Our Briana is gone.

October 27, 2008 | 191 Comments

Briana Brownlow (1976-2008)

Briana died in her sleep holding her beloved Marc’s hand last night at 3.20 a.m. Rest in peace, little sister. We will love you and cherish you forever.

When you illuminate your home today for Diwali please light a little candle for her if you can.

- Bee and Jai

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191 Comments

  1. Bron says:

    So sorry to hear the news, our thoughts are with Marc and family. Rest in peace, dear Bri.

  2. thank you for letting us all know. We only had the pleasure of meeting Bri once, but her blog was such a sunny inspiration. We’re keeping you — as well as Marc and Bri’s family — in our thoughts. Please let us know if there’s anything else we can do to help.

  3. Oenophilus says:

    She touched so many people and inspired us for our own journeys. Warm thoughts and prayers to all of you.

  4. Peter says:

    Saddened to hear this lady’s battle with cancer was too much for her. Rest in Peace.

  5. sunita says:

    That is such heartbreaking news…yes, she will definitely be in my mind. Rest in peace, Bri.

    Hugs to you both .

  6. ann cee says:

    sorry to hear that! :( May her soul rest in peace.

  7. Andrea says:

    Sending hugs and wishes for peace and beautiful memories to you and Bri’s family.

  8. anitha says:

    May her soul rest in peace. May her family find strength to cope with this.

  9. Bri, rest in peace. You have impacted so many, and let us give back as much as we could.

  10. Kristen says:

    Such a valiant woman… my heart goes out to Bri’s family and friends. I know there are many people who will feel a deep loss with her passing as she moved so many.

  11. Lien says:

    So sorry to hear this, so unfair. Lots of strenght for all her family and friends to come to terms with this.

  12. Pelicano says:

    Oh. That is very sad news; I am so sorry- I kept on hoping. May she rest in peace.

  13. musical says:

    Bri, rest in peace. You and your loved ones are always in my prayers.

    Hugs to you, Bee and Jai. Please convey my hugs and prayers to Bri’s family as well.

  14. Anonymous says:

    Oh no! I’m so sorry I never got to know her better. Her writing shined through and showed how glorious her soul was.

  15. meg wolff says:

    Good-bye beautiful Bri,
    May you soul soar into the heavens.
    You shined a beautiful light brightly if only for a short time. May your family be comforted. Sending prayers.

  16. arfi says:

    farewell, Bri. no more pain you’re going to feel over there. rest in peace.

  17. mindy jordan says:

    May she rest in peace..

  18. Sefa says:

    Rest in peace Bri… God loves you more.

    Thanks for the info J&B

  19. Sapna says:

    Very sorry to read this news. May her soul rest in peace.

  20. sia says:

    rest in peace Bri. Your smile will be cherished, always…
    My prayers are with her friends and family…

  21. Kay says:

    I’m so sorry, Bee and Jai. :( Hugs to both of you.

    May she rest in peace.

  22. Manasi says:

    I am so sorry to hear this. Rest in Peace , Bri. My deep sympathy to her loved ones.
    Take Care Bee.

  23. Chris says:

    What sad, sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

  24. Bharti says:

    I’m sorry to hear about this…will be thinking of her for sure this Diwali. take care guys, god bless.

  25. barbara says:

    On the other side of the world I have awoken to this sad news. Strangely, last night I could not sleep, and around 2am got up and typed an email to another blogger also experiencing cancer. In the email I talked about Bri.I’m sure Bri would have made the most of her short life but it is never enough. I know Bri will never have given up the fight. We don’t. To Bri’s family, and especially Marc, I send loving thoughts to you. May you cherish your memories and hold Bri in your hearts forever.

  26. Mona says:

    Reading this brought tears to my eyes. Rest in Peace Briana. May God bless her and her family during this time and always.

  27. Shillu says:

    I am so sorry to hear that…

    May she rest in peace.

  28. Nicisme says:

    So sorry to hear this sad news. You are in my thoughts.

  29. Jennie says:

    I’m heart sick. I thought she had that bloody thing beat. I am so sorry to hear that it wasn’t meant to be. My heart goes out to her family. The blogging community (as well as many other committies, I’m sure) will never be quite the same.

  30. Suganya says:

    I am shaken and saddened by this news. My heartfelt condolences to Bri’s family and friends. Its never fair to lose someone near and dear.

  31. Lynne says:

    I’m so sorry to hear of Bri’s passing. She has no pain now and is at peace. Bless her soul.

  32. Shweta says:

    Very sorry to hear Bri is gone. Hearing about the kind of person she was, I always felt optimistic about her recovery. She is in my prayers.
    Take care, both of you.

  33. Maryann says:

    Oh no. I didn’t want to hear this news. She really inspired and encouraged me to be a better person. She will always be remembered.I honestly don’t know what to say. Thank you for letting me know.

  34. Mishmash! says:

    :(
    :(
    My prayers are with the family!

  35. Peter G says:

    Very sorry to hear this news. May she rest in peace…

  36. Kate McMaster says:

    To honor Bri and with Marc’s approval; I am in the process of establishing
    The Briana Brownlow Scholarship for Advanced Plant Spirit Medicine Studies.
    PSM was near and dear to Bri and Marc. I will keep you posted.
    Kate

  37. TBC says:

    I’m so sorry to hear this. May Bri’s soul rest in peace.
    My heart goes out to Marc and the rest of the family.

  38. Rajitha says:

    Not fair…so not fair….i pray that her family and friends get the strength to cope….

  39. Alison says:

    So very, very sad. I never imagined that the end would come so quickly.

  40. Rashmi says:

    So very sorry to hear that,may her soul rest in peace

  41. Ruks says:

    Thank you for letting us know. What a loss – my prayers and thoughts are for her family and friends. Do take care.

  42. Ujwal says:

    May her soul rest in peace..May she live in everyone’s heart forever ..

  43. Lori says:

    What a beautiful spirit. Very inspirational. So sorry to family and friends for your loss.

  44. What sad, sad news. Bri will be very much missed. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.

    Thank you both for letting us know.

  45. Heartbreaking. My thoughts will be with her family during this difficult time.

  46. Anne says:

    What Cancer Cannot Do

    Cancer is so limited…

    It cannot cripple love
    It cannot shatter hope
    It cannot corrode faith
    It cannot destroy peace
    It cannot kill friendship
    It cannot suppress memories
    It cannot silence courage
    It cannot invade the soul
    It cannot steal eternal life
    It cannot conquer the spirit.

    These thoughts mean so much to people cancer touched I know.

  47. Srivalli says:

    I am so sorry to hear the news. Hope the family finds the strength to deal with this loss.

  48. sonia says:

    Thank you for sharing with us the story of your beautiful friend’s life. May her soul rest in peace.

  49. jamie says:

    just found your site through Bri’s (via Jen Yu’s site) … i’m very sorry. i wasn’t sure if it was right to leave a post on her site. my condolences go out to all her family and friends.



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