Brian was such a great guy :)  We worked together at Candlewood Suites hotel and became good friends.  He always helped me out when I needed it, anything from helping me move or putting my daughters christmas presents together for me!  He took me out in Columbus and showed me around and took me out on New Year's Eve to a hockey game where we had a blast and then at the after parties.  Unfortunately it has been a couple of years since I came to Columbus and of course Brian gave me a place to stay and let me drive his Durango while I was there.  Brian I love you and you are greatly missed!

I got to meet Brian in June of this year, shortly after the diagnosis. He conducted himself with character and grace. To his family and friends: I am very sorry for your loss. Too soon.

Indeed, how lucky we were.  I'm planning on starting a 'Stimpy Memorial M&M Tournament.'

We'll miss you Stimpy, old boy, We'll 'keep 'em flying' for you.  God bless.

For Brian's family--I am so sorry and have nothing I can say or write to take away the pain.   I know that of my three years in Ohio--years that weren't great for me--one of the great things that I took with me was my friendship with Brian and I enjoyed seeing him every summer for Origins.  It touched me that he came this summer even when he was feeling under the weather.

Always a good time when you used to come over to Phils to race HO with us. You were a very passionate person and will be sorely missed.

I remember when you met my parents and me down in Georgia. We hadn't seen each other in years. You were so bound and determined to show that you even spent 4 hours at a town you'd never been to so they could repair your vehicle that broke down on your way down from Ohio. I remember the bear hug you gave me on arriving. I also remember you letting me shoot your handgun with the suppressor on it and then taking it off to see what it sounded like without it. Wow that thing echoed for minutes in those mountains 
Haha! 

I will miss you my friend. You will never be forgotten.

It was quite a few years ago when Brian, RJ, and I drove over to Fall-In in Lancaster, PA. I remember we kept doing Arnold Schwarzenegger "Kindegarten Cop" imitations while playing games. It was back at the hotel, it was late, and we had just turned out the TV when I hear this perfect Arnold voice say " Let's play a game called who is my Daddy and what does he do." Needless to say, I nearly fell out of bed laughing so hard.
Brian always had a way of making things fun no matter the circumstances or the personalities at the game table. 

I raise my glass to you, Brian, in remembrance of all the times together.
Rest in Peace my friend. You will never be forgotten


Matt Zellefrow

"Hey RJ, it's Brian..." Every call was filled with your enthusiasm for your latest find, plan or experience: a kit, game, gun, part, gadget, rare scotch, informative article or (usually) lousy movie! Distance made our visits too seldom but always anticipated. Not enough quantity but always high quality, and I've missed you from the moment I had to say goodbye. Rifle matches just won't be the same without you.

I told you many times that "Jesus loves you whether you like it or not!" Now you know the truth of it. Rest easy my friend - we'll meet again.

-Ron Jongeling

To a true friend...
Brian, i will miss you and your excitement for the game very much.. You have no idea how much the last game in May meant to me, that you reached out to connect us all again! may you be at peace at last, and know we will all roll dice together again sometime soon

Steve

My dear brother.. as much as we had hard times, we've had the best times! When you helped me get the money to fulfill a dream of racing an Indy car, and do it so I didn't know until Jess and I were in Florida! I was overwhlemed!! 
I am going to miss you so much but I am so glad you were with me till the end, 

It was my honor to help you through these past months and care for you. I love you so much!!!

We'll miss you telling things straight and your astounding knowledge of planes. Rest in Peace Brian.

I will Miss you Brian and never being able to get a word in... :) 

Love Kara

I will never forget the help you provided us.  Kristi and I think of you whenever we view our aquariums.  You will be missed.

I will always remember how you were willing to teach me as much as you could.  Instead of keeping things close you shared and helped others to learn.  Rest in Peace Brian.

You will always have a place in my heart, and in my memories.  I'm thankful to have been a part of your life, even though it was for too short of a time.  

Love,  

Jessica

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Brian D. Karr

July 15, 1970 – September 12, 2011

Schoedinger Midtown

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