Name: Colonial Chapel/Carey Hand
Address: Orlando, FL

I wish you were still here to see me, I’ve grown up since the last time I saw you, I’m making a good life right now and I know you are right here by my side everyday but I just want to see you again. If I could go back in time to see one person it would be you cause I miss you, I wanted to talk to about many things and we didn’t get to do that. Your words is what kept me going day after day and you still keep me going. I love and miss you dad 

I still miss you daddy and you will always be in my heart.

I just recently learned of Brian's passing and am heartbroken for his family. I was a friend and roommate of Brian at Kansas State University and will never forget the times we spent playing basketball, watching games, and just being crazy college kids!  Brian was a fierce competitor, loyal friend, and truly a caring and loving person. Though we lost contact since school, I'm happy to know that he fathered such a loving family. My thoughts and prayers remain with your family Brian....may you find peace ever after.

There are no words...My heart goes out to your family. I will always remember Brian and the fun we had in Mr. Lamsons' shop class in middle school. Rest in Peace Brian.

Laurie and I were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.

We are so sorry for your loss.  Nothing can express the sorrow and loss.  I am a schoolmate of his mom Carmen.  We send all our love and blessings to you and your family.
Sincerely
Leo & Diane (Bissonnette) Paquin

I have great memories of Brain and I being kids. Very sorry to the family for your loss. I cannot even imagine your grief. 
Gary Vago

May you rest with the angels forever in peace. God blessed yoir family through this difficult time. Its hard to believe my grade school friend was taken so young.  To me you'll always remain the  young and happy friends from WSCR!

May You All Find Peace And Comfort In These Trying Times.

Carmen,
Though none can lift away the grief you're going through, others want to honor what this fine man meant to you and his family.  God bless.

LeeAnn,
Brian was truly a sincere person. Our hearts are very heavy for your loss! You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers!

Dear LeeAnn, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family for your terrible loss.  You have my deepest sympathy.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. He was such a dedicated father, and always there for the team on the soccer field. He will be missed greatly......RIP

It is and was truly amazing to witness even a glimpse of how Brian lived.  No matter what struggle or medical mystery thrown at him, he displayed joy despite his illnesses.  Casting Crowns sang it best by "Praise you in the Storm."  Well Brian, no more storms, no more illness, no more struggles, only peace that surpasses our understanding...May your family find peace and comfort that only God can provide.  See you in  the clouds.   Travis

RIP Brian Bourgeois. In my 20 + years in the Air Force, Lt Brian Bourgeois was one of the finest officers I had ever worked with. We worked together in the Training Section and on several projects in the 66th Security Forces Squadron. When he arrived at Hanscom AFB, he endeared himself with the enlisted troops by allowing us to use our experience and listened to the SNCOs and even me, a TSgt at the time. You know what they say about officers that were prior-enlisted? Well this time it was true, and not just because he was prior-enlisted. Brian was a genuinely nice person who wasn't out for himself. He really had our backs and cared about his troops. He was so nice and was so comfortable with the enlisted troops, I would have to remind him of the wall that needed to exist between the two corps. But it was such a small base and we were as guilty as he was. After he left Hanscom, he always found time to reach out to me and ask me how things were at work, my family, and my health...he ALWAYS had time for that...ALWAYS. Even though he had a beautiful young family and his own concerns, he still always found the time. Reading stories about Brian, you come to a conclusion that he was easily liked and loved as a great friend, family man, and veteran. Good chance if you were a Facebook Friend of his, he "liked' your status/comments or made friendly comments on your wall. You will always be my friend. RIP Brian

I just learned about Brian's passing today at Mass and was so shocked and saddened to hear this. John and I want to pass on our sincerest condolences to his family; and we will always remember our discussions about the Red Sox, Pats, Bruins and Celtics we had with Brian. He will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Brian.  I haven't seen him since high school, but have been in touch with him on Facebook. He was so happy and proud of his family.  My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

I am still in shock knowing I will never here from you on this earth. I hope to see you when my time comes to say hi to a great friend. I will miss all that you have brought to my life. Rest in Peace B.

My condolences go out to Brian's family and loved ones. It had been a long time since I was a classmate with him, but I will always remember what a great guy he was.

Carmen, Norm & Family,  We are so sorry for your loss.  You are in our thoughts and prayer during this difficult time.  With the deepest sympathy.

Dear Carmen and Normand,
So sorry for your loss!  Please know that you, as well as Brian's family, are in my thoughts and prayers.  May God bless all of you with peace and consolation...

                                              Jackie (Savoie) Bessette  (Class of '67)
                                              Manchester, NH

So very sorry for your loss.  We will miss seeing Brian on the soccer fields.  We know he didn't always feel the best, but he was always there for his children!  Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.  Ron, Melissa and Matthew Albright

Our condolences to your family for the loss of this wonderful father and husband.  His life touched so many and he will live forever in our hearts.    S Orlando Soccer Club (Kaden's Grandma)

LeeAnn, there are no words.  My heart is breaking for all of you as you mourn the passing of Brian.  As you celebrate his life, I will celebrate the fact that I had the opportunity to know Brian.  I got to know much more than that smile that would light up a room, that personality that changed the atmosphere of a room - it lifted it!  I will also celebrate what a kind, caring, loving person Brian was.  Brian was so proud of many things, his Country, his family, and his friends.  He would do anything for any of the three.

Blessed am I for having been included in his circle of friends, and watching his example.

Saying prayers of strength and comfort for your family LeeAnn.

My dearest sympathy to Brian's family; I went to grammar school with him and he was always a great friend. Let the memories you've shared together stay in your hearts forever. Rest in peace Brian.

So terribly saddened to hear about Brian's passing. He was a great member of the Security Forces Squadron and a great husband and father. He will be missed by everyone. 
We'll be thinking of Leeann and the kids, if there's anything we can do to help, please let us know.
Mike and Jennifer Gimbrone

Thinking of Brian's beloved family during this very difficult time.  I was shocked to hear of Brian's passing. I haven't seen Brian since High school but I have kept in touch thru facebook.  RIP Brian, you will be missed by everyone that knew you.

I wish the family the best in these trying time.  Condolences for your loss.  My family is praying for your family.  Tina and Joshua McFerren

I LOVE YOU! Daddy You Were The Best Father Ever! Love, Devin.

Carmen & Normand; I was saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and Brian's family. "STAY STRONG"  Thinking of you in New Hampshire. Phil Marineau

I hope you enjoy heaven. LOVE YOU because your amazing, awesome, brilliant, and lovable. Your son, CONNOR Bourgeois

goodbye Brian. you were a great father. - Jeremy, your great friend.

I was so saddened to hear of Brian's passing.  My deepest sympathies to Carmen and Normand, and his wife and children. You are all in my prayers.

Carmen and Normand and your entire family we send our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers

My sincere condolences on the loss of such a nice and kind person. He was one to always say hello in the halls at West; just a genuine nice guy. My heart goes out to his family.

All of my thoughts and prayers go out to Brian's family. He was an amazingly loyal friend, husband and father.  His bright smile and easy personality were truly joyful to be around. He is as dearly missed up north as he is down in Orlando. We love you, Brian, and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Carmen and Normand:  I would like to extend my deepest sympathy on the loss of your son Brian.  I'm sure he will be sorely missed!   My thoughts and prayers are with you, his wife and boys.


                                                                    Janice (Thibeault) Paquette

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Brian's loved ones. What I remember most about Brian is seeing him at Mass on Sunday mornings in his Boston Red Sox shirts and sitting with his boys. A very special man who will be sorely missed. May his Mom & Dad, wife and children find peace and comfort during these trying days following Brian's death. God Bless - Marian Gallagher, Orlando, FL

Brian was an awesome person. I'd work with him a couple of years ago. He'd always had a smile on his face. Even though he was dealing with health issue. I'm going to miss him, My condolences to his wonderful family. I pray God gives them the strength to get through this. God Bless

I'm so proud to have served along side you and am glad you and your family been a part of my family's life.  Rest in peace brother...

Brian was an extraordinary human being and what an honor it was to know him.  May peace, grace and mercy find you all during this very sad time.  My thoughts and prayers are with LeeAnn, the kids and all of Brian's loved ones.

Very sorry, shocked and surprised to hear this!  I worked with Brian years ago @ WDW and will miss his fun loving personality.  My heartfelt condolences go out to his family.

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Brian Michael Bourgeois

September 22, 1973 – May 28, 2013

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