Brian E. Harris Jr.

I will forever remember Brian and the heart as well as passion he exposed towards others. With his sincere and caring personality, he is a man we will never forget. Brian has touched numerous lives with his free spirit and pure heart he had within. He was such a lively man with interest in even your own personal life. At family gatherings he always asked me how my soccer team was doing for Olympia. Just this past year he was telling me about how he thought the Arcadia girls varsity soccer...

Brian was such a great person. I can remember waking up at 5am to go fishing in the 1000 islands. None of us really seemed to have the luck that he did. He would always catch the biggest fish. Brian made the boresom wait for the fish to bite fun. He always knew how to make you smile or laugh. I love you and miss you Brian.

Meagan and Maura,
My heart goes out to you in such a sad and tragic time in your lives. Brian was an amazing person who never missed the opportunity to teach whatever he could to whomever he could. Even if it wasn't academically related. I remember when he tried to teach me to Wakeboard one year at the 1000 Islands and I just couldn't get the hang of it; he never got impatient nor gave up. Maura, your dad was like one of the best water skiers this family has ever seen! He had some...

Just as my dad said, I will soon be entering into the teaching profession and I can only hope that I am capable of achieving half of what Brian has done. It was quite evident that Brian was extremely proud of his profession. He would often give me great advice on many aspects of becoming a teacher, even if I didn’t ask. He definitely had a set of teaching ears. Anytime he heard anything related to a teaching method or question he perked up, stopped his current conversation just to help me...

Meagan & Maura, We can't image the heartache you are experiencing with the loss of Brian. He truly made a difference in so many of our lives and he will be missed by us all. He made each and everyone feel so special. He became part of the family from the moment we met him. Please know we are here for you always. Aunt Kathy & Uncle Howie

Brian you made such a difference in so many peoples lives, you were a great friend, and you will be missed dearly.

Brian was one of the most entertaining people I have ever met. He always knew when to make you laugh.There was something about him that just made you trust him even if you just met him. You knew that he would always be there for you and if you ever needed someone, he someone you could turn to. Brian taught me how to water ski and I'm glad he did because I wouldn't have been able to do it without him, everytime I fell he would get me right back up. He ended up in the middle of the river just...

Meagan and Maura~ Our hearts are heavy with grief and sadness. Brian loved you both so much. He was a PROUD husband and father. It showed in so much of what he did. Even in his smile as he looked at you both. He brought so much into all our lives. I'll remember him for so many things but most of all I'll remember and admire him for his true sense of family. He knew how important family and friends were and ALWAYS made time for them. Brian was a great part of our family and so easy to be...

There is little to take from this tragedy except the realization that a good man was taken from us. My son is going to be a teacher and I thought he was in for a life of low pay and indifference to his profession, but after viewing the massive turnout at Brian's funeral, I am very pleased to know my son has taken this course of work. If he can affect only a small percentage of people Brian has, I will be a proud father.