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Brian Hirsch Obituary
He was born in Tampa, FL to Vern and Marian Herron Hirsch. Brian fought a long and courageous faith led battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's)/Lyme disease for 7 years. His faith in Christ never diminished and his smile never faded. His motto was "I can choose to laugh or I can choose to cry. I choose to laugh." His life verse was Proverbs 3: 5-6, ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.’
Brian was a member of Salem Baptist Church and the Encourager’s Sunday school class. He was a Nascar fan and an avid sportsman who enjoyed playing and coaching. He was the owner of Eagle Electric and was known in the community as a colleague not a competitor. Most important to him was his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother and son.
Mr. Hirsch is survived by his wife, Kay Hirsch, McDonough, GA; children, Justin Hirsch, McDonough, GA, Kalina Hirsch, McDonough, GA; parents, Vern and Marian Hirsch, Stockbridge, GA; siblings, Michael Lyle, McDonough, GA, Richard Lyle, Forsyth, GA, Kathy Holt, Stockbridge, GA, Deann Oliver, Jackson, GA, Thomas Hirsch, Stockbridge, GA, Rhonda LaTourette, Jackson, GA; wife's parents, Clark and Gwen James, McDonough, GA; sisters-in-law, Regina Hammock, Canton, GA, and Heather Graham, Acworth, GA.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Statham and Rev. Dan McKay officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 21, 2006 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salem Baptist Church, Phase I-Recreation Department, 1724 Georgia Highway 155 N, McDonough, GA 30252. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com. Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors, 770-914-1414.
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Diane Moore
July 6, 2006
Dear Marian and Vern, I just read in the paper about Brian. Even though I had never met him, I felt as if I knew him through the beautiful words about him. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love, Diane Moore (Cat's Pajamas)
Natalie Walters
July 1, 2006
Kay, Justin, and Kalina:
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers during this time of transition. Although we have not seen you for many years, our prayers have been with you through out Brian's illness and will continue to lift you up to the Lord in his homecoming. Love and prayers surround you always!
William, Natalie, and Brandon Walters
Jayne Shea
June 26, 2006
My sincere sympathy and heartfelt prayers for your loss of Brian to ALS/Lyme. God Bless you all.
Sandra Stanaitis
June 24, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard Brian must have fought.
Sandi, Delaware Lyme patient
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Jeff, Brenda, Justin, & Katie Jansen
June 22, 2006
Kay, Justin, & Kalina,
I remember when we first met your family when our boys played on the 5-6 Indians. We had met such a wonderful, kind man. A man who loved sports, his friends, and especially his family. That will always stick out in our minds. And even though we haven't seen eachother or spoken in many years, we wanted you to know that he made such an impact on our lives with his faith, his wonderful spirit and his beautiful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with all three of you at this time.
Elizabeth Howard
June 22, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you much comfort at this time of your loss of a husband and father. Your family has been a fine example of courage and trust.
John and Carolyn Hornback
June 21, 2006
Kay, Justin, and Kalina:
Thank you so much for your demonstrated love for each other and for the Lord. Thank you for sharing the struggles of the past few years in such a transparent way, for each of you has taught us a lot about faith and love. God will continue to bless you with precious memories as you serve Him. There will be sad times and loneliness. Please rely on your friends to help you during these times. We love you and are here for you.
Hampie Barronton (Salem)
June 21, 2006
My Prayers and Thoughts are there with you. Brian was an inspiration to everyone that knew Him.
May God Be with You doing this difficult time.
Love and Prayer
Ginger and Mat Marchbank (Love)
June 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Barbara@Darry Cook
June 21, 2006
Our love and prayers. Yes, he was always happy. And will be remembered by all who loved him.
Joy. Bob, and Sarah Brown
June 21, 2006
Dear Kay, Justin, and Kalina,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as Brian has fought the good fight and now has received his crown of righteousness. I am grateful for your witness to everyone who has known you. You have a wonderful heritage of love and laughter.
With love and gratitude,
Candace, Jeff, & Bradley Love
June 21, 2006
Dear Kay, Justin, & Kalina,
We wanted you to know that even though we are so far away, your family has always been in our prayers. We were sorry to here Brian is no longer with us here on earth, but we have peace in knowing that now he walks with Jesus!
Debbie Clanton
June 21, 2006
We are very sorry for the loss of Brian. Our family knows how special he was and how much he loved his family. May God bless and comfort you all at this time. Our prayers are with you, just remember the song at this time, "I've Got More To Go To Heaven For Than I Had Yesterday".
Much love,
Chuck, Debbie, Andy & Missy Clanton
and the entire Rader Family
Misty Timbs
June 20, 2006
Kay,Justin And Kalina,
We are so sorry to here about Brian. What a fighter he was,I sure will miss my buddy's smile at the ball field.He will be greatly missed!
The Timbs Family
Nina Elder
June 20, 2006
My dearest Kay and family - I am sad to learn Brian's fight is over, however, I know he is at peace with the lord. Keep your faith, as I'm sure you will. We love you all very much.
The Staff of Cannon-Cleveland Funeral Directors
June 20, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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