As some of you may or may not know, it is with heavy hearts that we share that our dear friend and colleague, Brian Hager, passed away on September 28, 2025, at his home in Roatán, Honduras. We know that some of you have known him for decades and were like close family to him, and we are all feeling this profound loss together.

We have started this fundraiser to honor his final wishes: to be cremated and have his urn brought back to his home on the island. We are hoping to raise $4,500 to cover these costs, which will go towards funeral services and a ceremony at a later date. Your contribution, no matter the amount, is deeply appreciated. For full transparency, we have receipts and copies of the expenses from the funeral home in Honduras and are happy to share them upon request.

Beyond financial support, we want to create a collection of memories to celebrate Brian’s life. If you have any photos, cherished memories, or a few words you would like to share, please send them to Cheree or me.

If you have any questions concerning any of this, please feel free to reach out, and we will do our best to answer them.

Thank you for being a part of his life and for your kindness, love, and support during this incredibly challenging time.

Please feel free to share this message with anyone who knew Brian and might wish to contribute or be included in celebrating his life. For those who may be wondering, we want to share that Brian's half-brothers have been informed by the US Embassy. They have chosen to grieve privately and have asked that we respect their decision to not be involved in any arrangements or communications.