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for David Brill
LeRoy and Veronica Lehr
October 17, 2006
We send our sincere condolences to the Brill family.
Donna Forester
October 5, 2006
To the Brill Family: Dave will be missed terribly.As his neighbor of 20 years, I talked with him over the fence, shared weddings, sorrows, watched his painting and window cleaning! and his fight with health. He washed that truck and was so proud of it. He went to church everyday. Sally, it was just great to see both of you at Mandy's wedding. We have a great picture of the two of you. My deepest sympathy. Donna Forester, Port Richey, Florida
Sheila and Larry Matthias-Smith
October 2, 2006
Nick and Linda, so sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family.
Sincerely, Sheila and Larry
Dallas West
September 30, 2006
To the Brill family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Needham
September 29, 2006
I was so lucky as a new teacher to have Dave Brill as my mentor at Mechanic Arts High School. I will never forget him. He taught me so many "tricks to the trade" of teaching. I sum it up in the Bible scripture, Galatians 5:22. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control." This was Dave, my mentor.
Emmett & Mary Carrell
September 29, 2006
I was a friend and teaching colleague with Dave at Come Senior HS. He was a really great friend and easy to relate to. He will be sadly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers in these trying times. God bless your family.
John Hoffman Hoffman
September 29, 2006
Vince, having gone through this myself not too long ago, I can assure you the angst you feel now will gradually give way to joy and smiles each time you think of him.
Take care buddy,
Jerry Paduano
September 28, 2006
To Sally, Nick and the whole Brill family: My condolences to all of you for the loss of such a good man. My prayers are with you. I would love to honor your request for memorials to the Alzheimers Assn, of which I have been a member since 1991 when my father died.
Kim and John Wetschka
September 28, 2006
Lucy, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Thinking of you- Kim and John
Tim, CJ and Drew McGowan
September 28, 2006
We were saddened to learn of the passing of Dave. I will always carry fond memories of Dave driving/attending our hockey games. Spending over nights at the Brill house and spending time at the Brill cabin. All of the Brills will be in our prayers.
Karen Brill
September 28, 2006
Dear Aunt Sally, Lucy, Steve, Mike, Nick, Chris, Matt, Pete, Vince & families - Uncle Dave "fought the Good Fight" and kept the faith ... and now he's at peace. I'm sure Grandpa and Grandma Brill greeted him in Heaven and they are all together now, smiling down upon you. I was able to have a final visit with him just a couple of weeks ago and we had an enjoyable chat. He loved you all very, very much and he got a big smile on his face when I reminded him of his recent 57th wedding anniversary, and the birthday party you had in August to celebrate his and Aunt Sally's birthdays. We also talked about Buck and Arrow, the Marines, and his grandchildren. I'm glad we had that last visit ... he was a good man and I was proud to be his niece.
Sending you hugs, support, love and prayers ... God bless!
Robert Schneider
September 28, 2006
Uncle Dave was always one of the strongest men I knew both physically and spiritually. I am certain that he's smiling on us & waiting for us to rejoin him in the church triumphant.
Crawling around that big house of his & Sally's with my cousins as we grew up will always have great memories for me. To my cousins: You are in my prayers & thoughts during this time. Aunt Sally, I share your grief and will be there in spirit as you celebrate his life. We are all better for knowing him.
Carlton and Gina Brown
September 28, 2006
To Mrs. Brill and all the Brill Family,
We wish to express our heartfelt sympathy at your terrible loss. We are friends of Steve and Cindy's from Virginia and have known them for several years, with our friendship growing as the years have passed. While we never had the honor of meeting Mr. Brill, his obvious strength of character, compassion, and integrity live on in Steve. We are deeply indebted to and grateful to Mr. Brill for his valient service to our country. Know that the prayers of our entire family are with you all during this difficult time, and may God's love provide you with comfort and peace.
With love,
Carlton and Gina (Policano) Brown, Lindsay, Tory, Grayson, Mia, and Rose
Mary Lynch
September 28, 2006
Sally,
We are so sorry to hear about Dave. We will miss him. We had so many great talks in the alley. You were great neighbors. Please find happiness and peace in your memories of Dave. He was a great man.
Love,
Mary & Bill Lynch
Tammy Adamson
September 28, 2006
To the Brill Family, My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I so enjoyed getting to know Dave when I cleaned his teeth. I actually met him before Vince and Suzanne met. He was a wonderful man. (Friend of Suzanne and Vince)
Sister Mary Martin Tobias
September 27, 2006
Dear Sally and Family,
I just read of Dave's death in the paper this evening. My heartfelt sympathy to each one of you. I am so happy that after so many years I had the opportunity to re-connect with Dave when you moved into the apartments on Graham.
I recall many happy times we had growing up in Red Wing, and how we 8th grade girls were often "swooning"over David Brill!
You will be in my prayers as you grieve. Sally, you were so good to him.Courage and Peace be yours in the weeks
ahead. Be assured of my prayers and love.
Sister Mary Martin SSND
Tom and Ruth King
September 27, 2006
Dave Brill was a brave solider in WW2, a loving husband to Sally, a great father to all his kids, a superb and caring teacher who positively influenced the lives of many young people.
He was an inspiring colleague to teach with at Mechanic Arts when I was a young teacher back in the early 60's. He was a true inspiration to all who knew him.
My wife, Ruth and I extend our sympathy and prayers to all the family.
Helen Schaller Amundson
September 27, 2006
My sincerest sympathy to your family. Dave Brill was like a second dad to me when I was in high school at Mechanic Arts! I will never forget seeing him waiting to congratulate and tell me how proud he was at my commencement exercises from nursing school. I will never forget him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy K. Maas
September 27, 2006
To the whole Brill clan,
Father John called me this afternoon to let me know about the passing of Dave. I am so sorry for your loss. May it comfort you all to know that the caring thoughts of others are always near.
I have fond thoughts of Dave when I am in the car wash. He use to raz me about my dirty car when I would pick him up for church. He would also tell me stories about you all, the dog and his truck. He loved you all very much. His Family and the Church were very important to him.
Peace be with you all.
Melinda Mendes
September 27, 2006
To The Brill Family,
So sorry to hear about Dave. He will be missed. I enjoyed talking to him at all of Sam and Sarah's b-day parties! He was a great man. Keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart.
Love Melinda Mendes (Suzanne's sister)
September 27, 2006
To the Brill Family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your husband/dad. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. May God bless you through these difficult times.
The McGuire Family
Aaron, Joni & Allison Beshansky
September 27, 2006
To Sally & The Brill Family
My sister Joni & I were fortunate enough to meet Dave (Sally & Lucy too) through our Dad, Aaron. Dave and our Dad served together as Marines in WWII and it was through their amazing experince as young boys we were able to connect at the WWII Memorial Dedication in Washington DC. We all know how much Dave meant to our Dad and we consider ourselves very fortunate to have been able to share in this amazing experience together, especially reuniting them after 60 years. The reunion of these two proud Marines and old friends was the highlight of the weekend. With our deepest sympathys and warmest thoughts - The Beshansky Family
Richard Cabot
September 27, 2006
Vince,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I hope that your life-long recollections of him will support you and your family in the future. My thoughts are with you.
Peace,
Dick
Partrck Ryan
September 27, 2006
To The Brill Family
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. I had him as a coach and a teacher at M.A., and could never forget him for his kindness and direction he gave me.
GOD BLESS HIM AND ALL OF YOU !
Kaija Sahinen
September 27, 2006
Sally, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I remember him fondly sitting behind us at mass on Sunday's. He will be very missed.
Kaija Sahinen
(Rick and Gini Sahinen's daughter)
Christine Simon
September 27, 2006
Vince,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father (I heard through Mark Toner). I pray that your happy memories will comfort you and your family in the coming weeks and months.
Peace,
Christine
Garth Mueller
September 27, 2006
Hello Brill Family,
I was very sorry to hear about your loss Monday. Even though I hadn't spent a lot of time with Dave I certainly enjoyed the time talking with him during Vince and Suzanne's wedding festivities. What a great man and from what Vince has told me of him over the years he lived a full life and will certainly be missed. I hope the whole family is celebrating Dave's life and passes on the knowledge and wisdom he provided over the years to the younger generations. Once again, Jenni and I are very sorry for your loss.
Ron Slotsve
September 27, 2006
Sally and Family,
I was lucky enough to enjoy working with and being partners with Dave when Como Park first opened as a Senior High. We had so many great times teaching Physical Education together. He was so great and easy to work with. His work ethics were the best. I never had to worry about him "taking care of business". He was always FIRM but FAIR with all he dealt with. It was my great honor to work with Dave for those many years. I loved that man and will miss and think of him daily. God bless all of you that mourn his passing.
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