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for Brian Sweeney
susan walas
November 25, 2008
We only heard about Brians passing. Of course losing a child is the worst.He will be greatly missed. Sue, Joel, Lisa Walas
LAYNE&PATTI MCMILLEN
November 23, 2008
TO OUR SWEET LOVING FRIEND SWEENEY GOD BLESS YOU WE WILL SO MISS YOUR SMILE AND YOUR WONDERFUL HUMOR GOD MUST NEED YOU MORE IN HEAVEN THAN WE DO HERE ON EARTH.. HUGS TO YOU GATEMASTER... WE LOVE YOU MORE PATTI&LAYNE
Teresa S. Hawkins Step One/ NCSC
November 20, 2008
To Nancy and the family of Brian,
I am so sorry for your lost. Brian was truly an inspiration to me and one of the greatest people I have ever met. Although I only knew Brian for a short time he was someone I will never forget, and can hear myself saying for years to come "I knew this guy that...; and everything he started he...."
Brian Vlasak
November 19, 2008
Though I only knew Brian through the brief contacts we had during the past few months, it was already evident to me that Brian was truly a good man. It does not surprise me to see so many kind and loving words being written in his honor. I am sorry that my time in knowing him was so short, and I hope that I was able to help him in some way during that time.
Rachel Peselev
November 19, 2008
Dear Nancy and Brian's family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Brian will always have a special place in my heart. His mischievous smile after one of his famous one liners will always be part of my memory.
May you find peace and comfort.
Marilyn Nardolillo
November 18, 2008
Eileen, Len, Tim & Jim
So sorry to hear the loss of Brian - What a great & caring guy Brian was - He spent all that time with Benny, when Ben needed him there -for Ben's last month or more - For this I will cherish one of many memories of him.
Will keep you in my thoughts & prayers
Marilyn Figel Nardolillo
Allie (Bevington) Vassello
November 18, 2008
Tim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Brian was truly one of a kind. His smile was contagious! My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Rich Chiappone
November 17, 2008
My condolences to the family and to Nancy, who, like Sweeney, I only met one time. In that short visit, a dinner with mutual old friends, Emily and Mark,in Anchorage, I found myself drawn to Sweeney, a fellow working man with the soul of a poet. I'm happy we had a few hours together. I wish there had been more time for us. And, of course, much more time for him.
Rich
Kathy Moore
November 16, 2008
Dear Sweeney Family,
Brian was my student when I was a first year teacher at Berne-Knox. Thirty years have come and gone, yet he remains one of my favorite students ever. Brian was truly one of the kindest, most gentle people I've ever known and I am so deeply saddened to hear of his passing. I imagine he's left a gaping hole in your lives, and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Dayton Donnelly
November 16, 2008
To the Sweeney Family;
I am so sorry for the loss of Brian. God broke the mold with him....
Brian, it took me a few days to even express words... Buck and Elmer ride no more.... some of the things we pulled off are legend (and probably felonies:). Bro, we`ll ride again in the Heaven`s (probably with a side trip to hell... just for the hell of it:)
Elmer
kathleen reid
November 16, 2008
I knew Brian way back, 10 years ago.... Once you met Brian he was someone you never forgot. He was A good friend, good stories, a true gentleman. He was the type of person you met and in that instant knew you had a friend - My sympathies go out to his loved ones. He will be missed.
ED & DULCIE REILLY
November 16, 2008
OUR SYMPATHIES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY. WE DIDN'T GET TO SEE BRIAN MUCH OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, BUT WHEN WE DID HE NEVER FAILED TO MAKE US LAUGH AND ENTERTAIN US WITH HIS STORIES. HE WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.
ann (buckwheat) Buckley walker
November 16, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of Brians passing, we had a lot of fun in high school, he wasnt the shy one some people thought he was, believe me i know, my prayers are with you all.
Carole and Daniel Morrison
November 16, 2008
It was my great pleasure to meet Sweeny and get to know him for just a little while he was in Alaska. I will remember him for his wonderful sense of humor and his caring for my friend, Nancy. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ruth and Mike Presti
November 15, 2008
Eileen, Len, Tim & Jim,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
November 15, 2008
To the family of "Tug" Sweeney,
Our sincerest condolences for your loss. If there is anything that we can do to help you (but..no free samples)..please don't hesitate to call..you'll be in our thoughts.
Sincerely,
Laurie, Lynne and your friends at the pharmacy
Sarah (Thornton) Hellenschmidt
November 15, 2008
Eileen, Len, Timmy & Jim:
My heart breaks at the loss of your
cherished son and brother. I remember the day he was born. God bless you all.
With love, Sarah
Holly Filkins-Kane
November 15, 2008
Brian was a sweet, kind and funny man who I am so very happy to have had the pleasure to know. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Amy Pryhocki-Hartnett
November 15, 2008
Here's to a Brian, who gave me the grand tour of a cargo freighter and the port tavern on the same day. You were taken way too young. I'll miss your warm smile.. And as my granma used to say ... as she tucked me in to bed at night...
I love you. Rest in peace.
Amy
Emily Bass
November 14, 2008
Dear Sweeney Family,
Brian showed me many pictures of you all and your beautiful house with its view and of your adorable little dog. I feel like I know you and I feel the loss of Brian. I only got to meet him briefly but living in a cabin for 10 days with him was a good crash course. He made me laugh. Boy did we laugh. He has such a kind and gentle spirit that I felt right away. I felt as though I know Brian before I met him because of Nancy. I am so grateful for the love he had for Nancy. I never saw her so happy and so loved in all my years of knowing her. I feel sad for her loss as well but gald for the love that was had and can continue to be rememberered. Please know that every time I am out on the Prince William Sound I will toss some token over in memory of Brian.
With much love and sympathy,
Emily, Mark, Ross and Lucy(the dog) Bass here in Alaska
Shirley Rarick
November 14, 2008
Dear Eileen, Len, Tim and Jim,
Where do I begin? I was shocked to read of Brian's passing. You've suffered one of life's greatest tragedies, the loss of a child. I realize I've signed way too many of these recently and right now, anything I say are only words. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Shirley M. Rarick
Terry Willsey
November 14, 2008
Tim, Jim, Len and Eileen; I'm so sorry for your loss. Although I haven't seen Brian in many years, I'll always remember his wit, his jokes and his stories. he was a lot of fun and he will be missed.
Tommy Nag & Family
November 14, 2008
Studebaker Hawk, Hmmmm, let's see. Yep, way to many times to list.
I'm proud to have ridden with ya. LUVUMAN. See you in heaven Daddy-o!!
Stacey F.
November 14, 2008
My prayers go out to all those that Brian has touched and loved especially his family and significant friend Nancy.Brian was a person to learn from and admire and will be missed dearly by myself as well as many others.I can say he brought so much light to any person he touched.
Kelly Riley
November 14, 2008
To The Brian T. Sweeney Family,
My sincere condolences. I knew Brian, he was a sweetheart to say the least, he will be missed. Hold a seat up there for me Sweeney, may You rest in peace.
Melissa Corigliano
November 14, 2008
I will miss Brian dearly- there are so many good times that are flooding my memory right now. What a special and lovely friend. The countless hours of laughter and times of ponderment spent. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that I am a better person having known him.
He was my neighbor, my friend and so very often a true "partner in crime"
...there will always be a place in my heart for you, dear Sweeney!
Love you all the world-
David Audi
November 14, 2008
Sweendoggie, you are going to be dearly missed by all your friends. I for one will miss your smiling face, stupid jokes, and silly trinket's you carried in your pocket. All that knew you will know what I mean. I can only hope that you are having a cocktail with my pop at the Sidedoor in the sky. Rest in piece my friend.
Jennifer Stone
November 14, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian was a dynamic man with a wonderful sense of humor; I will always remember the countless silly jokes we shared. I am happy to have known him while he was with us. God Bless you all.
Heln M Lounsbury
November 14, 2008
Dear Len, Eileen and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Brian meeting Leila for the first time/July 2006
Tina Lika-Collins
November 14, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
Brian was a dear friend and will be missed so very much. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Christopher Sponable
November 14, 2008
Brian was a good man with a big heart for his friends and family he will be missed
ANNE NAGENGAST PLACE
November 14, 2008
EILEEN AND LENNY, TIM AND "SWEETIE" _ MY HEART CRYS FOR YOU ALL. BRIAN WILL BE FOREVER IN OUR GREATEST OF MEMORIES. ALWAYS BRINGING SUNSHINE TO A ROOM. LOVE TIM AND ANNE ( NAG _
Kelli Lam
November 14, 2008
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Sharon Klein
November 14, 2008
To the entire Sweeney Family,
I was sad to hear of Brian's passing. I have known your family since I was just a little girl growing up on Craig Lane and then Ridge Lane, over 30 years..hard to believe. Brian was a great man and he wil be missed by many. I will never forget when I brought Brian and Skid to my moms retirement party down at the post. I was pregnant and I couldn't get them to leave..they were having a grand ole time signing and dancing. Hold your memories dear and close to you. Heaven has been given another great guy...I can only imagine the reunion Brian is having with so many friends who have passed before him. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to call us. You are all in our thoughts.
Gina Powell
November 14, 2008
Brian was a fun loving person who I had the pleasure to work with. He will be missed dearly.
Colleen Mancinelli
November 14, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Brian's family. He was a very special person and I am glad to say I have so many wonderful memories of Brian that I will cherish forever. Most of the memories are twisted and warped, just the way Brian would want it. Here’s to you Sweeney, a toast, you were a hell of a guy and you will be missed! Love Colleen
Joni Curry
November 14, 2008
Brian was a wonderful man, I am sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Hold on to the memory's, they will last forever. God Bless you all.
Patty G
November 14, 2008
I work in the Waterford Canal Office and had the pleasure of meeting Brian and the crew he worked with. He will sorely be missed by many that cared for him. My sympathy goes out to the family in their loss.
Darcy L Sisson
November 14, 2008
Jim,Tim & Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can remember him walking around Swick's with a cigar in his mouth saying "HI" to everyone. He was the "sweetest" guy. He will be missed, and Jim I am hear (at work) if you need/want to talk. Sincerely, Darcy
tim cataldo
November 14, 2008
James and Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your brother, James a little something when our family lost one of our brothers.
To tribute to your kindness
In words is not enough
To tell of your caring
For me and others is wasting time
To a dear brother of mine
To bridge a gap so wide
As to let me into your heart
When I don’t even know mine
This tribute to you
My brother
My friend
My family
In love you conquer hate
And within these ugly times
You conquer them with beauty
This tribute to my brother ends
But always will remain true
Tim Cataldo
Barbara Klein
November 14, 2008
Eileen, Len and family - I was shocked to hear about your losing Brian. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. My husband will be there waiting for him. Jack always liked Brian, maybe they can have a beer together. I always remember Brian's laugh, and good times on the Lake. I know what it is to lose someone so young. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Kristen Eichenhofer
November 14, 2008
I once knew a man named Brian
A true friend without even tryin'
His tales were as bold
As the jokes that he told
So I smile now thru all of my cryin'
My mind races with memories of you Brian, but your humor and your humanity stand out the most. You will be missed and remembered by all that had the privilege of knowing you. Happy Sailing, my friend. I love you.
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