‘Sister Wives’ star Janelle Brown ‘brought to tears’ over support after son’s death
“Sister Wives” star Janelle Brown was moved to tears after she learned that hundreds of people donated to two Arkansas animal shelters in honor of her late son, Garrison Brown, who died last week at 25.
“I have been brought to tears again. I’m being told about everyone’s donations to @highcountryhumane @arkcatsancutary in Garrison’s name,” Brown, 54, wrote in an Instagram post Tuesday night. “Thank you for all your generosity. It means so much. The cats he adopted from both agencies were so important to him. He loved being a cat dad.”
Along with the heartwarming caption, Brown shared several photos of her late son and his cats as well as screengrabs from High Country Humane and Ark Cat Sanctuary in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Garrison’s family held a private funeral for him over the weekend.
“Dear Robert, I had to dress up for your funeral today and this is everything I wish you could’ve heard before I had to say goodbye,” his younger cousin Emma Brown wrote on Instagram. “I don’t even own a picture of you without your contagious smile. I don’t know if I have the right words to say I’ll miss you.
“I wish I was able to give you a hug and tell you how much you were loved,” she continued. “You were human, you had flaws but never once did I doubt the friendship we had.
“I’ll always cherish the times I got to spend with you,” Emma went on. “We planned to go on so many backpacking trips but only made it to one. I’ll miss your goofy dad jokes, our coffee runs, the dinners we shared. the times we watched movies and you always let me put messy face masks all over our faces.
“You always made sure that I had ate, and made sure I knew I could always talk to you. you were a son, a brother, a soldier, and a friend. if there is a god I hope he’s giving you peace,” she concluded. “I love you, Robert.”
Garrison’s half-sibling, Mykelti Brown, also paid tribute to her relative saying that her heart “breaks for my brother who’s no longer with us.”
As reported by The Post, Garrison, who was born Robert Brown, was found dead in his Flagstaff apartment.
Authorities told The Post that Garrison died as a result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and that it had been his brother Gabe Brown, 22, who found him.
Police are still investigating the incident but revealed that they do not suspect foul play.
“Kody and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown,” Janelle and Kody Brown, 55, said in a statement on their separate Instagram accounts moments after news of their son’s death broke.
“He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him. His loss will leave such a big hole in our lives that it takes our breath away. We ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory,” they concluded.
Garrison reportedly sent alarming texts before his death.
A police report, obtained by TMZ, showed that he texted a group of people that he wanted “to hate you for sharing the good times. But I can’t. I miss these days.”
Garrison was involved with the TLC reality show — which follows polygamist Kody and his 18 kids — since its 2010 debut.
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