On March 5, 2024, Garrison Brown was found dead in his home in Flagstaff, Arizona, at the age of 25. The news came as a shock to Janelle Brown and the polygamous family and Sister Wives fans alike. Garrison had a falling out with his father, Kody Brown, over the patriarch’s COVID-19 rules, with the father and son never recovering. The Coconino County Medical Examiner revealed that Garrison had died from a gunshot wound to the head, and the manner of death was ruled a suicide. It was also noted that Garrison had suffered from alcohol poisoning. The Brown family is still trying to piece their lives back together and came together this week to honor Garrison on his six-month death anniversary.
Janelle Brown shares a loving tribute
Since the loss of her son, Janelle has been a woman of few words. While she has tried to go on with her daily life, she is still reminded of the child she lost often. Since Garrison’s death, Janelle has been keeping busy and spending a lot of time with her daughter in North Carolina. She also worked hard at finding homes for his beloved cats. On Thursday, Janelle took to her Instagram to share some thoughts about her son. The TLC star posted a photo of her as she embraced Garrison and laughed. Janelle wrote, “6 months ago today, you went away. You come up in my photo memories almost every day.”
Janelle continued, “Sometimes it doesn’t seem like you’re gone. And then I remember I won’t be getting a call or text from you, and it all comes rushing back. I know you fought hard, but in the end, you just couldn’t stay. I love you so much and will see you again when my journey is done.” In honor of Garrison, who also loved the autumn season, Janelle prepared a hearty meal. In her Instagram story, she said, “Comfort food is in order this evening.”
Maddie Brown shares her grief with fans
Garrison’s older sister, Maddie Brown, also took to social media to express her sadness on this heavy day. She wrote, “Six months. It’s been six months since this beautiful soul left us, and not a day goes by that I don’t think about him. In some ways, it feels like he crosses my mind even more now, which might be a sad truth for many who’ve lost someone in this way.” Maddie touched on her brother’s suicide adding, “I am constantly reminded just how many people are touched by this kind of loss. Every day, I hear from people who, like me, were blindsided by the sudden absence of a loved one. Sometimes it’s bullying, sometimes it’s loneliness, and sometimes it’s mental health, which I don’t think we fully understand.”
According to Maddie, “My brother, Garrison, had his struggles, but this was not something any of us saw any signs for. We were truly blindsided. We talked regularly, and my mom’s kids have always been close-knit, even as life changed around us. Garrison was sarcastic and witty, and in moments of seriousness, he seemed almost uncomfortable with it—like it was hard for him to be vulnerable.”
The Brown family is supporting one another
In her post, Maddie shared a collection of pictures. One showed Garrison playing with his nephew. Another showed Maddie and Garrison as little kids playing in the backyard. The last slide was a video of Garrison interacting with her nephew, Axel. Maddie added, “I miss him dearly, and the truth is, I don’t know how to talk about this. His death took us all by surprise. It leaves me wondering—if we talked about mental health more openly, could something have changed?”
The new season of Sister Wives will touch on Garrison’s suicide as cameras were there for the aftermath. Maddie concluded her post by saying, “I’ll never know for sure. But what I do know is that the hurt doesn’t go away. It just transfers. And sometimes, it feels amplified. For anyone who’s been touched by this kind of loss, my heart is with you. You’re not alone in the pain, and it’s okay not to have all the answers.”
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