If you’ve ever had to write an obituary, you realize that it is one of the most difficult things you will do in life.

One brother, however, was able to do so in a masterful way when he poured out all of his emotions in summing up the life of his “special sister.”

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This tribute to Karen, the sister of Erik, was so moving that it was even shared on Twitter by a Los Angeles Times writer. It truly is remarkable, and perhaps that is why the writer referred to it as such.

It started out in the simple matter, in which he expressed his thoughts by saying: “In memory of my sister who never had wants or misgivings.”

You see, Karen had cerebral palsy and she was only able to say three words. She could say, mom, piano, and Donalds, which was short for McDonald’s. All three of those were things that she loved very much in life.

As many of us experienced difficulties during the pandemic, Erik also wrote about how it was difficult to see her during that time. Their mother had passed away in the spring and when he was visiting her for the last time, she started repeating “mom, mom.”

He said: “I held her hand and told her mom isn’t here anymore. Karen totally out of the norm put her head on my shoulder and tears ran down her cheek. Yes she understood.”

Within two weeks, Karen had died and Erik feels that it was because she wanted to be with her mother.

In the conclusion of the obituary, this loving brother had the following to say:

“Karen, I wish I could have made you laugh one more time. I needed you too.

Love, your brother Erik.”

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After being shared online, it went viral very quickly. Thousands of people were loving what was written by that brother and they were sharing it with others.

Not only did it alert people to how one brother felt about his sister, but it also opened up the comments for many people to pay tribute to those that lay loved as well.