Breton Hinkle
Sep 25th 1977 - Feb 14th 2009
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Susan Hinkle
September 25th 2009
Dearest Bret,
It's September 25, a date which has been starred on every calendar since you were born 32 years ago. BRET'S BIRTHDAY! It should be the first of many birthdays still to celebrate, not the first without you. You are missed.
There are so few things I can give you today. No toys, no tools, not cards or movies, no chocolate cake with white frosting, no checks from grandparents, not a rowdy party where friends pelt you with whipped cream pies.
All I can think to offer you is love, remberance and a daily prayer for peace and rest.
Mom
Gretchen Hinkle
May 22nd 2009
Bret, I think about you every day and miss you. I remember how I used to follow you around like a little puppy and make you and your friends play with me when we were young. At night, when I couldn't sleep I would sneak in your room and hide under bed playing with all your "good" toys, that you wouldn't let me play with when you were awake. I wanted to do anything and everything you were doing. You were a good brother to me.
As we got older, we fought like cats and dogs but we always had a sibling understanding; we loved each other and hated each other but thats what brothers and sisters do. I always thought you would be there forever. You were the golden child. I was the black sheep. You had so much of the responsibility in our family and I always thought you would be there to carry it for me. I always thought there would be time for us to talk, and know one another better. I'm sorry we never were able to do that. I'm grateful for the few days we had before you left us. I'll forever miss you brother. You're a hole in my heart that will never quite be filled, but on this path of life I'll take you with me everywhere I go. When I get married, when I have children, when things happen and when things don't, I'll think of you at every moment. I know you will be there with me, watching over me, like big brothers do. I love you forever, Bret, You're forever in my heart and I promise to make you proud of me.
Your sister,
Gretchen
Darin Padula
March 11th 2009
I'll always still think of you, and the times we spent wrestling at East. I don't know if anyone complained as much as you during conditioning drills, except maybe ol' 'Side-Roll' Sammy... it's not that you weren't in shape, I think you just like bitchin', and you sure made us all laugh. Sometimes you'd put a whoopin' on us too, and that was cool cuz that's what being on the wrestling team was all about back then.... just goofin', and winning, sweating and talking about stupid stuff that seemed really important.
I never got the hang of that card game, hearts, that you used to play with the gang in the lunch room... still, it was fun just to hang out with y'all. From parties at MSU, to late nights in Kretschmans basement playing video games, you will always be a part of my memories.
Chris Tolley had it right on, buddy. Wish we could call a Do Over on this...
Man, you were a great friend.
Darin
Susan Hinkle
February 21st 2009
Dearest Bret,
I have been all around the house gathering photos and personal treasures to share with your friends and family. Things to express a small part of what you enjoyed and achieved while you were growing up. I found you everywhere and nowhere. What am I to do with all your stuff? Tiny shoes and huge boots, trucks and trains, stuffed toys and a bear skull, school projects, plaques, books, games...well, you know. There are lovely things handed down for generations and meant for the home you and Jen made together. So much stuff and all of it heartbreaking without you to give it a destination.
You are here in every room, in every memory of holidays and ordinary days. But you won't be back to share Chinese take-out and a superhero movie. You are forever my sweet boy.
Love,
Mom
Chris Tolley
February 20th 2009
Bret,
I want a do-over. I want to go back to a time when we were those goofy kids. No care in the world. Nothing to worry about but our play itinerary. I want to blow those G.I. Joes up all over again. I want to go back to that fishing trip when you and your dad got so sea-sick and the only medicine you needed to get better was a bag of M&M's and a can of Sprite. I want to go back to all the good times, but I would settle for the rough times when we were stressed out and over-worked because at least you were there.
I want a do-over. It wasn't fair. Somebody cheated. I want a do-over. But were all grown up now and there are no more do-overs. So I have to say now what I wish I had said to you long ago. I love you. You are my friend. You are my brother and I'm going to miss you.
Love,
Chris
Pete and Teri Trosko
February 18th 2009
Dear Jen,
Our most heart-felt feelings go out to you, your family....and to Bret's family. We only knew Bret from the few times we saw him at MSU and at your wedding.....but because you were Michele's roomate... we were fortunate enough to see you many times and appreciate your relationship with Bret.
Bret's background as an honor student and his patriotic military experience are memories we will all carry proudly with us. He had a tremendous amount of ability and potential. We will always remember him this way....and keep him in our prayers.
Please call on us at any time.
Love,
Pete and Teri
N. McGowan
February 16th 2009
Bret,
You are in my thoughts and prayers...thinking about you over the last few days I have remembered a lot of old memories. I thought about that conversation you had with Grant about crushing the empty milk carton, I remember that my bathroom was never dirty, I remember Baywatch - you always did take care of us, I remember how you cried like a baby on your wedding day, I remember putting Darren's shoulder back in the socket tailgaiting - it took both of us and a few others, I remember that you were a great friend. Last St. Patty's day sticks out in my mind as well; thanks for letting me tag along when I really needed to. You were always there when I needed you. I will miss you. Jen - All of my love.
Nick
Susan Hinkle
September 25th 2009
Dearest Bret,
It's September 25, a date which has been starred on every calendar since you were born 32 years ago. BRET'S BIRTHDAY! It should be the first of many birthdays still to celebrate, not the first without you. You are missed.
There are so few things I can give you today. No toys, no tools, not cards or movies, no chocolate cake with white frosting, no checks from grandparents, not a rowdy party where friends pelt you with whipped cream pies.
All I can think to offer you is love, remberance and a daily prayer for peace and rest.
Mom
Gretchen Hinkle
May 22nd 2009
Bret, I think about you every day and miss you. I remember how I used to follow you around like a little puppy and make you and your friends play with me when we were young. At night, when I couldn't sleep I would sneak in your room and hide under bed playing with all your "good" toys, that you wouldn't let me play with when you were awake. I wanted to do anything and everything you were doing. You were a good brother to me.
As we got older, we fought like cats and dogs but we always had a sibling understanding; we loved each other and hated each other but thats what brothers and sisters do. I always thought you would be there forever. You were the golden child. I was the black sheep. You had so much of the responsibility in our family and I always thought you would be there to carry it for me. I always thought there would be time for us to talk, and know one another better. I'm sorry we never were able to do that. I'm grateful for the few days we had before you left us. I'll forever miss you brother. You're a hole in my heart that will never quite be filled, but on this path of life I'll take you with me everywhere I go. When I get married, when I have children, when things happen and when things don't, I'll think of you at every moment. I know you will be there with me, watching over me, like big brothers do. I love you forever, Bret, You're forever in my heart and I promise to make you proud of me.
Your sister,
Gretchen
Darin Padula
March 11th 2009
I'll always still think of you, and the times we spent wrestling at East. I don't know if anyone complained as much as you during conditioning drills, except maybe ol' 'Side-Roll' Sammy... it's not that you weren't in shape, I think you just like bitchin', and you sure made us all laugh. Sometimes you'd put a whoopin' on us too, and that was cool cuz that's what being on the wrestling team was all about back then.... just goofin', and winning, sweating and talking about stupid stuff that seemed really important.
I never got the hang of that card game, hearts, that you used to play with the gang in the lunch room... still, it was fun just to hang out with y'all. From parties at MSU, to late nights in Kretschmans basement playing video games, you will always be a part of my memories.
Chris Tolley had it right on, buddy. Wish we could call a Do Over on this...
Man, you were a great friend.
Darin
Susan Hinkle
February 21st 2009
Dearest Bret,
I have been all around the house gathering photos and personal treasures to share with your friends and family. Things to express a small part of what you enjoyed and achieved while you were growing up. I found you everywhere and nowhere. What am I to do with all your stuff? Tiny shoes and huge boots, trucks and trains, stuffed toys and a bear skull, school projects, plaques, books, games...well, you know. There are lovely things handed down for generations and meant for the home you and Jen made together. So much stuff and all of it heartbreaking without you to give it a destination.
You are here in every room, in every memory of holidays and ordinary days. But you won't be back to share Chinese take-out and a superhero movie. You are forever my sweet boy.
Love,
Mom
Chris Tolley
February 20th 2009
Bret,
I want a do-over. I want to go back to a time when we were those goofy kids. No care in the world. Nothing to worry about but our play itinerary. I want to blow those G.I. Joes up all over again. I want to go back to that fishing trip when you and your dad got so sea-sick and the only medicine you needed to get better was a bag of M&M's and a can of Sprite. I want to go back to all the good times, but I would settle for the rough times when we were stressed out and over-worked because at least you were there.
I want a do-over. It wasn't fair. Somebody cheated. I want a do-over. But were all grown up now and there are no more do-overs. So I have to say now what I wish I had said to you long ago. I love you. You are my friend. You are my brother and I'm going to miss you.
Love,
Chris
Pete and Teri Trosko
February 18th 2009
Dear Jen,
Our most heart-felt feelings go out to you, your family....and to Bret's family. We only knew Bret from the few times we saw him at MSU and at your wedding.....but because you were Michele's roomate... we were fortunate enough to see you many times and appreciate your relationship with Bret.
Bret's background as an honor student and his patriotic military experience are memories we will all carry proudly with us. He had a tremendous amount of ability and potential. We will always remember him this way....and keep him in our prayers.
Please call on us at any time.
Love,
Pete and Teri
N. McGowan
February 16th 2009
Bret,
You are in my thoughts and prayers...thinking about you over the last few days I have remembered a lot of old memories. I thought about that conversation you had with Grant about crushing the empty milk carton, I remember that my bathroom was never dirty, I remember Baywatch - you always did take care of us, I remember how you cried like a baby on your wedding day, I remember putting Darren's shoulder back in the socket tailgaiting - it took both of us and a few others, I remember that you were a great friend. Last St. Patty's day sticks out in my mind as well; thanks for letting me tag along when I really needed to. You were always there when I needed you. I will miss you. Jen - All of my love.
Nick
