"Brian was a great man, one of the best people I've ever met in my life. He had a quiet and loving spirit, he loved his dogs, his motorcycles and his friends. I don't know a soul that was a friend of his that couldn't just go to his house with trouble and he'd offer the shoulder, the right words to lift your spirits, and a drink, too, it that was your fancy. He touched the hearts of so many, there is definitely a missing part of Whidbey Island without him. I still can't believe that he's gone. Brian, not like you'll read this but thank you for being in my life, I'll treasure the countless memories we shared, maybe at some point stop crying about you not being here anymore. I knew it would be unfathomable to live without you, and it's so much harder in reality than I thought it'd be. Thank you for giving me an effortless love in our friendship that is irreplaceable, indisposable and being there for me no matter when or where. I love you. Devastated is an understatement, but I hope wherever you are, that there is bliss and peace that you deserve. I hope you know that there are so many people that love you. Thank you for being you, your friendship saved my life that summer that I moved back to Mark's and was completely heartbroken, I really appreciate you loving me through all of that pain and being my light, bringing my light back to my heart. I'm glad our friendship turned into the beautiful irreplacable bond it became and forever it will stay. I could go on forever about how much I love you. It's not goodbye, it's I'll see you later. Gypsy Rose will miss you too, you were one of the only friends of mine she ever took a nap with. I love those memories, too. I don't think that it'll ever get easier, missing you always, loving you always, but I'd like to think that you always feel it. I hope you visit my heart sometimes, I like to think you do, and then you go to wherever you go, I hope you're free and happy. Always wanted that for you. Rest in peace. I know you'd want us all to party for you and stop crying. Here's to you. A hot-buttered rum, a duck-fart, a white Russian or a whipped vodka anything? Always dedicated to you first for sure. And a bouquet of flowers for your Mother every mother's day, just because you'd never forget to. Just in case. I love you Bry, See ya, love It's all love. Xxxxoooooooxxxxooooxoxo"