My Brother's Keeper: Surviving Suicide and Shedding Guilt

“Am I my brother’s keeper?”

For Chris Cordes, this is not a philosophical question—it's one shaped by unimaginable loss. On December 6, 2011, his brother Keven—a paramedic, Navy veteran, and gifted musician—took his own life, leaving behind a family searching for answers.

In this deeply personal memoir, Chris retraces his brother's life, honoring his strength while confronting the addiction and despair that led to tragedy. As a first responder and a man of faith, he wrestles with grief, guilt, and the painful question of responsibility.

My Brother's Keeper is a compassionate guide for those navigating the aftermath of suicide—a reminder that healing does not mean forgetting, and that hope can still be found in the silence.