Below is just a glimpse of Brian's life. If you have stories or pictures you would like to share - please send them to cdncmlee@gmail.com. Thank you!
So Cute
Brian at 2 years old.
Aden Bowman
Brian attended Aden Bowman and this picture was takend with his good friend, Arthur Ringness (on the left), during a Hawaiian dance. Picture is care of Karin Diedrich-Closson (thank you!)
Fearless
Brian was fearless and loved to test his limits.
Scuba diving in Jamaica
Water skiing in Cuba
Ready to skydive near Mount Rainier
Snorkling
Three day river rafting trip in Oregon.
And of course, his motorcycle. Here he is giving his niece Paige a ride.
Friends
Brian loved his friends. Whether it was golfing with the boys, cigars in the backyard, or trips to a tropical island. He was always up for a party!
Starbucks
Brian was a fan of Starbucks before Starbucks was even a thing. He always had a cup in his hand. Grande latte at 160 degrees with a dab of cream. He would also get extra napkins because it would ultimately spill in the car.
Cycling
Brian loved to cycle. He completed numerous century rides throughout his life. I rode the Monterey century with him, and near the end of the ride there was a man handing out beers on the side of the road. Brian could never pass up a beer. He grabbed it like a seasoned Tour de France rider, popped it open, and finished it within seconds.
Anoxic Brain Injury
This picture was taken in our backyard 3 months after Brian's injury. He was allowed to come home for the weekend, and the first thing he wanted to do was get an in-and-out burger and a haircut. He spent a total of 4 months in the hospital, and what a journey it was. As I mentioned on the home page, his heart stopped during the swim portion of a triathlon - he was only 37 years old. When the paramedics pulled him out of the water, they were able to revive him, but the damage to his brain (lack of oxygen) was devastating. He had difficulty walking, he couldn't read or write, his memory was impaired, and he had a lot of tone in his body. He worked so hard to get better, he was so inspiring, he was brave.
Finished the Race!
10 years after Brian's injury, Jayme (Brian's daughter) and I (his wife) finished the race that took his life. Apologize for my poor video skills.
