Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

08:57:59

Comments

I remember Brian's great sense of humor. I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with him for a couple of years at Fremont Middle School. To see him laugh brought joy to my heart. He was a fine young man that will not be forgotten. I pray that God blesses Brian's soul and that he is running, jumping, skipping, and of course laughing in heaven today and forever! I miss Brian but am thankful to have known him, he brought much joy to those around him. God Bless, Bob Videan, Fremont Middle School, Asst. Principal

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

09:07:08

Comments

Brian - I am going to miss you cruising down the hall - always stopping to give me a smile. I imagine you standing tall in heaven doing all the things you could not do here on earth. I am thankful God put you in my life.........you made me a better person. I will truly miss you - Mrs. Ross

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

09:25:57

Comments

Brian was in my homeroom when he was in 6th grade at Fremont Middle School. I will always remember his special smile--a little stubborn and a little mischievous--a delightful smile!! I pray that Brian is at peace and doing all those things he was not able to do here on earth. I wish you, his family, consolation in your grief and loss. Brian will be fondly remembered by many of us. God bless you, Mrs. Cindy Maike

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

09:28:38

Comments

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you. Cheryl Hanna Teacher, Daisy Brook Elementary

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

10:24:37

Comments

I was one of Brian's teacher assistants at Daisy Brook Elementary. He was fun to work with and had a smile that would light up the room! I remember when he got his new electric wheel chair. Oh boy, was he in heaven! Though I didn't work with him long and didn't see him much since he went on to other schools, I will miss him. My prayers are with his family and that Brian now has the freedom to do the things in Heaven that his body didn't allow him to do on Earth! God Bless. Paula Kozal FCE,Quest

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

11:47:44

Comments

Brian will be missed by our school family. John D. Kingsnorth, Superintendent

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

12:09:19

Comments

I was Brian's school counselor while he attended Fremont Middle School. Brian always had a smile for me when we would meet. My son and I often enjoyed playing games with him in the hallway after school. He will be missed. I pray that Brian has found peace and healing. Leslie Anderson

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

14:03:06

Comments

brian im sorry that you died we all miss you very very much and we all love you. I wish you could be here now. from: Nikkiplotts a good friend of brian

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

14:16:28

Comments

Brian im sorry that you died I wish you could be here now. we had lots of fun when you were around and I miss your friendship. from:dustin sommer your good friend

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

14:34:49

Comments

Brian, I never really got to say goodbye. You and I had great times together. Brian you taught me alot in 6 years I knew you. I will always miss you. love nick longcore

Date:

Friday May 06, 2005

Time:

22:11:30

Comments

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.My thoughts and prayers are with you. GOD Bless your family. Steve Knuth, camp attendant.

Date:

Saturday May 07, 2005

Time:

08:52:04

Comments

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. I only met Brian last year at summer camp - but that great smile he had that week will be remembered forever. I'm glad we all had the chance to meet this wonderful young man. I'm sure he will me missed by all that knew him. Char Livermore - alias "Snack Lady" @ MDA Camp

Date:

Saturday May 07, 2005

Time:

20:42:48

Comments

My son Alex and Brian became classmates back in 3rd grade at Daisy Brook. I found out it was a daily ritual for my dad and his little sheltie to stop and say hello to Brian when they picked up my son everyday. Brian really liked animals and later when I had him in class in 9th grade he talked about his dog. At first that was all he would talk to me about because he was so stubborn he wouldn't talk much at all. It took him a long time to open up to me and when he finally started picking on me I knew he liked me. Brian was a trip in class. He always knew where things were when I misplaced them. He knew exactly what to say to both taunt me plus give me a laugh. When he rolled in with that grin, I knew it was going to be a good day. Brian was definitely not all sweetness and light - -he was a typical adolescent male. There was more than one day when I had to take him and his buddy Marvin aside and tell them to SLOW DOWN those chairs --they were in danger of running over the other kids! Then there were the tardies after lunch when they were doing the mud races out in front of the school. Men and their machines . . . The last two years I didn't have him in class anymore. Anytime I came up to him he'd give me that look "Now what does she want?" After a few seconds, though, the smile came through. It said more than a thousand words. Like the others said --I know he's doing the things in heaven that he couldn't do here. I know he's running and hugging the girls. I'm sure he's either got a sweet young thing next to him in his hot rod car or behind him on his Harley as he driving off into the sunset. Alex and I both miss you Brian! May God comfort your many friends and your family. Teresa Caliguri, teacher, Fremont High School

Date:

Sunday May 08, 2005

Time:

10:11:53

Comments

In heaven there are no wheelchairs, no pain, and no sorrow..Brian will be missed..He was Mike's little buddy..Brad and family are in our thoughts and prayers...Sincerely, Mike and Mary Mansel

Date:

Sunday May 08, 2005

Time:

11:40:33

Comments

During Brian's three years at the Middle School, it was a joy to see him each day. Even with his health issues, Brian did not complain. I'm glad I had the opportunity to see Brian a couple of weeks ago at the high school. As usual, he had a smile on his face. May it be of comfort to know that Brian is free of pain. I put your family on our prayer list at the Fremont United Methodist Church today. Carolyn Hummel, FMS Principal Carolyn Hummel

Date:

Sunday May 08, 2005

Time:

14:20:33

Comments

Brian, so many nites I went to sleep, hoping, someday we would meet again. Now that your in heaven, I'll have to wait until I can join you to see you again. I love you very much, and have since the day I gave birth to you. You were always a happy baby with a smile that could light up the world. I will always love you and keep you close to my heart. May God help ease the pain of loosing you for Brad and his family. You will be sadly missed. Love Your Mom, Shirley (Bibbler) Kaminski

Date:

Sunday May 08, 2005

Time:

21:05:57

Comments

Brian, even though i dont really know you i will always miss you. i wish we could of met sooner but oh well. you will always be in my thoughts. i'll see you in heaven. love you and i will always love you. love your sister, brittany stanley

Date:

Monday May 09, 2005

Time:

07:48:06

Comments

Brian, was my Nephew I did not get to see very much. My memories of him are as a small boy I wish I could have know him as a young man. He will be deeply missed. I can relate to his pain. My son also has Muscular Dystrophy, And he to always has a smile on his face. These Children are very special to each and every one of us. They never complain. Now there will be no more PAIN, No More WHEELCHAIRS. I pray that Brian is at peace and doing all those things he was not able to do here on earth. Until we meet again. Love, Uncle Dart, Aunt Mary (BIBBLER) Dietz & cousin Robert (Bob)

Date:

Monday May 09, 2005

Time:

12:34:39

Comments

It's unbearably quiet here now. I miss Brian telling me how to run my home and raise my children. Wow! No one is trying to run over my toes. I miss the compassionate smile Brian gave me when I was sad or worried. I miss the "click, click, click...I just wanted to know what you were doing, Julie". I'll miss the chaos we shared together when we took all the dogs and cats to the vet. Whew, but we did it! "No pickles, Julie!" I'll miss those rolling eyes at the doctor's offices. Brian even told me how to cook, which is hilarious and he knew it! Brian came with some great nurses, they are missed as well. It was an honor and a priviledge to parent Brian for the last 1 1/2 years, I would do it again tomorrow, and with great joy and excitement. Brian brought much to my home. I like my home noisy and he certainly provided that. I like chaos and a certain amount of frustration can be very motivating! Brian taught us all a great deal. I know that I can do just about anything now! To all of you who were devoted to Brian, I can not thank you enough. I'll never forget that it was team work and that I was never alone. Until the last lap....adios, Bart! Julie Badgerow, Brian's Foster Mom

Date:

Monday May 09, 2005

Time:

15:53:09

Comments

I had the chance to take care of Brian for over a year. Brian will be sadly missed by not only me but my kids also. Over the year Brian was like one of my own. Brian and I shared a lot of memories together. The last time I had the chance to spend with Brian is the night I ended up in the hospial after shift with appendicitis, the end of the shift he knew i was not doing well and he kept saying "Lee go to the hospital." Well I ended up going and the next day he made sure he went out with another nurse to grab me a get well present. After returning home after my surgery he had the nurse call me so he could talk to me, I am sure it was all to make sure I was alright. He told me he was really worried about me, that was always the way brian was he was always worried about others. He had a big ole heart when it came to Julie, Mark, their kids, Rebecca(his nurse) or me. When I go down the road listening to the radio don't think Brian I don't think of you and the way you use to click and have me turn it up and ask me if this was Maya's (my daughter) favorite song, or try to guess who the singer is. You will always and forever be in my heart, and now you are in a better place free from hurt, we will meet again someday. Love you Brian a.k.a. chicken, your favorite nurse (besides Rebecca) Lee

Date:

Monday May 09, 2005

Time:

18:26:19

Comments

Brian, I'm sorry I never really got a chance to know you, I hope you know I never forgot you. I was two when you were born so I don't really remember much. The last time I saw you was at the Family Christmas Party when we were kids, you always had a smile of your face. I hope now you are at peace and are able to do all of the things that in life you couldn't do. I really wish we could have had a chance to know eachother, but someday we will...On the other side. Your Cousin Angie Cass.

Date:

Monday May 09, 2005

Time:

19:53:13

Comments

In the short time that Brian was in our "family" we had many opportunities to spend quality time with him. He taught my three grown sons many lessons with both his tenacity and tenderness. My boys would come up to the hospital to race him on the play station Nascar game and he would never give in. Always up to the game. But his sense of humor was great for he would always smash into Jimmie Johnson, one of our favorites, on purpose and then turn around and make Jimmie the winner. At first his foster "Aunt Paula" was too loud for him, but after awhile he got used to me and I was always glad to see him when my sister would bring him into my restaurant. He got comfortable enough with me and my family to use his sense of humor on us as he did at my sister's house. We all certainly felt he was part of the family and will miss him terribly. We thank God we got to know him. Paula Wurm and family,( foster Aunt, Uncle and cousins)

Date:

Tuesday May 10, 2005

Time:

02:06:18

Comments

I only knew Brian for the few months that I took care of him, but he grew on me. I'll never forget his favorite race car driver Matt Kenseth and watching race car races with him. When we were getting ready to go to the mall or a movie I knew that we would have a good time and we did. Thanks to him I have found that ranch dressing goes good with french fries. He always tested my knowledge of rock-n-roll artists whether on television or in the van. He was surprised when I told him about Styx and when I identified the artist Green Day. I hope that Brian is at peace in heaven and rolling a mock 180mph in his chair up there and having a grand ole time. I'll miss you Brian! Love, Heather, your other nurse

Date:

Tuesday May 10, 2005

Time:

07:22:11

Comments

Date:

Tuesday May 10, 2005

Time:

07:23:16

Comments

BRIAN L. ESTES

Date:

Tuesday May 10, 2005

Time:

12:59:01

Comments

Brian,althought we were many miles apart the last years of your life I never stopped loving you, I can still see your bueatiful grin with those hansome dimples and I still laugh when I think of how you would wake up when you smelled McDonald fries. We had a lot of fun times together that I will carry in my heart until we meet again. I know you are running with the angles now baby and I will see you again someday. Love your adoped Mom Lisa Jannenga and your sister Alisha Hooker.

Date:

Tuesday May 10, 2005

Time:

14:00:50

Comments

So many years ago, you came into my families lives, this beautiful exuberant little boy with a Cheshire cat grin. Not to mention nor forget the dimples, Which I adored. You were every bit perfect even while being your naughty self. The world did not embrass and love you as you should have been, I have thought about you so often over the years…forgetting you now where a young man. I only know that now you are in a much better place with all the happiness and love you so rightly deserved. I will never forget teaching you all the words when at first you were learning to speak. This disease was not fair to you. I love you your aunt amy cousin Cyian

Date:

Tuesday May 10, 2005

Time:

22:13:08

Comments

We're deeply saddened by Brian's death and send our love to all of you. Our memories are of a much younger, energetic, and busy boy, barely of school age, that shared some time with us at the Bear Lake place. Being the only child in the house, Brian had to find relief from all that adult talk by taking short hikes and trying to find wild turkeys. The turkeys refused to cooperate by coming out of the woods but Brian stayed upbeat and curious; The way we will remember him. With love and sadness, Dennis and Martha Lee

Date:

Wednesday May 11, 2005

Time:

18:43:19

Comments

Brian was my cousin.I will miss Brain very much. Ihave so amny fond memories of him, that I will cherish everyday. I can remember the excitement on Brians face when Brad would bring him to see the derby or the tractor pull, at the fair. I can remeber his smile and his laughter. The one condolence that I have is that I know you are in a better place, where you have no more sickness and you can run and play, nothing holding you back. My grandma Keempf said that she can remeber when Brian would come to the farm and refuse to use the walker, telling everyone that he was going to walk and he could do it. But, now there's no more pain and no more suffering. Brian touched the lives of so many people and we will all charish the time spent with him. I can remember, being so excited if Brian talked to me at family gatherings or asked me to play cars with him.Brian was a very cheerful person and never let his illnes get in the way, his head was always held high. I learned alot from my cousin growing up with and i'll never forget what he has taught me. I will never forget the time I got to spend with Brian, and will cherish all of my memories. Brian, I love you very much, enjoy heaven, and remember that we will soon see you again. Love you- Sara

Date:

Wednesday May 11, 2005

Time:

20:13:56

Comments

Brian-You will be sadly missed. You was kept from us when you was a little boy. I am glad of the time that we spent together. I remember you playing pool with the rest of the kids at our Christmas party. You was a very happy little boy. Our prayers go out to Shirley and her family for your lost. You are now in a better place and some day we will be together again. Nobody now can keep us apart. You are a golden angel in heaven to watch over and keep us healthy. When the time comes you will call us home. Now that your pain is gone you can run, jump and play with all of the other kids and young adults. Keep that smile on your face. Love your Aunt Brenda (BIBBLER) Ancle Dave, Cousins David Jr., Kristy And Katie Arnott

Date:

Thursday May 12, 2005

Time:

11:17:32

Comments

Brian was my nephew. A week ago my heart broke when I got that call. Brian always had a smile on his face. Even though the Muscular Dystrophy took his body, his mind, heart, and spirit was that of a typical teenager. Mostly good but sometimes stubborn and with a bit of attitude. He loved cars, video games, Nascar and dogs. I am sorry I never got him that picture of Chester he always wanted. When you got in a discussion about video games or Nascar races he always came out on top. I would like to say thank you to all of Brians nurses. You took care of him, and put up with his sometimes stubborn moments. You all cared alot for him and you all took good care of him. thank you Matt for your loving care on the morning of his death. I also want to thank Julie and her family for taking Brian in and making him a part of your family. It's obvious that he touched your heart and I know that he cared for you guys alot too. He talked bout your family alot. He was thrilled when you did his room in his favorite Naxcar drivers colors. Know that your family is in my prayers. I know Brian had two big highlights in his life. One was when my parents took him to Disneyland. But by far the best was when he got to go to a Nascar race and meet his favorite driver, Matt Kenseth. Every time I saw him he shared memories of that day, and had to show me his latest addition to his Nascar collection. I will mis his smile and even his stubborn attitude that was so much a part of him. No more wheelchairs, frustration of hurt right "George". You are in a much better place now, able to do anything that you want to do no holds barred, maybe even giving God a few grey hairs. We will see you again someday. Until then, enjoy your freedom in Gods arms. We will always remember you and love you. Your Aunt Elise and Uncle Stoney.

Date:

Thursday May 12, 2005

Time:

16:08:14

Comments

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Matt, Lisa, Jocelyn, and Felicia Kempf

Date:

Thursday May 12, 2005

Time:

16:25:53

Comments

Brian was a very special boy, he always had a smile and when ever he refered to me it was "that guy". Such a short phrase that will stick with me the rest of my life. I was blessed to have known him, and he will be greatly missed. My condolences to all of the family. "That Guy"

Date:

Thursday May 12, 2005

Time:

18:34:53

Comments

Brad and family, I am sending you my deepest sympathy in your time of loss. I will always remember Brian's beautiful smile as he came down the snowy ramp in the winter at his house. We had a lot of great times on bus #26. He will always be remembered. Love, Jill Dore

Date:

Friday May 13, 2005

Time:

10:36:39

Comments

Know that Brian is in a better place. You are all in my prayers. God Bless you and watch over you today and always. Lori Ann McKiernan - Delgado

Date:

Friday May 13, 2005

Time:

16:35:07

Comments

Brian, I remember how much fun you had taking Lucy for a "walk" down the path behind Julie's house. I know that Lucy enjoyed it too. You were one of her favorite people. Joel will miss playing PS2 with you. He always had such a good time. You always were one of the few that could beat him in all the games. Even though your body didn't cooperate your spirit more than made up for it. You always were a fighter. Uncle Arlyn still has the Dale Jr magnet you gave him. He thought it was very special that it came from you. I'm sure the Lord had a very special place all ready for you. We will sorely miss you and your sense of humor. We will always hold you close in our hearts and memories. Love, Uncle Arlyn, Aunt Darcy, and Joel (and Ludy, Neo, and Heidi)

Date:

Saturday May 14, 2005

Time:

12:15:40

Comments

I got to know Brian very well during his extended stays in the Pediatric ICU at DeVos Children's Hospital. He was a great patient to take care of. He always wanted to know what the staff were doing, always beating me at NASCAR Thunder and other PlayStation games, and always giving us a hard time and then coming up with a big smile. He was a great kid and a great patient and we will miss his "clicking" up here, that's for sure. God bless ya Brian.-Matt Tanis, DeVos Children's Hospital

Date:

Saturday May 14, 2005

Time:

14:16:52

Comments

Many of us at DeVos Children's Hospital were sad to learn of Brian's death. He was a great kid! I will remember his smile, sense of humor, what a racing fan he was...and of course his video gaming skills. He kept us on our toes! Know that the thoughts and prayers of many are with you. Jodi Bauers Child Life DeVos Children's Hospital

Date:

Wednesday May 18, 2005

Time:

11:24:35

Comments

If there can be any joy in these times of grief it is knowing that Brian is free from the pain and limitations placed on him by MD. Janice Cook, COunselor at Fremont High School

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