Five years has gone by in a blink of an eye.The years have taught me a few valuable lessons. I think the most important is thankfulness. I'm thankful for God allowing me to be your Dad. You were quite a challenge for your Mom and Me but you were worth it.I'm thankful for your silly grin when you told one of your bad jokes.I can still close my eyes and see your face.I'm thankful for all the times I took you fishing and how you would smile when you caught a bigger fish than me.I'm thankful for being able to watch you and Rob grow up together.I'm thankful for watching you doing your best to be a big brother to your sister. Trying to keep her on the right path.I'm thankful for getting to watch you learn to become a father. You were good at it.I'm thankful for her. To have a little piece of you means so much us.We miss you everyday Brian.Your never far from our thoughts.I'd love to hear your laugh again.... you know the one you'd do when we blew up a watermellon.I'd love to hear the rumble of your car when you came home at night.I know these things can't be ....so I'll have to wait for you to come and take my hand and take me to meet your Grandpa so we can all go fishing together.
HOW FAST THE TIME GOES / NEIL KLOCKE (UNCLE)Read >>
HOW FAST THE TIME GOES / NEIL KLOCKE (UNCLE) BRIAN.................ITS BEEN FIVE YEARS. I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW FAST THOSE YEARS HAVE GONE..IT STILL HURTSTOO
I THINK OF YOU OFTEN....PRAY FOR YOU QUIETLY...AND LOVE YOU STILL....
Thoughts..../ Damian K. (Friend)
Well It has definitely been a long time. I was thinking about you helping me when ever I needed a hand and decided I should stop by and say something. I miss hanging out with you!! While your up there please keep steering me in the right direction, if it is not to much to ask.
Damian Close
4 years so long......... / Tom Amrein (very good friend )
been a long time brother! feels like yesterday when, I received that call! I miss you man. Until we tie up our shirts, act gay, and scare the living daylights out of the pizza guy again. Many smiles and laughs brother! I am glad you are up there watching over all of us! Close
I know you are with me / Jessie (Sister)
I know that it is you helping me keep it together for this long. I don't know how else I would be able to do it. I miss you so much Brian. I miss your face, I miss your voice, I miss your laugh, I miss you being around. I was so proud of you. I could just tell that you were finally happy! I looked up to you and I still do. Your my big brother. I love you! Let Rob know that I love him! I'm not sure if he realize how much I miss him and how proud I am of him too! So...how do you like dad's truck. It's everything you probably would have told dad to do. Let's face it, dad probably wouldn't have a truck anymore because you would want to drive it all the time. LOL! I love you B!! Close
~THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR~ / Betsy Ross (Danny's Mom )
There have been angels in my life. While they haven't arrived with a blast of trumpets or a rustle of wings, I've known them just the same.They performed their acts in human guise, sometimes borrowing the faces of family and friends, sometimes posing as well meaning strangers. You have known them too, when just the right word was needed, when a tiny act of kindness made a great difference...or perhaps you heard a voice whispering in a night of sorrow, the words not quite clear, but the meaning unmistakable~
"THERE IS HOPE...THERE IS HOPE."
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Brian~ One day we will witness the hope that once spoke to me from this amazing picture.
A peace sent to my heart...A once upon a time gift sent from yours~
Brian, its odd writing to you, I wonder if you or my little one really ever know were reaching out to you this way, My God I hope you can hear our words or read our messages, listen to our thoughts, I am sad, brian for your family and for ours. We miss our children, our once dreams and definitely our futures that will never be now (without you both) but my hope here is that, since you have a bit more experience where your at, and that your older, that you will look for my son and play with him since I once heard from your father that you loved kids, Benjamin will be five on tuesday and I cannot celebrate that day with him..................tears fill my eyes as i think of how much that kills me inside, so im asking YOU to sing him happy bithday for me. To let him know that his mommy loves him wishes him a wonderful, and truly Truck, Train, Plane, Bug, Tickled to pieces, Fun filled chocolatey ooey gooey, kind of day. I don't know if you even wish for those things in heaven anymore but thats all I remember of what used to make you sing, and dance. Brian and Ben please know that though you are both safe and forever in Glory and all that is good beyond anything we can understand yet, that we your parents are not. So please help us your parents, family and friends to navigate through our lives without you by somehow " getting through to us" we need that. Brian teach benjamin what you know about heaven so far, maybe then he can visit me. P.s Dont forget to visit your mother and father either. God bless both of you and God bless us too. Thankyou Brian and Happy Birthday benjamin. I love you. xoxoxo
Wow. Another year has come and gone and your memory still burns bright in all of Gateway J's hearts and minds. We all miss you and talk about you most times there is a big group of us reminiscing. Your dad, Bwall, Jeff, Ryan and I went to SEMA this year. We all thought of you, we knew you would be oohhhing and aahhing at the cars and girls. ;) I did find a few pennys and Ryan found $40. Thanks :) We knew you were there walking beside us, helping us gamble it away. Brianna has gotten big, I hope you can see what a cute niece you have. Your sister is a great mom. She probably saw your great skills with Alyssa and had to be just like you. lol
Just wanted to say that you are not far from any of our minds at any time. We all miss you dearly. I hope you can see and feel us thru all of our thoughts and prayers.
It's Christmas Eve 2007. I miss you as much as the first Christmas. We'll be opening gifts soon and you will be on my mind.I'll miss you smile when I see you open your gifts.Probably something for your car.B, I love you. Till we meet again.
Always in our thoughts / BettyAnn Geiler
The days come and go...but the thoughts of you are constant to the ones that love you. I know that thoughts of you sneak into my mind and linger for awhile...long enough for me to think of you and then you are gone, only to come again at another time. You will always be a part of those that love you as they will always be a part of you. Keep an eye on Matthew for me...with love always, BettyAnn Close
Three years / Dad
What does a Dad say? It doesn't feel like three years. I wish I could see where you would be at this time in your life. My thoughts of you are often. When I see a cool car or a cute girl that I think you would like. You neice Brianna is something else. I can't wait to tell her about her Uncle Brian. Your daughter continues to grow into quite a lady. She certainly has a mind of her own though. Just like Daddy...AND Mom. B-boy please watch over us all.
My condolences / Lori Moomey (classmate)
To Brians family and friends, I offer my thoughts and prayers. My wish for you is to think of him often to show honor to him. Brian is well remembered as we approach our 10 year highschool reunion and he will be missed. God Speed, Lori Moomey (Cavato in highschool) Close
I can't believe that it has almost been 3 years since you left us. I still feel like it was just yesterday. I thought maybe that as the years went on it would get a little better. I just end up missing you more and more. Just the other day I starting thinking about you and all day, everywhere I went I heard "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson. I remember the day after your funeral I was hanging up the roses I took from the cemetery and that song was on repeat. I kept listening to it. Brianna is getting so big. You would have loved her!! She's such a goof ball! September is here. It is starting to get colder at night. It brings back so many memories. You taught me how to change my oil. I got my new Etnies shoes; you and dad told me which laces would look better. Most of all I always remember and will cherish the last night I spent with you! Driving home from Mike's house on your bike, I thought to myself "Man my brother is so awesome!” We got home and you said "We won't be riding the bike at night anymore. It's too cold!" And the very last thing I said to you before you went to bed was "I love you Brian." I am so thankful that I got to tell you that! I miss you so much B! You will forever and always be my big brother, my protector, and my guardian Angel. I LOVE YOU!
I'm praying for the Klocke family. / Sherry Harkey (Cyber friend )
What a beautiful site for a handsome young man. Its so obvious that he is loved by many. I can hear the pain and the loss from the letters. My Mandi has been gone for 12.5 years. ( I shouldn't say gone because I know exactly where she is!) I never thought I'd be saying things like "12 years later" cause I didn't think I'd ever make it that long without her. I never knew if I could make it from one day to the next. Then, when I couldn't go on any longer, Jesus stepped in and has been carrying me through ever since. I know he is there for you all too and will continue to pray for all of you. It's true, time does make things get better. Well, I think we just learn to cope better with time and make new "normals", cause life is never the same. Love and prayers to you all, and good luck on the Golf Tournament! Your friend, Sherry Harkey, Angels of '97 www.angelsof97.com Close
I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beautiful son Brian. I know only too well how long and difficult this journey can be as we continue living our lives without our precious children/grandchildren. We don't see many Dads on BI and you have created a beautiful tribute to a son who obviously added much joy to your life. My heart goes out to you and your family.
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LOL! I love you B!! 
September is here. It is starting to get colder at night. It brings back so many memories. You taught me how to change my oil. I got my new Etnies shoes; you and dad told me which laces would look better. Most of all I always remember and will cherish the last night I spent with you! Driving home from Mike's house on your bike, I thought to myself "Man my brother is so awesome!” We got home and you said "We won't be riding the bike at night anymore. It's too cold!" And the very last thing I said to you before you went to bed was "I love you Brian." I am so thankful that I got to tell you that! I miss you so much B! 
You will forever and always be my big brother, my protector, and my guardian Angel. I LOVE YOU! 
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