Various tributes have been pouring in for late Sister Wives star Garrison Brown ever since his passing. The Sister Wives fanbase has been in mourning ever since Kody Brown and Janelle Brown announced the death of their son Garrison on Tuesday, March 5. Garrison reportedly passed away from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Flagstaff home. He was only 12 when he debuted on the show in 2010 alongside the rest of his family during Sister Wives‘ season 1.

Meanwhile, fans last saw him during the recently concluded Sister Wives season 18, in which he appeared to give an update about his life and estranged relationship with his father, Kody. Since Garrison’s death, close family members have been paying tribute to him, with posts by Meri Brown, Christine Brown, Mykelti Brown, and Maddie Brown being major highlights. Garrison has also been remembered by some organizations he worked with, which indicates how many lives he touched before his passing.

8“Garrison showed us the purest form of love.”

Janelle Brown’s Son Garrison Helped Animals

In one of the most touching gestures since Garrison’s passing, animal shelter organization High Country Humane paid tribute to the late Sister Wives star with a heartfelt post on their Instagram page. The animal shelter praised Garrison’s kindness and commitment to helping animals and his unwavering love for cats. Since Garrison’s death, people have been donating to the shelter in his name, and in honor of his passing, High Country Humane announced it would be naming its cat adoption room after Garrison and his three favorite cats: Cathew, Patches, and Mrs. Buttons.

Before his death, Garrison had just adopted his third cat, Mrs. Buttons, whom he saved from euthanasia. According to High Country Humane, Garrison’s legacy is of compassion, laughter, and unconditional love. Garrison showed animals the purest form of love, and he believed that every cat deserves a chance at a loving home.

Mykelti Brown Honored Garrison In Such An Eloquent Way

Garrison’s sister Mykelti took to her Instagram page to pay tribute to her late brother. In her post, Mykelti stated that even though she was heartbroken, she’ll take solace knowing Garrison is in Valhalla (a Norse mythological heaven where warriors who die in battle are received) with his fellow warriors drinking and fighting with Odin, the mythological god of war and death. Garrison joined the Nevada Army National Guard in 2015, completing basic training on September 25, 2016, and Mykelti’s touching words serve as a fitting tribute to him.

6“He Truly Blessed Our Lives.”

Christine Brown Found Sweet Childhood Photos Of Garrison

A week after Garrison’s death, Christine took to her Instagram page to share some lovely throwback post of her late stepson. The clip features a mashup of Garrison’s old pictures, which was accompanied by the caption, “I’ve been scanning all my 35 mm camera film and found some gold mines! He truly blessed our lives.” Some of the pictures featured in the clip include an image of a young Garrison on a tree and a photo of him holding one of his newborn siblings.

Sister Wives Stars Kody, Janelle & Meri Brown Pay Tribute To Son Garrison After His Death

Kody and Janelle Brown’s son, Garrison Brown, has died. The grieving parents ask Sister Wives fans to join them in honoring their son’s memory.

5“Garrison, you are loved and will be missed!”

Meri Brown Reposted Kody & Janelle’s Message, Adding Her Own Comment

Meri was among the first to break the news of Garrison’s passing on Tuesday, March 5. Meri posted a picture of Garrison in his army attire on her Instagram alongside the official statement of Kody and Janelle addressing their late son. However, Meri added a personal touch at the end, commenting, “Garrison, you are loved and will be missed.” Meri’s touching words reiterate how much of a loss the Brown family suffered with Garrison’s passing.

4“He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him.”

Kody & Janelle United In Shared Instagram Post (They Loved Garrison So Much)

Kody and Janelle were the first to break the news of Garrison’s death with a joint statement on Kody‘s Instagram page. The couple used a picture of Garrison in his army uniform with the caption, “Janelle and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown.” They also described Garrison as a bright spot in everyone who knew him. Garrison’s death will leave a hole in their lives, but the pair requested privacy and for fans to join in honoring Garrison’s memory.

3“We must live in a more gray world without the light you brought.”

Maddie Brown Brush Misses Garrison

Garrison’s older sister Maddie paid tribute to her late brother Garrison with a tearjerking post on her Instagram page days after his passing. Maddie posted an old picture of Garrison with her two oldest children, Axel and Evie, alongside a Jamie Anderson quote about grief, which is “All the unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hallow of your chest.” Maddie further noted how heartbroken the family was by all the love left behind for Garrison.

Nonetheless, Maddie declared she hoped to see Garrison again at the gates of Valhalla, feasting with their ancestors who battled before him. However, according to Maddie, the family must make do with Garrison’s absence. She noted, “Until then, we must live in a more gray world without the light you brought.”

2“I am extremely grateful now that we had pictures taken.”

Janelle Treasures Her Photos Of Garrison

Janelle has been reflecting on some of her happiest moments with her son Garrison following his passing. In one of her posts, Janelle uploaded a family picture featuring Garrison, Maddie, Hunter, Gabriel, and the rest of her children and grandchildren. Janelle explained how amazing it was to have had all her children together during the last Christmas and how grateful she felt to have had pictures taken. She noted, “I am extremely grateful now that we had pictures taken.” Sadly, it marked the last time they would all be together with Garrison.

1“I have been brought to tears again”

Janelle Was Moved By Fans’ Donations In Garrison’s Name

Garrison’s dedication to caring for cats and other animals was one of the things he was most passionate about before his death. However, since his demise, some Sister Wives fans have taken it upon themselves to honor his legacy by donating to High Country Humane and Ark Cats Sanctuary, two animal shelters Garrison was associated with before his death. Janelle took to her Instagram page to extend her heartfelt thanks for the generosity, noting, “I have been brought to tears again,” before reiterating how much Garrison loved being a cat dad.