Brian-Smith-Obituary

Brian C. Smith

Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Smith, Brian C. Ann Arbor, MI Brian C. Smith, age 54, passed away with little additional suffering after a 19-year battle with the HIV virus in its progression to AIDS. He died at home as he wanted with his always-loving spouse of 21 years, John Portt. Cremation has taken place. Although most Ann...

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Brian is a special brother-in-law and friend. A very gentle and compassionate man, always smiling and upbeat. A wonderful uncle to his nieces & nephews Kara, Kyrston, Joren & Jarrod. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

He always made me laugh!

He was a special person, a talented man, and a creator of all that is good. His contributions to life have improved us all.

Brian was an inspiration to all that met him. He will be greatly missed.

I was lucky enough to have Brian grace my life for over 25 years. He was a special light of a person and I consider myself so fortunate to have had him as a friend.

His bravery, strength and positive attitude were truly inspirational. The world was blessed with someone truly special.

I would like to express my condolences to the family of Mr. Brian C. Smith. Over five years ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Brian. At that time he worked in the same office with my mother at SMP. I will never forget the day the three of us met for lunch at The Ground Round. It was Brian who changed my mothers negative views concerning homosexuality.At that time I thanked him, and told him he would never know how much of an impact he made to her and myself. After that lunch, I...