Popular Post rbelcastro Posted July 29, 2015 Popular Post Posted July 29, 2015 My oldest brother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a few years ago. During the period where I would accompany him for his experimental treatments we discovered we both like cigars, and loved Cubans. We were best men at each others' weddings, and best friends until life got in the way. A few months ago he expressed that he wanted me to have his cigars, and to take them now as he hadn't the strength to care for them any longer, I moved them to my house(about 40 ccs and 30 ncs). There were several HTF cigars in there. My two son's and I decided to each smoke one on the day of his passing. At 6 foot 2, Randy was a great athlete and had a quick wit, always making you laugh. I say was because he has passed to a better place. He suffered greatly for the final few months, weighing 65 pounds at the end. I purposely chose this cigar to smoke in his honor. I know it was a weird choice, but he was aware of what a fake and what was not. This cigar meant something to him or he would have pitched it. I think he would have appreciated that I didn't go for the aged Lusi or "real" Cohiba. I certainly don't condone smoking a cigar that is obviously not real, but I have to admit...this one was rather good. Could have been the state of mind as well...so who know. Here is the irony. We never had a cigar together. We exchanged some on several occasions(most of which I got back). Hopefully we can fire one up together in heaven. 14
Ken Gargett Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 very sorry to hear it. sounds as though he might have approved. 1
ayepatz Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Condolences. I'm sure he's smiling at your choice. 1
LordAnubis Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Sorry for your loss mate, i can't imagine what i'd do if my brother passed away! Keep strong mate! Treasure every single one of those smokes. If he's anything like my brother, he'd probably be up in heaven laughing at ya for smoking the thing Older brothers are mean like that 2
Ginseng Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Condolences to you and your family. A most honorable motivation for smoking a counterfeit. Wilkey 1
mash Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Sorry for your loss, nice way to honour your brother. 1
laficion Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 May he rest in peace , All my deepest condolences . Guy 1
finecigar Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 My prayers and deepest thoughts go out to you and your family. May your brother rest in peace... What a touching story. 1
IPORTER Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Terribly sorry to hear that mate. May he rest in peace. Stay strong and enjoy your stogies. 1
Firebender Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 My condolences May he Rest In Peace Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
billh1 Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 My sincerest condolences for your loss. May his soul rest in peace. God bless, Bill 1
billh1 Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 My sincerest condolences for your loss. May his soul rest in peace. God bless, Bill 1
El Presidente Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 So sorry to hear and deepest sympathies. He would be honoured in the tribute of his brother and nephews 1
dflan82 Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Very sorry to hear about the passing of your brother Rick. As you stated, he is in a better place and no longer suffering. I think that any cigar you smoke in honor of someone is a special one...I'm sure he would be glad that you lit up the one you did. 2
scottyfwil Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Condolences, and thanks for sharing your touching story. Makes me want to visit my brother with a couple of stogies for both of us in hand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
kwsaw63 Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you & your family. 1
ElJefe Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 My deepest condolences for your loss mate and we all know that mere words cannot express how you feel. Amazing and Heartbreaking all at once. Well Kudos to your Brother; it's obvious that he exemplified strength in spirit and not just stature. I feel blessed to have shared many a great cigars and great times with my Brother. Cheers and all of us smoke in honor of your Brother Mate. Condolences. 1
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