Brandon, I love you always and forever and I will be with you in heaven soon. So until then, please continue to look out for your family and I and say hi to your dad, because I know that you're up there hanging out with him right now...love, love, love you, Kell Brandon Michael Shamburg was one of a kind. Although he was only 20 years old, he certainly lived his life out to the fullest. He was the most generous, unselfish, compassionate person that I have ever known. He touched the lives of many and was a leader amongst his friends. After his father, Michael Kent Shamburg, passed away on October 3, 2001, Brandon took over the role as the parent for his younger brother, Garrett Matthew Shamburg. As an 18-year-old father, Brandon managed the household, paid the bills and handled such things, taught a drum class at his former high school, Millikan High, attended Long Beach City College, while also being able to maintain a normal teenage social life. Brandon is an example of what every man should be like. He was the most loving and thoughtful guy and was always thinking of others, regardless of his own problems and worries. He was an amazing boyfriend to me and although we only went out for about seven months, our plans for marriage and a life together seemed inevitable. Taken from us in a car accident on July 8, 2003, Brandon's death has left a void in many lives. I learned so much from him and will never be the same. I only hope that one day I will be able to be half the person that Brandon was. There are really no words that can accurately describe how truely awesome and wonderful Brandon was. Handsome, smart, funny, muscically gifted, and so much more. I will always have a hole in my heart and I will never stop missing my Brandon. He was and will always be the love of my life. Not many people are as lucky as we were to have such an amazing relationship, but we did and I will carry those memories with me forever. I miss him the same every day, but I know that he is with God and his dad and just that thought puts a smile on my tear-stained face. I will always remember that beautiful smile that beamed like the sun. I will never forget that contagious laugh and those kind and gentle eyes. I look forward to that day that I am reunited with him in heaven and we can spend eternity together. I don't blame God for what has happened, I only embrace him because even though it seems impossible to ever understand why he would allow such a thing to happen, he has bigger plans for me and just that thought keeps me going. I have Brandon holding my right hand and Jesus holding my left one. Together, I will get through this. And Brandon will never be forgotten by those hundreds and hundreds of people whose lives he touched. So keep on drumming, Brandon and surfing and laughing because your memory lives on forever and ever and ever...I LOVE YOU!!! Dear Daddy, I miss you very much. You were the best daddy ever and you took such good care of me. I will never forget you and I will try to take care of Mommy for you. I love you very much and will not forgot all of the walks and baths and trips to the beach that you and Mommy took me on. Love, Gershwin Merry Christmas, Brandon!!! And Happy Anniversary!!! I think about you all the time and miss you very much. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU, kell Dearest Brandon, It has been a year since you left and it sometimes seems like it's still not true; as if you will come back and I will see you again. I miss you more every day and I can only smile because I know that you are where you're supposed to be...with your dad. I don't quite know how I have made it this far without you, but it can only be because of you. The example that you set for me is an incredible one and I cling to the fact that I will see you again, someday in heaven. You showed me how to go on with life as if every day was your last and live that day out to its fullest. You taught me to be kind and considerate of others, even when you are hurting the most. And for that, I am forever greatful to you because I wouldn't be where I am if I didn't have you to look up to. Every night, I look up at the stars, just like we did that last night we were together, and I talk to you and send you all of my love. My heart aches for you so much and the pain is still so great. I wish that I could see you one last time and give you a great big hug and kiss and just hear your voice. Thank you for everything you did for me while you were here. My whole life is forever changed because of you and I will never be the same. Please don't forget about me, even though you are having the time of your life with your dad. I'll be with you soon enough and then my heart will be whole once again. I love,love,love you with all of my heart and soul. Forever yours, Kelly xoxoxo Brandon, It has been 2 years now since you've been gone. A lot has happened but my love for you is the same. I miss you so much but I know that there is a reason that you left and that God will guide me in the down the right path for my life. I used to think it would be impossible to move on from everything but now I just keep my faith strong and c;omg tp all of the great memories that I have with you. You're so awesome and I was so lucky to have you when I did. God truly blessed us when we were together because we were so right for each other. Every time I look up at the stars I still think of you and I know that I will see you again someday soon... Love, Love, Love you, kel