April 20, 2011   I am so sorry for your loss. May God's love comfort you at this time of sorrow. ~ Christine Papa, Richmond, Virginia   April 20, 2011   Charles, Judy and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to you. I know this has been a very difficult year. May God's love bring you comfort. If there's anything I can do, please let me know. ~ Cindy Ruehrmund, Gloucester, Virginia     April 20, 2011   The Brabrand family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. May God's comforting arms help you find peace in this difficult time. ~ Beth Spivak, Newport News, Virginia     April 20, 2011 The Brabrand family, May God's comforting hands help you find peace in this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Beth Spivak, Newport News, Virginia     April 20, 2011   Agnes, Scott, and Doug, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I often think of you all and enjoy hearing about your get-togethers. Please know that my family is keeping you in our prayers. ~ Kelly Mewborn Pastirik, Williamsburg, Virginia      April 20, 2011   To James Brabrand family I wish to express my deepest sympathy. There is no greater loss than the heart beat of a family. May God give you strength beyond what is normal - 1 Corinthians 4:7 - to get through this difficult time. ~ Unsigned, Chester, Virginia     April 20, 2011   Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.   ~ Bruce Simmons, Nautical Marine Richmond, Virginia     April 20, 2011   Dear Scott, Doug and Agnes, there are no words for the grief your family is feeling. Only prayers and love. We lift you all up that God will hold you in His hands and bring you His peace.   ~ Missy Lee, Chesterfield, Virginia     April 20, 2011   Agnes and Family, We offer you our deepest sympathy and support in your time of grief. The ones we love will always live within our hearts. Jim focused on the positive aspects of life and was always there to offer a helping hand to those in need. He made the world a brighter place with his wonderful smile. ~ Jo Anne Lane and Family, Newport News, Virginia     April 20, 2011   Dear Brabrand Family, Words can not express my sorrow regarding the untimely passing of Mr. Brabrand. You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you comfort during this difficult time and in the days ahead.   ~ Dr. Stanley P. Jones, Herndon, Virginia Contact Me     April 20, 2011   Dear Doug, Scott and Agnes, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Jim and all of you from our middle and high school days. In fact, last week I drove by your old house in Village Green and thought of you. You are all in my prayers.   ~ Lisa Harrell, Newport News, Virginia   April 20, 2011   God Bless Your Family And Friends. I met Jim just this past year with his Dad who I had known for years. You are ALL in my prayers. ~ Kim Bevan, Lanexa, Virginia Contact Me     April 21, 2011   Jim, the time you spent with us, the Virginians Barbershop Chorus, was a time of good cheer and fellowship -- and the music was great, as well! Words do not well express our feelings of loss and remorse, while we strive to remember you are returning to the Lord, a goal we all share on this Easter weekend. Godspeed.   ~ Paul Archibald, Midlothian, Virginia Contact Me     April 21, 2011   May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.   ~Jim & Phyllis Pierce, Bells, Tennessee     April 21, 2011   Dear Agnes, Scott, and Doug. We were so sorry to hear about Jim. Our prayers are with you. We have fond memories of Jim from our days in Village Green and working with him at Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. He was a good friend to all the guys of Menchville High School.   ~ Ed & Diane Bittner, Newport News, Virginia     April 21, 2011 Agnes and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Jim will be greatly missed. His positive attitude and wonderful sense of humor will be remembered by all those who knew him. ~ Dee Bane, Moon, Virginia   April 22, 2011 To the Brabrand family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that your memories and love will bring you some solace in the days to come. ~ Gloria Spriggs, Alexandria, Virginia   April 24, 2011   Agnes, Scott, and Doug.... my wife and I have just heard of your loss. It has been so many years since I have seen all of you. I am very sorry I did not know or I would have brought the family to be with you all. Our continued prayers are with your entire family... God Bless. Marty and Janine Brabrand   ~ Marty & Janine Brabrand, Raleigh, North Carolina Contact Me     April 25, 2011   Agnes, Scott and Doug. I was so sorry to hear about Jim. I have so many fond memories of him from Village Green. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you during this difficult time.   ~ Susan Kelley Trevillian, Yorktown, Virginia     May 01, 2011 C

  Our deepest sympathies are extended to the Brabrand family and their friends.

It Is Well with My Soul

Words by Horatio G. Spafford, 1873
Music by Philip P. Bliss, 1876


When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, tho' trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious tho't:
My sin, not in part, but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.

And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll,
The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend,
"Even so" it is well with my soul.
It is well with my soul,
It is well, it is well with my soul.