R.i.p Brandon Myles Moreira( My cousin)

The Article About Brandon Myles Moreira

John Moreira still remembers the look on his sons face when he heard the voice on the other end of the phone.
It was disbelief at first. Surely, he could not have heard what he thought he had. Who? he asked politely.

Then his eyes lit up, John Moreira recalled of the moment his son realized he really was talking to Cristiano Ronaldo, the soccer player who graced the posters on his bedroom wall. He just said Oh my God. He looked like the happiest kid in the world.

Its often the way Brandon Moreira looked, though it would have been tough for anyone else in his situation. Moreira was a healthy, athletic teenager who had just helped his soccer team win the national championship when he received the shocking news from his doctor that he had bone cancer.

He battled the disease for two and a half years, undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy treatments. However, the cancer spread and Friday morning, the 17-year-old Milton resident lost his fight.

He had every right in the world to complain about the hand he was dealt, said Bishop Reding vice-principal and soccer coach Adrian Flynn. But he was always positive and upbeat. He was one of the most thoughtful and inspirational people Ive met. He was always worried about everyone else.

Thats why when one of the best soccer players in the world took the time to call Brandon, he was truly overwhelmed. Meeting the Manchester United star was one of the things Brandon included on his bucket list — the things he wanted to do in his life, inspired by the movie of the same name.

John Moreira, who operates a soccer academy, used his contacts in the sport to arrange the call. Ronaldo called two weeks ago, telling Brandon to be strong. He sent Brandon his jersey from the next days game and kept in contact, sending him a few text messages over the next week.

Brandon was buried Tuesday in Oakville wearing Ronaldos jersey. Over the weekend, approximately 900 people attended the two visitations. It was one small measure of the impact he had on the lives of others.

Craig Forrest, one of Canadas best soccer players, accompanied Brandon on several trips to the hospital. Brandon hoped to one day follow in the footsteps of the former national team goalkeeper and play for his country and play professionally.

Brandon was a promising player who Brandon was a promising player who helped Erin Mills win the Under-14 Canadian championship in 2005, scoring a goal in the first game of the tournament. Though his diagnosis, which came just months after that triumph, would keep him off the field, he stayed involved in the sport.

Earlier this year, just days after discovering the cancer had returned and spread to his hips, ribs and lungs, he insisted on accompanying former teammate Marcel DeBellis to Portugal to show his support for his friend, who was taking the first step toward a pro career with one of the countrys top teams.

At Bishop Reding, Brandon joined Flynn and Fernando Costa as part of the coaching staff that would guide the Royals to the OFSAA tournament in June. Though Flynn knew Brandon would have preferred to be playing, he never let it show.

He loved being part of the team, Flynn said. He was mature beyond his years and you could tell he had such a good understanding of the game. When you asked him his thoughts, he gave you insight into the game. Soccer was something he really had a passion for.

Flynn said Brandon was a role model whose presence was inspirational for the team, teaching them to keep their chin up and fight.

John Moreira said his son left a wish list behind in his journal.

He asked me to forgive everyone who stepped on my toes, he said.

Brandon also said he wants life to go on after he is gone.

It will, but for those whose lives Brandon Moreira touched, it will be hard to forget him.

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[jewel854]

Miss you so much Brandon.

rest in paradise handsome.

[NickJonasBabe1316]

Thanks for your comment :)

[Deltatuub]

is that family of you?

[NickJonasBabe1316]

his my cousin

[olgad1960]

I'm sorry for your loss. And I'm sure that Brandon would appreciate this video. Brandon was a really good kid and an amazing person. My prayers will be with you and your family as you are mourning the lose of a nice, kind, sweet, smart, and loving person, and that person is Brandon.

And to those who are mourning the lose of Brandon,stay strong and know that he is in a better place now.

[xprettyhomeskilletx]

oh myy.

i know what its like to loose someone you love.

especially with cancer.

my aunt died from it when i was only 10.

that whole day i just cried and kept saying "why me?" "why her?" i did nothing but cried.

listen i got over it but some nights i do cry.

just remember, that he's not sufferening anymore but is in a good place where he belongs.

:)

[tony1997t]

i feel sorry for you but why did you post this on youtube no hard feelings

[DynamoChickenKievs1]

R.I.P mate

[bravechicken1]

sooooooooooo sorry RIP barandon

[LouiseN1994]

So sorry for your loss. I have a friend who has had cancer for 1 year, her right leg has been amputated, but she is back in school now. It was really hard to watch her, but she is brave and was very calm about it. R.I.P Brandon may you rest in peace and may God always protect you family, remember he will wait for you in heaven no doubt about that.

[2siq4u]

i was just searching for manchester united videos when i saw this.. sorry for your loss.. i lost a cousin too in 2007 so i know the pain.. but don't worry, brandon's with god now and if you believe that jesus died on the cross for you, you will see brandon again one day.

[Inehzzzz]

omg :/ i'm really sorry

[colebunny55]

im really sorry!

[DeriairXD]

):  Sorrry/=

[JonasBrothersLvr4Eva]

thats sad. i am truly sorry for your loss. a girl in my school, who I cheered with, was killed by lukemia [[sp?]]. u may have heard of her. her name was Tara Stout. you can search her on here. there are a couple of videos. i hope all is well where you are :(

[talyaVdimitry]

Sorry for your lost..