A letter to my friend
Dearest Brian,
I never ever would have imagined that I would have attended your funeral yesterday. It still seems so unreal… so unbelievable. Your sudden death has left so many of us in shock… just like you to make a grand exit.
I’ve spent every spare second this past week thinking of you. There aren’t any bad memories, not a one. Everyone who knew you talks about your gigantic wonderful smile that could light the darkest of rooms. But you were so much more than that. I’ve heard “he was a good man” at least a dozen times this week. This is so true. You were kind, generous, caring and most of all you were the real deal.
Any person was lucky to know you, but I have the honor of calling you a friend. And we were great friends too, weren’t we? Our souls were connected, that’s how intense I believe our friendship was.
Of course I am going to miss that amazing smile that everyone talks about. But I am also going to miss our great conversations, our “eye to eye” gesture, your wonderful laugh and just your presence.
I’m so glad you met the love of your life. I know our get togethers became less frequent, but I also understand. You and Kelly were living life and loving it. You deserved that kind of love in your life and I’m thrilled you found that.
Bri, words cannot express the sadness that I feel knowing that I will never see you or talk to you again in this mortal life. Knowing my “eye to eye” buddy is gone. Selfishly, I am so sad, but I know you are in a better place.
Thank you for your friendship and love. Thank you for all the amazing memories I will hold dear. Thanks for being who you were for me.
Rest in peace, my friend. I love you. xoxo
Brian Keith Cato
February 8, 1966 ~ May 23, 2009 (way too soon)
I’m so sorry, Sheryl.
*hugs*
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Thank you Sheryl it was nice to see those pictures. I had never seen them before. I remember your wedding & how embarassed I was when I caught the bouquet & had to put the garter belt on Brians leg. Being the youngest of ten kids you wouldn’t think I would be shy at all but I never liked being in front of a crowd.
We will remember the good times,there never was any bad with Bri.
I love you all & thank you for being there lets stay in touch.
Kelly
I am so sorry that you lost a soul friend, and that this wonderful person is no longer in the world. This entry was a beautiful memorial.
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I’m so sorry. This is an amazing post for a friend - it has moved me to tears. What a great person for you have have spent time with ever so briefly.
I am sorry for your loss. He has an incredible smile.
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I coached Brian in basketball for one year, yet his presence loomed in my life beyond that. Beyond that brilliant smile and engaging personality, Brian touched people in a way that few people do. Even as an eighth-grader, he was wise beyond his age. His classmates gravitated to him, yet he was a humble person and did not allow the attention to make him more than he was. He took on responsibilities as a leader naturally. He did not shy away from who he was. I am saddened by our loss, but I rejoice that he is with our Savior. I pray for his family and friends, that the love of God can relieve the pain of Brian’s passing. God bless you all.