Brian Thomas Harley

Brian Takes Flight When I met Brian in 1988, we were both in our 20s, with the whole world out in front of us. I showed up at Ridge Soaring Gliderport to learn to fly sailplanes and Brian, at age 22, was to be one of my instructors. We became fast friends and roommates. We lived that glorious summer in a beat-up white house trailer that seemed like it was just dumped in a field after it was won in a bet. That field was adjacent to a runway, if you could call it that... it was a 1000...

My brother, I can't believe you are gone. I love you and will miss you forever. Hole in my heart.

Bryan, Cynthia, Nancy and I went on a wonderful safari to Tanzania. Lots of laughs and precious memories. There are only two of us left....

Brian was a great neighbor. Always willing to help with any problem and alert to any needs. I always enjoyed seeing him when walking his dogs. Discussing our travels even when running into each other at IAH. I miss you neighbor. Cynthia, you and Brian are in our thoughts and prayers.

I flew with Brian when he first started his aviation career. He was always a quick learner and was accepted quickly by our group of knuckleheads and was a great person and had fun flying the B-1900. Godspeed Brian. And save a space for me next to one of ya Dog s

Brian was awesome to fly with. I´m sorry he left us so early. One time he was the captain and I was flying with him and he looked at the window and part of the engine cowling was gone on a Beech1900! They found the part in a junkyard in Burlington, Vermont. After that, they painted lock lines on all of the engine Collings and we had to smack them with the heel of our hands before we got in the airplane to make sure they were tight! He was one of the captains that I my flying style after. ...

I´m so saddened to hear of Brian´s passing. I flew with him when he was starting his aviation career. He was a great pilot but more importantly he was a great person. I´m sorry for your loss but he will always be in the hearts of the Commute Air family.

What a great man! Ever generous and always the most interesting person in the room. Thanks for teaching me to windsurf, fly model airplanes as well as the mighty Beechcraft 1900! Rest in peace my friend!

Rest in peace my friend. It was an honor to work with you in past years.