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Brian Kaminski Obituary
Brian was a member of the Penn State University Alumni (from which he graduated in 2003), and upon graduation, was commissioned a U.S. Army officer. He honorably served his nation, completing two tours in Iraq and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Action Badge and several other decorations.
After leaving the active duty military as an Army captain, Brian joined the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in May 2008 and served as an inspector in the Federal Protective Service in Washington, DC.
Brian is survived by his parents, Konstanty and Debra McKeon-Kaminski of Hanover, Md.; his sister, Michelle Beth Kaminski and her fiancè, Christopher Vaziri of Columbia, Md.; his grandparents, Frederick and Diane McKeon of Scranton; and multiple aunts, uncles and cousins.
Brian was loved and blessed the lives of all that were fortunate enough to know him. Every year, Brian would donate to the Toys for Tots and encouraged support of the Walter Reed Wounded Warrior Foundation. These were his favorite charities.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to one of Brian's two favorite charities: Toys for Tots, http://www.toysfor tots.org/donate/tribute-donation.asp, 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172; and Walter Reed Wounded Warrior Foundations, http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/Pages/default.aspx, 6900 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20307.
The viewing for family and friends will be Wednesday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, in the John F. Glinsky Funeral Home, 445 Sanderson St., Throop, with Mass to be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. in St. Anthony's Church, Throop.
Interment will follow at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Dickson City. Military rites will be conducted.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Kaminski
Jennifer Silva
May 10, 2011
Brian - You were always like a big brother that I never had! I will never forget the times that I would bother you and hang on you, and everyone would tell me to leave you alone, except for you. You never minded spending time with me when I was younger, and I will always hold those memories dear to me. You are missed each and every day. My heart hurts knowing that you are gone, but your memories and spirit will always be a part of everyone. Love you Brian!
Janine Subliskey
May 10, 2011
Brian- You are so very loved, and you will be so very very missed by all your friends and family members alike. I will always cherish the holidays past spent together, and you will be with us in our hearts for all the holidays to come. I love you and I will see you in heaven.
Love Always,
Janine
Maury Schelm
May 5, 2011
Michael, Debbie, Fred, Diane, & family,
I was so surprised to hear of Brian's death. I was just thinking about you all last week and to hear this really stunned me. I remember way back when we all lived on Diamond Avenue and Brian was a little boy about 2 or 3 and I was about 11 or 12 with really long hair. I can still hear Brian telling me, "Boy, you have big hair!" Still makes me laugh to this day and I always remember Brian's birthday every January even though I haven't seen you all for a long time. By reading his obituary, it sounds like he has become a fine, young man and this is definitely a life ended way too soon. I wish you all peace and comfort in the days ahead. I miss you all, but know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers often! I send my love across the miles to all of you!
Love,
Maury (Mackie) Schelm
Randy Johnston
May 4, 2011
Kaminski, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. you will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.
-FPS Dispatcher Randy Johnston
May 4, 2011
Kaminski, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will not be forgotten. Rest in peace.
-FPS Dispatcher Randy Johnston
Shawnae Goldstein
May 3, 2011
Praying that God will give you comfort and peace. Brian M. Kaminski will never be forgotten.. continue to live his legacy of giving back to the community and being of assistance to our country.
Be Blessed,
Shawnae Goldstein (FPS/SMC)
May 3, 2011
Michael,Debbie,Michelle and Chris-what a lovely tribute to a really great guy.We will always remember him...your cousin,Elaine
Sharon Kimpson
May 3, 2011
Brain you will be missed dearly. A very well spoken gentlemen, just by communicating with him on the phone for (CCN). Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Also being a wife of a retired soldier, thks for serving "BRIAN".......
Sharon Kimpson,
SMC/DHS/ FPS
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