Brian was a free sprit who was always so happy and full of smiles.  He had a smile that could light up a room.  He took much pride in all he did and would share his experiences to all who would listen.  Especially about trucking!  I have heard so many stories about over the road.  There were so many places and different situations that he would find himself in and somehow he always managed to fit right in.  No matter what state he was stopped in he was having a good time and of course making friends.  Then he was hauling ass to get home in 2-3 days from California to see Tiffany and party with all his crew back home.  I didn’t meet Brian till right after he came home from being on the road, but I could tell from the stories that it was a passion for him that he truly enjoyed.  Trucking also allowed him to see pretty much the entire United States, paid for by his job which is a perfect way to travel.  Brian amazed me by being so much different then what he seemed to be from his “image”.  He used to say to me all the time I am a white man’s nightmare!  A black man from the ghetto and county as hell! How could you not love that?  Speaking of country, there were the countless trips down south to see his family for the big reunions and/or the turkey shoot.  Just this past visit in October he won a trophy at the shoot.  He was so proud of that trophy. 

                                          

And we all know Brian was a gambler! He loved craps, slots and poker, really anything that was in the casino!  So you know every vacation was taken in Vegas with his wife Jodi.  They went there for their honeymoon and Bee won a pretty penny all but to happy to buy his new wife some beautiful jewelry, and even more proud to show it off on her when they got back home!! I have heard some stories from Vegas that are priceless.  But I’m sure you could guess Bee in Vegas would definitely be something, I’m just sorry I didn’t get to join everyone for a trip out there.

And then of course Brian also left us with his three beautiful girls, Tiffany, Brooklynn and Sienna, and his step-son John.  All of which were cherished and loved by Brian, more than we will ever know.   

In closing I will say Brian you will be missed by so many, but you will never be forgotten.  You have touched so many peoples’ lives in so many different ways.  We all have our own special piece of you in our hearts to cherish forever, and in your words, “NEVER SAY GOODBYE, SAY C-YA LATER.”  Till we meet again!

Love always,

Nic                  
AKA “ace in the hole”