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BRIAN W. CHRISTOPHER
On Sunday, August 12, 2007, BRIAN W. CHRISTOPHER, beloved husband of Linda A. Lewis; loving father of Sarah L. and Joseph A. Christopher; son of Avery Christopher and the late Helen Christopher; son-in-law of Carolyn Lewis; loving brother of June Garber, Patricia Custer, Diana Dietrich, Virginia Jones; loving uncle of Jason Walker, Samantha and Melinda Custer. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends.
Brian was a passionate, accomplished visionary for worker health and safety and social justice. Brian's presence of warmth and love was felt by all who knew him. His vision continues and he will live on in us all.
Visitation will be on Thursday, from 7 until 9 p.m. and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the DONALDSON FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 313 Talbott Ave., Laurel, MD. Services will be held on Saturday, 12 noon at St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 522 Main St., Laurel. Interment will be private. Donations to his children's trust fund are accepted in lieu of flowers. For more information, please visit
www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian Christopher
Rev. Terry Blackwell
September 21, 2007
We shall forever miss what Brian meant to us inthe charitable network. his love and his continual efforts to help the people of Washington, DC. Especially, the Assembly of Petworth.
Rev. Terry Blackwell
Tobi Lippin
August 31, 2007
Dear Linda and Family,
I honor Brian and his contributions. Brian played a pivotal role in worker health and safety history opening the door for COSH's to get the first ever joint grant that allowed COSH groups to do technical trainings (on asbestos removal).
My thoughts are with you as you transition to a family without Brian's daily presence. His children should know he was a fine man who made a big difference to improve the lives of working people and his contributions live on.
Tobi Lippin
New Perspectives Consulting Group
Paulette Detillier
August 30, 2007
Linda,
I was sad to hear of the passing of Brian. I was so inspired by the work that you and Brian were committed to.
I will try my best to continue in the mission of Alice Hamilton, with health and safety for workers.
Linda, please send me an email when you are up to it, I care about you and know that Brian's spirit is with you, since the true love that you both share is eternal.
God Bless
Paulette Detillier
Era Environmental & Safety
Independence, Missouri
Sharon D. Beard
August 29, 2007
Dear Linda and Family: I am glad I was able to know Brian as he was a true and dedicated advocate for worker health and safety. He will be missed.
Sharon D. Beard
NIEHS Worker Education and Training Program
bob krul
August 29, 2007
Our union worked with Brian for the past 25 years. His dedication and concern for worker safety and health will be missed, as will his professionalism and friendship.
Bruce Lippy
August 21, 2007
I've known Brian for over 25 years, starting with our work together at MaryCOSH and over all that time I've always greatly enjoyed his company and his commitment to worker safety and health. He will be missed.
Denny Dobbin
August 21, 2007
Brian was an inspiration to all of us. He was truly dedicated in helping workers and especially those that were the most vulnerable in society. He was innovative in his approaches, self-sacrificing for others and in the very best kind of way and willing to push for workers' rights in the right kind of way. And the best of course, just the nicest person one could ever want to meet. I know he was a good father and husband.
Chip Hughes
August 21, 2007
Linda and family:
I so valued Brian's wisdom, courage and enthusiasm over these many years of struggle. He never lost hope and always worked to bring out the best in everyone that he touched.
Chip Hughes, Director
NIEHS Worker Education and Training Program
Michael Meiselman
August 20, 2007
Brian, a comrade in the struggle for justice. It's been 20 years since I've seen you but your spirit has remained a part of me and all those you've worked with.
Jerry Loften
August 19, 2007
Brian was an inspiration to me and became a beloved friend. I look upon my work with Brian as some of the most enjoyable and beneficial hours in my life experience.
Michael Sprinker
August 18, 2007
Brian cared so much about workplace justice and safe and healthy for all workers. He will be missed by those who worked with him, knew him and were touched by his work and his teaching. The world is a better place for your efforts and lessened by your death. We will miss you.
Paul Becker
August 17, 2007
Brian's extraordinary commitment to worker safety and health was matched by extraordinary competence and entrepreneurship. He was a great teacher.
Scott Schneider
August 16, 2007
Brian was a great advocate for workers. I enjoyed working with him over many years. He had a real passion for what he did and also for his family.
Mary Erio
August 16, 2007
Brian encouraged me and gave me the opportunity to serve workers who are often ignored. He was a caring person and will be greatly missed.
Jim Albers
August 15, 2007
Our paths hadn't crossed recently, but I remember Brian as dedicated, tireless, and a formidible debater. He dedicated his life to improving the working and living conditions of strangers. He will be missed.
Nichole Whitfield
August 15, 2007
Brian will always be in our hearts. Anyone that talked with him knew that his compassion was endless. We will miss him.
Ed Bernas
August 15, 2007
Brian was one of the first who gave me a chance to excel in the labor health & safety field and was a friend as well. He will be missed by not only his friends & family but by safety professionals everywhere.
June Garber
August 15, 2007
This world will greatly miss your big heart and strong will!
Brian Cavey
August 15, 2007
Brian was an strong advocate for workers' safety and health and will be sorely missed. He added so much to health and safety training the entire labor movement owes him a debt of graditude.
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