Need help with what to say on my memorial

My brother passed away 4 years ago, i am just now ready to get his memorial tattoo. i am getting angel wings in between my shoulder blades i know that, but i really dont know what to say and if i should put the writing in the middle or not.

I am sorry to hear about your brother. The artist will definetly put the text where it looks best, so you dont have to worry about that one. You could just get his name in there. Or was there something that he said, called you, or did he have nick name? Maybe he had a favorite movies, books, music. Check them for inspiration :) Here is a great studio in St. Louis if you haven found one www.devilcitypress.com

Just wondering, why do you need writing at all? ("but i really dont know what to say and if i should put the writing in the middle or not.")- that sounds as if you're assuming that there is supposed to be writing in every tribute or memorial tattoo, and that simply isn't true. Nobody says that you have to have writing on your tattoo, alot of people do it, but it doesn't make it mandatory. If you're not sure about a phrase or saying, skip that part until you are sure, and that's even if you still want it to say something. The great thing about tattoos is the fact that you can get amazing pieces of art memorializing your brother, and not be limited to what seems to be the growing standard, words. Sounds like your brother is worth getting a little more than what is pretty much pop-culture these days. Good Luck and I hope you find an amazing artist capable of doing the job. -KRYSTOF

My condolences to you bro... If I read right you are going to get wings on your back? If that's the case to me would represent that you are the angel. I would probably reconsider the design direction to make sure the tattoo really meet your expectations. How about getting a portrait surrounded by wings instead. Just a twist to your idea. And regarding the writing you should come up with a phrase that meant something to both of you guys just like PDC said. "Bro you will always be remember" "I'll see you soon" "Your body is not here but your soul is with me" You can always go with some humor in case he was a trip: "Make some room up there I'll be there soon too" "I remember you everyday, I'm still paying your cellphone bills" What it matters is that the tattoo really means something special to both of you, think think think! Good luck

I think Krystof is dead on really. People kind of fell into this cliche of memorials need to have writing/names/dates/angels/cross/etc. A memorial tattoo is whats important to you and that person. If you liked to share sandwiches get a freaking PB&J tattooed on you. Ya know? Get something that makes you think of him, and thats a tribute to him one way or the other. I personal like to think of them a tribute tattoos more then memorial tattoos. Do something they would have liked, or something that brought you together. I can't imagine how hard what you're going through is, but my MAIN advice is don't do it until you're 100% sure of what you want.