Brian Keith Logan

Brian K. Logan, age 26, died in the early morning of Monday, December 19, 2005 in North Kansas City Hospital. He was saved, and is therefore now living eternally with the Lord Jesus Christ who is our great God and Savior, and all other saved people in Heaven. We are rejoicing in his salvation, and so thankful that God has delivered him from all pain forevermore. I ask you to consider your own salvation: do you know where you are going when you die? If your answer is uncertain, then you need to open your heart and pray to the Lord to guide you to Himself. Brian's death occurred after a twomonth long period of being in a comatose state. The coma happened as a result of traumatic brain injuries sustained during a brutal car wreck that Brian and his wife Melissa were in together on the night of Monday, October 17, 2005. Brian was born on Friday, January 12, 1979, in a hospital in Northeast Kansas City, MO. His parents were Jack and Brenda Logan. He had one brother, Sean, and one sister Crystal. Brian grew up in various parts of Kansas City, including the Northeast mid-town, the Northland, and Lee's Summit when he was older. At the age of 10, Brian was forced to enter the foster care system. Thereafter he spent 5 years living in various parts of Missouri, including Joplin and St. James. Thankfully, at age 15, he met Phil and Terri Reasons, who became close to Brian as he lived with them and other adolescents in their care for the next 3 years. They have strongly impacted Brian's life with great love and guidance. They were like his real parents: he called them Mom and Dad. Their daughter Lizzie was like a sister to him, also. Brian graduated from Platte County R-111 High School in Platte City, MO in 1997. Afterwards he attended a culinary arts program at the Northland Career Center. He was a highly talented artist in those days and continued to be for the rest of his natural-born life. Brian possessed a strong personality and evident charisma that attracted people and drew them in. Everyone who has known Brian has been deeply impacted by him in one way or another. You couldn't just have a conversation with Brian and not look at things a little differently after talking with him. After completing the career program, he was again circulating around the city and living in various places. He worked in many different restaurants, holding every position at some point, with the exception of being a manager. Sometime thereafter he worked for a sign company, which was a good experience that allowed him to express his artistic abilities. Brian was a healthy, strong, vibrant young man who worked hard at physical labor, too. He was employed by various moving companies and was known to work some days as much as 12-17 hours. Brian always held high aspirations for his life while at the same time remaining simple, although he may not have seen it that way. The Lord lead Brian through all the brutal, tough trials he dealt with over the years, and the simplicity God gave him aided Brian greatly, in being versatile in his life and able to endure the hardships to get through them. Brian carried much compassion in his heart for children and those disadvantaged financially or socially. For awhile he was active in helping The Children's Ministry in the church and being involved in other youth activities. Kids have really liked him and he has truly touched their lives. Brian married his wife, Melissa, on April 23, 2005, exactly 5 months after they met. Together they loved each other very dearly and enjoyed the challenges and joys of their marriage for the following 6 months, up until the night of the accident. Yet we don't despair, because we will see Brian again in Heaven, where we will reside together with the Lord. Only time is now separating us, but we still know that Brian is with us everyday in spirit. Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda, in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Logan, of the home; his second parents Phil and Terri Reasons and their daughter Lizzie; his father, Jack Logan; and siblings Sean and Crystal. Brian also leaves behind a large host of friends, mentors and acquaintances and friends from church who will also cherish his memory. We all love you, Brian. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday December 29, 2005 at Solomon's Porch Church 3600 Walnut St. KCMO, 64111. (816-531-7773). For everyone who has been reading this; may the Lord guide you and richly bless you always. Amen.