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Lisa and Todd Stahl
July 9, 2002
Reading through all of the messages in the Guest Book really tell the story of what a great and special guy Brian was to so many people. My regret is that I didn't know him as well as I would have liked. So many years between our ages probably played a role in that. I am so glad that (between a few dozen jobs) he had some time to "spread his wings" and do some things that made him happy. What is the saying about the light that burns twice as bright? He truly was a bright light in the lives of so many people.
Probably the most vivid memory that I have of Brian is the last time we saw him - Christmas of 2001. He obliged his Mom and Aunt and dressed up in the 100-pound Santa suit and Ho-Ho-Ho'd as best as he could. (With all the food he was alleged to eat -why didn't he have a pot-belly like Santa??) He (somewhat reluctantly - afraid to drop them, I'm sure) held our twin boys who were only 4 months old at the time so that we were able to get a picture of them with "Santa."
That is a very special picture for sure.
Sherry, Bruce, and Sandy; Our thoughts are with you and I know you all have the strength to make it through this. We love you.
Lisa and Todd Stahl
Bryce Wasiloski
July 3, 2002
To the Memory of my buddy Brian,
I was fortunate to have met Brian at St. John's University when we were both 16, and have remaind close friends since. Brian was the sort of person that after you met him, girl's wanted to date him, and guy's wanted to be his best friend, and if you don't fall under that, he certainly left a impression on you. What can I say? All of you know he was one of a kind. He was like a brother to me. The world has lost a true friend, but heaven has gained one of the best.
Layna Gareiss
June 18, 2002
I am sorry about your loss. I always looked forward to going to work and hearing a hiddeous screeching coming from the back and finding out it was just brian singing. It was good to get to see him on his way to florida and having him stay at my house. We will miss him alot. You are all in my prayers..
Sherry Mason
June 17, 2002
Dear Family and Friends,
Throughout this difficult time, people say they "don't know what to say." Now that is our line! We don't know what to say to express our overwhelming gratitude to everyone for their support at this difficult time. From food,to donations, to phone calls, to cutting our grass, to hugs, to memories, to filling in at work, our friends and family members have been there day and night for us. The love we have felt from all has carried us through. Thank you , one and all from the bottom of our hearts! Love, Bruce, Sherry and Sandy Mason,( and Brian too!)
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Mike Shadick
June 15, 2002
i just want to point out a few things that i have learned from Brian over the past few years:
1) if your friends are chasing you with duct tape and christmas lights, run faster!
2) make sure everyone else gets out of the car with you before you attempt a chinesse fire drill
3) mkae sure you don't know the girl at the ice-cream bar before you check her out!
4) beans and mexican food give you gas (this has been proven)
5) never eat them before you venture on a 26 hour bus ride
6) chevy is better than ford
7) no mater what, you will always have friends in low places
8) boxers don't burn, but when they are thrown in a fire, they smell as bad as a serpentine belt
9) god is good ..... (you know the rest!)
10) never put off till tomorrow, what you can do today, you never know if you will be around to do it
i hope that some of these will make a differece to you, and i hope the you also have learned may things from Brian, don't let him die in vain, but take something away from it like he would have wanted, he will be geatly missed, but his memory will live on forever.
Shannon Gierke
June 14, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Mason and Sandy:
My sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Even though I knew Brian only a short while, I have enough memories to last a lifetime. I appreciate every minute I was able to spend with him. Your son and brother was one of the most wonderful people to enter my life. I am blessed to have known him, and grateful to have been able to attend the services. Thank you for your hospitality.
Sarah Edstrom(Worcester)
June 14, 2002
To the Mason Family: Brian will be very missed. He touched very one that he meant. I will never forget Brian. As my first date, first kiss, and friend there will always be a place in my heart for him. I will always love and remember him..
Abby Thayer
June 13, 2002
I will miss you Brian. I'm so glad your apart of our family. Thanks for being Santa at Christmas time.
We will think of you often. Love always, your second cousin's Abby and Amanda
Kris Thayer
June 13, 2002
I just wanted to say that the outpouring of friends and family have helped to make this time a lot easier to handle. I also wanted to add a few things about Brian. Wednesday night, talking with Bruce, he made the comment, that one thing Brian wasn't the best at, was being Santa at our last Christmas gathering, but we all agreed his heart was in the right place. Bringing joy to all his little cousins was wonderful. My Dad had always done it for many years, and Brian tried his best, like he always did to make it memorable for the kids!! Another memory I have of Brian, is one time when I was babysitting him and Sandy. He was probably about 5 or 6. He and a buddy were outside playing, and I noticed he was going potty (you can tell I have young kids, still) in the backyard. I told him he should do that inside, and he responded with "If you have to go, you have to go". Today was an incredible day. Like Bruce said yesterday, "we are here celebrating Brian's life". And that we did! Love forever, his cousin Kris
Peggy Sanford
June 13, 2002
What a wonderful & great experience to have had a nephew such as Brian. He was always there for a hug 'n hello with lots of love. We will miss him so much. He was such a fun loving young man. Always trying to make others happy.
We'll miss you dear Brian.
Love, Dick & Peggy
Kristi Barr
June 13, 2002
Brian has touched my heart in so many ways. Bruce, Sherry, and Sandy: I love you and you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you,
~Kristi
Kathy Roth
June 13, 2002
My family and I were deeply saddened to learn of Brian's passing. We have known Brian for many years. My son Brian played on the same BAC baseball team as did Brian, and they also worked together at the River Hills Grocery store. It always brought a smile to my face to see and speak with such a nice young man. He was always so pleasant to be around. It is so difficult to understand a tragedy such as this. Sherry, just a few weeks ago you and I were sharing memories of our sons' past while exercising, and speaking of how well they are both doing now. I deeply regret that I was unable to make Brian's visitation or service as I was out of town, but my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Kathy Roth
Dawn Vredenburg
June 13, 2002
To the Mason Family,I am so sorry for your loss. I attended the visitation for Brian and he was a very loved young man by all. Sherry if there is anything at all that my mom(Betty)or myself can do please let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. All our Love and Prayers be with you.
Dawn & Betty Vredenburg
Amanda Miller
June 12, 2002
Brian was truly a gift to every one that was ever blessed to meet him. He was an example of Christ's love for each of us. I am a better person for having known Brian. Sherry, Bruce and Sandy, my thoughts and prayers are with you always. God bless
Amanda
Kim Masters
June 12, 2002
As can be expected, I was in shock when I heard the news--Sandy, Sherry, and Bruce, I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was one of the greatest examples of what Christ can do through us if we let him. One of the greatest gifts I will always remember in Brian is that he didn't care what people thought of him--he was sincere in all he did and embraced who he was. It was an inspiration to watch as Brian shared his faith, not always in words, but constantly through the life he lived--there is no doubt in my mind that Brian is in Heaven now, receiving his rich reward for his faithfulness to God. It's impossible for us to comprehend God's purpose in such a painful situation, and can't imagine the pain you are going through, but we have hope in what we cannot see for we have faith in Jesus Christ. I have been blessed to have known Brian and will never forget him. Sandy, Sherry, Bruce, and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. "You are never, not for one second, alone."
Kimberly Weihs
June 12, 2002
The residents and staff at The Rivers wish to express our deepest sympathy on your loss. Grandpa Ted was very proud of Brian and always kept us up to date on his accomplishments. We know he will be missed, and our thought and prayers are with you all.
Katie Anderson
June 12, 2002
I had the pleasure of knowing Brian since I made my first Quest retreat, back in Fall of 1998. Anyone that has ever met him, cannot ever forget him. He was a great friend, always willing to do anything for anyone else, not caring if it was out of his way, or if it was a sacrifice on his part. Even though Brian was only with us for a twenty one years, he touched more people's lives than an average person can do in 100 years. My thoughts and prayers are with sandy and Bruce and Sherry. Brian touched everyones lives and will not be forgotten. He had a awesome task to perform on that June evening, and he did it with honor and pride. He was a great man, and I will truly miss him.
yvonne brown
June 11, 2002
To the mason Family. I am sorry to hear about the loss of you Son,brother,nephew,grandson and friend. My prayers go out to all of you. May you find strength in this difficult time and may God Bless You.
Jaycob Martin
June 10, 2002
I have had the absolute honor of knowing Brian for more than 10 years. and i can say in that 10 years i have not met anybody nicer, or more caring than Brian Mason. he was a true friend and I will miss him
Josh Gosseling
June 10, 2002
Brian was one of the greatest people I've met. He always had a smile and loved to have fun and joke around. I admired how he could look at things and see the positive in them, even when he was feeling down. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, and Brian will always be alive in my memories as well as yours.
Natasha Thompson
June 10, 2002
Bruce and Sherry I just want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Brian always had such a warm heart and always smiling. I remember celebrating New Years 2002 with him and hes always so cheerful. I wish I would have never lost him in my life. But hes in gods hands now. But my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Johnson
June 10, 2002
I graduated with Brian from Burnsville High School in 1999. I also worked with him last summer at RGIS. He always had a great smile on his face and a positive attitude. I will always remember how thoughtful he was to everyone he met and his wonderful smile. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Brian and his family will be in my prayers.
Brad Busch
June 9, 2002
I met Brian a number of years ago working on the Quest retreats in Jordan and Savage. His love of God was incredible, something very special. Brian shared so much of himself was incredible. Truely to know him is to love him.
Cole Pederson
June 9, 2002
My deepest condolences to Brian's family & friends. Tragedies like this are difficult to understand, but we must put our faith in God and pray for him and all of us. I wish I could join you all at the services, but I have finals this week and won't be home til Friday. I will keep you all in my prayers, though. May God bless and hold you in the palm of his hand.
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