This tribute feels like sitting beside someone in quiet mourning, listening to them remember the soul of a man they loved. It’s not just about death it’s about the slow, painful fading of a vibrant presence. Uncle John wasn’t just a builder of homes, he was a builder of connection, of laughter, of stories that stitched people together. The heartbreak of CTE is laid bare, not in clinical terms, but in the ache of watching someone disappear piece by piece. And yet, through the grief, there’s so much love. So much gratitude. The moon, the memories, the shared fog of loss it’s all woven with tenderness. This isn’t just a eulogy. It’s a love letter to a life well lived, and a reminder that even in fading, the light remains.
This means a lot — thank you for reading it so deeply, Adrião. I wasn’t sure what I wanted this piece to do—it was just part of my process following his last breaths. Thank you for seeing the love underneath the loss and the tenderness that remains even as everything fades.
This was so beautifully written. Your uncle sounds like an amazing man and I’m sending your whole family thoughts as you ride the waves of grief. 🙏🏼 thank you for also educating about CTE as I had never heard of it and now curious to learn more.
Very beautiful. An honest heartfelt tribute and lament.
Thank you, Dorie ❤️
This was informative and beautifully written. Thank you for sharing, and I hope you and your family are surrounded with love and light.
Thank you ❤️
Beautiful words.
Thank you ❤️
This tribute feels like sitting beside someone in quiet mourning, listening to them remember the soul of a man they loved. It’s not just about death it’s about the slow, painful fading of a vibrant presence. Uncle John wasn’t just a builder of homes, he was a builder of connection, of laughter, of stories that stitched people together. The heartbreak of CTE is laid bare, not in clinical terms, but in the ache of watching someone disappear piece by piece. And yet, through the grief, there’s so much love. So much gratitude. The moon, the memories, the shared fog of loss it’s all woven with tenderness. This isn’t just a eulogy. It’s a love letter to a life well lived, and a reminder that even in fading, the light remains.
This means a lot — thank you for reading it so deeply, Adrião. I wasn’t sure what I wanted this piece to do—it was just part of my process following his last breaths. Thank you for seeing the love underneath the loss and the tenderness that remains even as everything fades.
This was so beautifully written. Your uncle sounds like an amazing man and I’m sending your whole family thoughts as you ride the waves of grief. 🙏🏼 thank you for also educating about CTE as I had never heard of it and now curious to learn more.