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Brandon Bringas Obituary

Brandon T. Bringas, 14, of Naperville, IL, died on July 29, 2008 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL following a motorcross accident on July 28, 2008. He was born January 27, 1994 in Elmhurst, IL. Brandon would have been in the 8th grade this fall at Scullen Middle School in Naperville. He enjoyed skateboarding, motorcross, boating, fishing, and dancing.

He is survived by his parents, Jim and Lisett (nee Casanas) Bringas; and a sister, Alyssa Bringas, all of Naperville; maternal grandparents, Georgia (late Leo, Sr.) Casanas; paternal grandparents, Tom and Linda Bringas; and paternal great-grandmother, Glenna McKinney.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at Calvary Church, 9S200 Rt. 59, Naperville. Interment private. Memorial visitation will be at Calvary Church from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred in Brandon's name made to his family for a memorial fund. Arrangements by the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Dr. at Rt. 59, Naperville, IL. Info (630) 922-9630. www.beidelmankunschfh.com. Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home

24021 W. Royal Worlington Dr. at Rt. 59

Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 922-9630

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Published by Naperville Sun from Jul. 31 to Aug. 1, 2008.

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Lisett Bringas

July 28, 2024

Time...is too slow for those who wait, too fast for those who fear, too long for those who complain, too short for those who celebrate, but...for those who love, time is an eternity. - William Shakespear
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Gabriel Casanas

July 25, 2024

It's been 16 years already, and I find it helpful to take some time to reflect on the unique bond I had with Brandon. I've come to understand that grief is essentially an expression of love, and I've learned to embrace this pain as fuel for my journey.

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Cheers to the memories!

Lisett Bringas

January 14, 2024

Thank you for your kind words in memory of Brandon. Hard to believe his 30th birthday is approaching.

x

January 12, 2024

Now and then I think of you, kid. Not forgotten. Never will I forget your smile or spice for life. God must have needed you because you were a special guy.

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How can it be 15 years missing you!
I talk to you daily and I know you´re listening my the blessing in my life. One of the things I miss the most from your Absence is you as an uncle. You would be so proud of your sister. She is an amazing mother. Brecken reminds us of you often and baby boy #2 is due in October. Please continue to watch over us and know that we live our lives honoring you !
Love mom.

Gabriel Casanas

October 17, 2016

Brandon I miss you deeply. I haven't made a post since 2014.I have a picture of you me and Matthew on my desk. Its scares the heck out of me that when I look at this picture it's only me left. I considered you my little brother, especially when you have few cousins. Now that Matthew is gone I learned that no age makes it easy to lose someone. When I started to think of the qualities in matt it reminded me of you. You guys were always big on making people smile, laugh, or being a part of an idea you came up with. I miss you both; I have never felt so alone. It's weird how you get motivation to be a better person when you lose the people that mean the most to you. The only reason I can function every day, because I know you would want that for me.
Love you Brandon, say hi to Matt!

Julie Bringas

January 27, 2016

Happy Birthday Brandon. Miss you and think of you often. Thank you for sending signs that you're watching over us. Love you.

Lisett Bringas

January 28, 2015

My Dear Brandon,

Don't think for one minute we won't be celebrating your 21st
You know me, not one milestone goes without acknowledgment and a party when it comes to Alyssa and you.

It won't be Vegas, were calling it Celebrating Memories….which are endless for so many people. Your smile alone !!!

Words can never express how much you are missed.
Love you with all my heart son.

Mom

January 27, 2015

Happy birthday, we love you <3

Kendall Wilde

January 27, 2015

Dear Brandon,

Happy 21st Birthday!!!!!!!!! It's been awhile and I wanted to let you know not a day goes by that I do not miss you. I think about the great memories we had together and I wanted to tell that I couldn't be more grateful that you were here and experienced a part of my life with me. Without you I wouldn't have Carlie. Even though we are miles apart now, nothing has changed! I still have some funny photos on photobucket (which I never use anymore by the way) and I'll take a minute and look at them. We had such a great summer together, the pictures do not lie. I hope you can feel the love of your family, your friends, and I on this special day. I have your birth date as my soccer number here at school. You have taught me more than you will ever know. I'm sure for many others as well. I love you so much and I miss you.

Rest in Peace

Love,
Kendall Wilde

Doria Casanas

July 28, 2014

My darling son Gabriel, your words of Brandon are so heartfelt. The love you feel everyday is Brandon's loving arms around you and your family. He never left your side and gently blew life back into your angel into the arms of you & Diana. Cherish the gift & continue to honor his memory. BRANDON, your in our hearts everyday as you walk with us as your survivors.

Gabriel Casanas

July 27, 2014

Brandon as I lay in my career and wake up at 3 am I can't stop but to think of us , every meeting , every pay day , every accomplishment I can't stop but cry , I think I'm me just because I don't have you . You make me better in so many ways I love you , I wish u knew how much we all miss u and how much we cry in your absence !!!

July 24, 2014

Thank you for sharing your memory. Very heartfelt!
It means a lot to know 6 years later Brandon still put a smile on our faces.

Lisett Bringas

July 23, 2014

I remember Brandon learning about negative integers on the number line...the value gets less to the left. Brandon sang out to the class "to the left, to the left". What a kid. His smile, passion, confidence and sense of humor was awesome. Everyone who loved him...keep strong down here, and keep smilin' that's how he would want it.

March 5, 2013

Hi Brandon, snow days always provide time for people to slow down and reflect. Thinking of what a great kid you were. M

ALWAYS THE LIFE OF THE PARTY

LISETT BRINGAS

January 24, 2013

SOMEDAY WHEN YOUR LOOKING BACK ON YOUR LIFE, AT THE MEMORIES...YOU WILL ALWAYS BRING A SMILE TO MY FACE.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON.

January 14, 2013

Hey Brandon...your parents and Alyssa are the strongest people i know. They are an inspiration to me on how to be strong, push on, love life, live life...in your memory. I know you're with them, watching over them, nudging them. Thank you...

Lisett Bringas

May 30, 2012

In your honor Brandon, Casey is recipient of the 2012 scholar.
We have had many milestones this year, as hard as we try things will never be the same.
Forever missed.

Toni Marie Gonzalez

February 21, 2012

Thinking of you everyday! I miss you so much. Love you Brandon <3

September 29, 2011

And I miss you....and wish you were here

Lisett Bringas

February 7, 2011

On January 28,2011 we honored Brandon by presenting his scholarship to a Neuqua Valley wrestler.
Congratulations Luke Pigott.

A true joy to empower others thank you Brandon.

Annonymous

January 30, 2011

Dear Brandon,
Happy Belated Birthday Brandon!!
We will always remember what you meant to everybody, and your memories will live on forever.

deb lewin

January 27, 2011

Happy Birthday Brandon. My family thinks of you everyday. We all miss you so much. Please keep a watch over us, especilly Ryan. Love, The Lewin Family

December 26, 2010

Living on Memories
Merry X-Mas Honey

Love you,
Mom

Lisett Bringas

September 30, 2010

Dear Brandon,
How proud we are to have
Your name represented in a scholarship.

"The Brandon Bringas Scholarship"

The golf outing event went great, hoping to present the scholarship on January 28th 2011 the day after your birthday; you continue to strengthen us...

The essay question is tough...that was Alyssa's doing LOL

Enjoy Coach Ruettiger reply to us;

The wrestlers will have to really be thought provoking in filling out the application.
Sincerely,
Mick Ruettiger

My dearest son keep guiding are way.
Love Mom

September 28, 2010

Brandon, it hurts to know that you are gone :(
I wish you were here :'(
I wish I would've gotten to know you better. But I'm glad I at least knew what kind of person you were.
Miss and Love you Brandon~

Doria Casanas

July 29, 2010

To our beloved Brandon, who we so painfully miss. Love, your uncle Leo & Aunt Doria and Nephews, Matt & Gabe who silently try to get through this day.

Lisett Bringas

May 12, 2010

A Promise to Honor…

1st Annual “Brandon Bringas Memorial Golf Outing”
Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:00 pm.
At Tamarack Golf Club in Naperville, IL








Brandon Bringas was full of life as he entered his teen years. Like most teens, Brandon participated in many sports and hobbies. Each season brought a different activity. Fall saw skateboarding; winter meant wrestling season; springtime brought golfing; and the summer was all about motocross. As the summer of 2008 approached, Brandon looked forward to plenty of riding time. Going on his fourth year of riding, he eagerly anticipated starting racing in the upcoming year. Sadly, on July 29, 2008 he experienced a traumatic fall when the bike landed incorrectly. Due to the landing, Brandon experienced severe internal damage to multiple organs and those injuries could not be sustained during surgery. He eventually passed away due to internal bleeding.

Brandon was more than a son and brother to our family. Many people would agree that he brought an essence to life that most never experience. Brandon has found a way to touch everyone’s heart, however, whether during his time here with us or in his impact on others’ lives after his passing. Brandon lived life with this mindset: Do it right; Have no fear; and Always have heart.

As the two year anniversary of our loss of Brandon nears, we are determined to keep his memory alive. In his honor we have created “The Brandon Bringas Scholarship.” We hope to empower the life of the applicant, just as Brandon has done for us. This scholarship will be presented to a Senior Wrestler at Neuqua Valley High School. Wrestling was a sport that taught Brandon the importance of mental and emotional strength in addition to one’s physical strength.


For additional information and to register for the event visit:
www.golfinvite.com/bringas

February 6, 2010

B,

I'm glad we had all those times together, It seems like we just got started and then before you know it, All those times we had together are gone.

Don't cry because he's gone.
Smile because you knew him !!!

In all the Loving Memories of my Son.

Missing you every day,
Dad

February 2, 2010

HEY B,

THIS IS FROM GABE UR COUSIN..AND A QUOTE THAT FOREVER WILL BE TRUE.

"DEATH LEAVES A HEARTACHE THAT NO ONE CAN HEAL,BUT LOVE LEAVES A MEMORY THAT NO ONE CAN STEAL"

FACE BOOK WAS FILLED WITH MESSAGES OF LOVE ON UR BIRTHDAY.

PEACE OUT BUD, LOVE MOM

January 26, 2010

Dear Brandon,

I think about you every day and some times i cant get to sleep at night cause i am thinking about you. it will be you birthday in about 2 hours so i am going to wish you a happy 16th birthday. i wear your braclet every day and i never take it off. i miss you so much ? R.I.P

brandon debuono

January 22, 2010

hey brandon,

its almost your birthday again=]

its now the second birthday of yours that you wont be here to see. we all miss you so much

happy almost birthday brandon i bet your partying it up in heaven haha

r.i.p brandon i love you

love brandon debuono

January 21, 2010

Dear Brandon

If you were here today, I would be finalizing the details for your birthday bash.

If you were here today the talk at Neuqua would be Hey you going to Bringas’s bash

If you were here today we would plan when to call school for early dismissal as we would be at the DMV as I promised on your Birthday.

If you were here today you would be calling your cousins to show off your first Junker car..LOL sorry no Escalade

If you were here today Alyssa would be updating me on your chick status and then giving you her approval.

If you were here today you and Dad would be inseparable


But your not here today!

brandon debuono

January 21, 2010

hey brandon =]

i miss you alot bro its already 1/21/10 i still think about you everyday. the way you smiled the way you laughed just everything about you i miss. its almost been 2 years and the pain of loosing you just keeps getting worse. well the bells gonna ring soon haha so i got to go

love you bro
with much love-brandon debuono

I miss you Brandon

December 22, 2009

Brandon, just thought that I should say hello.
I know that people say over and over again that they cannot believe that you are gone. I cannot believe it's been so LONG! It feels like I saw you just yesterday. I miss the old times. We love you so much B, but I hope you are watching each and every one of us. You showed everybody what it's like to feel the sky within our reach, and to love everyone else. I'm glad that I got to know you. You were awesome and wonderful, and I hope to see you in Heaven someday.
You show me what it's like to not give up, and just get through the days, even through the hard times.
I also wanted to say that I never will forget about you, and that I miss you very much. I love you Brandon.
You will ALWAYS be the best in my heart.

~HEAVEN IS YOUR HALFPIPE~

<33

Tammy & Toni Marie

December 20, 2009

Dear Brandon
Merry Christmas Brandon Toni Marie thinks about all the time, she just wrote a story about you for school I know she wishes you where here, we love you and we think about all the time, Merry Merry Christmas with all our love

December 8, 2009

Brandon,
To honor you, I get up everyday and take a breath. And start another day without you in it.
To honor you, I laugh and love with those who knew your smile.
To honor you, I listen to music,dance,cry and sing at the top of my lungs when no ones home. So everyday, I vow to make a difference, share a smile, live,laugh and love,so all I do,I do to honor you. Missing you so much this Holiday Season.

Always&Forever- Mom

November 28, 2009

RIP Brandon

Zayn Siddiqui

October 28, 2009

Brandon,
I was talking to Carlie about you yesterday and I miss you. it's been a while since i wrote on this so i thought i should tell you that i still love you. not a day goes by that i don't think about you. sometimes i still tear up when i talk to you before i go to sleep. I can't wait to join you when my time comes. Christian and Carlie miss you too and I'm sure they will want you to know that. I was so excited to finally be able to go to the same school as you. but when it all came down to it, you had already moved on. I will never forget that time when we were six and we were fighting over a pink frosted donut and you ended up pushing me into the pool. of course i took you down with me. haha i can't believe you're gone. Life will never be the same until you join us again. I had a dream about a week ago and we were all together going to Neuqua. I didn't want to wake up. it showed me how much of a nightmare my life was when you first left us. your mom is a fighter and she'll pull through but I'm sure she's hurting more than the rest of us. Naperville Misses you Brandon, I miss you Brandon. make sure to skate well in heaven. I will never forget you, Brandon. I love you.

Zayn S

October 28, 2009

Brandon, I love you and I hope you know that you changed my life when i first met you about twleve years ago. I miss you, i love you, and i will always regret the times that we didn't spend together. I love you Brandon.

October 15, 2009

My Dear Brandon,
If LOVE could of saved YOU.
You would of lived forever.

Love you Mom

October 5, 2009

BTB i miss you like crazy.
im sitting in web design thinking about you. which is honestly alittle crazy. I miss your smile and your hugs when i needed them the most

love you :)

Doria Casanas

July 29, 2009

A Tribute to Brandon T. Bringas
July 29, 2009. Today we all strive to get through this day. As survivor's we hold on to the memory of your smile, laugh, and your loving ways. We love and miss Brandon Bringas and hold his memories close in our hearts forever.

Lisett Bringas

July 21, 2009

My Dearest Son, I find myself counting down the days to the hours to the moment that my life changed forever.
You were a true blessing. Your spirit will live forever in our hearts. May we all find comfort in the memory of your smile. Peace Out!

Ryan Bailey

July 16, 2009

B, its almost been a year now. And its been tough for everyone who knew you, if even for a minute to continue to move on. Thats how big of an impact you had on everyone around you. You were so fun to be with, no matter where we were or what we were doing, you found the fun in everything that was just who you were. I love you so much man.

Abby Petrella

July 13, 2009

Brandon,
its almost been a full year now that you've been gone and i miss you so much! I think about you every day and i wish you could be here to start highschool with everyone. But i know that you're having an amazing time up there in heaven, I miss you and love you :)

monica sliva

April 7, 2009

sometimes it's impossible to think that he is gone..i am still praying for Brandon Bringas and his whole family.

~May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow~

Lisett Bringas

April 6, 2009

Dear Brandon

I just can't seem to cope when we are somewhere attending whatever it may be and your presence is not there, I always find myself thinking you would be dancing(or making fun of me dancing) hanging on Dad, or making jokes with Alyssa.

We are going thru some very difficult times, but I just keep telling myself there is no greater loss then losing you honey, so everything else will take its course.

I'm mad that I'm not having a graduation party for you, I'm mad that were not car shopping, I'm mad that I have to learn to live the rest of my life with out you.

Continue to give me the strenght I need.
Love you always and forever.

joya w

April 4, 2009

dear b i miss you so much its insane. its starting to warm up and i cant stop thinking about you driving me around lik you said you would this summer. and im about to graduate middle school i cant belive it. we were suppose to have our big food fighttt. and i know that you will be there in spirt there isnt a day that pass that i dont think about you. i realized how blessed i am to had have you in my life and i know your watching over me every mommeny i love you now and forever <33

<3 <3

March 26, 2009

Brandon,
we miss you so much. i still am in shock that you are gone. i still wear the shirt you gave me that one day in the summer. i wish you were still here with us.

<33

March 23, 2009

Brandon,
It's still crazy to think that you are gone. Just the other night, someone asked me about you, and I started crying. I hadn't cried in so long, I was finally getting stronger, but we're all going to have those days. I didn't know you as well as some people, but I still remember the times I met you and talked to you. Like in 7th grade, I didn't know who you were and you added me on Myspace. Haha, we had a long conversation about like absolutely nothing, but then the other day I realized that the conversation got deleted from my messages:( I miss you everyday, Brandon, and I wear your bracelet everyday. Not a day will ever go by that you aren't on my mind, and I will always remember you as Brandon Bringas, the kid who wasn't afraid to follow his dreams, and the kid who could make anyone's day brighter just by smiling at them. You were truely one of the nicest people I've ever met, and I know you're up there having a great time, God knows you deserve it, and I know you're up there serving as a gaurdian angel for all of us. You are mine and so many other people's heros. I love you and miss you, Brandon. I can't wait to see you when it's finally my time to go home.; Rest In Peace, B<33

Anonymous.<3

March 6, 2009

BB, we only met once but from that moment i knew you were just outstanding. You had such an outgoing personality and everyone wanted to be with you. Believe it or not you death took an impact on ALL of us. Whether they knew you or not. May god bless your soul in Heaven and your family's here on earth.

hailey brady

March 5, 2009

brandon. it feels like last night when i saw you at channels goodbye party. you were dancing and laughing and we were fighting over what song we would turn on. i wear my brandon bracelet everyday and rarely take it off. i think about you everytime i look down at it. or when i raise my hand in class and see your name on it. its so hard to think about you without tears but i know you wouldnt want that. i try not to keep track of how long you've been gone in fear of me realizing how long its been. how long its been since i heard you laugh. seen you smile. watched you dance. heard you joking with me. its sad to think about. but i know some day i will hear them again. make us proud and show off those awesome dance moves in heaven. :] we love you so much, heaven is your halfpipe.
- hailey brady

Lisett Bringas

March 4, 2009

Dear Brandon
Its Dads and Alyssa's B.day this weekend. Nothing in life will ever be the same without you, but LOVE remains the same.
I miss you so.

Carlie S

March 1, 2009

Brandon I miss you so much.
You were an amazing friend.
I will always remember you <3

Theresa Rath

February 27, 2009

I was Brandon's 2nd grade teacher, for half the year, at Kendall Elementary school. I found out about his death just yesterday, February 27, 2009. I want to express my condolences to his family for such a tragic loss. I remember him as such an amazing boy. He had a confidence and sense of humor that has beyond his age. My prayers are with you.

katlyn marie federico

February 12, 2009

brandon.
u have made a HUGE impact. we all miss you. and hope you are haveing fun in heavon. we are all praying for the bringas family. i can say that your birthday was hard for everyone. even though i didnt no you. you touched my life.
RIP BTB. heaven is your halfpipe.

anonymous <3

February 10, 2009

brandon bringas-
It seems surreal that you're really gone. I still sometimes look for your smile in class. We weren't the closest friends, but the times that we did hang out I will never forget. Whenever i talked to you, i laughed and you made me smile everyday. You taught me the meaning of a good time. You always seemed to brighten up the classroom with your jokes and smile. And i honestly can not think of one person who didn't like you. Now, i think back on all the things i would say to you if you were still here. Brandon, you were an amazing kid. Everyone says that god took you for a reason but sometimes i can't help but wonder why he would take you from us so soon. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers forever.

i love you brandon; alwayss will.

Courtney B

February 8, 2009

Happy late Birthday Brandon. I'm sorry I couldn't wish it to you sooner.
We miss you.

Monica Sliva

January 29, 2009

Hey Brandon!! I just wanted to say Happy birthday!
I'm so happy you were in my strategic reading class in seventh grade! It was fun to see your smiling face everyday!
I pray for you and your family everyday!
I know I didn't know you THAT well, but I'm still in shock. I cannot believe you still died this young.
I feel bad everyday!!
It feels empty without you in Scullen!
Hopefully we all get to see you in heaven, and we all know your in a VERY good spot!
~R.I.P BRANDON BRINGAS~
You are greatly missed by all your family and close friends!!

Lizet Gonzalez

January 29, 2009

I never met you Brandon but your mom holds a VERY special place in my heart.
I know you are up in heaven with all of God's angels. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Lizet Gonzalez

January 28, 2009

My Dear Brandon:
The World will never be the same because of the beautiful difference your life made. Happy 15th Birthday son. Forever in our hearts.
MOM

January 27, 2009

Happy Birthday Brandon. You are so deeply missed and there is not a day that goes by that we don't think of you and your family. I am sure your party in Heaven is rockin'. With all of our love, The Lewin Family

January 27, 2009

Yo, Brandon, I just wanted to share some words on your guestbook on your birthday. Comfort your family. We all miss you terribly.
-Uncle Matt

ashely p.

January 27, 2009

happy birthday b

brandon's friend

January 20, 2009

Brandon, i miss you so much. i miss you laugh, your smile, and your crazy ways. every night before i go to bed i pray for you and your family. I remember elementry school with you, anyday that i was sad you always made my day great and cheered me up. the minute i found out you died i started bawling and wouldn't leave my room for days. brandon i hope too see you soon. heaven is your halfpipe. rip ily!

Myers

January 18, 2009

Hey BB,

Thanks for listening to me every night staring out my window talking to you. I so wish I could talk to you face to face. I can hear your words in my head though. 9 days until your birthday. I am so mad bc you should be here for this. The boys and I are going to make a cake for you though. Please continue to look out for your family. They are hurting so and miss you terribly as we all do. I know you are here in spirit with everyone. Dancing and singing as usual. Probably even laughing that we talk to you via this guest book. I also know that you would be greatly honored by all of the things that have been done in your name. The boys are so lost without you. I hope in time they will be okay, but for now all I can do is remind them that you are always with them. I really need you to referee for me. Until the dance is over and the last song is sung, we will always carry on in your memory. Take care my friend. Happy New Year. We will always love and miss you.

a best friend of brandon

December 28, 2008

Bringas's
have a great christmas and stay strong it might be hard but remember everyone is byour side

i miss you btb <3

December 20, 2008

brandon, we went to elementry school together and you were like my best friend! i miss you so much and every night i cry and cry! i hope 2 see you soon!

Kaitlin Mach

December 10, 2008

Brandon, you were my bestfriend, the one i could go to for anything, the one i talked to for hours on the phone just telling you everything. It didnt matter who you were with, where you were you were always the life of the party. You couldnt stand to see someone sad, and you could always make anyone feel better no matter what. theres not a day that goes by that i dont think about you. Theres so much i wish i could have said to you. Words cant even describe how much you meant and mean to me brandon. Ill never forget the summer, and ill never forget you. ily&imy.

brandons friend

December 4, 2008

i love you forever

nicole hoin

December 4, 2008

Brandon,
you were the one who was my best friend
you were the one who talked and texted me every night
you were the one who was the funniest guy i ever met
you were the one who i could trust
you were the one person who let me be myself
you were the one i could never forget
you were the one who i knew our friendship would never end
you were the one who i know will be there till the end
your in a better place and will always be watching over me from the day we met i knew you were the nicest guy we hung out alot but not anough for me to say goodbye ill pray for you every night and pray to god that he will take care of you because you truly are the best guy ive ever met you never lied you never were mean you were not even a bad person so i keep asking myself why you and then i know god did it for a reason so i have to trust god that he will take care of you forever and i do. i will miss you so much i cant even be left alone or i will start crying and remembering all the good times we had any day i just feel that you are going to come walking in the door and it would all be back to normal you were one of my best friends i remember the first conversation we had about my sister to the last me talking to you about how much i had to run for cheer every second i wish you were here because every time im bored i get ready to text you and remember you wont text back but that doesnt stop me from talking to you i hope you hear me because i tell you whats happening in my life just like the old times i can really say you have helped me in so many ways you always listened to the stupid fights of me and my friends and i just hate that your not in person while im telling you about it but you can hear me and thats good anough i will miss you in S.R you were going to be the my only friend in the class we were so excited we were talking how fun it will be and now i will be miserable without you another thing that we wont be able to do is go golfing we planed to go and of course i was going to beat you haha but unfortly that was the last time we made plans to hang out and we didnt get the chance to something else that i learned from you which is probley the most important is to live life everyday you always had fun you never let people push you around and bascally you had fun and i hope you had a good life because as i see it is everyone loved you and cared about you and you cared about them no matter what and that is the biggest thing you thought me about life.

kerem guney

November 30, 2008

I and Monnie miss you Brandon.
Rest in peace....

Korey Myers

November 26, 2008

Brandon,

I miss you and love you my friend. I miss our bon fires and sleepovers. I tried to see Madagascar last night but couldn't. I will though. I know you will be right there with me. You always are. Happy Thanksgiving.

Christian Myers

November 26, 2008

Brandon,

Hey. I just wanted to tell you that I love you and I miss you. I really want you to come home. It is not the same without you.
Happy Thanksgiving.

Vikki

November 26, 2008

Dear Brandon,

As I sit here getting ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow, I had to stop and give you big thanks. You were a great role model for the boys. We all miss you so. I am so thankful that I was able to know you and have you in our lives. No holiday will ever be the same but know this my friend that we will continue to honor you and will always keep you in our hearts, mind, and memories. Saturday was great. Everyone was there for you and your family. It was awesome. You would have loved the steppers. I could just picture you out there with them dancing. Watch over your family and friends. They will need you over the next couple of months. Again, thanks for always being there and being such a great friend to the boys. God bless and we miss you. Happy Thanksgiving.

jake laws

November 23, 2008

Brandon.
we became friends near the end of your life. its unfortunate that i didn't get to know you longer. its hard not having you here you were always funny and were a great guy. everyone misses u a lot and it will be hard to not see you everyday. R.I.P

Lisett Bringas

November 20, 2008

My Dearest Brandon lets get the party started!! Naperville is coming out to celebrate the amazing YOU.
I don't know how dad,alyssa and I will do on Saturday but we are so honored to be celebrating your amazing 14 years. I miss you so much honey. As you are looking down on Saturday I know you will be blessing all the people that pray to you for guaidance, support and direction. What an impact you have made on earth my dear little boy WOW! Peace Out

Brooke Olenski

November 16, 2008

brandon, i still am in complete shock. words cannot describe how much everyone misses you. and how much i miss your smile and your laughter and all of your random dancing. you and i would have the most random conversations about things i could only talk to you about. if i ever had probelums i could just call you and you would sit there and talk to me. and if i couldnt hangout you would give me this fake little sad voice that would just make me laugh so hard. you and i used to always joke around about everything. i miss watching you dance, and your bonfires and all the hilarious comments you would say to me to just make me crack up. i miss you every day b. and i try to hold in my crying at school. but it is just so hard. your all over my binder and when im not concentraiting in school im most likely thinking about you. i have dreams about you all the time. in my dreams you and me are talking like it is just another average day. and i want to go to sleep just to see you. every day gets harder and harder. and i try to stay strong because i know thats what you want me to do. i love you brandon bringas. you were like my brother, my hero, and now everyone is devistated by this terrible loss of such an undescribable, amazing person. i hope heaven is amazing like everyone says. because heaven is YOUR halfpipe B. i cant wait to see you again. i love you brandon rest in peace boy
-dear bringas family, i cant even imagine how you must feel. i am terribly sorry. your all in my prayers and in my heart. i love you brandon

Elleise Piche

October 22, 2008

Dear Bringas Family,
Brandon was a special person to all of us. We're all starting to realize what an amazing friend and role model he was. It's hard going to school and not seeing his smiling face everyday, but we all know that he's smiling down on us from heaven. It's definately not the same around here, but I think we're all trying to follow Brandon's positive life. We love you B, and we're all praying for you and your family. <3

Jenna Marquez

October 9, 2008

brandon.
its been pretty long since you have passed. and i just wanted to say that not having you there is hard.not only for me but for everyone. every friday at school during lunch we have this thing when we talk about you and missing you and all of the memories. when im there i fell like your right next to me and i know that you are. you have gotten me through so much this year talking to you in my prays. i think about you everyday and everynight. you will always be there for me and i will always be there for you. brandon i love you. you have my word that i will never give up to you. i loveyou/

Lisett Bringas

September 28, 2008

To Brandon’s friends : I sit here tonight thinking that tomorrow marks two months since Brandon has been gone. I wish I could ease the pain and emptiness that you are all feeling.

Use Brandon as an example to be kind, caring, and not judgmental.
Use the connection/bond that you had with Brandon and SMILE like he always did.

Find comfort in a song, a picture, a gesture, the wrestling matt, the skate park, a new dance move, a kiss, a hug, and never stop sharing stories of your dear friend Brandon.

Peace Out
Lisett Bringas.

Benjamin Edwards

September 22, 2008

Brandon,
Hey I was thinking about you today bro, I miss you alot, it aint the same without you. And I just wanted to say thank you, for all the good times we've had, you were my best friend, an hey the old crew is still goin strong, Raphe and Tyler are still shredding hard, I just found this guest book thing and thought I'd leave something you know, rip it up in heaven for me. Peace Rob

Tammy Thomas

September 15, 2008

Brandon,
There is not a day that goes by I don't think of you. Toni Marie misses you so much, we laught about the time I walk in to the TV room, (you know!!) words cannot say how much you are missed ,my heart will always hold a place for you thru- out my life.

hailey brady

September 14, 2008

Brandon, you are always in my thoughts and prayers i feel like it was only a couple days ago that you were laughing and dancing at channels going away party. its so hard to imagine you not being here. i miss you so much and you will never be forgotten, you were always there fo me and i know you still are. and as for the bringas family , you are also always in my prayers, we love you brandon.

until we meet again-
hailey brady

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