A gamer from way back.

Welcome night

Family photo before the ceremony — with Rich Himes (Dad) and Donna Himes

Grunt fish and grouper — with Brandon Arant and Andrea Arant

The evening of Matthew and Andreas wedding we were sitting around talking about crab hunting and when Brandon found out that we have never been he was so  excited to take us down to the ocean to show us how. ❤️❤️❤️ it was the coolest thing  we had such a blast ❤️❤️I rented this little cool car in captiva island ,I remember throwing the keys on the counter and said if anyone wants to drive it have fun. Well, Brandon and the car both disappeared the entire day. I was beginning to wonder if he was coming back 😅😂😂I remember going to bed and he still hadn’t returned😅 I think it was early the next morning. I’m pretty sure he explored the entire island . Lol! I remember my last visit with him he made me this incredibly beautiful necklace. I’m not sure who was the most excited him or I . It really Melted my heart that he had did that for me ❤️I thought what amazing talent this kid has, then he proceeded to show me all the things he made. Every time I seen him he always always took time to sit and have a conversation with me. What a beautiful person inside and out. Forever in my heart Brandon❤️❤️

Always a good fire tender

One of the first to get serious

I don't even know where to begin with all the memories I have of Jackyl. He left a void for sure and it's just so strange knowing I won't be able to sit with him at drum circles around the fire or to have him scrutinize every ingredient on a bottle to ensure there was no pear juice in it before making a mixed drink. I recently changed departments at work and as I was unpacking my desk, I came across my skull whistle that he had attached one of his chainmail necklaces to. I had forgotten it was there and it hit me hard that he would no longer be around to come show me how to make more since there were a few patterns I did not have the dexterity to do. All his necklaces he ever made me I'll treasure forever. I still have his chain mail books he "left" at my house to always say it was a reason to come by. Honestly, looking around my house I have so much that he's left behind and I'm grateful that he did. I miss him so and hope he's at peace. 

“Meet you on the flip side” and skiing backwards downhill the first weekend ever on skis are two of my favorite childhood memories while skiing with you. I love that we grew up skiing together and as we got older and then as adults, skiing at Christmas. We may not have had much in common but we definitely had that! I will always think of you on the slopes ⛷️❤️

As your aunt, I remember your young and youthful smile. I wish you and your family peace and love. God Bless you all. 

Aunt Dolores