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Erskine Family
September 2, 2007
Brian, Today is your birthday and as usual we want to wish you a happy birthday, though you are not with us physically, we know you are with us in spirit. We love you, mish you and wish you a Happy Birthday. Love The Erskine Family and Grandma Marion
August 14, 2007
August 14, 2007
6th grade graduation
August 13, 2007
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Brian loved baseball
August 13, 2007
cleaning trout with dad
August 13, 2007
Brian at the Grand Canyon
August 13, 2007
cowboys
August 13, 2007
at the pier
August 13, 2007
Whale watching
August 13, 2007
fishing at Lake Tahoe
August 13, 2007
Ashley Bailey
August 10, 2007
Cosley Fam...
You are in my everyday thoughts and prayers and I love you all.
Brian...
I love you Butthead.
Tanya White
August 8, 2007
Cosley Family~ You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Your strength is such an inspiration. I love you all.
Brian~ My cousin...you will be so missed. I love you and we will all see you again one day. That will be the real reunion.
Jim Renella
August 7, 2007
Jim and Chris, we grieve with you, we will pray for Brian, we will pray for you and your family.
Love Jim & Carmen Renella
John and Melodye Cosley
August 6, 2007
Dear Jim, Chris, Jim, Bonnie & Matt,
I cannot imagine the pain and sadness that losing a son or brother must bear on all of you. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much.
lisa zahm
August 6, 2007
Dear Jim, Chris, Jim, Bonnie & Matt, I am so sorry, my heart aches for you all. To Jim & Chris, I can only imagine the pain your feeling as I know my parents felt when losing a son. To Jim, Bonnie & Matt, I know how losing a brother feels. He will be forever missed by all of you, but all the great memories you created together will be with you every day. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all with much love. May you find comfort in each other at this difficult time. Love Lisa
Sherry & Steve Boettcher
August 6, 2007
Chris, Jim and Family
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May it be a source of comfort to know that God is watching over you and throughout this time of need He will be with you.
August 6, 2007
Jim, Chris, Jim Jr., Bonnie & Matt,
Our hearts and love go out to you during this time of sorrow. We love you all.
Love, Sandi, Jamie & Jesse Rogers
Bonnie Cosley
August 5, 2007
Brian,
I miss your laughter, your smile, and your soft heart. Our bond as brother and sister is something that will never fade away as you will always be with me and part of our family. I love you.
Lisa and Jim Ptaszenski
August 5, 2007
Jim, Chris, Jim Jr, Bonnie and Matt,
Our prayers and love are with you at this difficult time...Please remember that.
Love, Jim and Lisa
Brian- working at the art gallery
August 4, 2007
Kerry Wafford
August 4, 2007
Jim, Chris, Jim Jr, Bonnie and Matt There are no words to express the pain I feel for your family. We will all miss Brian so very much. I Love you guys more than you will ever know. One day we will all be together again. God Bless.
Kerry
Shelly Davis
August 4, 2007
Dear Jim, Chris, Bonnie, Matt & Jim
Your Family is in our hearts & Prayers, May your wonderful Memories of Brian bring you comfort. And may he be truly at peace.
Jeff & Shelly Davis
Christy Ballardo
August 3, 2007
I'm so happy that I got to spend some time with Brian two weeks ago. Even though I'm his aunt and I didn't get to see him as much as I wanted I know from my visit that he truly loved his family and friends. I have a letter from Brian that he sent me after the visit that I will cherish forever. The letter represented Brian's love for his family and friends and I know his spirit will be amongst us forever. Our love forever, Christy, Vince & Blake
Donna Cosley
August 3, 2007
To Jim, Chris, Jim, Bonnie and Matt,
I love you so much. I know God and Brian will give you the strength to go on. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Brian,
You are an inspiration to me. I know you are in a better place. I was so looking forward to the family reunion, looking forward to seeing you most. Thankyou for your letter, it means so much to me. Peace and love to you forever.
Donna
Lainie Lareau
August 3, 2007
Chris,
Sherry called to tell me. I can't even express my feelings because I can't imagine what you are going through. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Lainie
Betty and Jack Cosley
August 3, 2007
May it help in your time of sorrow to know that our thoughts are with you. Love Aunt Betty and Uncle Jack
Carol Dayley
August 3, 2007
Looking at the pictures of Brian from his My Space, I see a wonderful and handsome face that is the perfect combination of Jim and Chris. Reading his profile, I see a brave and intelligent young man who fought a horrific battle. I am so sorry for your loss and pray that the love of your family and friends will help you through this unimaginable time.
Joyce Anderson
August 3, 2007
May the memories you hold in your heart bring peace and comfort to your soul. Brian is with the Lord. My prayers and my heart are with you.
Paula Roberts
August 3, 2007
Jimmy, Chris, Bonnie, Jim and Matt, I want to say that I am so so sorry for your loss, It is so hard to lose someone so special. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Love Paula
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