'A Special Sister': Brother Writes Beautiful Tribute To His Special-Needs Sister

September 21, 2021

Erik Sydow wrote a beautiful obituary for his sister, Karen, and it's captured the hearts of many.

special sister obituary
Karen Ann Sydow

Karen Ann Sydow died earlier this month at the age of 61. She was born with Cerebral Palsy.

Her brother, Erik, wrote her obituary titled "The Special Sister". This is what he wrote:

A Special Sister

In memory of my sister who never had wants or misgivings. She was born with Cerebral Palsy and could never speak more than three words.

1) Mom
2) Donalds (she loved McDonalds)
3) Piano (she love music)

The past 2 years with Covid made seeing her beyond difficult, only recently were we getting back to normal.

Our father passed in 2007 and our mother this year, May 2021.

On my last outing with Karen, we took a sunny bike ride; she laughed and clapped her hands. When we stopped by the lake for picnic lunch, Karen said "Mom, mom".

I held her and told her "mom is not here anymore". Karen totally out of the norm put her head on my shoulder and tears ran down her cheek. Yes she understood.

Two weeks later she passed away; I think she really wanted to be with mom.

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

Love, your brother Erik

Thank you to all that helped in Karen's care for so many years at Valley Village and Tierra del Sol.

Click Here For The Most Popular On Sunny Skyz

feel good videoThese Cat Reactions To Owners Calling Them Through Security Cameras Are Absolutely Hilarious

feel good storiesKentucky Nurse Saves Drunk Raccoon With CPR After Dumpster Mishap

feel good storiesShoulder Labrum Tear Symptoms And The Causes Behind Them

feel good stories'Everyone Gets A Kick Out Of It': Baby Born At McDonald’s Parking Lot Has Perfect Nickname

feel good storiesThe Mechanical Nurse At Guy’s Hospital Is Equal Parts Creepy And Brilliant

feel good storiesDad And His Dog Share Breakfast Together Every Morning — And It’s The Sweetest Routine

feel good videoEpic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Flashmob Takes Over the Streets of Paris

feel good videoTexas Cheerleaders Perform Emotional 9/11 Tribute That Brings Crowd To Tears

feel good videoFDNY Honors Bride Whose Father Died On 9/11 With Touching Wedding Surprise

feel good videoHoney Badger Picks Fight With Elephant, Gets Hilariously Booted Away

feel good videoTiny Soccer Rivals Choose Hugs Over Competition

Chris Filippou 12:17 PM (3 minutes ago) to me