we build are often very private. And now, I say goodbye to a fellow.

Rest in peace, Brandon.

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