Prayers for justice for my half-brother, please

My half-brother Sandy was murdered last week. The entire family is in shock. My mother and Cathy, in particular, are extremely disturbed about the circumstances surrounding his death – I, for one, am not very pleased with the Sun Star article – and we’re just in a total state of denial right now.

Sandy was a very sensitive soul. He was extremely talented and so incredibly funny. He had so much life in him, and I can’t imagine why anyone would want to hurt someone like him. Well, I’m sure he, Freddie, and Dad are probably enjoying themselves right now up in heaven. Sandy! Of all people…!

It’s very hard to concentrate on work. It’s extremely hard to focus. Meanwhile, I hope the Cebu City police will find who did this to Sandy and bring them to justice. If it doesn’t work out, my God is a God of justice, and He will give those men their due in the next life.

Update: Here’s a guestbook Sandy’s classmates have set up in his memory (thank you, Phil), and here’s an update on his case dated 02/24/08.

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12 Responses to “Prayers for justice for my half-brother, please”

1. Raft3r says:

   February 25, 2008 at 1:43 am

   I’m so sorry to hear that.
2. Fritz says:

   February 25, 2008 at 2:45 am

   I extend my sincere condolences to you and your family, Ganns. :(
3. michelle galope says:

   February 25, 2008 at 3:36 am

   you therefore my child stand strong and stand still. Because I, the Lord your God am a living God. I search the hearts of men and i know them..nothing is hidden to me…

   Dear God, You are a living and mighty God. NOthing is hidden from YOu. You know us, our hearts and our pains. It is my prayer that You oh! MIghty God will comfort this family. We offer to You our grieves, our pains, our confusions, restlessness, doubts, anxieties and everything that burdens us. I pray oh Lord that YOu will comfort this family.. and strengthen their hearts Lord. i am confident that You oh! Lord are capable of bringing forth hope and peace to this family… and You are willing!
   Lord, such a time as this, we don’t know what to do but we entrust our lives to You…
   Protect their children, and every step they will take as they ask for justice that only You can give. we believe in what You declare that whatever we bind here on earth will be bound in heaven and whatever we loose on earth will be loose in heaven. Master of heaven and earth we claim Your declaration.. and as we ask for Your justice we seek Your face in this tough times of my brother [with his family]life.
   this we pray in the name of our Mighty God, Jesus Christ our Lord and King amen.
4. Joni says:

   February 25, 2008 at 6:15 am

   I think they removed the article from SunStar, I wasn’t able to read it. So sorry to hear about your half brother, Ganns. Be praying for your family and for justice for Sandy.

   :(
5. ApplesH says:

   February 25, 2008 at 6:57 am

   Ganns – So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
6. Jade says:

   February 25, 2008 at 7:01 am

   So sorry to hear about your half-brother Ganns. My prayers are always with you. Oh, I think you linked the article with double http://.
7. toni says:

   February 25, 2008 at 7:32 am

   Ganns, our condolences.
8. Sandra says:

   February 25, 2008 at 7:36 pm

   Dear Ganns, Please extend to the family, as well as accept my sincerest condolences and prayers. Sandy and I were not only colleagues but very good friends during our happy PAL days. I only heard about his demise Sunday and it came as a shock simply because Sandy was a pure and kind person. Justice will come and will prevail. I will miss him.
9. caths says:

   February 25, 2008 at 9:36 pm

   Justice for Sandy. He was a kind and sweet man. Always smiling.
10. My sincere prayers says:

    February 26, 2008 at 6:26 am

    Hello from Bohol Ganns! I was so shocked to hear about the death of Sandy in Sunstar. I met him a year ago in Bohol when he did our high school prom decoration. He was so full of life, funny and loving. Im so sad and upset and keep looking for the pictures we had together.

    Be blessed always and more power to your website and success! Pls dont include my email and website address ha….

    Brenda
11. Nines says:

    February 26, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    OMG. Ganns. I am very, VERY sorry to read about the circumstances surrounding Sandy’s death. No human being deserves to go that way.

    Still, dear friend, I admire your strength. You were so “together” when I saw you at Jay’s last night. It wasn’t as if your half-brother and your best friend had just died, all before your birthday. You are something else, Ganns.

    God bless you and your family. We will pray for justice for Sandy.

    *Hugs*

    Nines
12. romela says:

    March 8, 2008 at 9:16 am

    so sorry ganns… i hope everything’s pretty ok now…