My brother passed Jan 3

[wittmeba]

My brother Gary passed away Jan 3 after a 1 1/2 year bout with cancer. It started in his kidney leading to a removal of one kidney - but it had already spread to his lungs and brain.

We were notified he had about 2 months and had plans to visit during his final days. We were scheduled to leave for Charlotte on a late red-eye Jan 2 expecting to arrive in Mesa Az but before we left the house my wife received a call from the airlines that our first flight had been canceled.

We jumped in the car and drove to Charlotte and managed to catch the same flight booked from Charlotte to Phoenix. During our drive we received a call indicating a change and he was in his last 24 hours. Before we arrived he had passed. We were heart broken.

He was cremated the following Thursday and symbolically of him having friends everywhere his ashes will be shared and spread in many places

He was very active in AKC dog shows all his adult life and was very well known for his skills and abilities in dog grooming and handling. If you have a facebook account and care to visit you may read many posts here https://www.facebook.com/gary.wittmeier?fref=ts expressing the sorrow for his loss - Gary Wittmeier.

Quoted from his facebook page/post:
"There will be a "A Memorial and Celebration of Gary's life will take place at his show, Angeles Canyon Dog Club on April 18/19, 2015."

RIP big brother. You will be missed by many.

The best we can say is we did meet some of his many, many friends and had a nice visit.

[dusterdude]

Sorry to hear man,i lost my youngest brother in 1992,know how you feel

[rlbellco72]

Lost my Dad pretty much the same way. Sorry for your loss and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.

[Palladin]

Praying for you and your family.

[Reverenddel]

you, and yours are in my prayers.

[MarcSpaz]

Oh, no... Bruce, I am so sorry to hear. You and your family have our condolences.

[Swampman]

Just because you know it's coming, doesn't make it any easier. Condolences and prayers.

[AppleaDay]

Strength and peace to you and the rest of the family.
It's a terrible thing that we're all made of such frail stuff.

[allingeneral]

Prayers to you and your family during this difficult time, Bruce.

[Ron71]

Although I don't know you personally - I lost my mother last year and I know the pain of losing an immediate family member. My thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.

[bikiboki]

You have my sincerest condolences...the time comes for us all, but it's still deep heartfelt loss. May your God grant you peace and understanding.

Bill