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BRIAN MORRISON Obituary


BRIAN RAY MORRISON (Age 55)  
On Friday, August 29, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Laurin Morrison; father of Ellen Morrison and William Morrison. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Friday, September 5, 2014, from 7 to 9 p.m.. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick's Church, Norbeck & Muncaster Mill Roads, Rockville, MD, on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Sep. 3, 2014.

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Barbara Endicott-Popovsky

Barbara Endicott-Popovsky

September 10, 2014

Some people leave tracks in peoples lives. Brian was one of those exceptional people. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

The Endicott-Popovskys
Seattle, Washington

Christine Nickell

September 10, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Brian's family. I had the pleasure of working with him on our Academic Outreach program and he was very caring, thoughtful and passionate.

Melinda W

September 5, 2014

Brian's knowledge and zest have been inspirational to me and it was a pleasure to work with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and I hope that wonderful memories may comfort you and your family as you face this difficult loss.

Joe Mettle

September 5, 2014

My prayers, thoughts and fond memories are with you Laurin, Ellen and William. I worked with Brian on many projects over the years. Brian's insights, viewpoints, suggestions solving complex problems and most important, his friendship, will be sorely missed. God Bless you Brian.

Keith W.

September 5, 2014

My thoughts and prayers to your family. Brian was an excellent colleague always to be counted on for thoughtful insight. I am better for having known and worked with him.

September 4, 2014

Laurin, Bill and Ellen. We're so sorry for your lost. He will be missed and he will always be remembered. the Sarant Family.

September 4, 2014

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Brian was an amazing man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Tom Goodman

Kevin F.

September 4, 2014

Brian has been included in the Mass and Liturgy intentions at Mount St. Mary's Seminary. Williams's diocesan brothers at The Mount are keeping the Morrison family in prayer.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let the perpetual light shine upon him.

Randi T

September 4, 2014

Laurin,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Brian was a lot of things to many people and will be missed tremendously. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will always be in our hearts. God Bless.

Brian

September 3, 2014

Andy & Debbie Chacos

September 3, 2014

Lauren, Ellen and Bill,
May you be comforted by the love and support of family and friends at this time of sorrow. We remember Brian as a wonderful person, and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Melanie W

September 3, 2014

Heartfelt sympathy to Brian's loved ones. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

September 3, 2014

Brian, you were such fun to work with (in Michigan) even though I had to ban you and Ron from the computer chess game until you got your "work" done. You will be missed. Love Patty

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