Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Good Night, Sweet Prince


Brian left us this morning, at around ten minutes to eleven o'clock.

Dad summed it up after he had said farewell to the shell of Brian that remained, finally at rest, in the hospital bed:

 "In that little body lying there showed  much of the character of Christ. Those eyes, those lips, those hands have spoken much truth and love and care.

 "And because of that we don't say Goodbye; we say Goodnight - we'll see you in the morning."

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No more night. No more pain.
No more tears; never crying again. 
Praises to the great "I AM" - 
[He is now] in the light of the risen Lamb.

 (Walt Harrah, (c) 1984)


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14 comments:

  1. JD PoeschelSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    So very sorry for your loss, but rejoicing in Brian's gain. Till we see him again, Rest in His Arms.

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  2. UnknownSeptember 4, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    I soooo remember Mr. Brian - esp. as a timid Freshman('82-'83). He and his "crew" came to the airport to pick up students for the new school year. Later, got to know him more through the years at Prairie.
    Thots & prayers are with all the family members during this time of loss.
    Until then....
    Joan Winkler (grad '86)

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  3. KristaSeptember 4, 2012 at 9:32 PM

    Brian will be missed until we see him again. Please send my love to Char.

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  4. ROSALIESeptember 4, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I have known Brian for many years, but the last few years of his life I had the opportunity of working with him. He became a friend and mentor. I will miss him greatly. For Char these will not be easy days. How wonderful to know that our Heavenly Father makes no mistakes. Please tell Char I will be praying for her and Brian's family.

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  5. Rebecca BSeptember 5, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    I will never forgot your lovely dad's birthday! I trust it is a wonderful day for him, as I know it is the best day for my Dad as well. So thankful his struggle is over and our prayers were answered.

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  6. Marcella HuffnagelSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Truly our earthly loss, but heaven's gain.

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  7. Doug WarkentinSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Oh my! His was one life that touched others through me. His love for the Word and how to truly delve into it for treasures is still passed on to others by me. What a Godly man and what a heritage!!!

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  8. Martha R WongSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    so very sorry.

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  9. Charmaine HealeySeptember 5, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Free to move again.

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    1. Priscilla Virts JohnsonSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:56 AM

      What a wonderful thought!

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  10. SunraySherylSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    He lives on for many of us..!

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  11. Ruth BremnerSeptember 6, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    A Happy Reunion with others who have gone before.

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  12. Thomas FairbankSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    He will be greatly missed lot of great memories

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  13. Lorna WarkentinSeptember 9, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    lots of great memories. He was my tour speaker. Was great fun!

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