THE LETTER THAT WILL BREAK YOUR HEART
Its contents, though private, have been partially shared with permission from the Clarkson family.
In the opening lines, Brandon addressed Kelly directly:
“Kel, I know we didn’t end the way fairy tales do, but you gave me the two greatest chapters of my life — River and Remy. You taught me what unconditional love looks like, even when it’s not perfect.”
He then wrote to his children:
“River, my fearless girl, never dim your light for anyone. You are pure magic.
Remy, my little man, take care of your sister and your mama. Be strong, but never be afraid to cry.”
The letter closed with a line that has reportedly left Kelly in tears every time she reads it:
