Brian Thompson McElwain

Dear McElwain family, My deepest condolences on the loss of Brian. Brian was a friend of my brother in high school. I was so sad to hear about his sudden passing.

To Brian's family,

Though this is belated, I hope this story will encourage you about Brian's life and character in hard times.

My husband and I were finally starting to write thank you notes for the wedding we had in March. We noticed that one of our dear friends left two generous gifts for us at separate times. With the second gift they attached an absolutely encouraging note: "When we ordered the spring cleanup of our landscaping in preparation for your
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Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and her family. Brian was a wonderful person. We had the pleasure to know him for only a year and it was a great year. He transformed our yard into a lovely place and every time I am outside enjoying it I seem to remember a conversation we had. And the conversation could have been about anything! He had a gift of bringing people together and finding the positive in everyone. He will be missed but always remembered.

Brian was always able to think about others first. He was so genuine in his inquiries and comments about friends, family and even clients. He may not know his impact on all of us but he will never be forgotten. Calvin and I sat across from him during dinner on Saturday night before his aneurysm on Monday and feel shocked that he is gone so suddenly...surely he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Brian,

Your passing has come as a shock. Last time I saw you we had dinner at Vincintori's and visited with the Rotarians having their night meeting. I never gave it a thought that that would be the last time I saw you. This month came and as our thing was to go golfing or dinner for our birthdays as we are a week apart. Brian, you will be missed. Thank you for being a good friend.

Guy Lenardo

I am just sick about this. I have known Brian since high school. I learned to ski with him on a spring break trip to Colorado in 1975. Brian visited me and my wife Joan at this time last year in Boulder. He and I went to my yoga class together, and to Open Studios in Boulder, which we had visited together in prior years in the fall. We also carved pumpkins and dyed Easter eggs on prior visits. He was an infrequent but welcome member of the family over the years, and we always had fun...

My deepest sympathy to you all.

Brian was the great "Connector". As he lived his life, he had a natural gift for bringing the world together by celebrating people and their lives. He was very genuine and compassionate; and he had a heart for others, both individually as well as the community as a whole. I hope good, responsible things come from the money raised for the Katherine Legge Memorial Park Dog Fund. He cared deeply for that park.

With Brian, there was never a dull...

I've only met Brian a handful of times at family parties, but he was always very outgoing and always asked me how school was and what my future plans were. I enjoyed talking to him because of his friendly personality and attitude. Overall, a great person to be around.

I am proud to say Brian was a friend for many years and I will miss him greatly.