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Bobbi Callaghan
August 20, 2018
10 years! And not a Day has passed that you weren't in my thoughts...in my heart. I know you're here with us. At times I can feel you, hear your voice. I see so much of you in the kids and grandkids. You'd be very proud of them, as I am. They miss you. I miss you.❤
December 24, 2013
Been thinking about Brian from the time my feet hit the floor this morning. Lots of Christmas memories to reflect back on. His smoked turkeys, cherry bombs, his waiting til Christmas Eve to do his shopping, sneaking cookies before it was time and getting out the Christmas carols. Thank you for loving us, Brian. We miss you. xoxo
B.
July 4, 2013
Just talking to eldest son about how much we miss Brian on the 4th of July. He loved his fireworks. Reminded me of a young wild teenager when he was setting them off. Anyone who knew him knows his fondness for the firecracker....just ask Butch and Joanne...LOL. He loved Sousa marches...not too many people knew that about him. He was also the most patriotic person I ever met. He was not born in this country, but he loved her with such passion. We miss you, Brian
xoxo
B
January 28, 2013
Happy 67th Birthday,Brian. Love you always
B
December 25, 2012
All the Christmas celebrating is just about done. Wonderful time last night with family and friends. Your name came up several times. We still miss you. But we know you were there with us. Love you
B
August 20, 2012
I can't believe that you have been gone 4 years. I know you are still looking after us because your yellow butterfly has flown over my car 4 times in the last week. Love you and miss you.
xxoo Lynne
August 20, 2012
Missing you more than ever!!!
I LOVE YOU!
Sarah. Xoxoxo
August 20, 2012
Forever in my heart....this void just can't be filled. I love you.
B
xoxo <3
January 28, 2012
Happy Birthday big brother. I guess this year you are up there celebrating with Mom & Dad. Miss you!
Love,
Lynne
January 28, 2012
We will be thinking of Brian today...it would have been his 66th birthday.
Love Always
B
August 20, 2011
Hard to believe 3 years ago you were taken from us. Hope you and dad are catching up!
Love you,
Michele
August 20, 2011
You have been gone for 3 years now but will always remain in my heart!
I miss you and I Love you!!
Sarah xoxoxox
bobbi callaghan
April 16, 2011
On April 14, 2011, Dan Callaghan left us to join Brian. We will miss him.
Bobbi Callaghan
February 4, 2011
44th anniversary today...miss you xoxo
Bobbi Callaghan
December 25, 2010
Our first Christmas at the house in quite a long time. Just the kind of Holiday Brian loved....with family and friends. Life does go on...Maybe just not quite as sweet. We were lucky to have him ....lots of wonderful memories. Merry Christmas.
November 23, 2010
Another holiday is fast approaching and we still find it difficult without you. Mike left for another stint in Iraq last night. We pray that you will watch over him and keep him safe.
Love,
B
xoxo
August 20, 2010
You have been gone from our lives for 2 years today, but you will never be forgotten. I saw your yellow butterfly today, it flew across the road right in front of me. Thank you for the reminder that you will live forever in our hearts.
Lynne
August 19, 2010
Brian has been gone from us 2 years tomorrow. It's a time to reflect on all the joy he has brought into our lives. Life goes on...just not as sweet.
Bobbi Callaghan
August 3, 2010
"so wonderful to think about...so hard to do without"...so very true. Miss you so much
B
xoxo
July 4, 2010
Two years ago today, the best 4th of July I ever had hanging out in your driveway watching fireworks. Also the last time I spent time with you but I will remember it forever. Miss you!
Love,
Lynne
June 19, 2010
Happy Fathers Day. We miss you.
xoxo
B
February 14, 2010
Madison is asking "Why is Poppy sending all this rain? Someone needs to tell him he should send us some of his sunshine!" (thru the eyes of a 3 yr. old) She talks about you all the time.....B xoxo
January 29, 2010
Happy Birthday Brian.
Peter and Pete, Germany
January 28, 2010
Happy Birthday, big brother...
Love, Michele, Jim, Kyle, & Ryan
January 28, 2010
Happy Birthday ...all our love, always
Bobbi, Andrew, Michael, Sarah, Tyler, Morgan, Madison, Christopher, Autumn, Brooke and Gracie
xoxo
Butch & Joanne Uzzo
January 28, 2010
Happy Birthday, Brian.
Butch & Joanne Uzzo
December 25, 2009
Thanks for letting us be a part of your family. Merry Christmas, Brian.
August 20, 2009
I can't believe it has been a year since you were taken from us. Knowing we will never see your smiling face again is so hard. The boys still remember when you stayed with us and nicknamed you the 'garbage man' because you always took the chair by the garbage can. Those months were the best and I will always treasure them.
Miss you bunches..
Love, Michele
bobbi callaghan
August 20, 2009
Miss you more than ever. There is a hole in my heart. Not a day passes without someone saying your name. Stay close to us, Brian. We need you.
Love
B
xoxo
Joanne Uzzo
August 20, 2009
It seems hard to believe that it's already been one year. We miss you.
Butch & Joanne
August 17, 2009
It has been almost a year since you left and I miss you even more. Last week your yellow butterfly was in my yard and this weekend driving to South Carolina and back I saw one fly over the Tahoe three times. I know that was you looking over my lead foot driving. I am sad that you won't be here for Jonathan's wedding in a few weeks, but I will look for your butterfly.
I love you Brian.
Lynne
Joanne Uzzo
July 16, 2009
They say there is no reason
They say that time will heal
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way we feel
No one knows the heartache
That lies behind our smile
No one knows how many times
We've broken down and cried
We want to tell you something
So there won't be any doubt
You are so wonderful to think about
But so hard to do without.
We miss you, Brian.
Butch & Joanne
June 25, 2009
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD!
Not a day passes where I don't think about you!
I always find great comfort in seeing a yellow butterfly because I know thats you checking on all of us!
I love you
xxoo
June 21, 2009
Today is Father's Day. We miss you.
Love,
B
xoxo
bobbi callaghan
June 1, 2009
I know you are filled with pride over the arrival of another granddaughter. Sarah gave birth to Gracie "Briana" Kimbro. She is a bundle of joy for all of us. My only sadness is that she is the only grandchild not to know you. Be sure that she will know all ABOUT you, though. Even little Madison talks about her Poppy all the time. She calls you her Angel. I miss you, Brian...we all miss you.
Love Always,
B
xoxo
bobbi cole
January 28, 2009
Happy Birthday, Brian.
Love Always,
B
xoxo
Butch & Joanne Uzzo
January 28, 2009
Birthdays In Heaven
Are there birthdays up in Heaven?
Does the angel blow his horn?
To announce to everyone
That this is the day you were born?
Can the stars be your balloons
And angel food your cake?
Presents wrapped in moonbeams
All the angels helped to make.
Birthdays meant so much to you
They were always a big deal
Birthday presents, lots of friends
And perhaps a special meal.
So today we'll say a special prayer
To ask everyone up above
To sing you a Happy Birthday song
And give you all our love.
~ Author unknown~
Happy Birthday, Brian.
We miss you,
Butch & Joanne
bobbi callaghan
December 24, 2008
This was Brian's favorite time of the year. He so loved being with friends and family. I know he would want me to wish all of you a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest New Year for him. I want to also thank all of you for the kindness you have expressed to our family. To his co-workers, The DE National Guard members who reached out to Brian during his illness, and to all of our friends and family, we want to wish you all the best this year and to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We have been truly blessed.
Sincerely,
Bobbi, Andrew, Michael and Sarah Callaghan
Lynne Falkowski
December 6, 2008
Brian,
Mike and his family were here for Thanksgiving. It was great to spend time with them. I feel like I miss you more each day. I am thinking of you and your family this holiday season. Love your little sister, Lynne
Butch & Joanne Uzzo
November 27, 2008
Brian, we are spending Thanksgiving with our other family...your family. It won't be the same without you there and we will miss you. Send a butterfly.
Callaghan Family
November 27, 2008
It's our first holiday without you. You are missed more than ever. Love you always.
Butch & Joanne Uzzo
October 1, 2008
Brian, you are very much in our thoughts daily. We miss you.
Jonathan Falkowski
September 4, 2008
Brian,
I am so sorry we did not get to spend much time together in recent years. I feel so blessed to have been your nephew. You have given me such great memories and I will never forget you. I will always remember my first drive in your vette while on my learners permit! and UD football games with those crazy fans. You will forever be loved deeply missed.
Love,
Jonathan and Lindsey
John Spencer
September 2, 2008
Brain,
You are already missed! it was my honor to have served with you, both times! you are a fine person, patroit and trusted peer! I will look for you on the other side.
Godspeed! And God Bless!
COL (ret) John Spencer,
US Army Special Forces (1966-1998)
Robert Barnhart
September 2, 2008
I was honored to know Brian while working with the National Guard Bureau in Edgewood, MD. He was a man of high integrity. His family should be very proud of him. People like Brian leave a positive lasting impression on many people. I was one.
Lynne Falkowski
August 31, 2008
Brian, I am so thankful to have had you as a big brother. When we were kids you always looked after me. You taught me how to skate (like a hockey player), and how to drive a stick shift (GTO), but most of all you taught me that love and family are the most important things in life. You are a proud and strong man and you will live forever in my heart and my memories. I promise I will look after Dad. He is very proud of you and is doing okay. I love you dearly and I will miss you forever.
Love,
Lynne
Danielle & Justin Cotton
August 31, 2008
Uncle Brian,
It still feels like it isn't possible. The good guys aren't supposed to go so soon. It is apparent that your goodness was needed elsewhere and our time with you has ended. I feel so fortunate to be your niece, you have meant so much to me, even if i didn't always say it aloud. I will always remember you for sleepovers when I was little, visiting you in Florida with my own family, and you taking the time to celebrate my milestones, while you were in D.C. I know you will be the angel watching over your kids and grandkids and your spirit will live on through them. Please stay close to Aunt Barbara, as she keeps you near through her memories. I love you!
Bobbi callaghan
August 29, 2008
I got up early this morning to have my coffee on the lanai...just like you always did. The house is quiet now and I have time to reflect. We had a good life...and you were a very rich man. Rich in the way that truly counts. You are deeply loved and missed by your grandchildren, children, parents and siblings and friends....of which you had so many. I know you are watching and you have witnessed all the kindnesses they have extended to me as a way of honoring you. And I appreciate each and every one of them. The cards and letters, the phone calls, the words of tribute at your funeral, the generousity of your friends and co-workers, have all been such a great comfort.
You won't be coming thru the back door on Friday eveings any more. I won't be hearing your voice or watching you work in the yard. I will miss a thousand and one things about you. But I know you are still here. I see you in the eyes of our children. I feel you in the hugs of the grandkids. And I will forever be looking for yellow butterflies. I Love you, Brian.
Forever Yours
Bobbi
xoxo
Butch & Joanne Uzzo
August 28, 2008
Brian, We're sure that you were proud of yesterday. It truly was "good stuff"! The tributes to you were truly a testament to the kind of man you were and the effect you had on everyone you met. Bobbi, Andrew, Mike and Sarah were as strong as we knew they would be and and are very proud of you. We miss you and there is a void in our lives that will never be filled. Oh, and thanks for the butterfly. Although I didn't see it, Bobbi did and that's all that matters.
Brenda Wood
August 28, 2008
Bobbi & Family,
Barney & I are blessed to have had the opportunity to have Brian & yourself become our friends. I thank Butch & Joann for introducing us to you both. We will miss Brian deeply. He touched our hearts in a special way. Brian will never be forgotten. We are always here for you and your family anytime you need us.
Barney & Brenda Wood
Andrew Callaghan
August 27, 2008
I love you dad. You are the strongest person I will ever know. Not a day goes by that I don't remember all the great times we've had and all the things you and mom have done for me and my family . I love you with all of my heart and I will take care of mom now that you are gone .I miss you and love you with all of my heart dad . :)
Troy Helton
August 26, 2008
Mom,Andy,Sara and Mike you guys have my deepest condolences! I was deeply saddened to hear of Brains (DAD) passing.I know in my heart he is in a peaceful place now!!!
Viktor Bojorquez
August 26, 2008
My condolences to all who grieve for the loss of Brian. Word of his passing is saddening. May the memories of the eternal goodness that was Brian soothe your heart's hurt on this day.
Pete Kermer and Peter Bosch
August 26, 2008
We are both deeply saddened to hear the news of Brian Callaghan's passing.
We both feel extremely fortunate to have had the time and opportunity to work together with Brian and to be acquainted with him on a personal level. He will be extremely missed, not only on a professional level, but as a personal friend to us as well.
Don Fick
August 26, 2008
It has been an honor to have Brian on the J-8 staff. He was always wonderful to work with and added such life to the issues. He will be sorely missed at the National Guard Bureau. There is no replacing his talent and friendship.
BGen Don Fick, NGB J-8
Gary LaGrange
August 26, 2008
Friend. Confidante. Someone that could be always counted on. Someone who lifted me up now and then. Someone who taught me. Someone to laugh with. Someone to share story's of children and grandchildren with. Someone who was so proud of his family. Someone who served. A very special friend in so many ways and someone who will be deeply missed.
Angela Amadeo
August 25, 2008
Bobbi & Family, I was so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him here at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD and continued working with him when we moved to Arlington, VA with the National Guard Bureau. He was one of the good guys. My thoughts and prayers go with each one of you. Please take comfort knowing Brian's in a better place where he no longer will suffer. He will be missed.
JT Uzzo
August 25, 2008
Very Sorry for your loss. Heres hoping he hoping he will keep watch and shine his light down on us all.
Pauline Brewer
August 25, 2008
Brian was always a good supervisor and friend when we both worked for the National Guard Bureau. Although I found him to be a very private person, his love for his wife and children always came through. Brian, you will be sorely missed.
Michael Sielaff
August 24, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss. I will truly miss a friend with whom I shared so many great memories. Brian was an honorable man and losing him will leave a void in so many lives but the memories are something to cherish. I'm so glad that I was able to spend some time with Brian. The Lord truly has a fine man with Him now. Barb, Andrew, Mike and Sarah, Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you. With deepest sympathy, Mike Sielaff
karen fowler
August 24, 2008
we are sorry for your lose. our heart and prayers go out to all of the family
Cathy McDonald
August 24, 2008
I was deeply saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at the National Guard Bureau. I have many fond memories of good times and benefitted greatly from his mentorship and expertise. My sincere sympathies to his family.
CHARLIE AND KAY PRITCHARD
August 24, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Brian is in a much better place now. Brian was a good friend and will be greatly missed. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Butch & Joanne Uzzo
August 24, 2008
Brian, You have done so much for us and we will always honor and love you. Know that we are here for Bobbi and she will always be a part of our family. We love you, Colonel, and will miss you always.
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