I miss you Brian. You were the best of us and made everyone's day a little brighter. I will do my best to honor you, brother, wherever I am, in whatever I do. I could not have asked for a better man to know in my life.

Joanie and Russ,
Dale and i are so sorry for such a profound loss, 
please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clint and Dale Krislov

Joni and Russ,
Karl and I were beyond sad to hear about the loss of Brian.  Joni, I think about you every day. My prayers and support are with you.  With sympathy, Meredith Slosberg

Joan and Russ, Ian and Jake, I am so so sorry. I know that Marty would join me in wishing you strength.
Carol

Joan and Russ, Ian and Jake-
I am so so sorry. I know Marty would join me in wishing you strength........Love, Carol Ribar

Dear Joanie and family,
    I am heartbroken to hear of your loss. I hope your memories of him give you some comfort at this tragic time.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Gail Feuer

Joanie and Russ, Ted and I were so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. We both send prayers to you and your family during this hard time.  God Bless you all, June and Ted Lepski

What a very cheery, pleasant man he was! Always a smile and always friendly. I only worked in the same office building he did, but I was so saddened to hear about the loss of his joyous soul! Too short a life, but what a wonderful impression he always left!

I was heartbroken to hear about your son Brian.  I remember when he was in preschool with my son.  Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

My deepest condolences to all his family and friends.. Brian you were such a special person in my life.  I truly enjoy the time we shared together in Arizona.  Heroes live forever legends never die.  It was a pleasure knowing you,... till we meet again :)

We met not long ago and for the short time I've known you, you were a really great friendly guy. Always cheerful and stopped to have conversations with Shawn and I. You will be greatly missed. Bless your girlfriend, roommate, Nala, and your family and friends.

Will be missed dearly my prayers r with the family

I loved Brian, we learned a lot together, had so many great experiences together, an inspiration to me and a lot of others. He was one of my closest friends, loved him and his family. I'll miss you Brian! Be with me throughout life.

Joan, my heart goes out to you and your family at this time.  I am so sorry for you.  May God comfort you and your family in this time of mourning.
Brocha Sauber

Joan and Family, John and I were heart broken to hear of your loss. You and yours are in our thoughts..and may the future be filled with wonderful memories of Brian... John and Kate

Joan and Russ,
Please accept our deepest condolences for the shocking and tragic loss of your beautiful son, Brian.  Our hearts ache for you.  We hope you will be able to find comfort and solace in the days ahead.

Joan and Family,
About 21 years ago you and Brian entered my life.  I can't begin to imagine the sorry.  Please accept my deepest sympathy.  May your happy memories bring you some peace and strength.

Dear Joanie and Family: I was shocked and heartbroken to learn about Brian.  This is such a tragedy for you and your entire family. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Dear Joan, May God be with you and your family during this time. My heart breaks for you. Please know you are in my prayers. Psalm 23. God's blessings. Alison

Joanie & Family,
I was so heartbroken to hear of the loss of your beloved son Brian. I have heard such wonderful things about him & seeing his picture shows it. You are in my thoughts & prayers.

Joanie, Russ, Ian, and Jacob, please know you are in our prayers out here in Phoenix. We love you, we loved Brian, and we are so very sad that his life ended so tragically and much too soon. He was a very special person to everyone who knew him. We are heart broken.

Your Goulder relatives out West in Arizona will remember you so fondly. Go Wildcats!Forever in our hearts, Brian.

Dear Joanie and family, I am so deeply stunned by your loss - my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope the love and memories will bring you some comfort in the days ahead - Laura Berkman

"Dear Family; Please accept my condolence. Keep close to your heart loving memories and cherished moments. May the Hearer of prayer comfort you. Psalms 65:2

I am so very heartbroken for you. I am sure that my father, Anthony Russo, is very sad for you in Heaven. Diane Russo Armington

My deepest condolences to Brian's family. Brian moved in below my girlfriend and I earlier this year and was always friendly and jovial. In the short time we knew him he made a great impression and my heart goes out to his family and friends.
Nick and Karalyn
Cleveland Hts

Once, when I was going through a difficult time in my life, I consulted a very religious, spiritual friend. I thought he would provide the answer to "why?". Expecting all of the cliches: God has a purpose, You are only given what you can bear and all the other sentiments that are meaningless to me. He simply stated "Sometimes things just suck."
Betsy Henry, Ian and Brian's Aunt.

I cant believe that u died on my.street , u wll be missed rest in peace

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Brian was truly a wonderful person, never without that signature smile and vibrant passion for life. He will be missed by all. Your family remains in my thoughts and prayers.

I met Brian when I worked at Shaker High School. Brian always had a big smile on his face everyday. He had such a great personality, sense of humor, and passion for life. I am deeply sorry for your loss. He was such a special young man....he will be dearly missed.

Dear Joan, we are all so sorry..no words..I am constantly thinking of you..you are in my thoughts and prayers..very sincerely, Carol Grell @ Kindred

To The Horwich family: Stay strong, remain close and know that he was loved by people from all over. I graduated with him from Shaker, and we remained close through the years. I even got a chance to hang out with Brian when he stayed in Atlanta for awhile. I can honestly say I'll never meet another person like him again. He's one of a kind. I'll keep you all in my prayers.

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We will always remember our time together in NC--  what a lovely young man he was! Our thoughts are with you.
Fondly, Martha and Jeff Mervis

Ian and Horwich family, I am still hoping this is all just a bad nightmare. His life was taken away from him way too soon. I do not think I ever saw Brian without a smile on his face. He was a very personable, loving and kind person. So sorry for your loss. My hearts, prayers, and thoughts are with you all.

I was so sorry to hear about Brian's death. I remember him fondly from his days at Shaker Middle School.
Your whole family has my deepest sympathy. May his memory be a blessing.

Joan and family ...my heart breaks for you all...I know you have so many wonderful memories to hold dear in your heart...my love to you and your family.

Brian's smile lit up a room.  He touched the lives of so many people and will never be forgotten.  We extend our deepest sympathy to Brian's family and friends.

Joanie, Russ, and family - There are no words to express how sad we are at this tragic loss.  Our hearts and tears are with you.  With much love - Mimi, Gary, and family

What an honor to have known you and spent time with you, "Little Brother." I will always cherish the memories from your visit with us in Atlanta. My heart and thoughts are with you and your family.

Love always, buddy.

Ian-
I wanted to express much heartfelt sympathy to You & family during this difficult time.
There are no words, only to cherish the special memories of Brian close at heart.
Sincere Condolences

My prayers and thoughts are with your family.  Ian I'm here for you friend.....

Brian was a beautiful person, filled with tremendous love and passion for others and life. He will be missed dearly.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

May God hold the family close during this time of great sorrow. My family and I will be keeping Brian and his family and all who knew him in our prayers.

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Brian Victor Horwich

March 15, 1987 – November 15, 2012

Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel

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