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Husband, father of three, Mayor, Grain Farmer Life changes when you lose your two yr old son to cancer.

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Robert Brunel
9 years
#Sylvester got my 1910 engine running today. http://t.co/QhgqETfzzD
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Robert Brunel
4 years
Tomorrow marks 8yrs since we lost our son Larsen. Not a day goes by that I don’t think about him and miss him dearly. 👼
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Robert Brunel
1 year
Today you would be 14😢. Happy Heavenly Birthday Larsen.
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Robert Brunel
3 years
Most days I feel I deal with my grief...today would be your 12th Birthday....our 10th without you....and all of a sudden that large hole in my heart gets ripped wide open. #wishesforlarsen
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Robert Brunel
2 years
He would be 13😢👼.
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Robert Brunel
8 years
Today marks 4 years since I took Larsen out for one last ride seeding. Man do I miss him.
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Robert Brunel
1 year
One of those treasured memories I only wish I could have again. Larsen’s last tractor ride. #Plant12 He loved very few things more then farming
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Robert Brunel
6 years
6yrs ago we lost our sweet little boy. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of him or talk about him. Today we spend the day as a family doing things he liked to do. It really doesn’t get easier....
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Robert Brunel
5 years
Today we spend the day as a family to celebrate Larsen’s Birthday.. 10yrs ago we held him for the first time....he is greatly missed. 😓 #8thBirthdayWithOutHim . #WishesForLarsen .
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Robert Brunel
7 years
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Robert Brunel
5 years
7 years ago today you left us. Not a day goes by that you aren’t missed. Not a day goes by that it doesn’t hurt....just hurts more today. #WishesForLarsen #longestdayoftheyear
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Robert Brunel
6 years
A Facebook memory from 7yrs ago. A weekend home from treatments in the city. I remember this day like yesterday. I even know where we stopped and the Chinese food we ate. Sure do miss him. He loved farming.
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Robert Brunel
4 years
Today we spent the day as a family to celebrate Larsen’s birthday. He would be 11 today. Seems like yesterday when he entered this world....
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Robert Brunel
3 years
I’ve found this Christmas season extremely difficult....maybe just as hard as the one 10yrs ago. 💔😢 👼.
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Robert Brunel
3 years
9 years ago today, you took your last breath and left us. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and the short time we had with you...today we will spend the day as a family doing something I’m sure you’d enjoy. #Wishes4Larsen #longestdayoftheyear
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Robert Brunel
7 years
Today before heading to the city we stopped by to pay tribute to Larsen. Tomorow marks 5yrs since he left us.
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Robert Brunel
11 months
My Memere left us yesterday after 101 yrs on this earth. She has left behind a huge impact on our lives and will forever be remembered.
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Robert Brunel
3 years
Proud dad moment. Myley is operating the cart today for the first time. #harvest21 three generations working today in the same field. @ErinBrunel
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Robert Brunel
7 years
Today is the last day #harvest2017 Had coffee with my 95yrold grandmother this morning. She said something I haven't heard since my grandfather passed away. "Weather's nice.... don't you wish you had another 1000ac".That's where I get it from. I bet my73yo dad will say it today
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Robert Brunel
8 years
Today Larsen would be 7 yrs old. Man I miss my little man. Love you buddy.
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Robert Brunel
7 years
Larsen taught us how to smile and be happy under any circumstance. He was strong beyond compare. Bravest person I've ever met.
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Robert Brunel
2 years
My 100year old Memere came out with @ErinBrunel to bring supper to the crew and make sure her boys were working. #harvest22 #4generationsinonefield
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Robert Brunel
1 year
Not bad for a 20 yr old drill. #wheat #Cardale .
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Robert Brunel
2 years
Tomorow is the day.... #plant22
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Robert Brunel
3 years
This picture was take. 9yrs ago today. Larsen just finished his last round of Chemo which took a heavy toll on his little body. Unfortunately it was not successful and he left us a month later. 😢💔
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Robert Brunel
7 years
Today we take time to celebrate Larsen's life by doing things he'd enjoy. He'd be 8 today, this is he 6th bday we celebrate without him. His younger brother is exactly the same age today as he was when he passed
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Robert Brunel
5 years
7 yrs ago today. This was just after Larsen’s lowest point from chemo. He never went back into remission for his bone marrow transplant. Shortly after this we found out there was no longer a treatment plan and all we had left were hopes and prayers.
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Robert Brunel
2 years
10 years have passed since we last got to hear your deep soft voice and hold you close. There are no words to describe the void your passing has left. We take the time today to remember you and celebrate your life by doing things you would enjoy. We miss you Larsen. 😢💔👼
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Robert Brunel
4 years
Man I miss this bald head. Had to believe 9yrs has passed.
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Stopped by for a visit and put up a christmas wreath. #wishesforlarsen
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Here’s a walk thru of the new system.
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Robert Brunel
4 years
Kids are pretty excited for the arrival of our new farm dog. #bernesemountaindog #Maverick
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Robert Brunel
8 years
We miss you Larsen...4 years today since you left us #SeemsLike4ever #SeemsLikeYesterday #Wishes4Larsen
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Robert Brunel
2 years
With a second combine for #harvest22 I need to train a new driver. 9 yrs ago she was learning to “drive”. This year she will be on her own after some refresher time in the seat.
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Robert Brunel
7 years
Great day celebrating this amazing kid. Swam in the pool all morning, went to MB Museum and had ice cream.
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Robert Brunel
4 years
My 97yo grandmother put working in her garden. Atleast she wasn’t running her walk behind tiller today.
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Robert Brunel
3 years
Finally found the last 12 rows of #corn . #harvest21
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Robert Brunel
6 years
This isn’t what my grandfather would have had for lunch in the field.....he never thought we’d grow corn either.
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Robert Brunel
3 years
Had a special visitor for Christmas Eve. My 99yo Memere came over for supper.
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Robert Brunel
5 years
My brother in law landed at our farm today with the helicopter to visit my grandmother on her 97th Brito
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Robert Brunel
2 years
Dad is out drying dirt in front of the planter. At 78 he’s still putting in a full days work during #plant22 . It’s all hands on deck to get this crop in.
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Robert Brunel
7 years
Merry Christmas everyone. Although we miss those who have left too early...especially our little angle Larsen. We have lots of be greatful for, early Saturday morning I got a call that my sister suffered a major heart attack and survived. The greatest gift we could ask for.
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Robert Brunel
2 years
#harvest22 complete.
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Robert Brunel
4 years
Put the Birthday boy to work on his 77th Birthday changing axle seals and bearings.
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Robert Brunel
1 year
👼😢Today marks 11 yrs since you left us to soon. We will spend the day remembering you with some activities you would sure to enjoy. 🍨🍗🏇🏻 #WishesForLarsen
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Robert Brunel
2 years
Crop scouting after a wet week of rain.
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Robert Brunel
2 years
Ice is on the move on #LakeDauphin
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Robert Brunel
5 years
#harvest19 is done. 30 more Ac of canola not worth going over it’s so thin and the macdon doesn’t like the snow. 99.5% of acres harvested
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Today we decorated our tree. It’s always an emotional time. Hanging the special ornaments we’ve purchased for our kids. This will be our 7th Christmas without Larsen. It really doesn’t get easier.
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Robert Brunel
5 years
Had our staff #Christmas party last night and the unveil of our new logo.
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4 years
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Robert Brunel
6 years
So if everyone just moved there clocks ahead 30min. We could split the daylight savings in half and never change again!
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Robert Brunel
6 years
#Plant18 has begun at R.P. Brunel Inc. #wheat
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Robert Brunel
2 years
#wheat seeded in mid June coming off
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Robert Brunel
2 years
#plant22 #corn is going down today.
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Robert Brunel
6 years
My 96 yr old grandmother playing Pie Face.
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Robert Brunel
8 years
From my family to yours. Merry Christmas.
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Robert Brunel
6 years
#CanadaDay #cornselfie I think we made knee high by July
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Robert Brunel
2 years
#corn is liking this heat. Trying to play catch-up for the late start
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Robert Brunel
4 years
My 98 yr old grandmother got out of hospital yesterday in time to bake cookies for the kids Halloween treat bags
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Robert Brunel
3 years
#L233P on 20” rows into heavy corn trash. 💪 @rrvcanoladisk
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Robert Brunel
4 years
#MerryChristmas from my family to yours.
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Robert Brunel
10 years
#futureFarmer #selfie . Welcome Macklan Larsen Brunel. Mom and baby doing great. http://t.co/F2aa9HDqy6
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Robert Brunel
5 years
I have my helper this morning. #plant19
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Robert Brunel
5 years
#MerryChrismas from our family to yours. May the season of Christmas bring hope,happiness and good tidings in the coming year.
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Robert Brunel
1 year
11 years ago today @DougBrown97 came to visit a terminal boy on CK5. We managed to snag a picture with him too. We were also nearing the end of our fight All smiles….with a breaking heart inside. 😢💔
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Robert Brunel
4 years
#cwrs #wheat #harvest20 I think it’s a go!
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Robert Brunel
4 years
#plant20 is complete.
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Robert Brunel
1 year
#harvest23 is on its second day. Finished the Fall rye and now onto perennial ryegrass, with Timothy waiting patiently in the docket.
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Robert Brunel
1 year
#Wheat some spring wheat going in the bin today! #harvest23 #Cardale
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Robert Brunel
7 years
@DallasSansom Today marks 6 yrs since my son Larsen was diagnosed with Leukaemia. That knocked me to my knees....but we rose up and fought. #NeverGiveUp
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Spent the day with @ErinBrunelYL and our two kids celebrating Larsen’s Birthday. This is the 7th Birthday since he left us. It really doesn’t get any easier... #GoneTooSoon .
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3 years
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Am I a lucky guy or what. We’ve been harvesting since July 23rd and we rarely have had the same hot supper twice.
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Erin Brunel
6 years
Supper in the field is coming to an end. Getting a little creative with loaded nacho bowls. #harvest2018 @rpbrunel
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Robert Brunel
5 years
Had a great 97th Birthday celebrations from my Memere in her yard at the farm.
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Just got back from my Grandmother’s 96th Birthday Party at her park. She still lives on the farm. Great pic of her and some of her great grandchildren.
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Robert Brunel
2 years
Happy 17th Anniversary to my wonderful wife @ErinBrunel
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Robert Brunel
5 years
The last 12rows or #corn #harvest19
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Robert Brunel
3 years
When you stop for a Sunday morning coffee with your 99yo grandmother and she shows you the kittens she rescued.
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Robert Brunel
1 year
Celebrating Grandmeres 101 Birthday today.
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Robert Brunel
4 years
Fishing on Lake Dauphin
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1 year
Making dust and putting some spring wheat in the bin
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Robert Brunel
7 years
Five years ago today. He was so weak and close to transplant. A couple Blue Bombers came for a visit at the Children's Hospital.
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Robert Brunel
4 years
This kid has some ambition.... #firstdayofschool2020
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Robert Brunel
7 years
And we’re off to roam our territory
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Robert Brunel
4 years
Got in a ski yesterday. First time in a LONG time. A bit shaky. Not bad for this out of shape dad.
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Robert Brunel
8 years
The last 9 rows. Been looking for these for 5 months. that's a wrap #harvest16 @Brindshunt74 @ecimmerkar
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Robert Brunel
5 years
Here’s our Corny First day of school picture.
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Robert Brunel
7 years
That worked out perfect. Empty combine full truck. #Harvest17
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Another piece to the puzzle
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Robert Brunel
6 years
Well it’s official. I have declared my intention to run for Mayor of the Municipality of Ste. Rose for a second term in the upcoming October Municipal election.
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Robert Brunel
3 years
#andyclean kinda hate to take it out and use it with it so shiny and clean
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Robert Brunel
2 years
@kowalchukfarms1 My 100yo Memere checking out the wheat harvest.
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Robert Brunel
8 years
Someone ready to combine. #carpetfarming .
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1 year
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Robert Brunel
3 years
Celebrated my Mémère’s (GrandMother) 99th Birthday today.
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Robert Brunel
4 years
#LastPass #Harvest20 finally found the last rows I’ve been looking for.
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3 years
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