What started as a professional relationship evolved into a 10 year friendship. Brian was gentle, kind and considerate. I found him refreshingly humble with regard to all that he had accomplished and his courage. I will miss the conversations, his sense of humor and willingness to help others. Rest well. My thoughts and condolences to JD and Brian's family.

Sending Virtual Hugs

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Brian's loss. A man ahead of his time, gone long before it should've been up.
JD, I'm deeply sorry about your unimaginable loss. I hope it helps to remember that so many people care about you both. Wish I could do something tangible to help ease your pain. XOXO

It's terrible to hear about your loss. I express my sincere sympathy to you and your families. May memories of Brian and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead.

Co-Worker

Brian was a very nice and smart person and will be missed. Always says hi to me when we see each other in the office. RIP Brian and sending prayers to JD and Brian's family.

Co-Worker

Super nice guy, with a quite witty sense of humor. Will truly be missed. Thoughts & prayers to JD and Brian's family.

Friend and Co-Worker

Brian and I started at then Line Systems, now Telesystem, the same year back in 2010. Brian was a dedicated worker, smart, and always willing to help. He went out of his way to support others and was not short of providing quality opinion and advise. I worked multiple projects with Brian, and his organization and thoughtfulness was always refreshing.

You will be greatly missed my friend.

-Eveland

Great co-worker and friend

Sorry for your loss JD, Brian was a great guy with a heart of gold. I work with Brian for 10 years and some of those years, just a few feet away and the nature of our jobs would have us talking often about work and allot of time, just life in general. I thought of him as both a fellow colleague and a friend. We spoke extensively on the Friday before his accident, so I will cherish our last conversation and keep you and his family in our prayers.

Co-Worker

JD, So sorry for your loss. Brian is a good man. I lost another friend recently and someone had copied a quote I found to be very comforting maybe you can to.
"You can shed tears because they are gone, or you can smile because they lived. You can close you eyes and pray they will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that they left for you. Your heart can be empty because you can't see them, or you can be full of the love you shared. You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember only that they are gone, or you can cherish their memory and let it live on. You can cry and close your mind and feel empty, or you can do what they would want. Smile, Open your heart, Love and go on." -Elizabeth Ammons

JD, Sorry seems inadequate. I hope you can find strength knowing that so many of us are grieving with you. My heartfelt condolences to you and all of Brian's friends and family at this sad time. Sue

JD,

Sorry for your loss. May you hold dear the memories you shared and may you find peace within those memories.

My deepest sympathy.
Paula M. Watts

So sorry for your loss, JD. I know you will keep Brian in your memory forever.

Joe Menendez

JD, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your families. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. --Laura Hegyi

Special one of a kind person

I had the privilege and pleasure to work with Brian for years. He was such a gentle soul. He had a special way of conveying technical details in a manner I could understand. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. I can't begin to count the number of times Brian walked into the office talking to either JD or his Mom. I will miss his humor and just the great person he was.

Rest in peace my friend...

Mentor in Work and in Life

When I started working in Telecommunications I had the hardest time being able to adapt to the work and stress of the job. I was fortunate in my career at that time to end up in a shift where I had to hand off to Brian. He was always there to lend a helpful word, crack a joke or take me under his wing to help me understand what I needed. As time passed we found ourselves crossing paths a few times with year or two stints working directly together and that is time I will never forget. During some of that time I had life struggles and Brian was always there for a late phone call or a helping hand as the great friend and soul he was. He will surely be missed.
My condolences to JD and all the family and friends that were lucky enough to have Brian in their lives.

JD, so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

I remember Brian from the times he would come and help out at our conferences. What a delightful person! Gone way too soon

Marydee Ojala

So very sorry for your loss JD, please know that I am thinking of you. Hold those memories close to your heart.

Joan Weiss

Fran Achnitz

So very sorry for your loss. May God keep your family in his loving light.

JD, I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you and both your families. Please know that I’m thinking of you.

The Telesystem Family mourns with you JD. We were blessed to have worked so closely with him and our prayers are with you and your family. Brian was smart, kind and always willing to jump in to solve problems. He will be missed more than I can express.

All of us here at Ace Network mourn the passing of Brian please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of a great man. We will dearly miss him.

Matt Miller

I'm so sorry or your loss JD. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hold the memories close. Hugs!

I'm so sorry for your loss, JD.
May Brian Rest in Peace and may your beautiful memories get you through this very difficult time.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your families.
Lauri Rimler

Great friend ❤️

Brian was a great person & always brought a smile to my face getting me to be his partner in crime for Friday Passariello’s pizza & chocolate chip cookies 🍪 I will think of you of team and will make sure I eat one of those cookies for you every time I am in Voorhees ... I’m going to miss you my friend RIP

Decent, Kind and Wonderful Man

I was privileged to have met Brian at ATX and we worked together there and at LSI. Brian had a wide range of knowledge on so many technical aspects. We spent many hours working together side by side. He always was willing to assist and help out. He was so very kind. I remember my wife and I had dinner with Brian and JD several years ago at The Melting Pot. I always wanted to repeat that day with them both again and am sad to say we can't now. JD you have my deepest condolences and know that I will keep Brian always in my heart and mind.

John Cole

I only know Brian through his husband J.D., but feel like I knew him personally that way too. I know he was a wonderful person and an amazing husband. My heart goes out to everyone who loved him and now miss the light he brought to your lives.

A Truly Good Human Being

The first time I met Brian, I knew JD had done the impossible. He had found his other half a second time in his life. I was honored to stand up with them for their civil union, and proud to watch the life they built together.

GNU Brian Reachard

My Brothers Husband and Best Friend

My wife and I were fortunate to spend a few days with Brian and J.D a couple of years ago...Brian took us to his Parents house for the Holiday meal. He was a wonderful, kind person.

While I never met you Brian! I know that you made JD a very happy spouse!! I am truly so very sorry to hear about your accident and JD I'm am so sorry for your loss! May you have a little peace knowing that you have many friends while you go through your time of grieving! Deb K

Will be missed!!!

I got to meet Brian just over 5 years at work, he always reminds of that geek and very soft spoken personality. You will surely be missed here at TS. I pray God accept your soul, rest in peace.

Johnson O.

Lovely Host

You never think that you are going to meet up with the random people that live in your computer, but JD and Brian invited me into their home and I have some marvellous memories of that trip. Love that Brian was so welcoming xxxx JD you are one of the most interesting souls I have ever met, so many times you have made me ponder things, with the calm and kind intellect that you possess. I often think of you xxx

Greatest Friend and Coworker ever

I go back to 2005, Brian has a been a great Co Worker and Friend, he will be truly missed, Brian please fix Gods network up there, make sure no hackers attack. Love you Brother. - Lou D

My Favorite Cootie

I will miss you, Brian. You were, by far, the kindest, gentlest man I have ever met. Your laughter and your smile lit up the room (that is when you got over the shyness). One of my favorite memories is Christmas dinner at Beth's house. We we all together, having a wonderful time and being a family. Now for my short "cootie" story. I would always send Brian hugs and kisses by FB messenger. His reply was ALWAYS "Eww, girl cooties". I love you, Brian and will miss you terribly.

Will be missed

I'll never forget starting at SNiP and meeting Brian in the IT Department. He was one of the nicest, helpful and down to earth person. 💖

Always in our thoughts and hearts.

Brian was one of the first people I made friends with when BVN and ATX merged and we moved to KOP. His personality was just amazing. So many memories, and I can't believe he is gone. Love you Brian, I am so sorry we haven't kept in touch as much when I moved out West, I will never forget you my friend.

Privileged to Have Known Him

I will remember Brian’s warm smile and welcoming demeanor. From the moment I met him, he i felt like I had a friend. I couldn’t have been happier to witness his marriage with JD and saw what a great life they built together. I’m truly heartbroken about his loss and will cherish my memories of him. My love and sympathy goes out to JD and his family.

B.B. will forever be in our hearts.

Brian will always be remembered as the kind, warm soul that we knew and loved. I am very sad that it has been so many years since we have connected. -L.(not so L) B.

We will miss you Brian, thanks for being a part of my family at work and hom. Paula, Dominic and myself will never forget your kindness, warmth and friendship.

Brian had never met me or my wife, but when J.D. offered us a place to stay while in town he met us with the warmest, most gracious hospitality I've experienced in my life. He is one of the most genuinely warm and caring people I think I've ever had the pleasure to meet.

The best husband

Brian passed on Saturday morning here at home after an accidental fall.