DJ Angelicopter upset over the loss of brother who died of COVID-19
Two days ago, former Magic 89.9 DJ Angelika “Angelicopter” Scheming lost her brother, Francis, to the coronavirus pandemic.
In a touching and lengthy tribute to her sibling, Angelika confesses she's still in shock by the tragic loss of her only sibling who was only 38 years old.
“Today, this morning, I lost my only brother. It's shocking and I'm in disbelief that I just wrote that line. He was 38 years old and I lost him in an awful, horrific manner from this awful and horrific virus.”
Angelika described Francis as “a genuinely amazing person” deserving more than just 38 years of life on Earth.
She penned, “I didn't receive special treatment from Francis, because he treated everyone special.
“I've been touched by death too many times in my life and there's no getting used to it. I'm hurting today and those of you who knew or met Francis knows exactly why.
“He deserved a longer life than this. He deserved to have us next to him and this virus didn't even allow us the dignity of doing that.”
She proceeded by saying how dismayed she is knowing that the virus has taken away her only sibling.
“I'm upset. I'm upset at everything right now. I'm upset at this human experience of loss. I hate that this part of nature exists.
“I'm not here writing this to say the right things or tell you I will be strong for my family. I'm writing because I'm broken today in every possible way.
“My nephew lost his father. Mama lost her only son.
“We aren't even allowed to hug each other, yet I know I will have to be there for them.
"Where do I even start? I have an obligation to do it and I have to try my best. I have to be a part of his son's life more than ever and I will remind him how great he was until it's my turn to say goodbye.”
According to the Good Times with Mo DJ, there are so many great attributes that makes her brother truly one of a kind.
“My brother was handsome, funny, intelligent, loving, and a loyal man. He smiled more than anyone else in the family, he just shone brighter. We truly lost a good one.”
Angelika remembered that prior to his death, Francis wished to have a “fun funeral," a promise that the she couldn't keep.
“I'm devastated today,” she explained.
“I know you're in heaven with papa and I already miss you both forever. I call Mama every half hour and she is in tears saying that she is waiting for him to come home from the hospital because they need to talk--she refuses to believe this happened today. I can't believe it either.”
The former DJ relayed that the situation of the pandemic has made grieving feel “cold and apocalyptic” because they're not allowed to carry out any funeral service for her brother.
“We cannot grieve in the traditional manner. There will be no viewing, no service. We aren't allowed it. It feels cold and apocalyptic.
“While it's all over the news, we know so little about what this world is going through.
“If you have lost someone close to this coronavirus, I'm sorry.”
Furthermore, she encouraged her readers to simply stay at home to cultivate a relationship she once had.
“Everyone, please stay safe. Stay home. Not just because it's the right thing to do right now but because it gives you the opportunity that I didn't have today, to tell my brother I love him. Use this time to cultivate that.
"Perhaps in a few weeks or months, we will be back to our busy lives and I hope you maximized all this time to love your family.
“Francis didn't need a quarantine or a lockdown to do that, we felt it every single day from him. That's why today will be a never-ending pain.
“My brother is survived by his amazing wife Jeni and brilliant son Gabe.
“I love you, Kuya. Always and forever. Thank you for everything,” she concluded.
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