December 31, 1984 ~ September 29, 2008
ONE BECAME TWO
AND TOGETHER TOOK FIRST STEPS ON THE PATH OF LIFE
TOGETHER, HAND IN HAND AT FIRST
THEN DARING TO STEP AWAY AT A BRANCH IN THE PATH
YET ALWAYS TOGETHER
TO BE INDIVIDUAL AND YET REMAIN ONE
IS THE GREATEST CHALLENGE FACING THESE TWO
WHETHER TOGETHER OR OFF ON AN ADVENTURE ALONE
MANY OTHERS ARE TOUCHED AND BECOME PART
OF THE JOURNEY
AS FATE COMMANDS
TOGETHER THE PATH SUDDENLY TURNS UP TO THE SKY
NOW TOGETHER THEY FLY
WITH THE ANGELS
TOGETHER NOW FOREVER TOGETHER
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My prayers our with you and your family! Im very sorry for your lost! words cant describe how much Jesse and David well be missed but live in our hearts for ever!
Dear Alan and Betsi, Our hearts are broken for you. Our Love, Prayers and thoughts are with you now and always. What a beautiful video tribute of your sons. With heartfelt sympathy Cathy and Jan, Los Gatos, and Hayward Calif
Dear Betsy and Alan, This is Robert, Arman and Angelynne’s friend. As a parent, I know there is nothing I can say that can alleviate your pain. I think all of us parents fear the loss of our children more than our own lives. I just simply wanted to express my condolences towards you both and to your families.I hope you both find the strength in each other to weather the painful times. Use the strength of your relationship as means of going on. I’m sorry I cannot make the funeral service due to work issues, but please accept this small effort in place of my attendance. My family and I all send our love and support. Peace to you, Robert and family
I am so so sorry. there are no words.. Lotsof feelings.. no words..
I send my deepest condolences to the Brackett family. I only have good memories of David and Jesse. I will always remeber them as easy going, always in a good mood, and always with a smile on their faces. I will forever cherish their friendship.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts. Love, Liz and Dave
Alan and Betsi, We are praying for your strength to get through this. Know that all of these people who are reaching out to you at this time were touched by your beautiful boys and had the pleasure of having them in their lives, even if for a brief time. We are here if you need anything. Love & Peace, Corinne “Rena” Brackett, Simon Christian, & Calvin Walter, Ann Brackett and family
David and Jesse… how i wish after all these years this would be the time that i would finially get to talk to u. I’m so sorry it had to be like this.I remeber you two from your first day at messiah, and your birthday partys.. and how i wish we would have never lost contact. Mr.& Mrs. Brackett im so sorry for your loss,you guys are wonderful parents and they knew it, my heart goes out to u, and if you need anything please ask. David and Jesse we will meet again in heaven!!!
Alan and Betsi, no words that I know of could express my feelings. Have been thinking of you guys almost constantly since I heard the tragic news last week. Am sending much love your way. Len Fagan
Betsi and Alan, We are absolutely devastated for your loss. We are grieving even as we write. They were the most beautiful reflection of the two of you and there are no words to express our sorrow. Mom always said the best thing about David and Jesse was the fact that they were good and kind when no one was watching. We experienced this with them as well. We love you guys so much. God Bless you in Jesus Christ name Love, Sharon and Billy
Dear Besti and Alan, Our Lord God in heaven gave his only begotten son so that we may have eternal life. God really loved you Betsi and Alan because he blessed you both not once but twice when he gave to you your beloved Jesse and David. We pray for your hearts to heal in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We will miss them but never forget them. Love, June and Johnny Brown
They were like brothers and sons of so many, the world will not be the same without them.
My Condolences to the Brackett family. David and Jesse will always be remembered and loved.
We just watched the video tribute, what beautiful pictures, Alan and Betsi. Our hearts are breaking with you, and our prayers are with you constantly. We will see you on the 9th. All our love, Emily & Kyle
Though the years and distance have separated us, we’ve shared the common journey of life which brings with it great joy, and sometimes even greater sorrow. My deepest sympathies old friends on the loss of your precious sons. May the love of your family and friends sustain you and bring you peace.
My parents are Doug & Linda Johnson. Growing up, my brother and sisters and I always heard stories about your boys. Your family is in our family’s prayers. My parents will be there on Thursday.
sincere condolences to you and your family from all at Premium Photo Gifts (friends of Michele Garman)
€œWe came into the world like brother and brother; / And now let€™s go hand in hand, not one before another€ (Shakespeare, The Comedy of Errors, V.i.425-426) I offer my deepest condolences to the family of David and Jesse. Those boys truly left their mark on this world. -Holly Batty
Dear Alan & Betsi, Our deepest condolences. We pray for strength and peace for you and your family through this difficult time. Our hearts are broken… With love,
Alan & Betsi, We are all heartbroken over the loss of your beautiful sons. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. “They that love beyond the world cannot be separated by it. Death cannot kill what never dies”.
I miss you brothers. Jesse and David, David and Jesse. You are in my heart and you will be there until the day I join you. . .I wish you were here. . .I love you both
Dearest Alan and Betsy. Love overwhelms our hearts and tears flood from such a depth within when we think of your loss of Jesse and David your beloved boys. They will forever surround you with their love.
Alan and Betsi, I have this feeling there are two more stars up in the sky tonight. Even though they are far away, their brightness and warmth still reach us here to make the night a little less dark. Know that David and Jesse will never leave the place that matters most – your heart. Although I am unable to make the service on Thursday I will be there in spirit, sending love, light and support.
You know how we feel. Our hearts are broken for you. We know that David & Jesse are fine, but it is you we are worried about. Please take care of one another. All our love, Aunt Judy & Uncle Eddie
David & Jesse i miss you guys so much. it really hurt to hear that you guys passed away. you both didnt deserve it, you two were the sweetest twins i ever met. i know you guys are in a better place now. Rest in Paradise twins <333
Alan and Betsy Oh my God…My heart goes out to you both. And to your boys. Ralphy
To Jesse and David You are the shining stars that pass through the clouds, the grains of sand that sparkle on the beach; When we look at the stars, we remember you, when we see a glint of light from the sand, we remember you. Betsi and Alan The warmth of your love for the boys, and their love for you will forever live inside you and fill your hearts and bring you peace. Phil and Joyce
My heart & my prayers go out to you
We are all one. All children are our children. Their memory shines bright and their spirits shine brighter. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Love, Lance & Maryvonne
A moment of happiness, you and I sitting on the verandah, apparently two, but one in soul, you and I. We feel the flowing water of life here, you and I, with the garden’s beauty and the birds singing. The stars will be watching us, and we will show them what it is to be a thin crescent moon. You and I unselfed, will be together, indifferent to idle speculation, you and I. The parrots of heaven will be cracking sugar as we laugh together, you and I. In one form upon this earth, and in another form in a timeless sweet land. ~ Rumi ~
I knew Jesse and David’s mother when she was a teenager. The woman I knew I have no doubt gave her heart and soul to her children and them to her. I pray the love and strength Alan and Betsi have along with memories of their gifts from God will help them carry on.
Dear Alan & Betsi, Many of us are parents and are deeply stricken by this unfathomable tragedy. In view of having and loving you as friends for decades only amplifies the love and sorrow we feel for you. They were lovely boys and remain as such in our thoughts and reflections. May their short and profound lives provide some solace and comfort for you at this unimaginable time. Our sincere love, heart and thoughts go and remain with you and the boys. Keypashine, Michelle, Adrian & Griffin
We will remember them both always
Betsi & Alan Words can’t express my feelings on your loss.My heart goes out to both of you. Gregg,Gayle & Zac Amodei
Dear Betsi and Alan, My thoughts and sadness are with you. Steven
Alan and Betsi My heart goes out to both of you.I am so sorry for your loss. Gregg,Gayle & Zac Amodei
Dearest Betsi and Alan I was shocked to hear of the loss of your handsome boys. You are fabulous parents. Who knows why accidents like this happen. Take good care of each other, as I am sure David and Jesse will be taken care of by angels.love, steph
Our hearts and prayers are with you always in your moments of grief.
I know we werent close, but you will always be in my heart.. the world will not be the same with out you, but heaven is really lucky, it got two very special yet amazing guys. David and Jesse hold places in many people’s heart’s. Im lucky enough to be one of them. You may be gone but never foegottn, you will still live on in our lives and heart’s forever.. love you guy’s.. i’ll be seeing you one day. Until then, hug’s&kisses love always, katie
We’re sharing in our small way your immense loss. Please call us if there is anything we can do. If it weren’t for an MRI on that day, I would have been with my girls and you last thursday. My number is (805)389-6495 in case you should want to call. All our love, Clark and Joyce
Dear Betsy and Alan- I am so very sorry for your loss, I can’t even find words to express my feelings. My thoughts are with you and your family. I hope you find strength and peace. Sincerely, Shanta Sacharoff
We spent lunch together almost everyday for a few years at Grant High School. David and Jesse were generous and very easy to get to know. I can hear their voices and see them smiling in my mind. We would talk about Hip-Hop and skateboarding. I am smiling thinking of them, thier memory lives on with me and many others. I genuinely hope you cultivate peace. It is possible. I won’t forget them.
There are no words… only love… i love you Alan and Betsi… Michele
Words cannot express my feelings of loss for Jesse and David were such beautiful young men with an enormous capacity for both kindness and JOY! They always had a way of making everyone’s day so much brighter! You are blessed to have them in God’s Peace and Comfort. Now to live our lives knowing they are watching over us… God bless you and your Family! Lauri
I know that there are so many that wish they could offer a way or a word to ease your pain. Please know that I am one of them. My heart goes out to you both. Ken Topolsky
I’m without words to express just how sorry I am. How fragile life feels when loved ones are taken so abruptly. I pray you find peace in the coming days as your friends and family gather around to celebrate the lives of your dear children. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
Betsi and Alan, GOD BLESS YOU. Mark, Lisa and Cole Wilczek
I remembered Jesse and David while attending a Mass tonight. Betsi , Alan and family you are being remembered daily by our prayer group. I join you in your grief and tears. You now have two twin angels looking after the both of you from heaven. Jesse and David…rest in peace brothers.
I’m so sorry that it took such a great tragedy for me to realize how very temporary our time with each other can be. How very important it is to make time for your dear ones. Words can not express my thoughts and feelings at this time you are both so brave. Have no doubts that Jesse and David are there covering you with white light,love and keeping you strong. I hope the love from so many that are reaching out to you can be of some comfort. I love you Lelan
Betsy and Alan, I just heard the horrific news. My heart sank. I want you to know that you both are in my thoughts. Lelan told me that you have a lot of love and support around you.How fortunate for that. I would like to extend a free chiropractic visit to my office for each of you. I would like to be able to give you something that could add some comfort to your body. Fondly, Paula Ross
Betsy & Alan, We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you both and we are sending you our love.
Dear Betsi & Alan, Just learned of your sorrow … numb, speechless, tears, broken hearted. Know that Jessie and David are always close at hand in the hearts of those who love them. Love Mitch, Jennie, Ben, Denis & Joe Holohan
Dear friends, Words can’t express what’s in my heart today. I know that you are surrounded with love and the comfort and support of your many dear friends. You will be in all of our thoughts. Jayne
Dear Betsi and Alan, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is broken open and tears flow. Bodies die, but love continues for eternity. May you take comfort in all the love. Peace, Lynn
Dear Alan an Betsi My heart aches for both of you because I know your heaarts are aching. I wish that I could say or do something that would help a little bit but I know there isn’t. My thoughts my Prayers are woth you both. I love you both very much. Love Jan.
What a beautiful video tribute to Jesse and David. Alan and Besti, may your hearts find peace at this time of tremendous loss. You are both in my heart and prayers. The video shows just how talented, loving, and gifted these boys were and what a gift they both were in your lives. Their spirits will be by your side forever. May God Bless you both!
My old friends Betsi and Alan, My heart is broken in half, and numb with shock. There are no words, only a huge space left behind by Jesse and David’s passing. The boys had a great presence in all our lives, and they always will. I love you both and am thinking of you 24/7. Although the miles separate us, I am with you in my heart…Michelle