"I thought about calling you today and then broke down. I guess it just doesn?t seem real. Gavin is holding on but definitely not okay. We start counseling the 4th. Your memorial was great to see Anthony and Levi, terry and Todd and Mikey and his baby and oh you?d be so proud of Nani her boy is absolutely amazing and she?s so attentive to him and just, yeah, you should be here to see it and I don?t know how we are ever going to get used to this new reality. I just wanna hug your mom and not let go, they say losing a child is the worst pain that a human can experience and though I?ve lost babies, i don?t think I could be as strong as your mom if it were my boogie. The relationship you and Deb had is a lot like Gavin and I . You?re still on my shit list, but as always I will let it slide lol. You always have been my best friend. I know I never said it enough and I?m sorry that I would take my crap out on you. But, you were always there to calm me down, and even when I was a b word our text wars ended in you saying Chan, I love you and boog and I?m here. I miss your strength, you were there for me when we lost Bucky?s fam and just, I knew that I could be encouraged by you in dark times. But this dark time is so effing hard. I cry every single day my surgery is next week and I?m scared and I?m sure boogie is too. Please watch over us, please guide your son, help his heart heal with music and your memories. You were my best friend, I talked to you more than I do Bucky about the things my heart feel. And now, I just want you to know that I love you, I always will and that kiss, the kiss that ruined all future kisses.... I will never forget. Thank you for loving me.... thank you for loving boogie and please please don?t leave us. Let us feel you near. Hour by hour, minute by minute..... our lives are now so lost without you. You know you were my cowboy, and the thought of riding into the sunset sounds so nice right about now. I love you Brian Scott savage. Forever and always my sweet friend. Thank you for loving me and boog and being you, someone that changed my thoughts on the world and made me see things in a new light when I could not see past my own stress. Til we meet again, watch over our son. My fears with this one are so heavy and I need you to still help guide him. Please. "
In loving memory of
Brian Savage
September 26, 1980 - July 15, 2018
Savage, Brian Scott
September 26, 1980 - July 15, 2018
Brian was a father, son, brother and lifelong friend to many. He was born in Vancouver, WA to Deb Savage. When he was four years old Rick Kinnie became his dad. When he was 5 he moved to Cheney with his family. Brian attended Cheney Schools and received his GED in 2000. In high school Brian was part of the Cheney Thespians. Brian and his friends Eric McNees, Jay Groves, Brian Dempsey, and Mike Morrison formed the band BAD RIDE. They played together for several years before going separate ways to explore other careers. . Besides his music, Brian loved to cook and he was a great chef. He worked in several restaurants in the Seattle area. His second love was bartending. He loved meeting new people and coming up with his own twist on some drinks.
Brian is survived by his son Gavin (14), parents Deb and Rick Kinnie, sisters: Crystal Westover (Brian), Andi Gaylor (Joshua and nephew Brantlee-5 months) brothers: Nick, Mike (April and niece Harper-13 months). He has several aunts and uncles. He has lots of lifelong friends, among them Levi Stoll, Tom Phillip, Terry and Todd Simmons, Mark Stockbridge and Anthony. He was preceded in death by grandfathers: Al Clary and Richard Heggie and grandmothers Betty Clary and Lois Martz.
You are invited to a Memorial Celebration of Brian's life on Saturday, August 11th from 1-5 in Cheney at the LDS church, 2536 N. 6th . For those of you from Seattle you are welcome here or they are having a Celebration in Seattle on Monday, August 13th. Levi Stoll is the contact person for this one. In lieu of flowers please bring your favorite photo or memory of Brian to share.
Tributes
"I love you buddy. You were my first born and we learned a lot of firsts together. "