There's my stepdad, hauling in the catch of the day while sitting next to the catch of his life.
My mother Donna and I are planning a memorial service in Portland, Oregon in late October for all those who are unable to attend the funeral mass in Grand Forks, North Dakota (to be held this Tuesday, Sept. 21, at 2 p.m. at St. Michael's on 5th).
The memorial service in Portland will be a celebration of his life. Anyone who knows Russ has a story about him, and we would like to invite you to share them with us at the memorial.
Check back on this page for more information about times and dates--and if you would like me to send you an email once we nail down the time and date, please leave me a comment here or email me at brookebrannon@yahoo.com.
Thank you so much for your kind thoughts. Russ would have loved all the attention--and even more, he would have been touched and deeply grateful for the support you have offered my family during this time. We have been buoyed by your love for Russ, and for us, and we too are deeply grateful for you.
We hope to see you in Oregon this fall. Be well, friends.
Brooke,
Russ's kid
