Bryan Young is back in the hospital.....

[Marcq]

RIP Brian and my condolence to the family and friends. Did not know Brian personally but exchange messages, bought many famous drag washer kit from him and still have them on many Penn reels I have. See you later

Marc..

[mo65]

   RIP Bryan

[Neilman]

RIP, Mr. Bryan.  I only had the fortune to meet you in person, once, but you left a lasting, positive impression.  Thank you for your kindness, your humility, and your Ohana.  I will miss you.

[Brian A]

RIP Bryan

[MeanMachine]

RIP Bryan, 
God bless you and your Ohana.
Always had time for me and a very generous person.
Aloha,
Damian

[AnotherSmith]

RIP Bryan.

[Gfish]

..."you'll come and find the place where I am lying and kneel and say an "Ave" there for me.
And I shall hear, though soft you tread above me, and all my grave will warmer-sweeter be,
For you will bend and tell me that you love me,
And I shall sleep in peace until you come to me"

Last part of Danny Boy, by Frederic E. Weatherly, lyrics 1910, music 1913.

[Rancanfish]

I was reflecting the other day how often I still think of Bryan. I will always wish I was a better friend.

[Keta]

I really miss Bryan and think of him daily.  Hopefully Keli will still come up with his great kids for their annual visit.

[Decker]

Oh my!   Just looked at the site for the first time in many months.   Hard to believe that Bryan is gone.   I had the pleasure to meet him  while he visited Philadelphia a few years ago and we shared a dinner at Sal's place. I will pray for Bryan's soul and the consolation of his wife and children.  I believe he had a son and a daughter. What great guy!   

[alantani]

his memorial service is tomorrow. i'm doing the eulogy.  it's been tough to write. 

[pjstevko]

his memorial service is tomorrow. i'm doing the eulogy.  it's been tough to write. 

Alan I wish I could be there.  I have no doubt you're eulogy will be honest, touching and heartbreaking. I wish you the best

[Gfish]

Perhaps I had it easier than I was thinking.
Several months ago, I did one; long-prayer style for a family from Cambridge MA. Their son died here in a hiking accident, only 30 yrs. old. I was the only member of our church here on the Island and his Mom was desperate.
Part of me was freaked-out, having never met the young-man or his family before. Another better part of me was thankful for the opportunity(though this took awhile to manifest itself in my heart and mind). Afterwards I was real glad I did it. Not easy in that tiny viewing room with all of the emotion from 4 people that obviously loved him very much. But, them being strangers to me, may even have helped me get over myself a bit.
I have confidence that you'll do better than you may be thinking, Alan.

[Bill B]

Just left Alan's house, Lee Putnam, Mike Potts, myself, and the Tani family shared a great meal and shared our stories of Bryan.  Still hard to believe he is gone.  I will be at the memorial tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing the Ohana tomorrow. Bill

[broadway]

Agree with PJ... you got this boss.
Tough day indeed,
Dom