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Brian James Adair, 20, of Arlington Heights, beloved son of James and Grace (nee Kelly) Adair; loving brother of Caitlin, Kelly and Kevin; loved grandson of Patricia Reagan, Evelyn and the late Arnold Adair and the late Edward J. (Victoria) Kelly; dear nephew of Edward (Gail) Kelly, Madeleine (David) Lubar, George (Elizabeth) Kelly, Jim (Julie) Kelly, Doug (Nelsi) Adair, Jeff (Beth) Adair, the late David Adair and the late Steven Adair; and fond cousin of many. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Monday at th e Glueckert
Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Prayers 10:15 a.m., Tuesday at the Glueckert Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 450 S. Mitchell Ave. for Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Prospect High School Knights Under No Influence (KUNI) group. Information www.GlueckertFH.com (847) 253-0168.
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Carol Dunderdale
June 17, 2009
Dear Adair Family,
I just finished reading the letter Jim wrote to the Prospcet H.S. students. My daughter is a freshman there. She gave me "The Prospector" and said, "Here Mom. Read this." She had just read the letter herself and wanted to talk about it. She was very upset. I said OK, put it aside and continued what I was doing. Every 15 minutes she reappeared to ask if I'd read it yet. I went to bed without reading it. Today, with the kids out of the house (summer school) I had some quiet time to read the letter. Now I'm upset. I can only imagine the overwhelming pain of losing your son / brother. I pray that your friends and family stay close to you this summer to steer you through this sad time. Thank you, Jim, for writing the open letter to the students. I hope they read it and take it to heart, as my daughter has. I have another daughter a year older than Brian and a son who'll start high school in the Fall. I worry a lot about them being safe. I'm mailing your letter to my daughter away at college. She may have known Brian since she was in the class ahead of him at Prospect. She may have been one of your students? - Anne Kaeding. I hope she reads your letter, says a prayer for all of you, passes your letter on to another kid, and makes smart choices in her life.
Keeping you in my prayers,
Kirk Johnson
May 11, 2009
Dear Mr and Mrs Adair,
I am very sorry to hear about Brian. He was a very wonderful person to be around. Know that your family and Brian will be in my prayers.
Martin ODonnell
April 24, 2009
Dear Grace & Jim, I am deeply saddened by your loss. May loving memories heal your spirits. My heart goes out to both families. I was lucky enough to have great neighbors growing up- The Kelly Family. I send Love, Prayers, and Peace. May God hold all of you in the palm of His hand...
Diane Kemper Kirk (MHS Class of '75)
April 23, 2009
Dear Jim and family,
Words seem so inadequate at a difficult time like this, but I wanted you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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April 23, 2009
Dear Grace and Jim, We are very sorry to hear about your loss of Brian. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Judene Schulz (Julie's parents)
Ali Taylor (Froehling)
April 22, 2009
Dear Mr. Adair and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Brian. I can remember him on the Prospect softball field, acting as our bat boy. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Duggan
April 22, 2009
Dear Jim and Grace,
I am sorry to hear about your loss of Brian. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I lost a brother at age 20 and know the heartache my parents and my family went through. Fondly, Kathy Duggan
April 21, 2009
Dear Adair Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. May God bless you all with the strength to go on and keep Brian's memory alive.
In peace -
The Mavrogianis Family - Nick, Patty, Alyssa & Kayte
April 21, 2009
Adair Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Through time spent at PHS, South, and the park district we remember Brian well. You are in our thoughts.
The Carlson Family
April 21, 2009
Dear Grace and Jim,
You and the kids will be ever present in our prayers.
Haven't seen you or the kids in years but have such a strong memory of Brians' beautiful blonde hair and blue eyes.
We hope you will be strengthened by prayer at this time.
Love to you and the extended family too.
The Stebbins Family, Littleton Co
Michelle (Arnoux) Ward
April 21, 2009
Jim & Grace, your horrible news is far reaching. It has been YEARS since I've had the pleasure of spending time with your family--as Jim's softball student and as babysitter to your wonderful children, most notably Brian. My parents are still by Pioneer Park there in Arlington and passed along the sad news of his untimely passing. I remember the times I spent at your house, with your children, well. Can't believe he's gone. With children of my own now, I most fear what you are going through at this time. I will pray for you feverishly, hoping that God's grace will somehow shine through and make you strong again. The glint in Brian's eye will be etched in my memory forever. May he rest in peace and be there at the gates of heaven to welcome you with open arms when your time comes to join him--not too soon. I'm imagining big hugs for your family. Hope you feel some of the love that is being cast your way by so many other mourners.
April 21, 2009
Dear Grace and Family,
The staff and I from Dist. 27 remember you so fondly from your years of dedication there, and were so profoundly saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know you and your children are constantly in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. With deepest sympathy, Susie Mazaheri, formerly School Dist. 27
The Reagans
April 21, 2009
Grace and Jim,
Please know that you and all of your families are in our prayers.
Tabby Gries
April 21, 2009
Dear Grace, Jim and family - My deepest condolences for the loss of your precious son. Please know that you will be strengthened and healed by God's grace, through the prayers of all who surround you, in the days, weeks, months to come. My prayers will be with you and Brian as you walk this journey.
Bill Smith Family
April 20, 2009
Dear Adair Family,
We are saddened by your loss and fondly remember Brian from school and athletics at Pioneer. Praying you will find comfort and strength in the outpouring of love from family and friends.
April 20, 2009
Dear Jim, Grace, Caitlin, Kelly and Kevin, your family is in our hearts and prayers. Their are so many in the community who cared for and loved Brian. You have a beautiful family, hold on to each other for love and strength and keep all the memories of Brian close to your hearts.
Our Heartfelt Condolences
The Masterson Family
Cyndi Hower
April 20, 2009
Hi Jim,Grace,Caitlin,Kelly,and Kevin, Im sorry about your loss. Brian was an awesome person. My thoughts and Prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Audrey Brandl
April 20, 2009
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Adair, Caitlin, Kelly, and Kevin,
I am so deeply sorry about your loss of Brian. Throughout our years at Westgate, South, Meadows, and Wayside, Brian was such a consistently kind and considerate guy. It was so fun growing up together. I have so many wonderful memories with him! Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this terribly difficult time. May God bless you all.
All my love
April 20, 2009
Coach Adair and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Kelly Janowiak (Keslinke)
Marianne Dominick
April 20, 2009
Please except my condolences to you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers. There are just no words.....I know.
With sympathy,
Marianne Dominick
Pam, Bob, Leah, Natalie and Nick Norris
April 20, 2009
Dear Adair Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for you at this time. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
April 20, 2009
Dear Jim, Grace, Caitlin, Kelly and Kevin,
We were so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son, Brian. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Guy and Molly Woodle
April 20, 2009
Dear Jim and family,
You are in our hearts and prayers as you go through this terrible time. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jennifer and Bill Collopy
Sarah Scaccia
Scott, Nancy and Katie Wallgren
April 20, 2009
Jim and Grace, We were sadden to hear about Brian. Our prayers and thought are with you and your faimly during these difficult times.
Terry, David, Casey and Quinn Ryan
April 20, 2009
May you find strength in your family bonds and peace through your faith. We are so sorry for your loss and will keep your whole family in our prayers.
April 20, 2009
As another Prospect Family, we are deeply saddened by your horrific loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Wayne, Marlene & Kelly Zahorski
April 20, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Ed & Maura Mannix
April 20, 2009
Dear Jim, Grace and family,
We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our constant thoughts and prayers.
The Mannix Family
Linda Clark Burgett
April 20, 2009
Adair family,
Heartfelt condolences for the loss of your son Brian. May God provide you strengh, grace and abiding love as you heal.
Linda Clark Burgett
(MHS Class of 74)
Chanelle Dahm
April 20, 2009
Dear Mr. Adair and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was so shocked when i heard what happened because I went to school with Brian. He was such a nice kid who also brought a lot of joy into every room you stepped foot in with him. I hope you all find peace some day. My condolences
Lisa Raucci
April 20, 2009
Mr Adair and Family- You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Lisa Raucci (Skorey)
April 20, 2009
Dear Jim and Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will take care of the JV girls for you, all whom care for you deeply.
Dave Mayerck (Mr Ash)
Michelle Swerlyk Linderman
April 20, 2009
Dear Mr. Adair and Family,
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
April 20, 2009
Adair Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Brian. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Annie Dutcher Dillon
(AHSD 25)
Regensburg, Germany
Osei
April 20, 2009
To the Adair Family,
God Bless your whole family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. As part of the PHS family we deeply grieve the loss of Brian.
April 19, 2009
Dear Mr. Adair and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Mike Swerlyk Jr.
Ron Wodka
April 19, 2009
Dear Grace and Family,
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Such a tragic loss. Grace, it has been such a long time since we spoke and to hear of this saddens my heart. Be strong in God and he will comfort you.
karie mcclure
April 19, 2009
Dear The Adair Family,
I am so thankful that "Bubba's" path crossed with mine. He was such a gentle , soft spoken soul. We had many good talks and he made a difference in so many lives in his short time here including mine.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and I pray Bubba and all of you will soon find peace.
Karie McClure
April 19, 2009
Grace, Jim and Families,
So very sorry for your loss. All of you are in my prayers and thoughts during this time. I have such fond memories of Brian and may all your's bring you comfort during your time of need. God Bless you all!
Sherri Maentanis
The Morans
April 19, 2009
Adair family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts are with you all at this difficult time, Brian was a friend and Mr. Adair a favorite teacher. Take care of each other.
Peace,
April 19, 2009
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Waltrich Family
Bobby + Andrea Tsambarlis
April 19, 2009
Our thoughts and deepest prayers are with you during this most painful time-May gentle memories of Brian bring you heart comfort and peace and may God give you and your family the strength you will need during this difficult time.
Our Heartfelt Condolences
Bobby and Andrea Tsambarlis
Riviera Restaurant "The Riv" Arlington Heights
Andre Poellinetz
April 19, 2009
Dear Grace,Jim , Kelly, and Family You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please know we are all here for you, in your time of sorrow and loss.
Kevin McAlpine
April 19, 2009
I'm so sorry. Mr. Adair is an incredible teacher to me and, I am sure, an equally incredible father. This kind of thing isn't supposed to happen to such good people, but sometimes it does. Things will get better though. The memory of Brian's personality and good deeds will echo in eternity. He had a positive impact on the world. Again, I'm so sorry. Feel better and take some comfort in the fact that Brian was a great person.
April 19, 2009
Jim, Grace, Caitlin, Kelly, and Kevin,
We are thinking of you and praying for you during this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Brian and will always keep him in our thoughts.
Love to you all, David, Andrea, Kyle and Kristin Starenko.
Dave/Mindy Nigliazzo
April 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our daughter went to school with Brian.
The Nigliazzo Family
Lauri Nigliazzo
April 19, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. Adair and family, I am so sorry to hear about Brian. He will be missed greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May Brian rest in peace and keep a watchful eye over you in your time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Rhodes
April 19, 2009
Dear Grace, Jim and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I keep thinking that everyone is at Gatehouse and I am going to see them. I have my good days and my bad but life goes on and sometimes there aren't any answers. My friends have been there for me in so many different ways and then there are the girls. As Caitlin said Brian and J.D. are together again but this time they are happy and healthy and with God and family. Take comfort in that. I do.
Elizabeth Rhodes
Amy Nickel/Henning
April 19, 2009
Thinking of you and the family at this time - may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Pete Jackson
April 19, 2009
Jim, Grace and Family,
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of coaching Brian on Emily's Pee Wee team, that was so much fun! Brian was a good player, and I remember him well. You may be aware that we lost Emily in August of 2006, 3 days before she was to begin her first day at Harper. So I know about the journey you are now embarking upon. Right now you may not see that road ahead but in time you will realize that you have many reasons to carry on and be strong, most notably of course your family. You will find a way to celebrate Brian's life for the wonderful thing that it was. He carries on himself, but in a different way. His spirit will be with you forever.
If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call. Even it just to talk, call me. 577-4438.
Pete
Sara O'Connor
April 19, 2009
Dear Grace, Jim and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We mourn the loss of a wonderful, caring young man we came to know and love.
Sara and Bob and family
April 19, 2009
My heart goes out to your family. I'm sorry for your loss. May God hold you and keep you.
April 18, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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