We toast our hearty comrades who have fallen from the skies, and were gently caught by God's own hand to be with him on High.
To dwell among the soaring clouds they've known so well before. From victory roll to tail chase, at heaven's very door.
As we fly among them there, we're sure to head their plea. To take care my friend, watch your six, and do one more roll for me.
— Commander Jerry Coffee, Hanoi, 1968
Brian was an inspiration to so many. Always willing to help those less able and less experienced than himself. A first class gentleman and a first class aviator. He will be so sorely missed.
RIP Brian.