Continuing my little brother’s legacy

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  • Опубліковано 17 лип 2023
  • Hi 🤍 thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and energy during this impossible time. As I said, we’re navigating that terrible-ness, but in the meantime, Austin’s work continues. Anything you can do or give is so beyond wonderful 🤍
    EMU Biology Dept: www.emich.edu/biology/about/d...
    Columbus Zoo: www.columbuszoo.org/memorial-...
    Wild Toledo: www.toledozoo.org/donate/cons...
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  • @CedricGegel1
    @CedricGegel1  10 місяців тому +10

    I can’t reply to every comment, but please know they are seen and we feel all the love 🤍
    EMU Biology Dept: www.emich.edu/biology/about/donate.php
    Columbus Zoo: www.columbuszoo.org/memorial-gifts-benches
    Wild Toledo: www.toledozoo.org/donate/conservation-donations

  • @susyfelipe7742
    @susyfelipe7742 2 місяці тому +2

    Siento mucho vuestra petdida❤❤❤

  • @BeckyNicholas
    @BeckyNicholas 10 місяців тому +1

    🤗🤗🤗🤗 You are all in our thoughts ❤

  • @suebanyai270
    @suebanyai270 10 місяців тому +11

    The world needs more people like Austin. So very sorry for your loss. Losing Austin is a loss for the world as well. ♥️☮️🎶

    • @CedricGegel1
      @CedricGegel1  10 місяців тому

      Indeed it does, and indeed it is 🤍

  • @cohe8098
    @cohe8098 10 місяців тому +14

    Dear Cedric, I feel for you and your family. So, so much.
    My son is off to study biology in September. Marine biology. After his high school graduation, we found out he had cancer. Now he's approaching 21, and at this point in time, he's considered in remission.
    This afternoon, I'm going to plant a pollinator in my garden, and will plant another in its place each summer. And each time I'll see the bees enjoying it playfully, I'll know it's there because of a boy, an ocean and a continent away, who had a dream. And it lives on... ❤

    • @CedricGegel1
      @CedricGegel1  10 місяців тому +6

      Cried reading this. As a cancer survivor at roughly the same age, I know your son’s struggle, and I’m so proud of him for fighting. And knowing he’s out continuing Austin’s own work fills me with joy and purpose. Please thank him for me, and thank you for your mission in pollinating. This is so lovely, and your final sentence broke and remade me all at once. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🤍

    • @marisagettas
      @marisagettas 10 місяців тому +2

      Beautiful sentiment. Especially the last two sentences 👏🏼💔

    • @cohe8098
      @cohe8098 10 місяців тому +1

      @@CedricGegel1 First, thank you for your kind words. I'm glad I was somehow able to bring you a very small measure of comfort. You should see how the bees enjoy the three little plants I added to my garden yesterday. I renew my promise to you, to be a guardian of Austin's legacy.

  • @M.W.F.1
    @M.W.F.1 10 місяців тому +9

    Austin sounds like a beautiful, gentle soul. And what a wonderful brother he had in you. ♥

    • @CedricGegel1
      @CedricGegel1  10 місяців тому +2

      Austin was that indeed. Such a bright light. I’ll miss them forever and keep working for all they believed in. Grateful to have been their big (albeit shorter) brother 🤍

  • @NicoleMandel415
    @NicoleMandel415 9 місяців тому +1

    My condolences to you and your family.

  • @bettinadrevensek
    @bettinadrevensek 10 місяців тому +2

    Wishing you and your family a lot of strength for the time ahead 🙏🏻🥺 My garden is a pollinator paradise for bees, butterflies and all those little critters, Austin might have loved it 💜 A big hug to you and your loved one's 🫂

    • @CedricGegel1
      @CedricGegel1  10 місяців тому +2

      Austin would’ve loved everything about it. When the wind trickles through that garden… say hey for me. 💜 thank you

    • @bettinadrevensek
      @bettinadrevensek 10 місяців тому +2

      @@CedricGegel1 I most definitely will 💜

  • @cdrimagines5631
    @cdrimagines5631 10 місяців тому +6

    A lovely tribute for your brother. Peace and love to you, Cedric 🕊❤

  • @roserdq_dears
    @roserdq_dears 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻So very sorry for your loss, love and peace for all or you, so sorry 💕🌟

  • @marantonio9103
    @marantonio9103 10 місяців тому +1

    Sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with your entire family during these trying times.

  • @narrayakal9010
    @narrayakal9010 9 місяців тому +2

    I feel your pain. I lost a brother too before I left the Philippines and moved to the US to be with my husband. He left an 8 year old son and his 2 months pregnant wife. His sudden death was a big blow to all of us, his families and friends specially since it happened 2 weeks after the golden wedding anniversary celebration of our parents. I pray that you and your family find peace and healing for your brother, Austin’s passing.

    • @CedricGegel1
      @CedricGegel1  9 місяців тому

      I’m so sorry for your loss, and thank you so much for your understanding and sympathy 🤍

  • @Eric-be7qz
    @Eric-be7qz 10 місяців тому +1

    So sorry for your loss

  • @marisagettas
    @marisagettas 10 місяців тому +1

    Oh, Cedric, I’m sorry to hear this. My condolences, and love, to and yours 💔

  • @mariacampos8234
    @mariacampos8234 10 місяців тому +1

    So sorry for your loss❤

  • @serenity3209
    @serenity3209 10 місяців тому +1

    Im sad and sorry for you and your family’s loss. My Condolences Cedric🥹. Sending my hugs and love🫶💜

  • @margitkaru2782
    @margitkaru2782 10 місяців тому +3

    Once again, my deepest condolences, when my cousin died very young, he was a great artist, the works he made carry on his memory.
    Finishing the work and ideas of a loved one who is gone is a great idea.
    I wish you all the best, I send my most heartfelt prayers from little Estonia

  • @davidbangtson3109
    @davidbangtson3109 9 місяців тому +1

    I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you and will look forward to your return whenever you are ready.

  • @isabellesurf
    @isabellesurf 10 місяців тому +2

    So sorry for your loss Cedric ! The world needs more people like Austin! 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕

  • @juneito-sheedy8238
    @juneito-sheedy8238 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi Cedric, my condolences. I know how hard this will have been for your family and close friends and you have prayers from different denominations; but we agnostics, whilst spiritual, also feel a kinship with you all at this horrendous time. Grief and despair can last for decades (I speak for myself) and still have not been able to let go and every day is another torture. You have the love of God and your Fellowship in the community and I hope He helps you to come to terms with this sad passing. I can only offer comfort in a spiritual way and hope you are not offended. My very best wishes for the months ahead.

  • @lesliebowden5739
    @lesliebowden5739 10 місяців тому +5

    Comfort and peace to all who loved him. I know the feeling of that loss 💕

  • @IMJ1701
    @IMJ1701 10 місяців тому +3

    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family ❤️

  • @ashraff6450
    @ashraff6450 10 місяців тому +3

    My condolences Dear 😢
    May his legacy remained

  • @rexbressler
    @rexbressler 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @kaycarr8533
    @kaycarr8533 10 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

  • @loredell
    @loredell 10 місяців тому +2

    Much love to you and your family.
    I hope all the work done at EMU gets sufficiently funded, as well as the zoo.
    Take care, sweetheart. Take your time. And reach out to your loved ones and community.
    Big hug!

    • @CedricGegel1
      @CedricGegel1  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for the constant support 🤍 it’ll be a long road to peace, but the journey will be worth it, and knowing Austin’s work continues is a beautiful part of that

    • @loredell
      @loredell 10 місяців тому +1

      @@CedricGegel1 Stay safe along the road. 🫂

  • @halynazahorodnya6952
    @halynazahorodnya6952 10 місяців тому +1

    😢🤗❤️

  • @ConnieBach
    @ConnieBach 10 місяців тому +4

    ❤So sorry about your loss. But please know that we never die. I’m sure your brother’s soul is reborn into something great and his sprit is by you forever!❤

  • @tonyacoler2106
    @tonyacoler2106 10 місяців тому +1

    So sorry for your loss Cedric. 😥 Prayers for your family. 🙏 *hugs*

  • @rachelamalia1
    @rachelamalia1 10 місяців тому +1

    Do take time to mourn and remember your brother, Austin, and what he wanted to accomplish and change in Zoology. May his project/work/legacy continue in his university biology department, and in the students who may continue to be inspired by his work, and in the great work being done at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Thank you for checking in with us. Your videos/posts now are an opportunity for us to be able send our support, prayers, and anything else you may need during this time. Just take care... We are here for whenever you need to just stop by... to say hello and only when you feel okay to do so. 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @gretchend6823
    @gretchend6823 10 місяців тому +1

    Praying for you, Austin and all your family. So very sorry for your loss. ❤️

  • @josephwiliams8403
    @josephwiliams8403 10 місяців тому +3

    Cedric, So sorry to hear about your brother Austin's passing. I know how difficult that can be to lose a loved one. One of my sisters died last year. It was devastating and traumatic for our entire family. Austin had completed his mission here on earth. It was God's appointed time for him. I'm sure his memory and legacy will be kept alive through his work and passions, family, friends and others. May God provide comfort, peace, and love for you and your family that surpasses all understanding and that only He can provide. Like myself, the pain may never go away but carrying on those things that your loved one was really passionate about can make a difference. I will pray for you and your family.

  • @frokengron
    @frokengron 10 місяців тому +1

    Oh Cedric.. i am so sorry for your loss. May Austin's legacy continue.xx

    • @CedricGegel1
      @CedricGegel1  10 місяців тому

      Amen and amen 🤍 thank you

  • @rosedto3806
    @rosedto3806 10 місяців тому +1

    I'm sorry for your and your family's loss. May his memory always be a blessing to you and your family.

  • @silviasabato4762
    @silviasabato4762 10 місяців тому +1

    My deepest condolences Cedric .🙏

  • @elisabethd9325
    @elisabethd9325 10 місяців тому +1

    Cedric, I hope there is comfort in knowing that although your earthly relationship with Austin has ended, your relationship continues on spiritually. My brother died in an accident when he was 31 and I was 29. That was 24 years ago. The grief never goes away, and it will become softer over time. You and your family and those who love Austin are in my prayers and I extend my heartfelt condolences.

  • @lidbro286
    @lidbro286 10 місяців тому +1

    💔

  • @colordelvalle
    @colordelvalle 10 місяців тому +1

    🙏🙏🙏🤲🏻🫂