What an awful shock for you all!

My sincerest condolences go out to you, and especially to your brother's wife and children. I hope you will have him home soon, so that you can make your arrangements: I know how frustrating the wait for news can be.
When someone has died away from home, it all seems so unreal, especially when they are not meant to be around at the time, anyway.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Andrea