I was informed today that Marvin Braxton, a student of Mr. Nyland and long-time member of our group in Warwick, passed away last night after suffering a heart attack on December 19th.Marvin was a lovely man I got to know while attending Friday group meetings at the Barn. His wife Beverly was my daughter's third grade teacher; his son Symeon is in the group in Philadelphia. In these recent years my family has somehow felt affinity to his from a distance.
Many folks were inspired by Marvin's quiet and warm demeanor, gentle spirit, and wonderfully detailed stories about personal Work in life, which he sometimes shared in meetings with simplicity, humor and humility that touched everyone present. I found a few photos of him in the assortment I took during our fall 2007 Intensive. Farewell good brother, and blessings to your kin who walk this earth in the radiance of your smile.
I could understand what he was talking about, more because of what was behind the words than the words themselves.
ReplyDeleteAm sending love and light to both, thank you for your sweet words. I am searching for information on any memorials for Marvin... I cannot find anything in local papers........I do not want to bother Beverly at this time but want to be there to support her..any information?
ReplyDeleteI heard there would be one in Philadelphia -- it may have already happened. And there will be another one at Chardavogne Barn in Warwick some time this month, probably soon.
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