Tania, Keith,  Luke, & Family,
Words can not express the sadness we feel for your tremendous loss.  Our hearts ache knowing that there are no words or actions that can lift the pain and weight that your hearts bare.  Your Brandon is and will always be loved by so many and  he will surely never be forgotten.  Please know that you all will remain in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers; not just today but all the days going forward.  We are here for you, no matter the time.  We love you all and pray for an abundance of strength and comfort as you navigate through this unimaginable time.  

Continued love and hugs,

The Fords 

My favorite memory of Brandon was when he came to Dylan's birthday party at the Fountain Green Swim Club. It was a hot day that July 24th, we had a covered pavilion spot right next to the grills. The boys were running around playing wiffle ball, basketball and diving off the boards, just being boys. Every now and then they'd come back for their towels, grab a drink or snack. I was just sitting by myself in the pavilion waiting for my spot on the grill, drinking a beer. Brandon comes running over and sits down across from me at the picnic table drinking a soda and asks me what's up and how's it going, happy he got invited and we talked about football, school, vacations, etc. I think they were all like 8 or 9 years old back then. 

It was just a great conversation with such a nice, respectful and funny little dude. He was definitely a well rounded kid all around from school to the football field and seemed to have a good perspective of life. He had a sense of humor like his dad, was smart, athletic like Luke and had his mom's looks, no offense Keith. 

While at the funeral home, it was difficult to be there, but seeing all of his friends, classmates, coaches and football buddies from all walks of life there remembering Brandon. It was a very powerful and positive spirit feeling in the room, I could feel Brandon's presence there. May he rest in peace and I'm sorry for your loss Keith, Tania and Luke, God bless.

Unfortunately, I didn't have the opportunity to know Brandon since we live in MA.  I do remember smiling every time I saw his photo on Christmas cards and such.  What a sweetheart!  Watching the beautiful tribute movie, it was clear that he had a handsome face, a bright smile, many friends, many fun times, some craziness, brotherly comradery, bountiful achievements,  fun family times, and then some.  Thank you for the tribute and for sharing memories of him with the rest of us.  His expressions and actions in his photos, and those along with his words in everyone's memories, will always touch people's lives and paint the world in many beautiful colors that would otherwise not have been available to us.  Our gratitude, love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.  God bless you and grant Brandon peace.  Amen.

I first met Brandon 5/6 Terps football. It was my first Head Coach job and i was extremely nervous to coach and show the young guys the fundamentals of football. So i am looking across the field and I see Brandon and i was like wow he gonna be my tackle for sure! I remember his Black glasses and his big blue eyes. He was always respectful and the funniest guy in my huddle. I had 8 plays and 6 of them went between Brandon. You was always life of the sleepovers we had. You was my best lineman i ever had cause all i would say is B we coming your way open the hole. He would shake his head and do just that! You will be missed and We will never forget you bud! This picture shows I always looked him in his face and said we need a big block B lets go! One Love!

I am not sure where to start, I guess I’ll start at the very beginning when I first became friends with you on the 5u Whitesox baseball rec team. We played 3 seasonal sports together year round from us being 5 all the way the until high school. We would have sleepovers (Or at least try to) after every basketball game. We would stay up all night playing video games until either of us could keep our eyes open. Brandon, you were the brother I never had and I am truly honored to have been apart of your life. I really wish we could have went to the same high school and we could have continued to play football together and just goof off in general. I will miss you.
                                                     Colby Bransky 

We have been so fortunate to raise our kids in the EVO neighborhood. Brandon was the oldest kid in “the pack” and I always admired what a good kid he was.  He was always willing to hang with the younger kids and they loved it!!! He had a contagious smile and was a perfect mix of his parents.   My boys loved their snow lunches at BWW and Looneys. Brandon will be missed by us all. ❤️❤️

Tania, Keith, and Luke

My deepest condolences for the loss of your son, your big brother, and such a fine young man. He was growing up to be a gentleman and he's leaving us way too early. 

One memory of Brandon I will always have is driving out of our neighborhood to work in the morning and seeing Brandon at the bus stop...in the dead of winter...with snow on the ground...wearing shorts. I'll never forget that. I'll also remember that anytime Carl was over at your house playing I never had to worry about him. Brandon was a very, very good kid.

Over the past year or so, Jake, Brandon and Colin have decided that the English language should be condensed to 2-word sentences. I would hear Jake walking down the steps when his phone rings:
Jake: "Hi" in low, caveman-like voice
Brandon: "Where are?" in lower, caveman-like voice
Jake: "Play ball?" etc...
Honestly,  it was becoming very irritating. Then, after Xbox one night, Jake comes upstairs and says, "Brandon's mom came into his room while he was on Xbox and guess what she said?"
Tania: "What doing?"
Needless to say, I love that language.

Brandon and Luke are so much a part of our family. They've always been the complement to Jake and Malcolm. Brandon, you are so missed! May your spirit fly high!

There are so many fun memories filled with The Fletchers & they all center around sports. Brandon & my oldest son, Josh, became instant friends when they played 5/6 Terps football together. They went on to play basketball & baseball together over the years. Their younger brothers, Luke & Jake, also were the same age so all 4 boys usually hung out together. Many birthdays, sleepovers, & playing together at the fields. Brandon was always fun, competitive, & really a great young man to be around. I cherish the memories our families had together. 

All of the memories we have of Brandon make us smile.  A trip to Deep Creek, OC breakfast dates, snowy day lunches or just the smiles and waves we got coming in and out of the neighborhood. He was Jon’s loyal friend, Jackson’s oldest and BEST Terp football role model and Gretchen’s tolerant gentle giant . The memory that remains constant is his gorgeous, sweet and incredibly charming smile. The neighborhood “pack” both young and old are better people for knowing and loving Brandon. We will miss him so much. 

We were blessed to meet the Fletches our first year for Bel Air Terps 5/6 football. From that we played football, basketball and baseball together for a few seasons. The boys had multiple sleepovers, football camps, time after practice where they didn’t want to leave the field just run and play. Times were more simple then but that is how I will always remember Brandon. An easy going kid with the sweetness of Tania and humor of Keith. Always good for a laugh, a beast on the line and a one of the crew. Those memories of their childhood and our time with the Fletcher’s will always be cherished. Never forgotten, fly high Brandon! Prayers to you all! 

I remember you would bring him all bundled up in his car seat and he’d be asleep-and he’d just chill there while we played games until he woke up. I remember I could lay him on my lap and his legs would be up on my chest and he would sleep there. I remember he and Little Rog (or maybe Luke) were forbidden from getting out of my bed and we looked down the hall and there were 2 pajama clad kids standing in the dark hallway staring at us-very “The Shining”...

Brandon was an outstanding teammate and for a Coach he was the consummate student athlete.  He was an exceptional leader & mentor from being asked to start on Varsity as a freshman, as the anchor for our OL for three years then to showing the younger OL The "COBRA-way" as a Senior.  He was a true leader which became crystal clear his sophomore year. We were down by two scores late in the 4th qtr against Kent Island at home in Venom Valley. We were playing for Tech’s first East Regional Title and we had just gotten the ball back. Brandon’s ability to know exactly what his teammates needed to hear was impeccable He simply said, “we can do this, we are good enough!” For the seniors in the huddle his message to them was plainly, “don’t let this be your last game because I don’t want your season to end like this.” I feel it was Brandon’s belief and reassurance in his team (as he often did) that night gave Tech the fortitude in coming back to score 2-TDs in the last 7 mins of the game for the WIN. As a founding member of the “pancake platoon” he led a young group of O-linemen into the second round of another playoff season during his senior year. Brandon had a knack for being able to get the best out of his team on and off the field, in the offseason, during drills, in the gym and in the locker room with no problem. He was a talented athlete, a wonderful friend to many and an extraordinary young man who will be sorely missed. 

Rest in Peace #63. 
Much love - Coach Pip

I have so many wonderful memories of Brandon, the one that will always make me smile is how he loved my cooking. He would always ask if I would make my Baked ziti and meatballs. So whenever I knew Brandon would be coming over I would start cooking his favorite meal.. We would carpool home from HT football practice and Brandon was always the one to sing in the car with the boys. He had a smile and laughter that always made me smile.
When we moved to NJ he spent the past 3 summers visiting Josh and my family . We love you! 

My sweet sweet boy. Brandon, do you have any idea how many lives you have touched and continue to do so!  It’s AMAZING!!!!! A true testament of who you are!  Your mom, dad and Luke should, and are so incredibly proud of the young man you’ve become.  Thank you bud for being such a great best friend to Zach and a great big brother to Chris. Thank you for coming over and “eating all of my food” (your words). Thank you for whooping up on some 14U boys to help prepare them for the playoffs. Thank you for hugging me and telling me you loved me each and every time you saw me. Thank you for your laughter and beautiful smile. Thank you for always having my boys back. In this tragedy, I even thank you for bringing awareness to mental health. Something that is often not spoken enough about.  We will get through this as a family. WE ARE TERPS. WE ARE STRONG. Just like you my angel ♥️ #flyhigh63

A memory I have with me and Brandon that will forever be in my head, Is when me and Brandon won O-D MVP for our positions. Brandon will always be my boy. He was with me when my journey first started at Bel Air Terps. 

Growing up in the “wolf pack” was where some of the best memories were made. The “wolf pack” is more than just a friend group, we are family. From learning how to snowboard to endless super bowl party’s. From Buffalo Wild Wings lunch on a snowy day to the endless bonfires in the back yard. Gavin or Gretchen were always climbing all over Brandon as if he was a jungle gym. We looked up to him as a big brother. As we got older we grew apart but one of the last memories I have of Brandon was everyone calling him wolverine.  We love and miss you so much brandon!!

Tania and I were pregnant together. Brandon is 1 month and 4 days older then Hayden. Brandon reminded me a lot of his Mom. He was always smiling!! They  have the same exact smile. One memory I have of Brandon is he loved to nap. As a habitual napper myself I can definitely relate.  He could fall asleep anywhere! I know he loved his family like no other. He will truly be missed! R.I.P  Your memory will live on forever! ❤️

My favorite memories of Brandon go back to a simpler time – our Ring Factory Elementary Days. I will always remember Brandon eating peanut butter + marshmallow fluff sandwiches for almost every lunch!! 
 
He was a HUGE fan of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series. On an early release day, we went to see the newly released “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movie. We were both so excited and when we dropped him off back at home, he went racing upstairs to get me his well-used copy of the book. He was shocked I didn’t have my own copy!! That was the type of friend he was, always willing to share anything!!

 We had many sleep-overs and birthday parties we celebrated together. But my favorite birthday party of his was his paintball party! He had heard I had never played paintball before and we was not going to allow me to miss out on that opportunity!!

We grew apart in our high school years. I feel so bad that he felt he had no one to turn to or talk to for help. I think I speak for everyone, in saying I would have done anything for him  - anytime… any place!! Because that’s what he would have done for any of us!! The world is not a better place with him gone. I will miss him but I will try to hang onto the great childhood memories I have of him.


There are many great memories of Brandon but one that always stands out is when we went to Legends of the Fog! He had no fear on the football field but was a little nervous walking through the cornfield. He was the best big brother to all of our boys and a gentle soul to be around! Brandon, we will always cherish our time with you and never forget your smile that would light up a room! We love you! Fly high 63

We played side by side last season. His energy impacted the team on and off the field. Going to pratice,film and the offseason weightroom he gave us energy and make us smile and work harder. There are many memories but one that stands out is when we both had knee injuries. We meet up at logans house and he walks through the door and instantly cracks jokes on me with my cane. 
    I couldn't think of a better leader to follow on and off the field. He taught me alot and didnt even know he did.    
   Brandon I love you big man, just watch what this team will do this year. Love you 63.

There’s way to many to put into this 2000 word limit or even remember. My earliest memory with Brandon has to be the first time I went over to his house. Brandon and his dad came to my door one day when we were in maybe kindergarten. They asked if I wanted to go over to his house, which I did. So I made my way back into my house and put on my shoes. I could tie them by myself to which his dad, Keith pointed out that I could tie on my own, directing this towards Brandon. He looked over at him and saw him watching my tv and he replied “never mind you’re to busy looking at that”. I found this hilarious especially later in life and I’ve probably told Brandon that story a million times. There’s so many more that I can’t even think of. The number of times I got him in trouble at school by talking to him during class or convincing him to play table football when we should’ve been doing work. The countless number of madden games he made me rage quit from because he was kicking my butt.  This year Brandon, Colin and myself went to a capitals game. Driving into DC traffic while he and Colin argued over who got aux made me laugh till my stomach hurt. Then when we got to the caps game and had to explain it everything to him  as the game went on. He was trying to figure out why they weren’t just killing each other and he didn’t quite understand what an interference penalty was. Then a very drunk guy sat down next to me and heard Colin and Brandon arguing over where Mt. Everest was. I’m not too sure why Brandon was so annoyed by this but he must’ve spent half the ride home crap talking this guy for being in our business. My most recent memories with Brandon are at the gym. He, Colin and I would go almost every morning in the summer. This would be the high point of my day. I probably didn’t get quite as much out of these workouts as I should’ve because Brandon was always making us laugh. The best memory was the day he and I blasted Taylor swift out of my AirPods.

Even though our parents forced us to go white water rafting, and we all almost drowned...Brandon still put a smile on everyone’s faces. His screech while we almost crashed into each other will always make me laugh to this day. Love and miss you forever Brandon, you were an amazing friend❤️

Let me start by saying this 2000 word limit is for the BIRDS! Need to change that. 
 
I have too many memories with Brandon none more important then the view I had watching him mature from an 8th grader to the MAN many of you knew. His ability to engage others in the betterment of the group or in many cases the TEAM was unmatched by most.  

His greatest impact will be the lessons that he taught to all those that played with him these past 4 years. They will use those lessons as they continue on their journey through not only sports but in life as well. 

These young men will be BETTER for being around him, they will go on to effect CHANGE in others for the GOOD. 

I for one am a better father, a better husband, a better coach, and most important I am a better PERSON for having him in my life. I am forever in debt to you BRANDON FLETCHER. 

I will see you on the other side. Until then, tell TUPAC I say hi and watch over us.  Love you SON

My favorite memory with Brandon was seeing him at the bus stop with Jake and Alan. Brandon always had a golden aura around him. It wasn’t a complete day without seeing Brandon at the bus stop. From our “trash truck” joke, to the “Mr. Craig Craig” song, Brandon always found a way to make everyone in his presence full of pure joy. I will always remember you Brandon Fletcher. You are the ultimate role-model for unconditional love, respect, kindness, and empathy. I wish to see you again in the after life my friend. You will never be forgotten <3 #63

My favorite memory with Brandon was when we were kids playing football together on the line and we would just pancake kids and keep count of who had more. He would always win but was a great sport about it. He’s a true brother to me.

I remember Brandon leadingg the younger boys in a task of trying out “ pick up lines“. The laughter and joy that we all got out of listening to him and the boys is something I’ll never forget. He was a gentle giant and I will miss that playfulness. In my heart forever big guy. FlyHigh63

Brandon wasn’t just Luke’s big brother, he was a big brother to all of the boys that played for the Terps with Luke.  He was always so kind and patient with the boys and his memory will be with them forever.  As a parent I will always remember his beautiful smile and his kind heart.  ❤️

One of my memories of Brandon was when our families went to Deep Creek together.  We decided to take them White water rafting, all the kids went under except Brandon.  I think he actually made it around twice without going under, all with a big smile on his face. He will always be in our hearts, and he will be missed. 

I remember in English when we’d reenact those “key and peele” skits from YouTube and we’d always say their catch phrases out of nowhere and laugh about it all class! 
Also when you’d say “wing me in the shoulder” like them, it was the funniest!!
I always think about that memory of us whenever I see any of their videos
I love and miss you man <3

So many times...the doorbell rings...and a polite child says...”Miss Sheila, can Ryan and Hanna come out and play?”  It was so wonderful when we moved here that my kids had instant playmates. I loved seeing them play basketball for hours in the driveway. Good neighbors help make your house, a home.

Brandon always knew how to make me laugh! I loved our times together with the boys listening to their “ pick up lines”.
As with most teenagers, they wanted to be around their friends more than family, but I always knew I could coax him into joining even for an hour just by dangling BBQ ribs or any kind of grilled food.  I will always remember his bright smile and kind eyes. Love ya bud! 

Brandon was my roommate here at Bridgewater College, everyday was memorable. I remember him coming in everyday laughing and joking and his laugh was just so contagious. everyday. 

My first ever time meeting Brandon was on my first ever workouts he sees me and said “ your going to make a great player keep working” from that day on I looked up to him.

When Dellaroses Local Tavern was under construction. All the kids would play hide and seek through the building. Me and brandon would cheat and go out the kitchen door and walk around the building. We didn’t like to lose and he definitely didn’t want to lose to his little brother luke.

One of my first memories Brandon was during camp. We were doing fumble recovery, tackling,  and defensive line drills.  Brandon was looked up to on the team. He helped me with my technique as his partner for tackling drills and defensive line drills. I was greatly appreciative because it was my first year trying football, and his guidance helped my success to make the team to be part of the family.

One of the first few workouts we had I used to write them on the dry erase board. So the kids came in the for the day and looked on the board to see what it was for the day. This particular day was an arm workout (bi and tri) I had an exercise called cable bi curl. Brandon comes over to me and says “Coach...  what is cable bi curls” ? This is where the phrase DAQ was born! I looked at him with such a face as to say “you don’t know what a cable bi curl is son”? But instead I proceeded to say “that was a DAQ”.. he asks” what’s a DAQ”? I said “a Dumb Ass Question”

To know Brandon Fletcher, was to love him. I met Brandon at third base, on a baseball diamond when he was six years old. During a clinic game he looked at me and said "hey Coach, tell that kid over there to get out of the dirt and get his head in the game!" I knew right then he was going to be my favorite player! Over the next decade, I had the honor to coach Brandon in baseball, basketball, and football. He became every bit a part of my family. My son Colby and Brandon quickly became best friends and I got to know Brandon personally through sleepovers, trips to Hershey Park, religious ceremonies, and meeting at the Boardwalk. Through my profession as a teacher and service as a youth coach, I have literally met thousands of children. I can unequivocally say that Brandon Fletcher is a the tops of all of my lists of all-time favorite kids. He played with grit and never took a play off. Off the field he had a gentle heart and exhibited the polite manners that we beg of children. He is a Hall of Famer and will always have a place in my heart.

Showing up my first day of workouts, Brandon smiling at me and saying “welcome to the show.”

One of my many memories with Brandon was the day before our game against  Elkton. It was me, him, and Ben in my basement going over Elkton film. Not even ten minutes past and we got distracted and we went on YouTube to watch some really stupid videos. We barely went over any film that day but we all had so much fun. 

My memory of Brandon is Playing football every Friday. Just His Energy was so contagious that when he was hyping everyone up you couldn't help but join in. And its not just on the field Brandon was a great friend off the field as well. Brandon was just a good guy. Im gonna miss him. Love you Big Guy

Keith, Tania and Luke, I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to your entire Family during this very difficult and sad time. May God bless you with strength during this grieving period. 

Brandon was a great kid on and off the grid iron, he was the ultimate "Gentle Giant", just don't get him mad. May He Rest In Peace in Heaven. 

OBITUARY

Brandon Charles Fletcher

April 25, 2002 – September 19, 2020

Schimunek Funeral Home

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