Rest in Peace my dear friend Brian

Ms Old Skool · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:26:49

It is with a very sad heart that I let you know Brian is no longer with us but in Heaven.
Earlier today with just Thelma and Zack by his side they played Stevie Nicks Rhiannon, they held each other and cried and when the song was done they knew it was time to let him go. Brian was taken off all lifesaving devices and made comfortable. Noah and I was honored to be included in the family that was able to spend time with him and say goodbye.

I've always heard the phrase "Well you can't pick your family", that's not true, family is not always who you are blood related too but you who care about. I've know Brian for 13 years and feel that I'm a better person for knowing him. He was Steve's best friend, they thought of each other as brothers. Steve and I worshiped with him and Thelma, they played beautiful music together, we broke bread together and traveled together. When Steve died Brian made a promise at his funeral that he would take care of me and Noah and he kept his word. When Steve passed away the first person Noah asked for was Brian, "I want Brian" and Brian never waviered. At times I felt that he and Thelma were all the family Noah and I had. I'm not sure I would be where I am today without the love and support he and Thelma gave us. Noah asked Brian to be his Godfather when Steve died and Brian took it very seriously. We were blessed to have dinner with them the night before he had his stroke and the whole conversation was road trips they wanted to take together.
If you spent 5 minutes with Brian you knew what kind of man he was. His word was gold, he always had a smile and when he laughed his whole face smiled. He was a wonderful trombone player and still played in the praise team at our church. His knowledge of music was like none other, you could give him the title of a song and he knew every word and give him the name of a album and he could tell you every song on the album. He loved his Valkyrie and his 350Z. Brian would often say riding was different now that Steve was gone but still rode for him and Steve.

How do I repay him for what he did for Noah and I? I help Thelma and Zach, we will be there for them and help them any way that we can.

Noah and I have talked this week about how it was going to feel when this moment came and we both said we know we will see him again and he's with his best friend and brother Steve. I can see it now, Steve standing at the gate and behind him are their 2 Valks, a red and black and black and silver one. No need for a helmet in heaven. Steve has already picked out the perfect ride, it's a street paved in gold and more curves than Deals Gap and a perfect blue sky. As they get on their Valkyries Steve looks over at Brian and smiles and says "Lets Roll".

I will always miss you Brian and you will always have a special place in my heart. Rest in peace my dear friend, Love Rhonda

R J · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:33:38

Oh crapola. That is tough to lose a loved one. If I get anything said here I'm going to have to hurry as the knats are horrible tonight.

Thelma, Zach, Rhonda, Noah, Craig and all the rest of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you as long as needed.

Lost for words now. Bye, Love ya all. RJ.

Willow · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:35:25

Godspeed, Brian. The world is a richer place for your having been here and a poorer place for your leaving.

I wish you comfort, Thelma, Rhonda and Noah.

Stanley Steamer · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:35:32

Moonshine · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:38:14

Prayers to y'all Rhonda and all the family. I did get the chance to meet Brian and he was a wonderful man. Even though I didn't see a lot of him or talked to him, he will be missed. Rest in Peace my Friend.

Great Euology (?) you put on here.

Gone but, NEVER forgotten. He will have a special place in the Heart!

Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005 · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:38:50

So very sad

Rest In Peace

Fleetwood Mac "Rhiannon"

Serk · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:39:19

Even knowing this news was coming didn't make it any easier...

Nothing more to add than what's already been said...

RTaz · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:40:20

so sorry to hear...what a tragedy...I remember well how Brian looked out for you and Noah...he was a great guy ...he will be in our prayers ...our club has lost another great member but somehow I just feel like there are a few great people up heaven watching and riding along with us when we gather...

wizard -vrccds#125 · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:46:57

The ride on Sat. @ GOTF wll be for Brian ! It the least and best I can do ! I have no words that I can say only tears !

Garfield · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:50:11

the inspector · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 21:56:59

Rest in peace my brother Brian.....God Bless You

"the inspector"

Oss · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:00:10

Thank you for being there for Brian and his family Rhonda

He touched many more lives than he knew and will be sorely missed

Sorry words fail me now

Oss

hotglue #43 · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:13:56

Our hearts break for Brian and family..... God speed Brian. Prayers for the family and dear friends.
Mark and Charlyne

Fla. Jim · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:17:26

Godspeed Brian. Your love will remain to comfort those that you have left.

laserpat · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:25:39

So sad to lose a good man. Prayers fron Central Texas

ChromeDome · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:29:08

I only met Brian a couple of times but got to know him through his many posts. God's speed Brian.

C908 · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:41:06

So sorry for your loss, prayers from Sedalia, Missouri. It was a pleasure being able to ride with both Brian and Steve.

mojo · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:53:15

Cindy and I send our heartfelt condolences to Thelma and family. And also to Rhonda and Noah who were also close family. You all are in our prayers.
Brian was a good man and we enjoyed their visits to our home, the rides, us working on the bikes together while Cindy and Thelma visited.
Brian was Saved and we Know that he is home with the Lord.

mojo

Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008 · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 22:55:49

Very sorry to hear of his passing.I never got the chance to meet him but by the words written about him I know it was my lose. May Gods grace and peace be with him and all his love ones.

Michael K (Az.) · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 23:00:38

So sorry to hear this. Met him in Co., had a nice talk about music. He will be missed by many.

~ Timbrwolf · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 23:12:30

. . .....Thoughts and Prayers from the woods..

......Rest in Peace Brian. . ...you,re in a better place..

3fan4life · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 23:15:06

Life is precious and sometimes it is way too short.

When you meet some people you just instantly know that they are a GOOD person, Brian was one of those people.

I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

May God provide comfort and strength to all who Loved him.

X Ring · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 23:24:48

I never got to meet Brian but we did talk through emails and I was proud to call him friend.

Marty

Dino · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 23:42:01

It was my pleasure to meet Brian,we shared a love for music.I will never forget his posts that I always looked forward to. He was a fine man loved and respected by all. My condolences to his family and friends, he will be missed. Ride on Steve and Brian,rest in peace.,

HayHauler · Wed 30, Mar 2011, 23:56:16

Prayers from TEXAS. +1 what RJ said...

Hay

Bama Red · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 01:43:19

Prayers up for Brian, his family and friends. May your faith bring you peace, strength and understanding. God Bless.

HotRod · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 01:57:49

So very sorry to hear this,may God comfort you all in this time of morning and you find peace in him.

eric in md · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 02:55:15

so sorry .

Pat S. · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 03:49:22

I praise our Lord for creating Brian. I will celebrate his life.

bg · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 04:02:13

what a great post you wrote about Brian.
He will sorely be missed but we are all better people for knowing him.
It is comforting to know this is not "good bye" but "i'll see you later".
Until that day we will rely on our fond memories of him.

bassman · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 04:11:19

Sincere condolences to all at this most difficult time....

Dubsvalk · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 06:47:11

I wish I could have known you Brian! Prayers for your family.
Dubs

bogator · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 06:53:11

My sincere condolences to all of you that is going thru this mourning at this time. GOD BLESS each one of you, my prayers are with you.-----with love --Bogator

solo1 · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 07:13:34

Micky · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 07:15:02

Prayers For All Of His "Family" From West Gerogia.

FLAVALK · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 07:20:22

So sorry to hear this. I didn't kow him but always enjoyed his posts. He will be missed.

God bless his family

Goody · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 07:25:45

I had the honor of meeting and spending and Evening with Brian and instantly knew I had a friend. I sit here typing this with Don Mcleans American Pie Going through my Head.
"The Day The Music Died"
Bye Bye Brian
R I P
Goody

sugarbee · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 07:32:04

Prayers for all of Brian's family

our hearts are sad at this moment, he will be missed but never forgotten

from Beekeeper and Sugarbee

Highbinder · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 07:33:16

Godspeed Brian..our condolences to his family and friends....he will be missed..

Don and Tracy

Spirited-6 · Thu 31, Mar 2011, 07:47:09

Sincere condolences and Prayers from Kentucky.

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Rest in Peace my dear friend Brian