I heard that there are seasons To laugh and to cry I struggle with the season When You lived and You died It's hard to play this game Because the rules, they don't seem fair Heaven can feel silent And the floor beneath gets cold When your soul refuses to let go I know we love the seasons Like summer and the spring But I've been stuck in winter Since the fall of misery One day I'm full of anger And the next I'm full of fear Is there a chance for me to believe We would dance together soon? If there's a billion galaxies I'll count each one 'til I'm with You They say where You are is better But I want You here with me Oh, this is for a purpose But hurt won't let me see So now I must be silent Your voice is in the winds The hands that made the heavens Will heal the storm within I have so many questions I don't know where to begin Since You were there at the beginning You already know the end

Well it's taken my a while to write I did want to on your birthday but it was just a bit too hard so I watched your mum party hard instead. She done well from what I seen got through all 18 shots it should of been you though.... well today's a bit of a bad day for me im seriously missing you the tears just won't stop the lump in my heart beats are getting tough man I miss yah heaps ae may aswell watch your video again helps me feel close to you the wishing never stops though

Well my lion cub it's now 19th of April your last day as a sweet 17 year old tomorrow is your day of celebration 18 legal begal now with the world at your feet yet when I look at you I can see both that 10 pounder and a man much older then tender age of 18. So many memories will flood my mind tomorrow especially of your birth I can literally see the box colour pink hair I had the day I met you that's a magical moment and I truly thank you for that moment. I wish we didn't have to life without you honestly it isn't that fun I miss you alot kid sorry I cry often at random moments sometimes I can't stop the feels you seem to catch me off guard often. Love you dearly until my last breathe. See you in my feels tomorrow it's going to be teary so be prepared for the ultra emotions k

My lion cub it's Wednesday the 6th of April you know what that means yeah? 2 weeks until your "legal begal" as Nana macs would say the count down has officially begun woohoo we have come so far from my chunka lump to a man I swear I blinked and it happened over night. From holding you in my arms to looking up at you. a hipster now is that what they call your style now days? I'm so out of touch with fashion Hay don't laugh I'm semi fashionable somewhere maybe OK maybe not but I try OK I'm lien sheesh no need to rofl. So what shall we do for your birthday it needs to be a big shabang it's a big moment for you let us think about it I'll make your cake the proper way wink wink k like grandpa would make well I'll be back shortly love you

3 weeks 1 day 22 days of missing you like no man's business walking through this lifetime sentence without you I 💔 just want to say im so proud of you and you are always incredibly loved by me your first breathe literally took my heart away and I've never wanted it back Love you so much wish you were here.

We'll it's been 14days exactly to the second my lion cub some days are so hard other days are okish wish you were here more than every star my boy love you more than all the universes

Hay my little lion 🦁 we are 8 days into this thing called life without you and it's starting to hit home we had your funeral yesterday man it was beautiful so beautiful but heart breaking as well I'm really missing you now my Lil man this really sucks

Memories I'm gonna treasure forever in my Heart Braidon ❤ One amazing child Always smile on your face when you came around home Remember when you bought that one young girl here and yous were play fighting on front lawn seeing and hearing how happy were right at that moment ❤ we all so missing you bub ❤ Rest in Peace Forever in my Heart Never ever with you be forgotten sweetheart ❤

May you lay at rest my friend😞🕊Fly high up there you will be dearly missed, your smile sits eternally engraved in my heart. ❤️ See you when I see you my friend. Thinking of you always❤️

Braidon I can't believe you're gone I didn't know you very well or very long. Met you as a young fulla when I met your mum with our mutual friend Ravana. Then met you as a bar tender at papa Mos and honestly I was so blown away with how friendly, polite and confident you were as a 17 year old young man. You are the epitome of your mamas love n she is the woman she is because of you. You will be missed forever and I'll never know what to say or do to help your mama as I know she will carry this grief forever. Sending you Lotsa love n peace on your last journey b xxxx

My man B, Will miss you heaps bro, thank you for being apart of my life its been a honor, see you soon. Arden

Braidon, You were a great person, always saw the best in everyone and were friends with literally everyone, always bubbly and made people laugh and smile even when they didn’t want to. One memory I’ll forever cherish was whenever you and Thomas would text me and tell me to come out and stop being lazy, it was always a blast having you guys around, you guys were more like brothers than friends in a way. I still can’t believe you’re gone, work gets harder and harder when you cross my mind. Rest easy man, see you again soon 😓🕊 lots of love from Tiah

Braidon was a big part of the Bay Pathways whanau for the last 4 years, and we have had the privilege of seeing this young man grow up. Briadon will be missed for his kindness, caring nature, helpfulness and cheeky personality. Braidon had an infectious smile and quick wit, he always put a smile on people’s faces, was a jokester who always worked hard. Braidon knew what he wanted to do in life and he was working his way towards his goal. Many of the staff and students that knew Braidon have expressed their shock and sadness at loosing a classmate, team mate and friend so young. We will miss the stories about his latest adventure and what he's been doing with the bros, what new concoction he was mixing up behind the bar or in the kitchen and miss Briadon talking about his mum Catt and how absolutely proud of her he was. Rest in Peace young Braidon xxxx Your Bay Pathways Whanau, Arden, Tav, Des, Adele, Carl, Fiona, Mark, Jude and Kylie

Braidon, You are your mothers 10 pound 17 years full of love, joy and happiness. I remember your big shiny chocolate eyes looking at me with that great big smile. You had an mischievous grin😅. Always giving your heart out to those around you. #grandpa's little helper. ❤ Rest in paradise young man I will cherish those memories in south Adelaide and when you came home to NZ. Love you sweet B. To the promised lands, walk head high to our loved ones, may your soul rest in peace and you fly high boy and look over your mum and siblings. Love aunty Kath & Indi & Luca you're dearly missed n loved honey. ❤❤

We love you so much we miss you more then anything we are deverstated you never got to meet your nephew forever 17 and always our guardian angel

Today you are embarking on another journey to the place of eternal rest B 😔 May you be welcomed loved cherished an nurtured by all your loved ones gone before you. Thank you for your presence Your happy go lucky witty self. Your checky smiles come backs will be something to remember for a life time neph. Our love goes out to you catt an the babies May B watch over use in love an light ✨ Much love from me an mine

Thank you for our moment we shared this morning my love was beautiful just like you and something just for us. I miss you so so much my darling ♥ ❤ I love you baby and I'll watch your service soon hope it's fitting for a king like you hope the weather is blazing like it is here and hope the sun is shinning brighter then ever today for your new journey. Tell our familiar faces we love and miss them too and that we are jealous of the time they now share with you. Until my last breathe my love I'll think of you every day until you come to collect me I'll always love you my precious lion 🦁

My lion cub today its your last night with us and that breaks my heart so much how did we get here I miss you baby I miss you so much come home we need you we can't do this without you my lion let me here your roar how can I aunty without your her beginning her start of it all my 10pound heart beat my first unconditional love my little extension of my ❤🖤🤍

You never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory and I never thought you'd become a memory in my life time my boy. I loved you yesterday I love you still I'll love you forever and always will forever by your side as you are mine one day our chains will kink again and that day is a day I will always look forward too. 🤍🖤❤My lion cub angel ❤🖤🤍

I still remember when we played cars, got in trouble at night for not sleeping, going on that ferry to the island and so much more! You always got in trouble but you got way more mature than me since the last few visits. I will miss you so much my nephew forever ♥️♥️♥️

You were the best thing that happened to your mum Braidon,You made her who she is today.You gave her Light,Vision and Success you were the most beautiful little boy and I will never forget you and treasure the memories I have of you and your mum.♥️♥️♥️ Memories I have of you were when I found out your mum was pregnant And her carrying you In her belly for 9months then holding you for the first time in Tauranga Hospital after your mum had given birth you were Beautiful Braidon.Your Mum and I would see each other every day we only lived across the road from each other so we were joined to the hips.We would take you in the pram and walk most days together Usually to Bayfair shopping centre or Walking to the Mount ,you loved a good stroll in your pram always smiling I’m so sad this has happened to you.Fly high Beautiful Braidon. 🕊

I can’t believe you’re gone :( I seen the post your mum done and started balling to tears. It feels like it wasn’t that long ago we were being mischievous in Browns Plains. I remember you calling me all excited saying u live in Nz now and we can finally have a catch up, And I was finally able to come visit you too cause my cars fully legal now, we were gonna have a race😢 You were the best person ever to kick it with, always creating good memories. I Love You loads Braidon 💕 see you on the other side

I can’t believe what’s happened :( I’m glad I got to get to know you, you were so funny and had your whole life ahead of you. I always shared good memories with you. Rest In Peace Braidon ❤️😞 sending love to your mum, family and friends xx

Very sad to hear of Braidons passing Cat. Couldn’t believe my ears when Marni called me. He was a mischief at times and that’s probably why I liked him so much. Thinking of you all at this time. Arohanui Josh, Awhi and Kaj ❤️✊💐

You loved your beautiful Mumma more than any of us ever could. I promise we will try our best to protect her and support her in a way that will make you proud. I truly hope that I can raise my son in to being at least half the man that you were, you set the bar so high B. N & V

I love you You love me We're a happy family With a great big hug And a kiss from me to you Won't you say you love me too? I love you You love me We're best friends like friends should be With a great big hug And a kiss from me to you I will always love you 😍 ❤ ♥ 💕 💙

Although I never got the chance to meet you in person I always felt the love you had for your mum and siblings and the same they felt for you. You definitely were the apple of your mothers eye and from reading posts people are writing about how you lived your day to day life I can see why. Protect your mum and siblings as you embark on your new journey. Just know you mum & siblings are never alone ❤️ 💙💙💙 Rest in enteral love Braidon 💙💙💙

Braidon We wish we had the chance to see you one more time, to hear your laughter and to see your beautiful smile. You will forever be part of our family. We will miss you always our kiwi son

Thank you for being such an amazing son and big brother xx Rest easy B and keep being mums protector. Love you always, Shannon and Rayden xx

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