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Bryan Yurecka Obituary
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Mark Johnnie
October 13, 2024
I clearly remember Bryan calling me and asking about joining the Cape Fear Cyclists and he was very curious about our organized rides. I distinctly recall his first Saturday ride. He called and asked about the scheduled ride and asked if I would be attending and I assured him I would be there and would be happy to meet him and ride with him. We met and we rode together and by the time we finished the ride, it was obvious to me that Bryan chose the wrong guy to ride with as he was clearly a much faster rider than me but he never made me feel that way. On future rides, we laughed about that first ride just prior to him cycling away with the "A" group riders. While I didn't spend enough with Bryan to truly "know" him, it was clear to me that he was a very kind person and a person that made you feel comfortable when you were around him. I truly enjoyed seeing Bryan at our rides. He will be missed and God bless him.
MJ
Bear Johnson
October 11, 2024
I first met Bryan on the Flaming Amy´s Wednesday ride. Here comes this this Ragnar (Viking) looking dude, long blonde hair he was putting in a ponytail and walking up his bike as everyone was signing in for the ride. He asked what to do and that it was his first ride with the club. I was thinking to myself... Is this kid gonna be able to ride? I explained the ride, he just nodded then stayed behind me during the ride as I explained pace line signals, turns, etc. I generally try to hold on to the fast A Group for the first 2 laps and then that´s all I got in the tank..Bryan made it with no problem!! The next week I see a guy pull up in a white jeep with a buzz cut. I didn´t even recognize him... and then it dawned on me, "Hey what happened to the hair?" He smiled, and from there on he was one of the young guns, reserved, but on ready! We followed each other on Strava and saw regular surf sessions posted for Bryan, but we had been missing him at Flaming Amy´s rides. Found out from the group that he had a hamstring or knee issue and had been laying off the bike. Figured he'd be joining us soon but then we saw the news and pieced it together that this surf accident was him. Bryan was one of our adopted youngsters, quick with a smile and he will be missed. So sad he was taken early and mine and Lizzies condolences to the family.
Richard Humbles
October 10, 2024
I first met Bryan at a gig I was DJing at and would subsequently see him at other gigs from time to time. I could tell he was of a similar tribe just from the few conversations we had. We talked about the music scene around here and what it was lacking and it was so nice and refreshing to hear that from someone else. He got it. I´m saddened we didn´t have a chance to explore more and dig deeper, I know he had so much more to share. Bryan, you will be missed dearly.
Matt Maya
October 10, 2024
I met Bryan last winter on the Wrightsville Beach night ride. We ended up next to each other for the ride and quickly hit it off talking football. He became a regular on that ride, even braving some very cold nights with us.
Football small talk eventually led to us being friends and doing a lot more riding together. Bryan as super easy to talk to and seemed to fit into any group seamlessly. If he passed you riding even if he was driving he would make sure he said hey and then would shoot you a text letting you know how good it was to see you. Even if it was only for a moment.
It will be super sad to not have Bryan as part of the cycling crew here in Wilmington. Definitely wish we had some more miles to enjoy together.
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TYLER HEERWAGEN
October 10, 2024
Bryan was a super nice guy and a strong athlete! I enjoyed riding with him on Cape Fear Cyclist´s rides and following him to see what rides, and other activities he was doing. My sincere condolences to his family and friends over his passing, he is gone too soon! Tyler H.
Russ Lesko
October 10, 2024
I met Bryan at a Tuesday night ride in Wrightsville Beach. He shared his phone number since we both lived on the south end of town. From the area code I found out that we grew up in the same area albeit with a 15 year difference in age. He was always approachable and quick with a smile. RIP Bryan
Sharon Shen
October 9, 2024
My first memory of Bryan was riding behind him at a Wednesday Flaming Amy's ride down Burnett sprint and getting showered with his sweat. I laughed and thought to myself, what a way to get introduced to someone I haven't even officially met. The following Wednesday I asked if he wanted to hang out with a few of us after the ride and so began our friendship.
When I think about my conversations with Bryan, I can still recall the exact way he would say to me "yeah, for sure!" He would say this empathetically towards my musings or frustrations with life, or enthusiastically when I asked if he wanted to go for a spin or a swim. Of course Bryan was much faster than I was, but he was always good-natured about it and more than willing to pull me when there were strong headwinds or wait for me to catch up on a swim.
Bryan loved big. He didn't have to say many words for me to know without a doubt how much he loved his parents, siblings, friends, Sewit, Mac. He lived life to the full, and no matter what came his way, he always managed to get back up and find joy again.
Bryan, thank you for being like an older brother to me, and also a dear friend. I miss you.
Sewit Mesfen
October 5, 2024
My condolences to all of Bryan's friends and family for the loss of a bright and caring person. He was a beautiful human being who would go out of his way to help anyone he cared for. He loved and valued his family above all else so I felt one of his favorite picture of his siblings belonged here.
Describing Bryan as my boyfriend sounds shallow and he was more than that. He was someone that I loved actively and deeply. I loved all of my time with him; from traveling to cycling, anything that meant more time spent together.
He was such a supportive partner, always there to listen and provide encouragement. We spoke daily about our goals and hopes for the future. I've never laughed more with anyone or shared as much of myself with anyone, and that was thanks to his empathy and understanding. We never had one dull moment together and I looked forward to growing with him every year.
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