BRIAN J. ZAHN

It was just an exercise in Googling that I found that Brian had passed away. I knew Brian and his brother through high school at Central and at Penn.

Even in the early 60s people knew Brian would be a leader in his field.

I read in Bruce Yasgur's column in the Central Alumni Bulletin about Brian's death. I was sorry to read it, since 68 is such a young age these days to die. We were all classmates at Central, Class 216. I didn't know Brian at all well, but I was very surprised on about his life and what he accomplished. I never knew he was such a seeker, and this was totally belied by his demeanour at Central. There, his preppy clothes and smooth good looks led me to think that he would fit in to the Ivy...

I was Brian's landscaper for the last 6 or 7 years. He was my first customer in the area, and it was my pleasure to have known and worked for him. Anyone who saw Brian's house knew how much he loved his azalea bushes! I always enjoyed talking to him about gardening and the like, but not until I read the obituary did I realize what a full and accomplished life he lived. He was truly a wonderful man and a good friend. My condolences go out to his family and friends. Brian was a good...

I am very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I did not know him; however, I worked with his brother Spencer for many years. As Jim Robinson said so well, I'm sure Brian possessed the same goodness, generosity and strength of character.

Condolences to your family, my thoughts are with you. May peace be in your hearts, Valerie Stone (Adam's wife).

Condolences to the Zahn Family.

Brian and I met 50 years ago and were very close for the first few years. I have never forgotten his kind and generous heart, his ability to soothe my teenager's often troubled mind and spirit, and the ways he introduced me to art, music and especially Ingmar Bergman films. Brian played a very significant role in my teen years, and later he filled my apartment with Indian art he collected during his three years in India.That turned out to be kind of strangely prophetic, as, unsuspected by...