Bryan Brueck

Bryan "Buzz" (Dale) Brueck, 72, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep early on June 15, 2024, in Buford, GA.
Bryan, also known as "Buzzard," was born on September 12, 1951, to Betty Collins and Edd Brueck (both deceased) in San Luis Obispo, CA
He is survived by his loving wife, Katherine Murillo-Brueck and beloved pups, Paco and Lola of Buford GA; brother and sister-in-law, Alan "Buddy" and Anita Brueck of Talladega AL; sister, Bonnie Blake of Aiken, SC ; daughter, Lauren Cooper and son-in-law, David Cooper; grandson, Cameron Blanton, and granddaughter, Katie Lauren Blanton all of Williamsburg VA; mother-in-law, Martha M. Murillo, sister-in-law Marti Murillo and brother-in-law Kevin Murillo all of San Ramon Costa Rica; brother-in-law Danny Murillo and wife Jacki of Tamarac FL; brother-in-law Ken Murillo and wife Tracy of Lafayette GA; stepmother, Lois Craig Brueck of Maurice LA; and many special nieces and nephews and extended family.
Bryan was preceded in death by beloved pups Taggle, PittyPat, Cielo and Pecas; father, Edd Brueck; mother, Betty Collins Brueck and father-in-law, Kenneth Murillo.
Former 49th Tactical Fighter Wing, FMS at USAF 1974 – 1976 Holloman AFB, New Mexico
Former 36 Tactical Fighter Wing, FMS at USAF 1976 to 1978 Bitburg AFB, Germany
Aircraft Maintenance Specialist, Integrated Flight Control Systems Specialist
United States Air Force and Air Force Reserves May 1974 - May 1980
During Bryan's time in service, he received several decorations. National Defense Service Medal, Marksmanship Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit (twice or 1 oak leaf cluster) and the Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Bryan attended French Camp Academy, French Camp MS. He studied Aviation Management/Flight Operations at Auburn University and received his private pilot's license in February of 1979 from Auburn University, School of Aviation
Bryan was a licensed pilot with several endorsements in different aircraft. Bryan was certified as an Accident Prevention Counselor by the FAA. He was a rated pilot in airline transporting as well as commercial privileges. Later Bryan would go on to certify in commercial aircraft. In 1986, Bryan played a large role as a pilot in the inaugural demonstration of the Pilatus PC9 aircraft which would later become trainers to Saudi Arabia and the Royal Australian Air Force Piper single & twin engine. He would go on to fly Lear Jets for Epps Aviation and Hill Aviation both out of Atlanta GA. After his flying career, Bryan was both a student and instructor of Information Technology with New Horizons. He retired from World Financial Group in March of 2016 after 15 years as a Database Administrator.
Bryan loved RV'ing, camping, shooting, boating and deep-sea fishing. He was an active member of the Georgia Gun Club; the National Sporting Clays Association where he was a Certified Level II Instructor and Referee; the Lanier Striper and Crappie clubs in Georgia. Bryan loved adventure and traveling and went all over the world with his wife, Kathy. During the Covid pandemic Bryan took up another hobby; building scale models of military aircraft and, more recently, intricate and detailed models of historic tall ships such as the French frigate L'Hermione which visited Yorktown VA in 2015. He had begun work on a model of the Navy ship USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate moored in Charlestown MA.
Bryan loved deeply, gave generously and lived fully. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers you can make a donation in Bryan's name to a charitable organization of your choosing or one of the suggested foundations listed below.
- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust – 100%
Formed in 1986, The Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust supports many programs for veterans and their families, including rehabilitation, research, and education toward improving mobility and physical and/or psychological limitations. Its grant program fulfills the needs of sick, wounded, homeless, or at-risk veterans.
https://cst.dav.org/?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block
- Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Help Remember, Honor, Educate and Heal: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with no government funding, VVMF's programs, ceremonies and preservation work are dependent upon support from people like you. We hope we can count on your support as we continue to honor all of our Vietnam heroes.
https://www.vvmf.org/?form=donate
- Operation First Response
Operation First Response is a charity serving disabled veterans, wounded military personnel, first responders, and Gold Star families. The organization has created multiple programs to address the needs of our nation's heroes, including financial aid for veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD, backpacks with supplies for homeless veterans, and training courses for wounded soldiers. Since 2004, Operation First Response has raised over $14 million and has serviced 28,599 military members.
https://www.operationfirstresponse.org/about/
- Fisher House
Since 1990, the Fisher House Foundation has built comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. With over 96 Fisher Houses in operation within military and VA medical centers, the foundation has provided 455,000 families with lifesaving support.
https://fisherhouse.org/
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