My fondest memory of Bryan was a trip to see his sister at the University of Washington Seattle and hang with his older brother Tony.

Bryan, Jim, my sistr Marj and I all jumped into Jim’s car for our weekend in the big city. Our adventure started off with a car chase in the streets of Seattle Jim cut someone off and they took it personal. Jim was scared but co-pilot Bryan kept a cool head and made jokes. I can sill hear his wonderful laugh. I so enjoyed his sense of humor! That weekend we managed to crash an outdoor big band Valentines Day dance, checked out a lazer light show and to top it off we experienced a small earth quake, While standing on the roof of Maurees dorm. Now thats a weekend! Thank you Bryan for that memory and many others. I am sending healing and loving vibes to all.

Big Love,

Maryfrances

Although it hurt my heart when I learned of Bryan’s illness and death, I celebrate Bryan’s life and rejoice in his homecoming to be with God. He was a very special person with a very warm heart and my life is richer for having known him. My prayers are with his family.

I’m sure Bryan has a special place in heaven. We are grateful that we were able to know him and work with him while he was with us.

My sympathy and prayers to Richard and Bryan’s family. Bryan was quite simply a very good man, and an exceptional professional. I enjoyed working with, and learning from him. We have all been blessed to have been a part of his life.

My deepest sympathies are with Richard and Bryan’s family. I am sure they are still in shock, as am I.

I am heartbroken and at a loss for words. He was a truly beautiful person and an extraordinary friend. His knowledge was not limited to his job — he knew about everything! There wasn’t a subject you could mention without his knowing something interesting about it — and how he made me laugh! He lit up every day.

I will miss our daily talks, his warmth and humor and generous spirit. Bryan was a very special person and I shall miss him greatly.

Love, Christina

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Bryan at Fireman’s Fund about ten years ago. I remember him for his professionalism and for his good humour much needed.

My deepest sympathy to Richard & Bryan’s family. Bryan is the one who always reminded me of all the holidays of obligation. Everytime he needed help on praying for something or someone, he always asked me to help him pray. I will miss all his stories and long explanations when you asked him something. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Always,

Helen & Rommeth

I had the opportunity to work with Bryan on the Fireman’s Fund Employee Council for 2 years. He was very dedicated to his job and his co-workers. He truly cared and his efforts are appreciated by many. Bryan made a difference and I thank him for that.

We enjoyed reading the wonderful tributes to Brian. He made a wonderful contribution to his friends and fellow workers. We wish we could have known him better. Our prayers are with all of you.

With Warm Regards,

Anne, Chris and Lois

Bryan was a compassionate man who thought of others before himself. He will be greatly missed.

My deepest sympathies to Richard and Bryan’s family. We have lost a very special person and the world will not be the same without him. Bryan was my closest and dearest friend and I will miss him every day for the rest of my life. He touched my life both personally and professionally and he changed my life for the better because he was in it. His knowledge, humor and charm made every day better. He was always there for me and I am heart broken at the loss we have all suffered.

My deepest sympathies to Bryan’s family and companion. I worked on numerous accounts with Bryan and learned so much from him. He was a very kind, gentle, funny, smart, and appreciative person. I will miss him terribly.

A great dry wit and I will miss talking about our house repair stories and sharing contractors names and numbers. I will miss him as a friend and professional. God bless you Bryan.

I met Brian through work and always found him engaging, knowledgeable, witty and warm. My deepest simpathy to the Ward family and to Richard and his family. Words cannot appropriately convey how deeply sorry I am for your loss.

My sincerest condolences to Richard & all of Bryan’s family. Bryan was a pleasure to work with. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a brilliant mind. He always knew exactly what to say & do in every situation. We will all miss him greatly. May he rest in peace.

I didn’t know Brian very well…we worked in the same office but for different divisions. In our few interactions I found him smart, funny, and very knowledgeable about many, many subjects and I thought he’d make a great Trivial Pursuits partner.

I’m sorry I didn’t have more time to get to know him and am glad of the time I did have. My thoughts are with all his family and friends,

Hope

Bryan was a wealth of information. He had so many different interests, and could speak of many subjects. I enjoyed his stories of his animals, and plants. I will miss his funny mannerisms, and his long conversations. He was very much a part of our work family, and his knowledge will be missed tremendously. He had a heart of gold, kind, generous and loving. He had many friends who cared about him and will miss him dearly. pe

It was with great sadness that I learned of Bryan’s passing. As counsel for Fireman’s Fund for many years, Bryan and I shared some battles together. More importantly, Bryan shared his warmth and professionalism on every occasion that I met with him and his colleagues.

I send my best regards to his family and loved ones. He will truly be missed.

Bryan was one of the loveliest people I have known throughout my insurance career.He was a uniquely kind and sensitive soul.When I first came to join the Entertainment Division in Westwood, it was Bryan who was the first person to make me feel welcomed and who showed me the ropes.He always made time for me. No question was ever too imposing, he would always answer.As I grew to know Bryan both personally and professionally over the coming years my esteem for him only became more profound.

Bryan was an incredible fountain of knowledge, a true polymath. We nicknamed him fondly as the “Renaissance Man” because his interests were so diverse and detailed.

He loved studying art, history, travel, engineering, you name it. He would have made an excellent professor at any subject he focused on with his special gift for connecting with others.We shared many happy times over the years having lunch together,going out on “art” happenings, even on business trips together.I always looked forward to any time spent in his company. Bryan had a sharp wit and a wonderfully dry sense of humor. He would always make me laugh when he referred to me as his friend from “Scuse” Syracuse, NY.I’m am lucky to have had Bryan as my friend and colleague. He will be so very missed.

Bryan was a true gentleman and great friend.His concern for all his co-workers,business associates and friends was evident and sincere. He will be deeply missed by all and none more than me. He will always be in my prayers and I know I’ll be in his.

My deepest sympathy goes out to Richard and Mr & Mrs Ward. I can not put into words how truly sorry I am about Byrans passing. Bryan was a wonderful person with a big heart, he will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. His memories will live on in my heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love April

Richard,

We enjoyed Bryan so much when he was here. He was such a gentle person with a great wit. Please know that we loved you both and you are in our thoughts, prayers and hearts.

Deepest sympathy to you and may God see you through this.

All our love,

Jon & Diana

Bryan was one of the sweetest people I had the pleasure of working with and I pray that everyone remembers the beauty of Bryan.

Warm regards to his family,

Mary Linn