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for Brian O'Callaghan
Mom
October 8, 2022
Well, we´ve been missing you for 6 years now. A couple more family members have joined you this year. I think of you every day and I´m trying to make you proud. Your girls are beautiful and funny and kind and TALL! Debbie is as amazing as always. She´s the best mom. I still have a Brian sized hole in my heart, but I try to fill it with happy memories of you.
I love you to the moon and back, my son. I´ll miss you until they run out of forever.
~Ma
Bridget Gjokaj
November 15, 2016
Hey Brian, I really miss you. We played in a band called ONWE together. It was so fun. You usually would bring your powder pink bass guitar to gigs and wow with you bass playing skills. Just a few lines of a new melody and you would be off running with your bass line like a champ. We played so many crazy and cool shows around Chicago. Do you remember that abandoned Catholic Church on the south west side? That was really cool and I think I have some video I'll have to find.
I love you friend and cousin. May you Rest In Peace knowing your girls and Deb will be taken care off. Love Bridget
Jeanne Davies
November 14, 2016
To the O'Callahan Family - After spending a week with my cousin Audrey, and hearing about Brian's lovely children and wife, Debbie I wish I had had the opportunity to meet your Brian. He sounds like an amazing man and father. I know he is looking over his family, and guiding you. I hope you will talk often of all the wonderful memories of Brian. By talking about him often you will keep those memories close to your heart.
To Audrey - I am always here for you and I love you always. We have a special bond no Mom wants to have, but I understand what you are going through and will always be here for you. Much Love, Jeanne
Trish
October 18, 2016
I wish to express condolences to the family of Brian. My deepest sympathy is extended to Debbie's and Brian's dear daughters.
The journey has been long and difficult. The unanswerable question is so prevalent...Why? One response that comes to mind is Jesus said," HE WENT TO PREPARE MANY MANSIONS (HOMES).IF IT WEREN'T TRUE I WOULD NOT HAVE TOLD YOU SO."
BRIAN IS NOW OCCUPYING ONE OF THOSE HOMES!! HE WILL WATCH OVER YOU UNTIL YOU GO TO BE AT HOME WITH GOD AND HIM.
BE CONSOLED ALSO BY THE MANY WHO CAME TO HONOR HIM AND ALL OF YOU.
With sorrow and love, Trish
Patti Bongiovanni
October 17, 2016
Dearest. O'Callaghan. Family. I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your son Brian.My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with each one of you at this most difficult time.
October 16, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss and hope the memories of this amazing young man will comfort you.
With sincere sympathy,
Arlene Erlbach
Lisa Yonesawa-Valdez
October 15, 2016
You were and amazing person Brian! We love you so much and will miss you forever!
Amy Yonesawa
October 15, 2016
You fought with such strength, courage, and grace. We're all lucky to have known you and the world is a better place for having you in it. Our lives will never be the same without you, but we'll remember you always and carry on your legacy.
October 15, 2016
Audrey, Tim and Family:
I cannot imagine the pain and sorrow in your heart. He has been taken from his family far too soon. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that the many memories and love of Brian will provide some comfort.
With sympathy,
Sue Karpa
Audrey O'Callaghan
October 14, 2016
Brian, I'm certain you were greeted by your own true gram and grandpa. To quote Robert Munsch, "I'll love you forever. I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be." I will carry you in this gaping hole in my heart until we meet again. I love you to the moon and back. I'll love you until they run out of forever.
~ Ma
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