Sister Wives’ Paedon Brown Shares Tribute to Late Brother Garrison on His Birthday: ‘I Miss You’
The weight of loss is a heavy mantle to carry, especially for the Brown family. On Friday, April 10, Paedon Brown turned to Instagram to honor his late brother, Garrison Brown, on what would have marked his 28th birthday. Paedon, 27, shared a nostalgic throwback photo of the pair, overlaid with the somber notes of Josh Garrel’s “Farther Along.” The lyrics, “Farther along we’ll know all about it… Farther along we’ll understand why,” served as a quiet, aching backdrop to his digital memorial. Honestly, it’s the kind of raw, unfiltered grief that resonates far beyond the screen, reminding us all of the fragile nature of family bonds.
In a subsequent post, the mood shifted from reflective to deeply personal. Paedon shared another photograph of his brother, adding, “I’m going to kick your butt when I see you. Happy birthday brother.” It is a poignant, slightly jarring reminder of the humor often found in the wake of tragedy. This public remembrance comes just over a year after Garrison, who was only 25, died by suicide in March 2024. US News Hub Misryoum recalls that his father, Kody Brown, and his mother, Janelle Brown, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a joint statement at the time, noting that Garrison was a “bright spot” whose loss has left an immense, breath-stealing hole in their lives.
His passing remains a profound shock to those who followed the family’s journey for years.
Police were called to Garrison’s Flagstaff, Arizona, residence on March 5, 2024, where his brother, Gabriel, tragically discovered his body. While investigations confirmed the incident as a suicide with no foul play suspected, the ripple effect on the Brown family has been immense. During a May 2025 episode of Sister Wives, Janelle Brown shared the agonizing moment she received the news from Gabriel. “I don’t remember the next few minutes but I got in the car and drove,” she admitted, capturing a snapshot of parental grief that words rarely do justice. It is a stark look at the reality behind the reality television cameras.
Kody and Janelle, who separated in 2022, navigate this loss alongside their other children: Logan, 31, Maddie, 29, Hunter, 28, Gabriel, 23, and Savanah, 20. Paedon holds a unique place in this dynamic, being the only biological son of Kody and his former partner, Christine Brown. The family remains a tight-knit unit in their sorrow, dealing with the aftermath of losing Garrison Brown in the public eye while trying to find private peace. What stands out is how they continue to weave their memories of him into the fabric of their daily lives, ensuring his spirit isn’t forgotten despite the distance of time.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Please reach out for support by calling or texting 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. Grief is a journey that no one should ever have to walk alone, and there is always someone willing to listen when the load feels too heavy to bear. The Brown family’s experience with Garrison Brown serves as a difficult, necessary reminder to hold our loved ones close. It is a story of resilience, of broken hearts, and of the enduring, sometimes painful, nature of love that persists even when a person is gone.