May 20, 2018

Just thinking of you, Mike and Kathy ...

Love, TJ

TJ Evans
San Francisco, CA

February 23, 2017

I found myself on this page late tonight because I have been thinking a lot about Bryan these past few days. I've had quite a few people mention addiction recently and had just lost a co-worker and friend to addiction. I also know Bryan's birthday is coming up. I didn't know that Bryan was a Blink-182 and 311 fan. I also am a fan of both now that I am older.

I had a random memory of me sitting on the back porch with him and Jake while Bryan smoked a cigarette and he was blowing smoke rings. I had thought it was cool looking and had mentioned that. I'll never forget what he had said to me: "Never start these things."  As he flicked it off the porch, he said, "I care about you guys too much to see you smoke."   I love and miss him.  I love and miss the whole family.  Always in my thoughts no matter what.   Not a day goes by where I don't think about him chasing Travis, Jacob, Megan and I up my stairs at the Christmas party and how much fun we all had. It's not goodbye - it's see you later.

-Love you,
- Jade

Jade Landon (cousin)
Bethel Park, PA

January 9, 2016

Aunt Darlene

Darlene Begovich
Pittsburgh, PA

July 20, 2013

Sarah

Sarah Yost McClain
Lincoln, VT.

June 9, 2011

Really missing you today Bry . . . that's all I can say.

Love you,TJ

Tamala (TJ) Evans
Indianapolis, IN.

March 17, 2009

Dear Burch Family,

I just wanted to get in touch and let you know I'm thinking of you all today, and especially Beans.  I feel so fortunate to have known your son in my lifetime and feel like a better, more loving and kind person for it.  I regularly wonder what it would be like to share these experiences of getting older with him, but I think in my own way, I am.  I hope you are all doing well, happy and healthy.  Enjoy this beautiful day that Beans was born.

Love Always,
Brooke

Brooke R.
Lincoln, Vermont

February 16, 2009

Wonderful, wonderful story and testimony. So much detail you have ... we lost our son also, but at a younger age. The details you shared made me wonder if one way would be worse than the other.  We sincerely praise you for your courage in a situation powerful enough to destroy all but the strongest of families.  Our son was my  "go to computer guy" - he basically built this site for me http://www.antique-antiques.com  Antique Antiques and then left me suddenly.  When I see what you have done on the internet as a memorial to your son, it makes me want to learn to do the same. Your story may have encouraged me just enough to try to tell his story on his site also.

JB
Dallas, Texas

May 8, 2007

God bless each and every one of you. I hope someday I can meet Bryan in heaven too.

-TJ

City:  Indianapolis, Indiana

January 28, 2007

Dear Burch Family:

It's been way too long since we have been in contact so I wanted to say hello.  It sounds like you all are doing so well, surrounded by love, engagements, and weddings ... congratulations!  I still check in on the site regularly and it makes me happy to still get a glimpse of what's going on with you all.  Whenever I find my way back to Pittsburgh, at the least for Jocelyn's wedding, I would be SO happy to visit with you.  I love and miss you all, and carry Bryan with me always. Take care.

Sincerely,
Brooke

Vermont

January 11, 2007

Mrs. Burch, I do not know you personally, however I grew up in USC.  I came upon this website over a year ago and I just wanted you to know that I find it so inspiring to read about your interactions with Bryan.  I am not sure where my beliefs are in terms of an afterlife, but it's really hard to NOT believe after reading your journal.  Reading about the signs Bryan gives you makes me wonder about my own family who have passed and whether or not they watch over me.  I admire you as someone who has a lot of strength and has been through a great deal of sorrow, yet your ability to see Bryan in your everyday life is amazing.  My thoughts are with you at this time of year and please know that there are people out there who really enjoy reading your journal.

Anonymous from Washington

NOTE to Anonymous:  Thank you for your heartfelt letter.  It does make me happy to know that there are people out there who are benefiting from Bryan's messages to us.  It is truly remarkable and we feel blessed to be able to receive and interpret all of these signs.  Thanks again!    Kathy

June 21, 2006

Hi Burch Family -

I just wanted to say hi and see how everyone has been lately. I was wondering if you are all using your beautiful swimming pool with the butterfly in it!  If I were in Pittsburgh I would come by for a swim!  Well, I've been thinking about Bryan alot lately and just wondering about him and if he's still making his visits. I always think about how he loved the summertime because he was always out and about and hanging outside with his friends.  He always had so much energy - day and night - and was such fun to be around!  So I hope everyone's well and enjoying the summer.  Talk to you soon!

Sincerely, Whitney

Whitney Siddall
New York City

May 25, 2006

I have been missing him alot lately :[

Jake (Bryan's cousin)

Bethel Park, Pa.

April 13, 2006

After reading an article in the Post Gazette, I came across this beautiful site.  I think it's wonderful that you have dedicated a website in your son's memory.  Might I add, you have a very handsome son.  I have spent countless hours on here and check back periodically.  I have never met Bryan but his story is a lot like mine.  I struggled with heroin addiction for a few long hard years.  I come from a loving middle-upper class family, with no one known to have suffered from addiction ... except me.  If you saw me you would never of thought.  I was a cheerleader, got decent grades and my parents had not a clue.  I did eventually tell them.  They were shocked and their hearts broken.  After a few unsuccessful stints in rehab and a halfway house in Florida, I still could not beat this horrible drug.  At one point I even expected that I would be a heroin addict for the rest of my life.   My parents had nothing but the best care and intentions for me.  They did everything there was possible to help me.  I just couldn't be helped.  After my parents had me arrested and had me court ordered to a beautiful rehab in Ohio, I was back using not 24 hours after I was out.  I really wanted to stop, I just couldn't.  Then I heard about a new medication called suboxone.  This was a new medication used to treat opiate addiction that was just approved by the FDA.  After all I put my parents and family through, they still had not given up on me.  They found a doctor who prescribed suboxone in Morgantown, WV and made me an appointment.  That was the day I got clean September 7, 2004.  I owe my life to my family and my doctor.  If it wasn't for suboxone, I honestly don't know where I would be.  I am writing this in hopes that other addicts visiting this site read this.  Bryan is in a better place.   The wrath of addiction is like nothing I can describe.  He is helping so many people just by his story and this site.  Bryan can finally breathe and know that he is no longer controlled by heroin.  He's with God and in a place we only dream of.

God bless the Burch family

Kristy

Bethel Park, Pa.

March 17, 2006

Happy Birthday Bryan!!

Mrs. Burch - I read your journal entry today and immediately smiled when you got your butterfly gift from Bryan. This is so typical of him, so thoughtful. I remember he gave me a beautiful glass dolphin charm for my graduation present and it made me feel so happy. It's so nice when someone goes out of their way to let you know they care ... and Beans was Definitely like that!  He always cared about all of his friends and would always show it by making us smile.  He had such a positive effect on us. I'm glad that you and Amber got a visit from him on his birthday, and I am thinking of him today and remembering his sweet face :)

Talk to you soon,
Love, Whitney

Whitney Siddall
New York City

March 4, 2006

Hello Burch Family,

I wanted to say hello again and tell you that I was thinking of you and Bryan today, and many days since I last corresponded 2 years ago. I met you at his memorial service for his birthday in March 2004, and your family were so very welcoming and warm and I admired what Bryan had in you, if only that was suffice.

It had been awhile since I last viewed this site and I remembered that Bryan's Birthday is coming up this month. It was nice to see an entry from a mutual friend, Garrett.  We were in rehab with Bryan in the summer of 2003 and I bonded with him in the short time we spent together. 

Bryan taught me so very much about heroin addiction which was helpful to me having two teenage children and heroin becoming an epidemic at the High Schools at the time.  He was such a good kid with good family support and a good Program so I was shocked to learn of his passing when I called in March 2004. I tell his story often when I think it will help others in the Program. I am still in the Program and am doing well in Summerfield, Florida, between Ocala and Orlando, for almost two years now. It is not easy but as they say: It works if you work it... One day at a time ...and it is much better than the way life was before.

Well I am rambling on, so I wish you all continued strength, sustainance and peace and I would like to hear from you to see how you are doing.

Sincerely, Kim Sabol

Summerfield, Florida

August 5, 2005

I feel like I have so much to say to you, Kathy.  And the rest of Bryan's family, but for some reason, mostly to you, his mother.  I was directed to this website this morning, and I have been reading it for 3 hours now!  I got it from the after death communication message board at http://www.after-death.com/ .  It's owned and operated by Will and Judy Guggenheim. 

Anyway, I hadn't visited that site in MONTHS!  Until today.  Something inside of me told me to click on the link this person gave us on that board, so I did.  I believe, through your website for Bryan, my fiance, David Lentini who committed suicide, was a heroin addict for many years, is being helped by your son.  Although, David died before your son did, October 17th, 2003, he shot himself in the head at his mother's house.  But there is definitely, a strong connection between the two, how do I know this?  I just do! LOL! 

In the very first reading it looks like you ever had, right after Bryan's death, "MY NAME" Tammy, was mentioned in that reading.  As I read the rest of the readings you had, there is never another mention of a "Tammy" anywhere on your website.  Don't get me wrong, I don't think it was "ME" the medium was talking about, but Bryan, your son, stepped aside, so that "My David" could come through to me.  Lately, I have been having a rough time and I'm missing David alot lately.  David is also in heaven, helping others deal with suicide and heroin addiction.  So I believe that they are doing this together.  Please feel free to email me and we can share some stories together.  Thank you again for putting yourself and Bryan's story out there for the rest of us to feel and share with you.  Bryan and David are most definitely proud of us for keeping their memory alive and well!  God Bless you Burch Family!  While I know Bryan did not die by "suicide", it was his hands, just like David's.  Thank goodness they are together.

Love always,
Tammy

Canyon Country

In Loving Memory of David Anthony Lentini
January 1, 1967 - October 17, 2003

June 16, 2005

My girlfriend recently read your whole web site, and she urged me to also read it. I was so very touched by the stories from the journal. Three times while I was reading the journal, I felt something around the back of my shoulders, I felt so relaxed, I can't explain it. I also wanted to tell you, that I believe everything you said in the journals, THESE THINGS REALLY DO HAPPEN, trust me, my family and I know from experience. My grandfather passed away in 1999, he was a clock maker, and a watch repairman. Well two days after he passed away, I had my watch sitting on my coffee table, and the alarm started going off, and the light started blinking on that watch, and the time went TOTALLY BLANK! Until this day, the light on the watch still works, but the time is BLANK. Shortly after that experience with the watch, my mother, who is his daughter, she was feeling very upset, and she was crying because she missed him. Well in her mind he told her, "just turn around, and i'll always be right behind you"... Well we had a blue candle lit on our dinning room table, and as she turned around, the candle went out...and you know when a candle goes out, there is black smoke that follows..well there was no smoke at all!, she was in shock, she then said , "Dad,you know how I am, I doubt everything, please for me, do it again if its really you."....well she lit the candle again, and turned her back to it, and then turned towards it again, and right before all our eyes, it went out, with no black smoke following! Then on my birthday which is Sept. 17, I was really upset that he was gone. At that time I was sitting with my sister in her room. She has a clock that plays music on every hour. Well as I was telling her how I missed him on my bday. the clock went off at 12 am midnight, which marked the start of Sept 17, and the following song that followed, was the happy birthday song. I knew it was him, because that clock NEVER played that song ever, and it has never played it since!!!! I just want you to know that I don't think you are nuts, because I have been "contacted" by my grandfather many of times, and so has my sister. Some people are just drawn to this stuff. May God bless you and your family,and may he always have his arms around you, and yes, your son will always be with you.

God Bless,
         Michael Schmidt

Michael Schmidt
Philadelphia, Pa.

April 21, 2005

You have a beautiful son. I just keep looking at the photo from Christmas day 2003, for some reason there is a great sense of calm about him. My son hung himself August 25, 2003. He was my only child. No words can describe how a parent feels. I hated him so much for what he did to me. I wasn't even thinking about Tyson. Who cares about Tyson and what he may have been feeling? I didn't care. I was just being selfish. How could he just leave me and not have any more love for me than to leave me here alone? I found him and I had to cut him down from the rope. Everything was a blur for a long time, because I didn't want to live if he wasn't going to be a part of my life anymore. God was my worst enemy. I just kept asking the same questions, Why me? Why him? What have I ever done to deserve something this tragic? Is this my punishment? If it is then I am willing to go with you now. This hurts too bad. My guilt was taking over. I had to find solace somewhere. I did.

I see that you have went to see John Edward, and I also saw that Judy Collier from Baton Rouge, Louisiana signed your guest book. I went to see Mary Jo McCabe, not privately but at a seminar and all my questions were answered. Bryan must have loved everyone a lot, or maybe he just needed to say goodbye. Either, or, I just know that Tyson wasn't ready to come to me yet. Mary Jo told me that he had to wait until he knew that I was ready. I will send you her link......www.maryjomccabe.com. I would love to share some thoughts with you if you would email me. Sometimes it feels like yesterday that this has happened to me. I have stopped saying "Why me?" and now, I just keep saying "Why not me?"

Lynette Mire
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737

March 25, 2005

I feel compelled to write and let you know of a little something that has happened today.  My husband found your web site about your Cockatiels last weekend and saved it to my desktop.  I open it a few times a day so that my new Tiel, Gabby, can hear all the calls and whistles.  (She loves it by the way/) Anyhoo, today I just happened to notice the link about Bryan and as I went to open it, my pop-up blocker wouldn't let me.  So, not being familiar with MSN, I decided to open AOL where my first order of business was to look at my mailbox.  There I found out that a cyber friend of mine had just lost her infant son (a miracle boy) just last night.  (Poor baby had been fighting for his life for several days.) He is a miracle baby because my friend had her tubes tied 10 years ago and she did not have any surgeries to reverse it!  She found out she was pregnant and was shocked as could be!  After sending my condolences via e-card, I cut and pasted your site and disabled my pop-up blocker and was able to view Bryan's story among other things.  Bryan has such a strong spirit!  I am just wondering if he played a part in leading me here!  I have passed the web site on to some friends because I don't think this is just a coincidence!  I was supposed to see this for a reason.  I also have a poem for you.  Although Bryan was an adult, he was still your child.

Little Angels~

When God calls little children to dwell with him above,
We Mortals sometimes question the wisdom of his love.
For no heartache compares with death of one small child,
Who does so much to make our world seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God grows tired of calling the aged to his fold,
So he picks a rosebud, before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them and so he takes but few,
To make the land of heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult still somehow we must try,
The saddest word that mankind knows will always be goodbye.
So when a child departs, We who are left behind,
Must realize that God loves children ...Angels are hard to find.
~Unknown Author~

Melissa H.
Johnstown, Colorado

November 12, 2004

I am continually drawn to Bryan's site and can only marvel at the continual signs from him.

I am so sorry for your loss and wish you all well in your continuing journey together

Vanessa
Caerleon Newport, South Wales, UK

October 21, 2004

I remember Bryan as a young boy who would ride his bike up and down our street. I watched him mastering the "no hands" technique. Bryan was a good looking kid who you would see in his driveway doing hoops, bouncing superballs, hanging out in his front yard with a lot of friends and sailing frisbee with his brother Cris. His growing up was enjoyable. I attended his high school graduation party … his senior picture was so handsome ... An awesome guy with eyes that stirred your heart ... so blue, so beautiful. Bryan had a touch of shyness about him but it never took long for him to make friends. His demeanor was the same to all he met ... very well-mannered with no brashness. He was a caring person, very sensitive to those around him and after meeting him, you got the feeling that he was a compassionate individual. Our last conversation was about a week before he left us. We were working at his mom's antique store and we talked about him leaving for Florida and, as he said, he "was very confident about his future and his new beginning." He cleaned the kitchen area like it had never been cleaned before. We did some moving of boxes and general cleanup. He walked me to my car. Later that evening he called to thank me for the pizza explaining that he hadn‘t known it had been my treat … he assumed his mom had bought and when he thanked her, she told him it was from me. He called right then and there to thank me, another typical act of kindness. We miss you very much. We see the signs you give us and we know you are still with us in spirit. You make us strong. Thanks for being you.

Love,
Your Neighbor Ruthie

Ruth Black
Upper St. Clair, Pa.

May 3, 2004

What a web site.  I met Bryan's Mom and sister on May 1 in Akron at the John Edward seminar. I was with my daughter, Shelley.  She lives in Medina Ohio. We were there on the 1 year anniversary of my husband, her Dad's, passing from this life into the next.  While we did not get read, there were 2000 people there! We feel touched and blessed to have been there and to have met Bryan's Mom and sister whom we were in line with and sat with.  They inspired us alot and gave us lots of hope to connect.

We stayed up til the wee hours that night reading the entries in the journal. Butterflies have a new meaning, how wonderful for you to have that sign.

God bless your family.
Annette Marcotte

Annette Marcotte
Scotia, New York

April 11, 2004

I'm very sorry to hear about this. I hadn't seen Bryan in years and it's just awful to hear of this. I hope the family is doing well.

Andy

Andrew Jones
Jacksonville, North Carolina

April 9, 2004

Dear Burch Family,

I just wanted to say "Thank You" again for welcoming me when I saw you for Bryan's Birthday event. It means a lot to me that you made me feel like I made a new family with you all. 

I also wanted you to know that I think of Bryan so very often since then, and I want to send you my sincere heartfelt wishes for your strength, sustenance and peace, especially during this holiday of Christ's resurrection.

Being the spiritually attuned family you are, I am sure you know how wonderful it must be for Bryan to celebrate this Easter right there, in Heaven, and that he would only hope and pray that you are happy for him and can celebrate this joyous Holiday knowing that he has risen to perfection with our Lord, Jesus Christ.

I wish you much love, comfort and joy and wish to remain in touch with you from time to time.  Please feel free to call me to share your thoughts and feelings about your son .... I would LOVE to get to know him better and would really enjoy some type of photo to carry with me if at all possible.

Peace,
Kim Sabol
Gateway Buddy

Kim Sabol
Pittsburgh, Pa.

March 29, 2004

I heard about Bryan's passing through the Almanac I think. I graduated with Bryan from Upper St. Clair in June of '99. I am very sorry for your loss and am very saddened to hear of this tragedy.

We had several classes together in high school, the most memorable would have to be General Science freshman year. Here I sat in front of Beans and Mike Brahms. This was the setting where I would be fortunate enough to have the nickname 'Jugs' coined for myself by Beans. I'm a bit chubby ... Anyway, this nickname stuck til we graduated, Beans and all his/our friends called me this. This is the only nickname I ever had in grade school and it stuck for 4 years. Well, actually Paul Kletter still called me Jugs last winter at Honeybaked, so I guess it still sticks. I never minded it although it was a bit derogatory .... thanks Beans .... haha!

I was never a close friend of Beans' but certainly would be considered an acquaintance. He knows who I am and I know who he is. We also had Philosophy together at CCAC 3 years ago, shop class with him at Boyce ... it's hard to remember them all. The last time I saw him would have been the summer of 2001 or '02 at Xfest. I wouldn't mind hanging out with him again ...... maybe someday. I do remember our last encounter was fun, he gave me a shot of Smirnoff Raspberry in the parking lot (amazing the random things one remembers at times like these).

I also worked for 7 months at a Methadone clinic (Progressive Medical Specialists in the Strip district) after graduating Pitt last Spring. I will certainly not make light of anyone's addiction. I was a substance abuse counselor for 40 opiate-addicted individuals. It is facetious for anyone to say they understand the pain of addiction, but I do understand how hard it is to deal with it from my experiences with these great people. These are good people with a real problem. I wish I could have talked about it with Beans. I have a friend struggling with the same problem right now.

I will miss you Beans,
Sincerely,
Jugs

PS. Thank you to Beth for telling me about the web site.

Paul D. Franke, Jr.
Venetia, Pa.

March 23, 2004

Hello! My name is Christina. I came back to visit the site "Our Wall" and the third name I clicked on was your son. As soon as I saw his face my heart melted. It brought tears to my eyes. Something about him struck a nerve in my heart. So, I clicked further on his site and your readings page jumped out at me. I clicked on the one with Terry. The phone reading. I felt like my loved one who passed from an overdose was talking to me. When it mentioned about the girlfriend taking it really hard. I lost it. My loved one was my best friend, my lover, my soul mate and most importantly the father of my almost 8-yr old son. He passed May 20th of 2003. His name is Khalid Wafi. His site is row 49, column 11.

I just wanted to share with you that though I don't know your son, he warmed my heart today. I wish I had words of encouragement for you and your family, but my pain hasn't healed much in ten months and I'm still trying to find solace in my own heart. Hope to hear from you. Hugs to you!

Love, Christina

Christina
Telford, Pa.

March 19, 2004

Dear Mrs. Burch,

First off I would like to apologize for the length of time it has taken me to finally write you.  I am having a very hard time coming to terms with Bryan's passing.  I would also like to thank you for the web site that you have made in memory of him.  It does help me in dealing with all of this.  I also want to apologize for not being able to attend Bryan's memorial service.  I am currently on house arrest for a DUI and I couldn't get around it.  Believe me if there was anyway I could have been there I would have.

I also would like to share some of the experiences I had with Bryan.  They come in both memories of this past summer and signs since his passing.  (Check Journal of Miracles entry on March 19th to read an amazing experience Rob had with Bryan today) There is so much I would like to say but to be quite honest I am not good at relaying my thoughts and feelings in writing.  I am sad to say I only knew Bryan since last April but it felt like I had known him a lifetime.  You raised a wonderful son.  He has touched my life in so many ways.  Bryan was truly amazing.

Once again I would like to say it was a joy and a pleasure for me to have the opportunity to know Bryan.  He left me with many good memories and I will always carry them with me.

Take care ..... Rob S.

Rob Strahan
Cranberry, Pa.

March 15, 2004

Dear Burch Family,

I just lost my brother, Tim Porea, to a heroin overdose on March 6,2004. He was only 27. I think my brother led me to Bryan's web site, because it has provided me with amazing comfort and peace. I was asking and praying to God and to Tim to give me signs that he was in a good place and was still somehow with us. This web site opened my eyes to the "signs". Yesterday my mom mentioned that she bought a new CD, Josh something. She couldn't remember his last name and it isn't the kind of music I listen to, so we couldn't figure it out. Today, I was on this web site (searching I guess for some more comfort) and I read Bryan's Memorial service. As you know you had a song by Josh Grobin read! There are many other signs that have occurred and without this beautiful web site, I don't know if I would have been able to interpret them. I believe that your son has been helping my brother in heaven, just through certain signs that I have received. I would be happy to share them with you if you are interested. Please know, I am not one that usually writes to strangers, or in the past gave much thought to spiritual matters, however, I have felt the need to let you know that your son, Bryan, is touching lives everywhere. My condolences to you and thank you for your inspiration.

Sincerely, Michelle Chau

Michelle Chau
Baltimore, Maryland

February 27, 2004

A tribute for a friend of mine,
I wish we could hang out just one more time.
Even though we used to hate each other,
Eventually you were like my brother.

Like in sixth grade I had blood all over my clothes,
Bryan Burch just broke my nose.
It was me and you that started the clique,
I'm sorry, man, that you got sick.

You're in heaven now and all is well,
I have come to terms with it as you can tell.
There is just one thing I want you to see,
Beans, you will always live through me.

Josh

Joshua P. DeCarlo
Upper St. Clair, Pa.

February 27, 2004

Hey Beans!

I always smile when I think of you and some of the great times that we had playing Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit, bickering with Leigh and Jason, and your dog-sitting/blizzard adventures watching my herd of animals. I am glad to have known you and been part of your life. Your smile and the devilish gleam in your eye are precious memories for me. I wish you peace.

Love, Kathy Manetta

Kathy Manetta
Upper St. Clair, Pa.

February 15, 2004

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Burch.

My heart goes out to you for the loss of your son Bryan. Please accept my condolence. I know your pain. Walt, my only son fell to heroin and in November 2002, it killed him. Back then I blamed the dealer, now I know better. That doesn't mean the dealers aren't a problem, but as long as there are buyers... there will be dealers selling it... I'm not sure why Walt decided to try heroin, but I'm certain that had I known and understood heroin three years ago as well as I do now, I believe my son would be alive today. Walt's death has changed our life. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

Walt Volkenannt

Walt Volkenannt
Hope, Missouri

February 10, 2004

You were a good kid and good friend.  Some of the best days in my life were back in Ft. Couch with you in my class.  I never laughed more.  You will be missed.

Steve Johnston
Pittsburgh, Pa.

February 4, 2004

Bryan,

I can't express in words how great of a friend you were to me.  I will never forget you and I will always hold all of our exciting memories close to my heart.  Thank you for all of the advice and inspiration that you have given me over the years. 

    Your friend forever,
           Chad

Chad Rowland
Pittsburgh, Pa.

February 2, 2004

Even though you are gone we won't ever forget you. I wish you were still here and hope to see you again. I will always cherish my memories of you...

LOVE YA KID

Joe
Pittsburgh, Pa.

February 1, 2004

Bryan, you were my first nephew and a special person in my life.  You were always so quiet and sweet and such a loving cousin to Megan and Kelly.  Your time with us was much too short, and I didn't realize you'd be gone so soon. I miss you and will never forget you. God bless you.

Love, Aunt Darlene  

Darlene McCormick
Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 31, 2004

We will always remember all the great times we shared, and all the advice you gave me.

Dan Scheboth
Upper St. Clair, Pa.

January 31, 2004

Kathy (and all your family): I am sitting here in awe over this beautiful memorial you have all made to Bryan. I didn't know him, but it is very obvious to me that he was a loving young man, and also a well loved young man. I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Paula and Bill Higgins
Marietta, Georgia

January 31, 2004

I will miss you alot Beans, you were always a great guy and I always had fun hanging out with you, even during our poor workout attempts at Bally's. I'll always remember you as one of my first fake id's and the distinct way you called me "mullet", no one can quite do it the same.

God bless you and your family.

Ryan Mullen
Upper St. Clair

January 30, 2004

I can never fully express my feelings of gratitude for your childhood friendship. May God embrace you as a friend like you have done for me.

     ~Deepest sympathy for your loss...

Kevin Brown
Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 28, 2004

Bryan-

I can't think of you without a grin spreading across my face, I just want to say thank you for the smiles and laughter. I will cherish my memories for all days to come. You are loved and missed.

                              ~Val~

Valerie Messer
Tucson, Arizona

January 26, 2004

To Bryan, His Family and Friends - You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bryan's memory will go on.

Mary Ann Mazzarini
Pittsburgh, Pa.

January 26, 2004

It's tough to find such elegant words to express what a great man Bryan was to all of his friends. But I'll always remember him as friendly, genuine, brilliant, and loving. I'll miss ya Beans.

Daniel Kramer
Upper St. Clair, Pa.

January 26, 2004

To the Burch Family. I only met Bryan a few times, but it didn't take long to love him. Bryan, truly a special person with a beautiful spirit. My thoughts, prayers, and tears are with you.

Joy Fera

January 23, 2004

My heart aches for the sorrow that your entire family must feel at the loss of your beloved Bryan.

With all my love, Citte

Citte Cree
La Canada, California

January 21, 2004

Mike, Kathy, Amberly, and Chris:

Although I did not know Bryan well, I have had the extraordinary opportunity to know him through spending time with you, through the stories and pictures, through the laughter and tears. Through your family, I felt the pain of his loss and how greatly he will be missed. I saw how very much he touched so many in his life. You are a truly wonderful family and I know the strength of your love, not only for Bryan, but for each other as well, will help you through the difficult emotions of such a tragic loss. I love you all and appreciate your sharing your hearts and home with me.

Sincerely,
Diana

From:  Diana Crowley (Newark, DE )

January 20, 2004

Mr.& Mrs. Burch, Amber, & Chris.

Please accept my deepest condolences during your time of lose. Bryan was a great person with a huge heart and will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jeff Benderoth (Newark, DE )

January 20, 2004

I am so sorry to have heard about Bryan. I just wanted to tell Amberly and the rest of the family that someone in Delaware said a prayer for you today.

Libby Treese (Newark, DE )
esinatra25@aol.com

January 18, 2004

Bryan,

You were a darling, beautiful child and we are proud of the fine, handsome young man you grew up to be. We always knew how much your were loved by us, but had no idea there were so many whose lives you touched! Thank you for the messages that you are happy now, at peace, and ardently fulfilling God's mission. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have made a difference in our lives and will always live forever in our hearts.

With all our love,
Sherry & Mike & Sugar & Teddie

Sherry Ripple (Bryan's aunt)
sripple@xmsg.com

January 18, 2004

Mike:

I was shocked and saddened to hear of your son's death. Please accept my condolences - my heart goes out to you and your family. Take comfort in your memories, and in the love and support that I know surrounds you.

Jane Judge (Marshfield Hills, MA )

January 14, 2004

Mike:

So very sorry to hear about Bryan's passing and please accept our sincere condolences. I just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Keith Clauson was thoughtful enough to pass this painful news to us.

Wally Poleshaj (Bettendorf, IA )

January 14, 2004

This is the last picture taken of Bryan on Christmas Day 2003 with his sister, Amberly, and brother, Cristopher. We will miss him dearly! He was a truly beautiful person and we love him with all our hearts.

Kathy Burch (Mom) (Pittsburgh, PA )
kathy@computrends.com

January 13, 2004

Mike, Keith Clauson has kept me informed about the loss of your son. I am so sorry to hear of this. Please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this time. My best regards.

Randy Overbey (Knoxville, TN )
overbrm@comcast.net

January 12, 2004

Kathy and Family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathy and prayers at this difficult time.

Betty,Paul, Jason and Ryan Ball (Ed's Sister and Family)

Betty/Paul Ball (Meadville, PA )

January 12, 2004

Bryan, I've known you since we were little, but as the years went by we didn't see eye to eye. You were always a great guy and had lots of good times with your friends. Everyone will miss you. You family and friends were blessed with you love and humor. You will be missed.

Jim Smearman (Bethel Park, PA )
Smearflo@aol.com

January 11, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

Frank & Lilly Briola (Pittsburgh, PA )

January 11, 2004

Bryan, My man, we met under strange circumstances and build an awesome friendship from that. I cannot begin to express my thanks for your support. You helped me learn how to live again. You listened when no one else would. We shared tears, fears, hopes, and dreams. But best of all we shared some good times and laughs together. I will never forget them. Thanks for the memories Bry. I love you bro.

Rob

Rob Strahan (Cranberry, PA )
robbiedesil@yahoo.com

January 11, 2004

Remembering all the nights at the Gilmores house and all the times we spent plying hacky sack outside the commons at highschool when I was a freshman, the times at the Blink concerts and just your image, it will be greatly missed but always remembered.

Steve Herring (Pittsburgh, PA )

January 10, 2004

As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Doug & Mary Ellen Hamrock (Avon, NC )

January 11

I am sorry to hear of Bryan's death. I occasionally saw Bryan over the years when he visited his grandfather, Bob, and his cousin Mike. I have not seen him in years. I am shocked that the young boy I watched grow up, that had so so much promise, ended up on a devastating path of destruction. I am sorry for his family, and hope that you find peace and comfort in your loss.

Bryan Clover
North Carolina

January 10, 2004

I cannot begin to say how sorry I am for your loss. You and I have shared the same grief over these 2 beautiful young men bent on destruction. My deepest sympathy during this time of such sorrow.

Laura Sullivan
Mt. Lebanon, Pa.