Brett started one of his first companies on my couch. Ironically he wasn't even my roommate. Him and Dan Tolhurst were good friends and always thinking up cool ideas to go build. 

It was 20+ years ago. What I remember best about that time is that he always had a smile on his face when working. 

I also remember him at Western. He was really generous. He had front of the line to all of the bars/clubs because of Zoo Crew and shared it with good people expecting nothing in return.

Brett was a beacon of fearless optimism. I still can’t believe he’s gone. I first got to know Brett during his time at Google Fiber (while I was at Enso, the creative agency). I’ll always cherish the wonderful times we had together as a team at Magic Castle, Universal Studios, Enso boardrooms, and brainstorming walks around the Google campus (I still remember having to walk twice the steps to keep up!). Brett always pushed me, and the team to dream big, break the mold, push the definition of what was possible.

From the Fiber days, we continued to stay close. I’m still so grateful how he and Anne Marie welcomed Barry and I when we moved to the Bay Area, and he continued to advocate, mentor and support me in the many seasons of my career.

I miss him terribly. Thinking of him, along with all of his family and friends that were so lucky to have known him. ❤️ 

Brett used to always say "We can do hard things." He was the most energetic and supportive person I've encountered in my life. I would walk into his room for 1:1, and he would always have a beaming smile on when we discussed our vision for "awesomeness". 

I am greatly saddened that he is no longer with us.  I will miss his passion for 80s music, arcade games, and game of thrones. Thank you so much for being more than a manager in my life. You were an amazing mentor, friend, and a human being. Please rest in peace. 

Anne Marie, Ken, Pam, and Kristy, your extended families. I can't imagine the loss you are feeling with Brett's sudden passing - as a spouse, parent, and sibling, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. Growing up together with Brett and knowing you all my entire life, I am totally crushed and saddened.

Thinking of all the good times we had together is how I am getting through these days. I think back to some of the silly times as kids, and the great times when we were older. One time, for example, when we were 7 or 8, we each drank a 6-pack of Jolt Cola-twice the sugar, twice the caffeine. We laughed all day –everything was funny, no matter what it was. He told about his grandpa and a crop duster with Colonel Sanders...not sure if it was true, but at the time it didn't matter, it was just Funny.

From our “ Geeking out “ to all things Star Wars, Top Gun , Van Halen, and Sleepovers mixed with cheesy 80’s Action movies, topped off with 2 liters of Coke and popcorn. Our endless hours in pursuit of Super Mario and Street Fighter, or Doom on a 14.4k dial-up modem, that is how we did it, and those are some of the happiest memories I will cherish and will never forget.

Even though we are much older now, it would not take long for us to fall right into our banter on a video call or through texts. Brett was always the same genuine, caring, good person, no matter the age or distance between us. He was the closest thing to a brother I will ever have, and I will miss him very much. I am and will be forever grateful to have known him and called him my Friend.