Condolence: I was saddened to learn of Brian's passing on. As both a leader and a player, Brian was a great asset to our Gettysburg football team. My sincere condolences go out to all of his loved ones.

Condolence: You are a "True Gentleman" Phi Alpha!

The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word; who thinks of the rights and feelings of others, rather than his own; and who appears well in any company, a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe.

- John Walter Wayland (Virginia 1899)

Condolence: "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with dust, sweat and blood, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotion and gives all of himself to a worthy cause; who at best when he wins, knows the thrill of high achievement, and when he loses, does so while daring greatly SO THAT HIS PLACE SHALL NEVER BE WITH THOSE COLD AND TIMID SOULS WHO KNOW NEITHER VICTORY NOR DEFEAT." Brian, you have won the ultimate victory, the great victory over death. You are now Captain on a team that never loses!

Condolence: Brian was one of the most nicest, happiest people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Always a smile and a kind word for everyone. The love he had for Pam was always evident, especially when he saw her. He just lit up entirely.
The world is a better place for Brian having been here. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Pam and his children and grandchildren. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Condolence: God bless Brian and he will be sorely missed. He was a brother, great friend and a "True Gentleman". Reg and I send good thoughts and prayers to the entire family. Phi Alpha!

Additionally, I am posting a few of the responses I received from many of his friends:

(rftallman@aol.com)
Sorry to hear the news. My best to his family. Rest in peace Chief.
Bud Tallman

Bill Brewer [mailto:bbrewer@rco-ok.com]
It is really difficult to believe Brian has passed away. He looked so good the last time I saw him. I’m glad I had a good talk with him at The Reunion. He was a good leader and a great person. My prayers go out to Pam & his family. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Bill

Jack Costner (jack8481@att.net)s
I am so sorry to hear that Bryan is no longer with us. We have lost a great friend and teammate. My thoughts and hopes and prayers go out to Pam and his family.
Jack

Mark Leadbetter (markrleadbetter@msn.com)
Sorry to hear about Brian's death. Brian did a good job on and off of the field. Condolences to his family and friends.
Mark R Leadbetter, MD

ROBERT KENWORTHY (mrkenworthy@embarqmail.com)
Rod:
Thank you for informing me of Brian's death. He was a great guy and leader. He will really be missed.
Bob Kenworthy

Thomas Clough (rt2mclough@yahoo.com)
Wow ! Shocking news to learn of my fraternity “big brother” and team mate passing. I am glad I got a chance to see him and talk to him at the anniversary celebration of our football championship Chief will not be forgotten Prayers for his family
Tom

roger.maloney (roger.maloney@gmail.com)
Thanks for keeping us informed but very sad news. Brian was a great guy, a great leader and good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Pam and the family.
Roger Maloney

Lou (lwbre@aol.com)
Rod
I was shocked to read about the passing of Brian. I remember him as a guy who didn’t complain, but inspired others with his gritty determination. I never heard him criticize his teammates, but I saw him go out of his way to encourage and praise players. He was a leader of our team and a great captain. In 1971, I played semipro ball with him and he was the same “chief.” He never changed. He had the same wry smile and the same steady confidence. My deepest sympathies go out to Brian’s family. He truly was one of the good guys, and he left this world way too early.
Lou Bruchey

ROBERT Kinsey (rtkinsey@comcast.net)To:you + 43 more Details
Thanks for keeping the team informed Rod. Prayers for Pam and our entire football family.
Bob

Chris Skaar (chrisskaar1@gmail.com)
Thanks Rod. Very sad news. Brian was always great to me, and it was fun to see how much he enjoyed the reunion of the ball team. It was great that we could all be together with him and the rest of our teammates.
Chris

Jan Kirker (jkirker@verizon.net)
God bless Brian and his family. A true gentleman.
Jan Kirker

SBC GLOBAL (tom6488@sbcglobal.net)
COMPETITOR; nuf said

Bob Lesh (rvlesh@yahoo.com)
So sorry to hear about Chief. I have fond memories both on the football field and as a friend and fraternity brother. He was a true leader and loyal friend. Please extend my sympathy to Pam and his family.
Bob Lesh

Pat Tyser (rustic@rcn.com)
RIP Brian

Stephen Brandt (sbrandt0109@hotmail.com)
Brian was a great teammate and leader. So sorry to hear about Brian's passing. May God bless his family and help them through these tough times.
Steve Brandt

Richard Masin (rmasin86@hotmail.com)
RIP Chief, a good friend, teammate and brother. My thoughts and love go out to his family.

Ken Snowe (kensnowe@gmail.com)
Hi Rod:
Quite a shock to learn of Brian's passing. I will send out a message to the SAE brothers as I see you have sent out news to his Bullet teammates. Chief looked so healthy and happy at Reunion Weekend. Glad Brute arranged for him to meet us for breakfast on that Friday and he was able to spend time at the House before returning to Pam.

Richard Imperatore (rimperatore@hotmail.com)
So sorry to hear about Brian. My thoughts and prayers go out to Pam and their family.
Imp

Tom Wuerstle
Don't know what to say . Chief was a great person, friend, team mate, and brother !
Brute

Bob Nye (bobnye1945@gmail.com)
Thank you for the sad update, Brian had such a good time gathering all of the team information at the Library and checking the newspapers
for more info. He sat there for hours smiling and sharing tidbits. We had a good time, and it was a true labor of love for him.
Bob