Sadly, Bryan passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 24th. Bryan was a beloved father to Sam and, of course, a cherished friend to so many of us in the legal community and beyond. A giant teddy bear of a man, whose humor knew no bounds, Bryan's loss will be felt by us all, none more so than his cherished son, Sam.

Sam wishes to honor his father with a heartfelt celebration of life. An event where we can all share with Sam a lifetime of stories of Bryan's antics, how much he meant to us all, and, hopefully, provide Sam with the love, support, and laughter he needs during this devastating time in his young life.

However, the financial burden of the celebration Bryan deserves is overwhelming young Sam, who is still in high school. Your generous donation will go to Sam, via his mother, to cover the cost of the celebration of life, a trip for Sam to ASU to honor his father's memory (a last request from Bryan), and to assist Sam with his other expenses as he learns to navigate life without the physical presence of his adored father.

Any support, whether through donation, sharing, or kind words, will go a long way to helping Sam honor his father's memory and will be much appreciated.

Please remember to keep Sam, as well as all of Bryan's loved ones, in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.