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In reply to the discussion: I just learned that my homeless little brother died... two years ago... of covid. [View all]
Oopsie Daisy
(4,555 posts)79. Yes, that's difficult. Frustrating.
But it's comforting to believe that even without family, he wasn't truly alone. He had his chosen-family and friends.
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I just learned that my homeless little brother died... two years ago... of covid. [View all]
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
OP
She is "Sue" ... a name that we'd heard over the years. Close friend? Girlfriend? It's unknown.
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#3
Yes. It was almost an "in passing" and "by the way" message. An afterthought.
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#80
I'm sad for your loss, I am sad he was homeless. I am especially sad he died alone, and needlessly of Covid ...
marble falls
May 2024
#6
He died in Florida. I've looked into this, but without his SSN, it's unlikely.
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#16
We did that. The phone number is a mobile number with an area code that serves Minneapolis.
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#45
I am so sorry, not just for your loss, but also because you are left with so many unanswered questions.
tblue37
May 2024
#68
for the last twenty years I ran a treatment apartment program for people with severe mental illness
mdmc
May 2024
#29
That's a good idea! We'll try that. We haven't given up on our efforts to reach out...
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#33
between the soup kitchens and bodega employees and social workers and others on the street...
mdmc
May 2024
#43
I'll never NOT give to a pandhandler again (unless I have nothing to give)
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#53
Holding your family in my heart. Mercy and peace bring you consolation... n/t
TygrBright
May 2024
#26
So sorry for your loss. Whenever a family member leaves, there is loss. And grief.
japple
May 2024
#30
Thanks for your kindness. Sending strength to you and your family as well.
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#50
I'm sorry for your loss, for what was & is & might have been. May he rest in peace & may you remember the good times.
Hekate
May 2024
#62
We are relieved, and sad. I can't even remember what my last words to him were.
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#67
I am so sorry Oopsie Daisy. May the memeories and love you two shared be a blessing to you.
debm55
May 2024
#70
It sounds like this was the life he chose, so hopefully he was happy in it. Very sorry for your loss.
Joinfortmill
May 2024
#83
The OUTPOURING of kindness of EVERYONE HERE has been very helpful and HEARTWARMING, and *
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#111
What a story. What a sad story, and a heart-breaking one. He went where his heart wanted to go.
Doodley
May 2024
#106
We thought that might be a possibility. But he stopped picking up and cashing checks *
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#116
The County Medical Examiner or Coroner should have a record of his death,
Liberty Belle
May 2024
#118
Many thanks. It's frustrating and emotionally exhausting trying to find information *
Oopsie Daisy
May 2024
#129