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Brian SWINK Obituary
45, of Inverness, FL passed away May 17, 2018 at his residence. Visitation Thursday, 11 am-1 pm, at:
Chas. E. Davis FH, Inverness
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for Brian SWINK
Joel Bottiger
August 5, 2020
Always wanted to ride as fast as Brian. He will be missed,but not forgotten. God speed,not that he needed anymore of that.
Lynda Liker
September 7, 2018
The finest young man , of his status , I have ever met. Spent a lot of time with Brian at Mustang Acres, in Brighton MI. where he would come between scheduled races to practice. I just heard this news from my son Ryan ,who would practice with Brian. I keep telling him it wasn't so. Brian was too young to leave this world.
To the Swink family , I send my deepest condolences for your loss. I will never forget this great young man.
Mrs. Liker originally from Brighton Twps.
Adrian Base
July 10, 2018
Watching Brian do laps on his Peak Honda and Suzukis at Baja Acres was pure magic. Best memory, sitting with others to learn the rhythm of the new whoop section. He hit the first jump and cleared them . We looked at each other, shook our heads and left. What talent, and a very easy going, fun guy in the pits.
Royanne Myers
June 18, 2018
The great ones leave us early. Very talented racer. Great memories of Brian's racing in the late 80's and 90's and getting to know him. He was very welcoming to the fans, had time for the young ones who looked up to him. It was our pleasure to have Brian as a friend . I will never forget the day i came home from work and there was MX riggs around 20 lined up and down our street , the other residents were not to happy, Brian was there Jimmy Button, Mike Treadwell, Pat Barton, Keith Johnson, and so many MORE, I am sure Kyle could name everyone and they were all important to the Ocala MX Crew. Ocala was a hot spot for racers to stay with Reddick MXMC, Hardrock, Dade City Track, Gatorback and so many more places for them to practice and race at . It has been my pleasure as a scorer/sign up in AMA/MX/SX as well as the local Florida Racing for 33 years to have met so many great people. To Brian's family much love.. R.I.P Brian. Gone but not out of our thoughts.... Royanne Myers and Family
Kathy Faber
June 4, 2018
So sorry to hear about the passing of Brian. He was such a good moto cross racer.Was fun to watch.Will be sadly missed!! Faber family!!
Roger Boyce
May 30, 2018
So sorry to here, I have been around racing the best motocross with the greatest racers since the late 70's in Michigan. Raced with Brian's brother for years, last time I was on a track with Brian he was flying over my head at Brown City, amazing rider. A Michigan mafia motocross, old school racer. God Speed.
Deric Coin
May 27, 2018
Humble guy, especially considering his accomplishments. Always looked up to him and had great respect for what he achieved and who he was. Sincerely wish that he could have too..... Condolences to his family, friends and fans. RIP Swinkster, one of the greatest...
Kristy Turley- High
May 26, 2018
I was born and raised in Buchanan, MI the hometown of Red Bud Motocross. I have been a fan of MX since the early 90's and have had the pleasure of meeting Brian at Red Bud initially, in 1992. He was an amazing Champion, and a very nice guy. I met him while he was part of Team Suzuki and was fortunate enough to meet the entire team. He was one of a kind, and a lightning fast rider!! Sending love and prayers to his family.
Ken Bump
May 25, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of Brian's passing. I was a big motocross fan of Brian and got to see him win at the Pontiac Silverdome in 1992 and clinch his 125 Supercross championship. He was a great champion and will be sincerely missed! My deep sympathies to his family and all his many friends and fans.
Ken Bump
Leandra Saenz
May 25, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
PATRICK BARTON
May 24, 2018
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GREAT TIMES TOGETHER IN OCALA. LOVE YOU BRIAN.
mike jones
May 24, 2018
He was a humble person,, I raced with him at Mustang Acres,Baja,Milan....RIP # 257
FLY' N BRIAN
Michael Kessinger
May 23, 2018
I can remember spending the week with you and riding to ponka city OK in 1986! Have a lot of awesome memories ! watching you from your first race grow into one of the fastest guy to throw a leg over a bike! and to say thats my friend was a great feeling! See you on the other side Fly'N Brian #257
kyle myers sr.
May 23, 2018
way to soon for this young man to leave this earth. he will be missed by all his fans and friends.
rest in peace.
Paul Gillett
May 22, 2018
Very bummed to hear this.. Brian Swink and John Kitsch along with my brothers were my idols growing up since birth around Michigan motocross. I had the honor of trail riding with Brian and my brother Donnie in Grayling MI a while back and Scotty Parker too. Seeing these guys and how they are real people was great! Even tho I couldnt keep up with Brian and my bro it was something Ill never forget.. People outside of regular life dont realize how gnarly this dude was on a bike its truly rediculous. Godspeed you will truly be missed.Very sad so bummed.
Brian was in a younger age group but he raced 125Jr class in 1984 at the end of the season Brown city, i didnt really know who this guy was when I got 2nd <br />And he was 1st. I was pissed. He had talent that's right sure I worked with Jason Sw
Steven Bradley
May 22, 2018
Thomas Lee
May 22, 2018
Way too soon. A legend in Michigan. The greatest compliment I ever recieved was from one of his riding racing friends. That I had his style through the whoops. Brian sir. You will be missed. One of Michigan's greatest.
Glenn Jaffas
May 22, 2018
To the family-
I am sorry for your loss.
Mike Price
May 22, 2018
So sorry to hear about Brian. Watching him rise to heights that most of us crazy dirt bikers only dreamed of was very special. The sport has been a huge part of my life as it was Brian's. I also felt a special connection to him being from the same little town. I also loved it when he had the little clothing store on Silver Lake Rd in Fenton. I bought quite a few items there and always looked forward to shooting the breeze with him when I went in. Godspeed Brian, you will be missed by many.
Jenn Kurtz
May 21, 2018
une belle âme qui vole haut
~ jenn
Dave Saxarra
May 21, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Acadiana Dirt Riders
May 21, 2018
Much sadness and sorrow to learn of Brian leaving us way to soon. Many happy memories of seeing him ride on Team Peake at the Houston Astro Dome back in the 90 's . Your " old school " fans from Acadiana Dirt Riders Lafayette, LA
Barbara Marsack
May 21, 2018
So sorry- my condolences to the family. I remember Brian as one of the best Motocross riders; he was fun to watch. R.I.P Brian
Glenn Severance
May 21, 2018
Rip
Max Swink
May 21, 2018
Love you Dad
Ben Swink
May 21, 2018
My condolences to Brian and his family. I am a distant cousin as well as my brother Steve. Met him years ago.
David Dekmar
May 21, 2018
On behalf of the Florida Trail Riders....Godspeed Brian. You will always be a Champion to us. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
David Dekmar
Editor-Florida Trail Riders Magazine
Todd Insley
May 20, 2018
My idol in my early years racing. I shaved my head and grew a goatee in '93. RIP Swinkster.
Kip Carroll
May 20, 2018
My Condolences.
Kip Carroll
Former FTR Official
Brandon Riggs
May 20, 2018
Sad to hear this...we were the same age but I looked up to him big time...fastest mini rider on the planet ever in my opinion...RIP SWINKSTER...you will be greatly missed
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