Sister Wives’ Paedon Brown Honors Late Brother Garrison on Birthday
The weight of loss often hits in the quiet moments, and for Paedon Brown, this past Friday served as a painful reminder of a void that refuses to close. Posting to his Instagram Stories on April 10, the 27-year-old shared a poignant tribute to his late brother, Garrison Brown, on what would have marked his 28th birthday. Using a nostalgic throwback photo and the somber, hopeful tones of Josh Garrel’s “Farther Along,” Paedon reached out across the digital divide. “I miss you everyday,” he wrote, choosing lyrics that suggest a peace not yet found on this side of the veil: “Farther along we’ll know all about it… Farther along we’ll understand why.” It is a heavy, raw look at the Sister Wives family as they continue to navigate this profound grief.
In a second, more personal snapshot, Paedon’s voice shifted from reflective to distinctly brotherly, capturing that unique blend of love and humor common in large, tight-knit families. “I’m going to kick your butt when I see you. Happy birthday brother,” he wrote. It’s a gut-wrenching sentiment, honestly. It underscores how the Sister Wives family is coping with the sudden absence of a sibling who was once a fixture of their lives. Garrison Brown, who died by suicide in March 2024 at the age of 25, remains a central figure in their collective memory. His death has left a permanent scar on the hearts of his parents, Kody and Janelle Brown, who confirmed the tragedy in a joint statement last year.
The loss of Garrison Brown has been a deeply public struggle for the family, one that has unfolded under the scrutiny of their reality TV fame.
When police arrived at Garrison’s Flagstaff home on March 5, 2024, they discovered him deceased, with no suspicion of foul play. The investigation confirmed it as a suicide, a revelation that devastated those who knew him as a “bright spot” in their lives. The pain was compounded by the fact that it was Garrison’s brother, Gabriel, who discovered him. Janelle Brown later recounted the harrowing moment during a May 2025 episode of Sister Wives. “Gabriel had found him,” she said, remembering the blurred, traumatic minutes after the realization set in. “He’s like, ‘Mom, he’s gone.’ I mean, ‘What do you mean?’ He said, ‘He’s dead. He killed himself.’”
For the Brown family, the journey toward healing feels like a long, winding road with no clear destination. Kody and Janelle, who announced their separation in 2022, share six children, including the late Garrison and his siblings Logan, Maddie, Hunter, Gabriel, and Savanah. While Paedon is the biological son of Kody and Christine Brown, the familial bonds remain deeply intertwined. Seeing Paedon reach out this week is a reminder that while the Sister Wives family continues their individual paths, they are all still processing the same, immense hole left behind. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Please call or text 988, or visit 988lifeline.org to connect with support services today.