Brian Pierce Anderson

Brian, I would like to thank you for being such a special friend throughout the years before my retirement from Central Piedmont. My office was beside yours, and I looked forward to seeing and speaking to you each day that I went into my office. When I saw you there, you always had a warm smile and a gentle spirit whenever we talked and especially when you shared one of your books with me. I thank you for your friendship, your warm presence, and your ability to remain calm in almost any...

Dear Brian, You were a fine colleague and friend. I treasured stepping into your office because you were always welcoming and cheerful and eager to share something brilliant, though you had the capacity to make it seem simple, joyful, palpable. Inspired by literature, you participated in and helped with major literary events over the years. One spring, you were honored to accompany one of the country´s prominent poets who was our festival´s keynoter Li-Young Lee around the campus. You glowed...

Rest in peace. Literature was never the same. I had Anderson for two semesters, maybe three. I still remember just about every story or book from class. I plan to share all I learned with my kids. Much respect!

Thinking of you all. Brian was such an original! And so talented. Such an influence in my college years. Love to you! PS Donated to WFAE today in Brian´s memory.

Some nose-balancing in NYC

You have my deepest condolences...he will be greatly missed, but he left a wonderful legacy of love, generosity of spirit, books, and my own treasured memories over my 15 years of working with him at Central Piedmont.

They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts