Pater noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum. Advéniat regnum tuum. Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo, et in terra. Panem nostrum cotidiánum da nobis hódie, et dimítte nobis débita nostra sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem, sed líbera nos a malo. We must of said this pray a thousand times, I think now I'm starting to feel their meaning. I love you B, and I miss you, don't forget to pray with us
Hey B. I can't believe it had been a year. I feel like we just went to Mike's house a few months ago. I keep replaying everything we did this week. I bought your christmas presents. I was so excited! I bought you a clock that look just like your rims on your car. I wanted you to put it in your shop that you were going to open. I got you some nice dress shirts from Dillards so you could pick up some hot chicks. :) I remember showing you my new pick and black Etnies shoes. I asked you and dad if I should put the black laces or the pink laces in them. I remember a couple weeks before you taught me how to change my oil. I kept doing something else and I wasn't paying attention to what you were doing. You finally looked at me and said "Jess, do you what me to show you how to do this or not?" with that look on your face like get you butt down here and watch. I keep thinking what I had to go through when I found out the news. For a few hours I was the only one that knew. If felt like I was asleep and having a nightmare. I will always treasure the night we spent at Mike's. And when we got home the last thing I told you was that I Love you. Pray to God for me. You figure after something like this would happen I would stop screwing up. Let Mom, Dad, Rob, and Alyssa know I love them very much and I so sorry for everything. I miss you so much. Please help me get my life together. Come visit me in my dreams, so we can fly away. I love you, Brian. Part of my heart feels empty with you. I know you are still here.
"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die." JOHN 25:27
I read that in my bible the other day and I believe. You are still with me. I miss you so much and I love you!
Hey B / Robert (Brother)
Missed my Drinking parter tonight, and the comforting way you would tell me about life. Captain says Hi, we drank some for you, I hope you can read this. I'm confused with life right now, I don't know what to do or say to people, please B pray to God for me, I need the help. I love you Brian, let me know you read these things. I'll write you later, I love you Brian. Goodnight Close
It’s been a year .A year of pain and despair .I look for some hope but find it very hard to find. I lay in bed every morning replaying my last minutes with Brian. Trying to think of something I could have done different that might have made a difference. One of the few joys we have in our lives is the time we spend with Alyssa. On the plus side of our lives is all the people that have given of their time and money to help Alyssa’s future to be secure. Iknow who my real friends are, and the people I can count on. I’m thankful for Brian’s car club buddies. They help keep his memory alive for me. I’d like to say some day I’ll be better but I’ve come to realization that it’s never going to happen. I still think of how happy Brian was that morning. He really felt he had it made. I guess in a way he did he was going to get to see God. I miss his laugh. That electric smile. Like he knew something you didn’t. His big bear hugs. I miss the sound of his car pulling up in front of the house. I would always let out a sigh of reliefwhen I knew he was home safe again. I miss watching him with his daughter. Seeing how he was growing as a father. Watching his face glow with pride when she did something cute or learned something new. He used to amaze me sometimes at the lengths he would go to help a friend. A lot farther than many people would go. I miss having my best buddy to sit with me and watch all the car and bike shows. Ienjoyed it when we used to talk about his plans for the future. He had so many. If he was able to accomplish just half of them He would have had one heck of a life. Am I better? I don’t know. Some days I think I am and then the next I get slammed back to reality. One of Brian’s friend shared a story about Brianfrom the day Brian’s car broke down and they were waiting for a ride. He told us that Brian asked him ifhe ever thought of faking his death to see how many people would come to his funeral.. That was just about a month before he died. I don’t think he knew all the lives he touched in his too short life..
One year ? Sometimes it has seemed like a life time and others it seems as though it was just yesterday.
B I love you. I hope I meet up to the Lords standards so I can see you again one day.
B./ Mandy Femmer (friend)
I don't really know what to say. This time last year I would have never imagined that you would be gone. I miss the way we used to joke around with each other. Every time I call Rob I half expect you to answer the phone and tell me, "he says he doesn't want to talk to you anymore" then hang up on me. I still remember when I used to call back, you would still be laughing. I can't even joke around with Dave like I did with you. I told him I was going to "kick his ass the next time I see him" and he took me seriously. I guess you and Rob are the only ones that really knows that means "I love you, and will do anything for you".
I miss you, and I'm gonna kick your ass the next time I see you! Close
Hey B / Robert (Brother)
I lit a candle but didn't have enough room to write what I really wanted to say to you, I hope you can read these things. It's been so hard being here at school and not getting my weekly phone call from you. I think sometimes the only reason I stay in school, is because I've got good friends, and I know you wanted me to do something with my life, and because I want Mom and Dad to be proud of me, I know they are, but I just for once, want to do something great. A lot of times I wish could trade places with you, even for a day so you could be with Alyssa again. I wish you were here so much, I miss the talks we had, the fishing trips, the camping. We haven't really gotten together for the game nights we use to do. I feel so numb to the world around me now, like the song says "The world is so cold now that you've gone away"
This weekend will be our first 4th of July without Brian. It was probably one of his favorite holidays. We will have quite a fireworks display but the one thing Brian loved the best was blowing up the watermelons. I still love to watch the videos we made and listen to his laugh. It’s
one of the things I miss most .I’m not sure why I’ve been required to walk this path but guess with time I’ll see the reasons. B keep your eyes open for the pieces of watermelon.
Brian's Birthday / Dad
Well , Tuesday April 19th is Brian's Birthday. If he were here we would all go out to eat together. We would probably go to Ruby Tuesdays or Out Back those were two of his favorites. We also would have to have a Dairy Queen cake he loved those.I know I would have to be looking to buy something for his car so I'll guess that's what I'll do still.I bought him a new pair of golf spikes last year.They are still sitting where he put them back in Sept, the last time we played golf together.We took Alyssa with us.We both played bad but I think it was the most fun I've had playing golf.It still hurts like hell to think we have to go on without him.We have engraved bricks being dedicated May 1 @ 1:00 at the Angel of Hope at Blanchette Park.Then I guess we'll have a party afterwards and try to think about the good times we all had. Brian, Happy Birthday son. I love you and miss you every day Dad Close
Your Dad Loved You A Whole Lot / Mark Stephens (Longtime Friend of Dad )Read >>
Your Dad Loved You A Whole Lot / Mark Stephens (Longtime Friend of Dad )
I remember your Dad bringing you as a little tike to watch us "old guys" play hockey late on Friday Nights. When you got old enough, you used to put on your skates when we were finished and skate around for a little "Stick and Puck" session. You even filled in and played a few times as a teenager when some of the regulars didn't show.
I have also fished with your Dad for many, many years at Table Rock Lake. I don't think that there was ever a fishing trip where he didn't either show me the spot by Lazy Lee's where you caught your Lunker or talk about how he had been taking you fishing down there since you were a little kid. He told me how he even took the hooks off of the crankbaits so that you wouldn't hurt someone, before you became that polished angler! He Was and Is very very proud of you, along with the rest of your family.
I also will always remember that awful day, while having lunch with your dad, that the state troopers came into the restaurant and walked over to our table, to tell him of your terrible accident. I am glad that I Could be there for Greg, to drive him home in his time of grief, and hopefully offer some condolence to him, your mom, and the rest of your family.
I plan on doing whatever else I can do to help in the future also, That's all a good friend can do...
Always on my mind / Linda Evans (Aunt)
Its so hard to lose someone you love, we lost our dad, but someone as young as Brian seems so unfair. We find ourselves questioning God, family and friends. Why? What if? How? Brian was such a sweet and happy kid. He always had a smile. How can he be gone, sometimes I shake my head trying to wake from this nightmare. I pray for him, my brother and his family everyday. I just read a book about two sisters, one dying from cancer and when I read this part, I thought of Brian. The dying sister wrote "When you think of me, don't be sad. I want to be like a favorite song. The one you play to cheer you up and get you going. And like a good song, sometimes I'll just pop into your head or you can play me whenever you want." I think Brian would want us to feel like this. Love and miss you Brian. Close
My Big Brother, My Protector / Jessie Klocke (Sister)Read >>
My Big Brother, My Protector / Jessie Klocke (Sister)
I remember a talk that Brian and I had. I had just moved back home last summer. We were sitting outside on the trucks tailgate...he put his arm around me and gave me this little grin.."I'm so happy you are home." He told me how worried he was for me and how he prayed for me every night. I looked at him and as he was telling me this I saw a tear roll down his cheek. "I love you, Jessie. I'm so happy you are home." I realized how much he cared about and loved me. I just wish I could have told him how much that conversation meant to me. I will remember that for the rest of my life. I love you Brian and miss you so much!!
To Fast!!! / Neil Klocke (uncle)
Brian,,,,,,,Where have all the flowers gone?Where have all the years gone?
It would have been a privilege and see you grow into a young man.
I thought when God made your Dad He threw away the mold,but He didn't,you were made out of that mold.You guys were so much alike its scary.
I remember a little guy who didn't like getting up early to go fishing with Dad,but here you would come,running down the road at Lazy Lee's ,little legs churning, yelling "Daddy wait for me." As the years passed not much had changed, you still hadn't become a morning person, but here you came,legs much longer now, yelling "Dad wait up."
I remember being your sponsor at your confirmation.As you and I stood there listening to the priest give his talk,you turned,looked at me, gave me that big ole Brian grin,as though you were silently telling me, Uncle Neil, I'm so glad your here with me today,thanks. I wish I would have told you that day just how important you made me feel in your life.
I remember your comment at your sisters baptism,as you proudly announced, "She's a keeper." You did crack up the priest.
Brian, there are so many wonderful memories I have of you as I watched you grow up I could go on, but I'm going to keep some for just me.
Brian, I pray for you quietly, think of you often and love you always. Love, your Uncle Neil Close
Remembering Brian / Maureen Henigman (neighbor)Read >>
Remembering Brian / Maureen Henigman (neighbor)
I think of Brian often.....I truly enjoyed our talks. Listening to his hopes and dreams and the future he invisioned. I will always remember how easily he laughed and how often he smiled. He had a quick whit and a wonderful sense of humor. He left a piece of himself here on earth.....his beautiful daughter Alyssa who has her dads warm smile. He will never be forgotten and will remain in the hearts of everyone he touched. I feel blessed to have known him. Close
I know your pain / Mary Ann Vaughan (none)
My heart goes out to you. My son, Bryan Story, committed suicide October 18, 2004 one month after his 31st birthday. He had a little girl (Raelee) 4 years old. It has been a horrible 4 months. He was my baby boy & the joy of my life. My joy went with him. He has a website on memory.com. Your son looks like a wonderful person. God bless us all. Mary Ann Close
Too Young, Too Soon / Stephen Sutherland (Fellow Org Member )
Its so sad to see someone so young and with a future and a family go. I never met or even talked to him on the org but from all the outpouring of love i can see he was a great, sincere, caring person. RIP Brian. May Your Memory Live On Forever. Close
I too, like my sister Kim, remember the visits to the lake... all of us staying together in the trailers instead of the cabins. We drove each other crazy sometimes but we had a lot of laughs. Brian was such a sweet kid, and very funny...I remember him fishing off the dock. I remember how cute he was just sitting there patiently watching the bobber... I wish I could have known him when he grew up... I missed alot. I wish I could have seen him with his little girl... and just had the chance to ask him "so what are you doing with your life now?" I always thought I would have the chance to "catch up" It makes me so sad that I will never have that chance. I know he is in heaven right now keeping an eye on his little girl and everyone else he loves. I know he hears our prayers and knows how much we all loved him and miss him...my deepest condolences and prayers go out to Uncle Greg, Aunt Jan, Robbie, Jessie and Alyssa take care up there Brian, we will all see you again one day...all my love, Trish
he was such a great friend / Nicole Kean (friend)
not a day goes by were i think of what kind of person brian was, he was such a kind and loving person, he could make anyone smile. he loved his little girl and family so much. just the person he was will always be with me. his silly faces are always being pictured in my mind, the day lenny and i fist met him is like it was yesterday, still fresh in my memory. we will miss him greatly and we will never forget him. brians family is always in our thoughts and i hope they dont forget that.
we love you brian. Close
So many memories / KIM VITALE (COUSIN)
Brian was a wonderful person. I remember going to Tablerock Lake on many Spring and Summer vacations with Brian. My boys, much younger than him would be so excited that Brian and Rob were going to be at the lake because they would take the time to play with them. Looking back I realize that he was such a happy person and such a jokester. He was a great role model for my boys. I often think about Brian and all who he left behind. I pray that his family will be ok. He is in a good place but we all miss him and that's hard. Love ya Brian. You will be missed.
In memory... / Jason Stensland (fellow cavalier addict )
I didn't get a chance to meet Brian, but from what I've heard it would have been a pleasure. I heard about his passing on www.j-body.org, and had a chance to feature his great car in the 2005 calendar we put together.
With great memorials like this, his life & memory will live on forever... Close
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