His titles: My baby son, our little brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, uncle, friend, good neighbor.

He wrote: I am always ready for a cake that says, "Just for Brian."

Lover of: Cozy cats, pink flamingos, Cosby Show, pizza, Halloween birthday parties.

Volunteer: Salvation Army holiday meals.

Favorite color: Blue.

Favorite vacation: Golfing at Myrtle Beach, SC.

Dream Gift to Mom: A red Porsche and lobster dinner.

Best gift to Mom: His laughter every day of his life, heart shaped birthstone earrings, wise, insightful, compassionate, comedian

His music: James Taylor, Yanni, Tom Petty, Green Day.

His sports: Baseball, basketball, hockey, golf, swimming, football, skiing.   Ambition: Notre Dame, play for Boston Red Sox, become FBI agent, live in a house in R.I.

Baptized: Age 13 in Ivy Creek, Virginia.

Died: In a single car crash on a foggy night on a rural road near home. He was a risk-taker and didn't calculate consequences.

Famous last words: But Mom, it was an accident!

He wrote on the back of a photo: I have loved you from the day I was born, you will be in my heart forever and always. Love, Brian

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Brian with his big brother Michael>>