Remembering Brian....

Brian's two brothers on the left, his father has his back to us on the right. All of Brian's siblings were on airplanes and flying here the moment they were beckoned.

His memorial. In the background on the left is the final bell. It is used in firefighter's memorials to signify the last shift is done.

Brian's uniform. This was difficult for me.
I have seen him wear this uniform numerous times.
It is hard to see it without him in it.

The show of support in both honor guard and bagpipe band was impressive. Three different communities of paramedic/firefighters were represented today.
All knew Brian and had worked with him.

The fire departments came together and put together a very lovely luncheon with plenty of food to spare. Again, impressive and so appreciated. The family had nothing to worry about.

Brian's daughter giving me a cheesy pose with her
daddy's actual firefighter helmet.
No, she just did this grin for me, she wasn't smiling at all today.

One of Brian's dearest friends, hunting buddy, golf partner, and fellow firefighter. He has been a surrogate father to Brian's daughter, that role will more important as the years go by. This man's daughter was weeping uncontrollably during the ceremony, which says much about the relationship between this great man and Brian.

Brian's parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, wife and daughter.

A plaque of honor for going above and beyond the line of duty earned while
serving his community.

I am spent. I have cried so many tears today, I have none left. This man was a great man. We need to remember that. He wasn't himself, at all, in his final days, but he left an amazing legacy. He saved countless lives in his line of work, he was an inspiration to his family, and he was a great dad. We miss him very much.