<p>To lose a brother is to lose someone with whom you can share the experience of growing old$$$ who is supposed to bring you a sister-in-law and nieces and nephews$$$ creatures who people the tree of your life and give it new branches. To lose your fathe

<p>To lose a brother is to lose someone with whom you can share the experience of growing old$$$ who is supposed to bring you a sister-in-law and nieces and nephews$$$ creatures who people the tree of your life and give it new branches. To lose your father is to lose the one whose guidance and help you seek$$$ who supports you like a tree trunk supports its branches. To lose your mother$$$ well$$$ that is like losing the sun above you. It is like losing--I'm sorry$$$ I would rather not go on.</p>