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Brian E. Brown, 39, of Westerville, OH, passed away on February 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1980 in Toledo, OH the son of Herman Brown and Marie Hill. Brian was a 1999 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received his B.A. in Criminology from Ohio University on June 4, 2004. Brian served as a police officer for the Upper Arlington Police Department for the past ten years. He also worked for the Marion and Sandusky County Juvenile Detention Centers. Brian was a 2019 inductee into the Fremont Ross Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Ohio University football team. He was an amateur boxer and instructor at Title Boxing in Columbus. Brian loved working out and enjoyed eating. He also loved to spend time with his family. Brian is survived by his mother, Marie Hill, Fremont; siblings, Danielle Brown, Westerville, Stephanie (James) Martin and Jeffery Brown, both of Fremont and Gregory Brown, Toledo; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Brian is preceded in death by his father, grandparents Rose and Robert Brown, Jessie and Bernice Brown, and Elige Hill. Visitation Friday, February 28, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH 43420. Services Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11 a.m. at Victory Church, 2051 Oak Harbor Rd, Fremont, OH, with one hour of visitation at church prior to the service. Pastor C.J. Burel will officiate. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH. Memorials: The Forster Foundation's "Operation We Got Your Six" Fund. Donations can be sent electronically via PayPal to [email protected] or by check mailed to The Forster Foundation, OP6 Fund, 752 N State St. Suite 181, Westerville, OH 43082. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Chris Shull
March 21, 2020
I've known Brian Hill for almost 25 years. I just learned of his passing and am in distraught. This hits me almost as deep as my own grandma passing in 2013. So so many memories with this guy; be it with the group, or on o7r own in the poop shoot driving around Fremont. I just don't get it. I can't accept this. This was a great man. I remember a time my junior year football summer training our coach coach Courlis took Aaron Root, Henry Sewell, Keith Pert, myself Chris Shull, and Brian to Whitey dinner for breakfast. This kid never been their before!!! Lol he ordered an omelet, side order of sausage, pancakes, and bacon!!!
I remember us all laughing at him like man you know what you just ordered! You ain't gonna eat that..... he said with the most serious face I've ever seen him show... WATCH ME!!! Long story short... he ate 8t all!!! Also remember him hooking me up on multiple occasions at Taco Bell! So many memories. To his family I am so sorry for your tremendous loss of such an infectious soul. God truly gained an angel with his passing. I'm just so sorry.
Steve & Nancy Pfefferle
February 28, 2020
Prayers to all.
Idella Reid
February 27, 2020
My condolences to the family.
Praying for all the family members.
Love Idella Hogan.
The Compassionate Friends
February 26, 2020
Dear Brown Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
www.compassionatefriends.org
Jacqueline Richardson
February 25, 2020
Brian, I wish I would have said more when I had the opportunity like hey what's on your mind, how are you feeling today and because I did not I am left with regret. However, I can say "I endured my last leg day beatdown with only you by my side. Rest easy B you will be missed. May your soul rest in peace.
In Christ
Jackie
Mary M
February 25, 2020
Though I didn't know Officer Brown, I appreciated his service to the resident's of Upper Arlington.
suzanne hardesty
February 24, 2020
I want to tell you how very sorry we were to hear of this . We just got to meet him with Megan , he was such a sweet man . Our prayers are sent your way from our heart . Jim and Suzie Hardesty
David Davis
February 24, 2020
On behalf of the Facebook group Remembering Fallen First Responders and Remembering Fallen/Injured Law Enforcement, please accept our deepest condolences as we will honor his service to the community.
Dan Garrick
February 24, 2020
To the Brown Family
On behalf of the students, faculty, and administration of Saint Francis DeSales High School please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.
While I was not blessed to know Brian I do know that he was committed to the well being of others and was loved by his Colleagues.
May Officer Brown's family and friends find comfort knowing he is at Peace with our Heavenly Father...may eternal life be granted to him O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Peace and God's Blessings
Dan Garrick
Principal
Saint Francis DeSales High School
The blue family
Terry Smith
February 24, 2020
We have many happy memories of this amazing man. We are truly going to miss him. Please accept our sincerest condolences and prayers for the family. Gone but NEVER forgotten. Terry and Helen Smith
Nancy Hughes
February 24, 2020
I lost my son almost one year ago. There is no way to make sense of it, but knowing the pain is over for him and hoping the next chapter is peace and beauty helps me a little. I wish this small thing for Brian's family and loved ones to cling to. And I give thanks for Brian's service and the lives he touched. With much heartfelt sympathy, a grateful UA resident, and an empathetic mother ❤
Brooke Worster
February 24, 2020
BB, I'll miss your laugh and your giant hugs and all of your sweet self. B
Tracy Hahn
February 24, 2020
I worked with Brian for 9 years, what a great guy. Good sense of humor and infectious laugh. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his brothers and sisters in blue.
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