Brian Alfelor Fello

In the song of life, Brian Alfelor Fello was surely the composer. A very observant man who would rather spend his time creating than talking, Brian preferred to live in a world of harmony where everything around him made sense. In fact, he depended on his sensory world to provide him with concrete data. A free spirit, Brian believed that actions definitely spoke for themselves. He seemed to know what fit and what didn’t fit in everything he did. Brian perceived that all of life’s possibilities were open to him, yet he lived with a definite sense of purpose. He was a man who was always ready to share his creations with those around him.

Brian was born on October 17, 1982 at Paradise /valley Hospital in San Diego, California. His parents were Percis and Arnelito Fello. Brian was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada primarily, however being a military child he lived in Guam, San Diego and The Bay Area. As a young child, Brian was optimistic in his outlook. He sought out the possibilities in a given situation and looked for ways to apply his creative energies. Brian rarely calling attention to himself, but when he did speak out, his message was clearly understood by those around him.

Early on in his family relationships, Brian showed that he was a tolerant and flexible person, and he got along fairly well with everyone. He was raised with one sister. Belinda Fello. He was a calm and playful child who was adaptable to any situation.

As he was growing up, Brian developed into a person who enjoyed physically doing things, and he took pleasure in using his hands in order to create. Whether it was drawing pictures, working with building kits, or even just tapping out a rhythm to play by, Brian liked concrete things. Growing up, Brian took part in adventurous outdoor activities with his sister, Belinda. In his spare time, as a child he liked to read Marvel comic books and make puppets. Brian's memorable achievements included winning 2nd place in the Osan Air Force Base Talent show with a Karaoke performance. However, to Brian, the most fun he had was simply playing, and spending time with family.

Early on in his school years, Brian showed an interest in fine arts, he was so keen that fellow students and even his teachers recognized it. He graduated from Cimmaron Memorial High School in Las Vegas, Nevada in 2000. The best part of his High school years was hanging out with his friends after school to meet for their daily activities, breakdancing. Brian was apart of two breakdancing crews, the Rugrats, and M&M's. He was well known through out the break dancing community.

In college, Brian showed that he was able to focus on what was necessary. He demonstrated his artistic temperament and talent, even in classes that weren’t typically considered art courses. Brian’s ability to assemble highly creative projects became second nature to him. Brian attended The College of Southern Nevada. Just like in high school, his favorite class was music. Brian wanted to pursue a degree in music.

Those who didn’t know Brian well might not view him as being an outgoing person, those who called him their friend knew differently. Brian was shy and sensitive, a person who never forced his opinions and values on others. Close friends knew that his kindness was unmatched, and once you became a friend of Brian’s, you understood how true a friend he could be. While growing up, Brian had many friends. However his closest friends were Tony, Eugene, , Ramil and Andrew.

Brian had so much love for his family. He was the most kind, thoughtful, and considerate soul. He made sure that every birthday or holiday wasn’t missed. He only wanted the best for his family. Every present was given with so much thought. He always made sure he showed his love to them in his special way. He loved to spend time with his family the most. He really enjoyed adventures with his family.

Brian found ways to enjoy what he did for a living. He worked hard and did his best to succeed every day. He was employed for the United States Air Force. Brian tended to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done without imposing his will on others.

Brian was an Air Force Veteran. He was stationed at Travis AFB,Osan, Korea for a year, and San Francisco for 3 years. Brian saw action for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved the rank of E-4. He received several awards recognizing his for him heroism including a National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and The Air Force Protection Badge. Brian’s Fello’s soldiers saw him as a brother in arms and knew that he was as much a part of their family as their loved ones back home.

Brian enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His favorite pursuits as an adult were to sing and write songs. Brian was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others. He was relaxed in his approach to his leisure time because he wanted to savor the present moment.

Brian liked sports. Recreational sports included crossfit. Brian enjoyed challenging himself during his crossfit activities. He loved the feeling of accomplishment when he reached his personal goal in his training.

Throughout his life, Brian was a doer and was always actively involved in professional and community organizations. Throughout his later years, Brian was an active member of the Wounded Warriors. He had a tendency to bring peace to his relationships by avoiding disagreements.

Brian’s faith was important to him. He was a member of The Catholic Church. During that time, he was a member of Young Peoples Bible Study Group as a child. Brian's passionate commitment to upholding his values placed him at home in his religion, where he took comfort in the company of others who believed as he did.

Because he loved the world around him, Brian enjoyed traveling and going away on vacations. It was an opportunity for him to kick back and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Brian put his personal trademark on any leisure planning that he undertook. Favorite vacations included white water rafting in Oregon with his sister Belinda, and going on adventures in San Diego.

Brian was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of Brian’s favorites was Booh, a Pitbull. They were best friends for over six years. For years he had an enormous aquarium that was filled up with multiple small fishes and plants. He also had three large Pythons. As a child, Brian would bring home abandoned helpless animals in attempts to rehabilitate them. He brought home, birds, chicks, ducks, lizards, and frogs where he and his sister would take care of.

Brian passed away on March 21, 2019 at in his home in Las Vegas, Nevada. Brian fought a long battle with PTSD and depression. He is survived by his mother and father Percis and Arnelito Fello, and his younger sister Belinda Fello. Services were held at Palm Northwest Mortuary. Brian was laid to rest in Palm Northwest Cemetery in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“My brother was a caring compassionate person. He loved all animals, especially dogs. He loved the water and everything in it. He loved fishing and building aquariums. He was so Knowledgeable about aquatic life, at one point he even considered becoming a Marine Biologist. He loved rollercoasters and anything that was adventurous. Although he was very quiet, he was full of humor and jokes. He always found a way to prank me or make me laugh”