Our Deepest Sympathy

Below are letters of sympathy for Garth and Family in their time of loss.
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Stormy




Blessing to Garth and Family from his fans I can't think of words that would be appropriate here except to say that the world is a better place because Mrs. Brooks lived in it and now the world will be saddened by her loss. My heart goes out to the Brooks family, their loss is the greatest. By embracing her son, we brought her into our world and she became "Mamma Brooks", a loving figure in our hearts. It will forever be her song.
God bless,
Katie Butcher


I don't really have too much to say but my prayers and thoughts are with the Brooks' family tonight. May God hold them all in his arms and comfort them as well as us as we all struggle with a great loss of a wonderful mom.
Irene Giorgio


Here a beautiful Poem:
When somebody dies, a cloud turns into an angel, and flies up to tell God to put another flower on a pillow. A bird gives the message back to the world, and sings a silent prayer that makes the rain cry. People dis- appear, but they never really go away. The spirits up there put the sun to bed, wake up grass, and spin the earth in dizzy circles. Sometimes you can see them dancing in a cloud during the day-time, when they're supposed to be sleeping. They paint the rain- bows and also the sunsets and make waves splash and tug at the tide. They toss shooting stars and listen to wishes. And when they sing wind- songs, they whisper to us, don't miss me too much. The view is nice and I'm doing just fine.
We love you and will miss you Ms. Brooks...
Jen19


My deepest sympathies go out to Garth and his family at this time of sadness.
God bless them all. His love will see them through and their faith will sustain them.
Silvia Tipsword


It's monday afternoon and I just heard the sad news I was kinda in shock to hear about Garth's Mom but I hope she is a better pain free place now.
My condolences go out to Garth and Sandy and the Girls and to his sweet father who has lost his life Partner and Friend. and to all of garth's siblings I can't even imagine losing a parent I really feel for all of them and they are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time they are all going through right now!! I heard on my Country station today that Garth will be making a statement this afternoon ( Monday) I hope I see it or hear it I am sure it will be on the news where he is so popular Again my heart goes out to Garth and all his Family!!
Karen Maloney


Mama Brooks,

You gave us the most tremendous gift that anyone can give...you shared your son with the world. You raised the most wonderful man, whom some say is a gift from God...which says to me that you yourself must have also been an angel. I know now that you have returned home to your creater and that you will watch over Garth and your entire family. If I were to have a guardian angel I could imagine none who would be more loving than you...and your soul will live on in Garth, and your beautiful grandchildren, and someday their children, and so forth. Mama Brooks, it is your time to rest...to be at peace, as you live on in the hearts of millions...and more importantly, in the hearts of your family.
To the Brooks Family,
all my heart and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Shelley


My heartfelt sympathy to Garth in the loss of his mother this weekend. What a feeling of loss he must be feeling and I will keep him and his family in my prayers.
Debi Clark


My thoughts and prayers are with the Brooks family. In November, I was fortunate enough to attend Garth's final concert at College Station. His lovely mother came out on stage as he sang Your Song to her. Out of seven concerts I attended including several Garthmoments, his interaction with his mother was even more special to me than his interaction with me. They had a truly unique and beautiful relationship that was joyous to watch, even from a distance. If you have it, listen to the Christmas album in her honor. One of the most endearing moments on any of his albums is when he talks about trying to get home to his mother for Christmas.
Godspeed to you Mrs. Brooks as you take your place as one of "God's sweet angels"
Godbless,
Erin


It was a smile...a look....a hug...a picture.....It was watching her see her son perform a song that meant the world to him...dedicated to her. It was the bond we knew they shared. It was looking into those eyes and seeing the love and the pride she openly shared with us all. It was the prayers, the cards, the thoughts during her difficult last two years....It was the support of the family, of the fans, of her friends....It was all of this that we can remember Colleen Brooks by. Had I not gotten a chance to say "Thanks for Garth"....or had someone else not gotten a chance to share their feelings of her son with her....had she not taken the time to pose for a picture....but she did. These are memories I'll never forget....Thanks "Mama"....It has and will always be YOUR song.....Your legend will not be forgotten....Not only your son, but your lovingness you shared with complete strangers..accepting us as your own....loving us for loving Garth...Thanks. God Bless the Brooks and Carroll's as they are going through this difficult time...No words could ever express the pain and emptiness they feel right now.....Just say a prayer tonight that they will feel the love of the friends they have, those they've met, those they've yet to meet.....
In memory of "Mama" Brooks

I'M AN ANGEL NOW Why did you take my mom, Lord? I cannot understand! No longer can I touch her face, Or hold her loving hand. I'm angry Lord, I'm missing her I'm drowning in my sorrow Please help to heal my yesterday And face each new tomorrow. It was then I heard her gentle voice And felt her presence near. How I wante so to hold her, As I cried another tear. She said "Son, I'm an angel now, My spirit will be free. I'm an angel now in Heaven, So please dont' cry for me." I was chosen by our Lord above, And now I'm in His care. When you need me, look inside your heart, I promise I'll be right there. No one can ever take away Our bond with one another, For you'll always be my precious child, As I will be your mother. So, if you cannot find your way, Or the road to home seems far, Just look up to the Heavens, And I'll be your guiding star. She said "Son, I'm an angel now, My spirit will be free. I'm an angel now in Heaven, No need to cry for me."
We'll miss you Colleen...Thanks for being an angel on Earth....But Heaven's where angels can be free....Love and prayers to all......
April


Words truly can't express the sadness I feel at this moment...it is with a heavy heart that I express my deepest sympathy to Garth and the Brooks family over the loss of Mrs. Colleen Brooks. She was such a wonderful, caring woman... may God help sustain you, Garth, and your family, during this most difficult time...my thoughts and prayers are with you all...
I am so very sorry,
Susan Pacheco


My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to The Man on the loss of Mama Brooks on Friday. God must have needed another Angel.
Sue Steis


My heart and prayers go out to Garth and his family during this time of great loss. I feel as though a part of me has passed on with Colleen. This is a sad, sad day for me, as I'm sure it is for all of us. We can only believe that Colleen is no longer in pain, and we know for sure she is one of God's great angels, just like in "It's Your Song." God bless you Colleen...for now you are free.
Play "The Dance"...and let the tears flow...for Garth.

I love you Garth
Jeanette Miller


In Memory of Colleen Brooks
I'm so very sorry.
Ziggy
GOD grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, COURAGE to change the things I can, and WISDOM to know the difference.

This is something I found years ago, unfortunately, I do not know who wrote this. I have this in a picture frame with a pix of my Pop-Pop. It is rather appropriate for Mama Brooks and her family.
When the family gets together there is one we fail to see our hearts are filled with sadness thinking of how it used to be although your smile is gone and your hands we cannot touch we thank God for precious memories of the one we loved so much it broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone for parts of us went with you the day God took you home a million times we've missed you and a million times we've cried if love alone could have saved you you never would have died in life we loved you dearly in death we love you still in our hearts you hold a special place that noone else can fill the garden door stood open God saw you needed rest God's garden must be beautiful for he chose the very best
Mama Brooks, we love you and will miss you dearly. May God give your family strenght to go through this ordeal. My thoughts and prayers will be with them always.
Terri McElrone


I send my love to the Brook's family and entourage at the passing of Garth's mom. When I first heard about it, I thought maybe it was wrong.But, then I found out that it was true. I know what it is like to lose a parent as I lost my dad 17 years ago. I can only imagine the pain in losing your mom. Mine is 87.
Garth and Colleen had such a close relationship.I thank God everyday that she allowed us to share our lives with Garth,Sandy,the girls, and her and her husband. Her loves shines through him always. We will miss her smiling face at concerts and on specials. But, she will continue to be there watching over the man that we all love and guiding him along his pathways. After all, it is "her song" that gave him to all of us. May God comfort you and yours,Garth, in your time of need.And, may you found solace in the love generated via this Garthbox of thousands of fans that feel your loss. Mama Brooks we will miss you.

sweetfox


My sincere condolences to the entire family of Colleen Brooks. I know too well the devastating pain that they suffer. I lost my dear mom to colon cancer in January of this year. I read this poem and it helped me to remember what life is all about. I hope it will help everyone in this time of grief.
May God Bless Garth and his family.>
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones: Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over. Every restless tossing passed: I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus' love illuminated Every dark and fearful glade. And He came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread; And with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth- You shall rest in Jesus' land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come! With deepest sympathy,

Cathy


I would like to express my sympathy to Garth and his family and friends for the loss of Mamma Brooks. It is a tragedy in their lives, but following in the true Garth spirit I know that Garth is glad that she is no longer ill or in pain anymore. I was never lucky enough to meet her, But I know she must have been a wonderful person. She raised a wonderful son who has made an impact on this world, and in the souls and lives of those who hold Garth in their hearts for the many reasons that most of us do. She will be remembered as a fine, positive, uplifting, loving, talented woman who had it all... and cherished every moment of her life.
My heart, prayers and thoughts are with the Brooks family.
With much Love,
Chyeanne


My condolences go out to Garth and Sandy and the Girls and to his sweet father who has lost his life Partner and Friend. and to all of garth's siblings I can't even imagine losing a parent I really feel for all of them and they are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time they are all going through right now!! I hope she is in a better pain free place now. we the fans will be forever grateful to her for giving us Garth and being so nice to all the fans, she was a great inspiration to all of us. The family will be forever in my thoughts and prayers I never did get lucky enough to get to meet Garth or his Mom but she was a wonderful down to earth woman who was so proud of her Son and all her children! I just want Garth & family to know I am thinking of them and that they are always in my thoughts and Prayers forever!!! Again my heart goes out to Garth and all his Family!!

Karen Maloney


My heart is filled with sadness at the loss of Colleen Carol Brooks. The world AGAIN has lost a truly good person. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Brooks family. GODS SPEED MRS.BROOKS.You will be missed............
Sue


Hello to all my Garthpals, It is with a sadness in my heart that I add a few words to those who have expressed their sorrow over the passing of "Mama Brooks". I was not one of those lucky enough to have met her, but listening to all of the stories about her, and the love and kindness that she gave to others, she was truly an "angel" on earth. To Garth, Sandy, the girls and the rest of the Brooks' extended family I have these words; "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16) "Let not your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Fathers house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am" (John 14: 1-3) She is no longer sick or in any pain. She has been restored. She has gone Home to be with her Father in Heaven. Feel sorrow for yourselves that you will no longer see her from day to day, but remember she will always be with you, like a guiding spirit. Feel no sorrow for her, she is in a much better place. Sandy I hope that some measure of Peace can be found in thses words. I know that they have helped me many times. Garth tunes help as well.
" I could have missed the pain, but I'd have had to miss the Dance"
Alex


It's hard to express exactly how so very many of us feel at the loss of Mama Brooks. She gave the world so very much... not just in Garth, but in everything she did. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers and hearts go out to the entire Brooks family.

Regina ~Ginna~ Hall


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