Brian Boland Obituary

Dear Brian,
It is almost 15 years ago since you left. Life has gone on yet you will never be forgotten. I think of you most days and have many pictures up of you with your smile and sparkling eyes. I pray every day that I can one day be reunited with you in heaven. You would love your nephews and nieces. One of them, a boy named Bret, is so much like you. He sounds like you, looks like you and has the same kind, thoughtful love you had for everybody. Even his mannerisms are the same as yours. Our love for you never fades and our memories will remain to our final days. We will always miss you Brian.

Love,

your dad

it's been forever since I've written you. My son just turned 15..FIFTEEN man.. I'm "old" now, heh. I wish you could have met my son, I know you'd appreciate his unique dry sense of humor.

I can only imagine how others felt when you left but for me as an "online friend" that only got to hang with you a few times.. your absence still feels temporary some how.. I still feel like we're going to stop by chicago on our way up to visit family to hang out with you at that polish dive bar again. That night was awesome and confusing in the best ways, hah!

I miss you man and I'm glad I got to at least hug ya once cause you are, and still will be a bittersweet memory that makes me smile, laugh, and tear up a bit.
Love you

It's hard to believe it's been 11 years. I still miss you terribly, Brian. I wish you knew how loved you were. March 4th is always such a sad day and a anniversary I don't want to celebrate. You should be here with us.
My heart is still broken and probably always will be.

Brian, as we approach 11 years since you left our memory of you remains. I think of you often and sometimes memory of you is triggered by a little boy who looks like you did when small or from a tall, thin individual wearing a cap like yours or even a memory of a sight we once shared together. I know time will continue to pass and the day will come when I too will depart this world and I put all my faith in a merciful God who will someday allow me to be with you again, for eternity. You are always missed but out memories of you will never fade.

Dear Brian, it will be 10 years this upcoming March 4, 2018 since you suddenly left us. I miss you every day and always will. I am writing as this is an affirmation that you will never be forgotten till the day I die. I wish you were still here Brian and that I could tell you over and over how much I love you. The years you were here passed way too quickly and now I am left with memories of past happy times. You were my only son and I sometimes think of 'what if' you were still here and we could sit down and talk and I could enjoy your wonderful quirky sense of humor. There is so much I wish I could say to you son. I pray every day and as a believer in Jesus Christ I know my prayers are heard by Him. Our earthly time passes for all of us and I know someday I will be re-united with you. It is that re-assurance that helps me get through life. I only want to be with you again some day and let you know how much you meant to me. I love you Brian.

Dad

Dear Brian, it is 9 years ago today that you left us. We think of you everyday and pray for you as well. You were so good Brian and I believe you were too good for our world. I know you as my son and can vouch for the fact that you were always kind, never jealous, never mean, always truthful, generous and considerate of others even when it worked against your own benefit. You did not have a competitive bone in your body and when you saw that in others you would walk away. I truly believe you were too good for our world.
I thank you everyday for the signs you have sent me to let me know you are with me, in spirit and memory. I believe in Jesus Christ and pray to Him everyday that someday, I will be re-united with you forever in eternity. I feel re-assured in prayer that in fact, I will be with you again someday. We all hope that when we leave the world is a better place because of us. Well, my dear son, I know you left the world a better place for you left us wonderful memories. I now have 6 grandchildren and they too will know of your kind, gentle character and be proud that while with us you brought joy to those around you.

Bri,It's been almost 9 years, yet it still feels like yesterday. Most days I'm good and able to remember all the good times, but there is still too many when my broken hearts hurts terribly for you. I miss you so much. The week leading up to the anniversary of your death is always the hardest. Early this morning I got up and sat in the front room and stared at the pictures you painted that still hang on my walls. I love you, Brian. What I wouldn't do to have you back.

Thinking about you today, Big Bri.

I think of you often, Dear Brian. I remember you as a little boy who grew into a fine man. You left too soon but left us with joy in having known you. Now you are in the palm of God's hand. Aunt Irene

Dear Brian, I have been thinking of you all day. You left us so suddenly 7 years ago and we still miss you so much. I know you are with us and know that we will always love you. I pray that someday I will reunite with you in heaven. You always brought joy to us and our memories of you are cherished. your everloving father

Happy Birthday Brian. I can remember the night you came into our world and all the joy and laughter you provided us in the years that followed. I pray that when my time comes I can be with you for eternity. Until then you shall always live on through our many happy memories of you. Your family and friends love you.

Matthew I think I can speak for Brian in saying "do not be hard on yourself " as I know he understands your grief and regret. His leaving so unexpectedly caused a haze of confusion and overwhelming sadness. Please know Brian valued you as a friend and would not want you to feel bad. I am glad you remember him for as long as he is not forgotten, he lives on

Brian -
I often think about the good times we were able to share in the short number of years we knew each other. Your friendship was valued, and your knowledge, wisdom, and humor was always appreciated. Not a day goes by that I don't think about how I regret not attending your wake. I just couldn't bare seeing another friend laid to rest after Megan McMahon passed away. It hit me very hard - and all I can say is...I'm so sorry. I'm sorry that I disrespected you by not attending. I wish I would've been there amongst the solidarity of our mutual friends sharing the memories of you. I miss you Brian, and I hope you can forgive me. Take care of yourself up in Heaven my friend.

Brian, there isn't a day goes by that I don't think of you. You have sent me many signs that you are still here and that I too will someday be with you again, for eternity. We all miss you Brian and memory of you will never fade.

Thinking about you today Brian and the good times we had - we miss you.

Brian, went to the cemetary today and stood there remembering happier times. You know, the sorrow I felt after you left was almost unbearable. I still miss you and always will but am glad for those years you were in my life. How quickly 5 years have passed but the void you left remains deep and my memory of you will remain forever.

Regardless of how brief our time speant together was, you still made an impact on me and Nikki and we count ourselves better for having known you.
We still think about you and everytime I drink Jameson I make sure to have one for you.
We miss you, man.

I've been slammed @ work and yup, another massive. You'd be so proud of what we've done w/our music and on the day before your B-Day. An absolute rinse out. Salute.

Bri, I love you so much. I would give anything to have my big brother back in my life. I miss your jokes, your smile, your laugh, and stories.

March 4 will be the hardest and saddest day in our lives.

You truly had a very special following of friends that loved you very much. If only you knew what a special effect you had on everyone that you met.

Thank you for being my Big Brother for 26 amazing years, I wish it was longer but I will cherish all the wonderful memories you left me.

xoxo

Brian, it has been 4 years since you left us and we miss you every day. I think of you and all the happy memories I have of you brings a smile to my face. I will never let you be forgotten Brian. I often call little Bret "Brian" and he never corrects me as I think he already knows how special you were to me. The other day, while babysitting Jack, I looked at his profile and I could see you at his age of 2. Thank you for the honor of being your father.

Love,

Dad

James, Mary, Karen, Kathleen - I have just discovered this news after having looked for Brian for years. I am so sorry for your loss.

I met Brian at WIU in drafting class. We became fast friends, listening to music together all the time. I came to visit several times at the ice cream shop after he moved back home, but after that was never able to find him.

I did see him crossing the street near Metro maybe 10 or so years ago. He couldn't believe I recognized him with his shaved head after several years of not seeing him, but he was such a unique person, I don't think I'll ever forget his walk or his smile. I wish I had asked for his number then. We were both in the Chicago music scene, so I figured I would run into him again. I was wrong.

I had searched and searched and searched online to try to find him, and last night was terribly shocked to find out this news. After all that time, to find out one's friend is gone, is quite unwelcome news.

I am so sorry.

Happy Birthday Bri Bri. Miss you so very much. Think of you all the time & smile when I think of the many jokes, secrets & fun we did share.
Love to you-Mom

Happy Birthday Brian.

The kids and I miss you so much. Bret is always asking about you and wants to know everything about Uncle Brian.

We wish you were here to celebrate your Birthday.

xoxo

Happy Birthday, Brian. I so wish you were here. We miss you so much and think of you all the time.
xoxo
Karen

Dear Brian, not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. I visit your gravesite every month and am going out there today....on this special day, your birthday. I often feel your presence and have received many signs from you. I pray every day that I will be re-united with you for eternity in heaven. We all love you Brian and will NEVER forget you!!!

Dad

Thinkin about you, buddy.

Brian,
We think of you all the time & say prayers. We know you are with Gramma & Poppi, but we miss you so much. We will never forget you.
Love You, Aunt Maureen & Uncle Rick

Dear Brian, it is so hard to believe that it has been three years now since you left us. We all miss you so much my son. I think of you every day and know I will till my dying day. You shall always remain with us in memory and I pray every day that I shall be re-united with you in Heaven. I truly do believe I have received many signs from God that you are with the angels. I got to tell you that sometimes when playing with little Bret I accident-
ally call him 'Brian.' He reminds me so much of you in his love for trains and legos.

your ever loving dad

Happy Birthday Brian. I think of you every day and miss you so much. I visit you often and pray that I may be re-united with you someday in Heaven. Just a week ago, Bret found your lego set from when you were very young and as he played with them he and your nieces, Emma and Lilly, spoke of you. We all love you Brian.

Hey Brian, just wanted to say Hello & let You know that you're thought about often. It's hard to believe that it's been 2 years now. Sunnie & I were just talking about how good of a dancer you were at the family weddings, & Sunnie was commenting on how you're the only one in the family with any kind of rhythm when it came to dancing, the rest of us just dance the 'White Man' shuffle. The 'White Man Dance' is defined as: the uncoordinated, rhythmless nature of which a person tries to dance. It's usually the Funniest Thing to watch while attending a Wedding. But with you, it was just Awesome watching your 'Moves'. Anyway, it's Nice to Know that You Are Still Around watching over us. Brian, You will Always be in our Thoughts & in our Hearts!

Brian, I wish you were still here with us today. You are so very missed by all those who knew you. I wish we got to be brother's longer than we did. Im honored to carry you name on with my son. We all love and miss you

I wasn't lucky enough to know you, but you are such a huge part of one of the most important people in my life. You will always live on in your handsome little name sake Jack Brian and in the memory of your beautiful niece Lilly! I think of you every time I see your amazing paintings hanging in Karen's house. I will always be there for your sister, whenever she needs me. I wish I could have gotten to know you, I know I would have loved you!

Brian was a wonderful person, and he came from such a wonderful family...He will be missed.

Lina Ilekis

I miss you so much, Brian. There is still not an hour that goes by that I don't think of you.
Tomorrow will mark 2 years and Lilly still talks about you often. Jack Brian will be 1 at the end of the month and I so wish you could be here to meet him. I think of you everytime I look at him and the legacy of his name.
We all miss you and talk about you often. What I wouldn't give to have you back.

To my big brother.....you are forever in my heart.

Dear Brian, as always, I think of you every day. I miss you so much and will never forget you son. Today, I was in the city at a place called Miller's Pub. I had taken you there many times beginning when you were about 6 years old. I had told you that the White Sox would order ribs from there when they were in spring training and you wanted to go there too. You loved my taking you there and you would always proclaim that their ribs 'were the best in the world.'

I only wish you and I could go there again Brian. Still, I have all the wonderful memories you have left me and for that I can only say I am glad you were in my life.

Love

your dad

Tomorrow, December 2 is your birthday Brian. I have been thinking about you all day knowing your birthday was approaching and thinking back to early, happy celebrations. To think you were almost born on my birthday and how as you grew up we celebrated our birthdays together and how that has ended. I guess it ended when you approached adulthood and we stopped celebrating our birthdays together with a cake. Yet, every year since you were born I begin thinking of your birthday when December rolls around. Your birthday was always a very special day for me because you were my very special birthday gift back in 1974. For all your life you were a special gift to me.

I wish you a happy birthday son and thoughts of you are with me today (and every day). We all love you Brian.

dad

Shocked and saddened at such news.. but glad I was able to witness Brian in action and see his talent and passion for music. MC Blackeye will be missed, but never forgotten.

RIP

Didn't know him, but i have much respect for people who made something big in Life.....

RIP

Miss you Brian.

miss you brian. read that the sox & cubs took same plane today to vegas and immediately thought of you

Hey Brian, it’s been a year now since you’ve been gone. It’s hard to believe, time seems to go by so quickly. It really puts things into perspective on just how short of a time we have here. It’s not a matter of how long we’re here for, but more importantly, how we choose to live that time. You my Friend (& cousin) obviously choose to live life Vivaciously, & I truly commend you for that. Brian, there was such an outpouring of Love & Admiration for You, not only by your Family, but your Friends & Acquaintances as well. You truly made an impact on other peoples lives whether you knew it or not, although I Know that you Know that now! Other people looked up to you, & wanted to be like you, that says a great deal about You! Brian, you were truly unique, talented, mysterious, gifted, & lovable. You will Forever be in All of our Hearts, Everyone’s life that you have touched, both near & far. God Bless You Brian

My dear son, it has now been almost a year since you left us and I think of you every day. You were born a day before my birthday and I always thought of you as the most precious gift I ever received. I pray every day that God will give me the strength to live my life in such a way that I may be joined once again with you in heaven. I was blessed to have you as my son and I so regret that I didn't let you know how much I truly loved you. You were always the nicest young man who always brought me pride and happiness in having you as my son. May God grant you compassion and kindness and grant that I be re-united with you again some day. You left all of us with so many fond memories and I treasure each one of them.
I shall always love you,

your father

I think of you everyday Bri Bri & seem to miss you more & more. As I look over what all your friends & family wrote about you I know you were as wonderful as I alway thought you were. Be at peace my Son and know that you will never, never be forgotten. I love you. Mom

Happy Birthday Brian.

We love you very much!
Kathleen, Tim, Emma and Bret.

So the other day I was playing outside with Emma and I thought it would be funny to dig a little hole in the ground and fill it up with mustard. Emma came over and gave this odd look and squated down to see what that was coming out of the ground. I asked her haven't you ever seen a mustard pit before? I would have to say that finding mustard pits in the Jolly Jungle will always be one of my most cherished memories that I will continue to share with my babies.

I miss you so much and I just keep hoping that I'm seriously going to wake up from this awful slumber but just hoping knowing you are there in spirit will help me get through this.

You will NEVER be forgotten.

I love you Brian.

Thoughts of Brian always were those of how fine he was. The loss seems so much for his wonderful parents and sisters. However, I know his special life had such meaning. Brian was kind and that is the finest legacy one can give. He was and always will be Brian, who left a void in our hearts but whose specialness will always be with those who knew him. He is with us in small acts of kindness and decency as we relate to others; he showed a fine example and his spirit will always be here. Love, Aunt Irene

Boland Family,
Some things are important to say, even if we don't normally talk about feelings very much. We first saw Brian as a baby when you brought him to our son Jim's 8th grade graduation party. He was a quiet baby and always smiling. We can't say we knew him well but will always remember him at family gatherings as quiet, polite, quick witted and always smiling.
Brian was a much loved child of God who now is at peace. Celebrate his life, his many talents and the pride you have in the many lives he often touched by helping them without thought of return or expecting compliments or praise. We hope there will be pockets of time when you can find relief and rest. Take care of yourselves because you are special to many people. Please count us, your extended family as part of them. God Bless

My strongest sympathies go to the Boland family. MC Brian Blackeye forever!

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Brian. God Bless all of you during this time of sorrow and grief. May the happy memories help all of you heal. Luv always, The Well Family..Rick, Vick, Jake and Brenden

As I read all of these comments, I see all of the love people had for you. Everyone says the very things our family feels-talented,kind, sweet,loving & fun. I loved your dry wit & the way you would smirk/smile. You would hold your head way back & then give that "Brian" smile. From the day you were born, you had all of our hearts. Gramma would sing to you, "Beautiful,beautiful brown eyes, I'll never love blue eyes again." You are the first person I ever allowed to call me Mo. I hated that nickname because of the Three Stooges. Yet, when I saw your big brown eyes looking at me & saying, "Animo" my heart melted. I will always remember how you had to have Henry & your shoes in your hands, even if it meant shoving them in my throat while we slept on the hard floor or under the oxygen tent at the hospital. I have so many wonderful memories of you-- jumping up & down because we were going to eat in a "train car", patiently explaining the names of the train cars while I pretended not to understand, going to Auntie Mo's park or K-Mart for cars & coloring together even when I didn't "stay inside the lines". You always appreciated everything that was done for you. You were always a joy to be around. I'd go down to sit by the water to escape & you would come down to talk because you said you thought I was lonesome. That same thoughtful & sweet & fun child grew into a witty & kind & wonderful man. We will never forget you. You are in our daily prayers.
I know Gramma ReRe & Poppi are holding you now. Gramma is once again singing to you.
We love you Brian & always will, Auntie Mo & Uncle Rick

Just heard the unfortunate news. The thought brought a tear to my eye. My sympathy goes out to Brian's family and friends. Brian might be gone, but never forgotten!!

Brian, it has now been 3 weeks since you left. I want to tell you that you were the best son a father could ever wish for. You were always the kindest, most thoughtful person and I so much regret our time together was so brief. You never disappointed me and when you entered a room I always felt proud to know you were my son. I will never forget you Brian and all the wonderful memories you left with us. I feel your presence and know you are with me everytime I look up and see a bird gliding in the sky. Your family will love you forever and I thank our Lord that we had you in our lives. We miss you son.

your dad

We really missed you yesterday at Easter dinner. You were in our thoughts ALL day. I miss you, Bri.....I miss you so much.
-K

Words can't express my heartfelt sympathy to Jim and Mary on the passing of their son, Brian. He and they will be in our prayers.

I just heard the news of Brian's passing and want to express my sincere condolences. I remember as kids laughing my head off over the craziest silliest things. He'll always have a special place in my memory.

Over the last week or so, I have thought a lot about Brian. I remember him being so funny all the time- always quick witted and never failed to make me laugh. When I decided to go to Columbia, Brian was so helpful. He told me what a great school it was and shared all the hidden secrets of the South Loop and Colum. I will always admire my cousin Brian and treasure the memories I have of him, whether it was playing in the basement on Christmas at the lake or the creatures he kept in his room growing up. I miss Brian and my heart goes out to my Aunt Mary, Uncle Jim, Karen, Kathy and everyone else who loves and misses Brian.

Mr and Mrs. Boland,

We are so sorry to hear about your son Brian. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers.

The McJessy Family,
Coleman, Emma, Linda and Kevin

You'll be missed and remembered. Thanks for the Jungavibez and being the first jungle MC. Most of all being a good person to know.

I am so sorry. This is a loss for all who remember Brian. He was a talented and extremely intelligent young man. He will never be forgotten.

Mr. Boland and family,

There are not the right words for this time in life no matter how hard we try. However having just suffered a recent family loss, I know how much comfort we found in others expressions, thoughts and wishes. I hope somehow you find solace in the wealth of friends, family and others who were obviously touched by your beloved son. Mr. Boland you touch so many lives every day in our community and we thank you for who you are- Brian must have been blessed with your character of kindness.
May God be with you and know that you are thought of and prayed for daily.

St. Benedict Parent/Student
Mary Ellen and Kerian

On the same day that my mother, Terri Erickson, told me of Brian's passing, my neighbor shared the same sad news with me. To me, this shows that Brian touched a lot of lives and that so many will miss him very much. I don't know what to say other than to extend my condolences to you and to be kind to yourselves during your grieving. Take care.

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear son. I am praying for all of you as you bear this tragedy and subsequent loss.

Though it's been a few years since I have seen or spoken with Brian, I was and always will be honored to have him as a friend. He was an amazing person that will never be forgotten. Peace be with you...

Brian, know that you are loved and that you'll never be forgotten - Be at peace. To the Boland family, my prayers and thoughts are with you always.

Brian,

It's hard to express in such a small space how enormous your impact on the people around you was. I remember long nights spent talking about the deeper mysteries of the universe and then laughing at how ridiculous we sounded. Til we meet again. Zoom, zoom, zoom.

hey b, keep it locked down with stevie hyper, and watch over candice for us. be seein you.

Jim and Mary - Seeing all of the people who have written in this guest book and all of the people who came to the wake on Friday, I can see how loved Brian was. I didn't know him, but he seemed like a good son and a good man when you spoke of him. Your faith seems to be so strong and that is what will get you through. My family and I will be praying for you, Brian, and the rest of your family.

RIP Brother....
I'll see you on the other side
~A

Only known to me as MC BLACKEYE of the untouchable undergriund Chicago Jungle/Drum & Bass scene. I first met him emceeing for world renknowned Danny Breaks in 1995. I still have the live recording of that and remember what a great MC he was. I didn't even really know him but am paying my respects. This should let people know how far and wide people can touch other people's lives. Respects and r.i.p.

my deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the friends and family of brian. he has always been one of my favorite people to see, and chat & laugh with for years. chicago has lost a true talent and wonderful soul... much, much too soon. words cannot express my sadness over this.

Brian, I will always miss you. Especially the way you said "touche', pussycat."

To the Boland family: please know that Brian had a huge circle of friends, and that he was loved and respected by many. We are all here whenever you need us....and we have plenty of great stories to tell!

It's difficult to believe or accept that you're gone. You had such great knowledge, enthusiasm, and talent, and a real desire to fight against the illegitimate & the watered-down (in music, design, and really, in life), and the blind mainstream acceptance of those things. Reducing who you were into these words seems like such an injustice.

My deepest sympathies go out to the Boland family and those closest to him.

We extend our thoughts and prayers in support of your family

Brian, thank you for letting me be apart of your life. Your ablility to notice the beauty or humor in things that only you could see was amazing. There is so much admiration in this world for you. You were truly the greatest artist I have ever known in every sense of the word. I was so lucky to have spent the time I had with you, and will always hold your memory close to my heart. I'll miss you, B, rest in peace.

to the Boland Family :

I never knew Brian personally (unfortunately)
but his life touched a good friend of mine and I felt compelled to read about his life and story.

Please accept my sympathies, prayers and condolences.

It is my prayer that God will place His arms around you in a tight embrace and comfort you in your time of grieving and hurt. Take comfort in the fact that Brian touched many lives (as I read here) and left this world a better place than he found it.

There really is no greater calling in life.

He seems like he was a great and noble guy.

Dan
Lombard, IL

"Now there's a loss that can never be replaced,A destination that can never be reached,A light you'll never find in another's face,A sea whose distance cannot be
breached"
"

To Brian: I never had the pleasure of meeting you but felt I knew you through the many happy stories told by Kathleen. You are loved and will be truly missed by all.

To Jim, Mary, Kathleen and Karen: My heart hurts for you. You are in my prayers... May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead. With sincere sympathy

I know that I may not have known Brian in the traditional sense of knowing a person and that I may not have ever been graced with the chance to see him or speak to him in person but I do know that he was a wonderful individual and a dear friend to me. Although the friendship we had was purely through conversation and playing a game together he always could bring a smile to my face and breath new life into everything he did. I give my deepest condolences to your loss. I know the people that Brian knew and those like myself that were lucky enough to share his time will feel the impact of our loss for a time that cant be measured and to Brian you will always be in my heart and my thoughts I'm going to miss you buddy.

Brian, I will miss you. I had so much fun during Christmas Day playing with the new helicopters and Brenden was glad to see you that day. My prayers are with you and your family.

Brian, you will truly be missed. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace.

Brian was one of the guys who would make any situation more fun. I'll never listen to Pailhead's "I Will Refuse" without thinking of you, man.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Boland family and his community of loving friends.

We all miss you!

i'm not really sure happened, this comes as a huge shock to me. i moved to milwaukee a number of years ago, but when i think of home, and all of my memories. brian is one of the people, that's always there.

i guess the one thing i can say about, the one like "the mc blackeye", is that, by his side (with a few others). we definitely shook the pillars of babylon. glad to know brotha, you will be missed.

Dear Jim and the entire Boland Family,
May comfort and strength get you through these rough times. Brian will always be there in your heart and watching you from above. My prayers go out to you and Brian.

We are so sorry for your untimely loss.
Brian was a good and talented young man.
May you find comfort in the loving memories of family an friends.

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Brian’s spirit will live eternally in the hearts and memories of all who knew him. Our deepest condolences to the entire Boland family.

With Love, Brian and Erin

I don't know what to say that would express the true magnitude of these feelings ... as I imagine most don't who are reading this. I agree with my brother Matt, Brian. You are part of our best childhood memories. I remember you would come over to hang out with Matt but you and I would stay up and play and listen to music long after he had fallen asleep (both night owls at heart!). I wish I could have been to hear you at the clubs in Chicago. My own cousin, a reknown DJ. I hope you know how much you are loved, and missed already, and will always be ... until we meet again, there will always be Pennellwood. Nora.

I knew Brian for fourteen years. We shared many good times over the years. Brian was a true individual and will always be remembered as a great friend. Rest in peace. My heart goes out to the Boland family. So sorry for your loss.

Brian, I can't truely express how i feel, my condolences to the family. Your spirit and vibe was always as real as one could be. Now every time someone calls me Robo, short for Robo The Enforcer, it will never be the same. You'll be missed bro!

Condolences to the family, but please know that Brian will be remembered by his friends as a fun loving and creative guy. He brought a lot of energy and excitement to everything he was involved in and with that was able to do some amazing things during the time that he had with us. Rest in peace.

To the Boland family and friends across the ocean, we are thinking about you in this time of sadness. I had the pleasure of meeting Brian on one of the coldest nights I've experienced ever, Feb 11th 1995. The warmth he expressed during my stay in Chicago is something I will never forget. A gentle giant among men and an integral cornerstone of the Chicago Jungle/Drum'n'Bass scene, my second family. We are totally stunned and saddened to hear of his passing.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Our most heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all.

Brian, With your passing goes the person with whom I spent the best part of my childhood. We will miss you so much and remember you forever.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

All my thoughts are with your family and friends, Brian. You are deeply missed. Thank you for the good times we shared; you had a bigger impact on my life then you ever could have known. I hope that you are at peace now.

To a very cool and talented individual... you will be missed in countless ways, and I will always defend the Xbox in your honor ; )

Prayers for you and your family.

Brian, we have known each other for years, but only recently began to really connect. You always smelled so amazing and I was sure to let you know. You would shrug your shoulders give me a cute smirk and then a big hug. You were full of life and one wicked MC. You will truly be missed and never forgotten. My deepest condolences to the Boland family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Your family is in my prayers. The peace of God be with you.