I’ll never forget the time Brian and I tried to fix his old Honda Civic. He had watched a single 10 minute YouTube video and was absolutely convinced he could replace the alternator himself. Three hours later, covered in grease, with more bolts on the ground than were left in the car, he just looked at me with that classic grin of his and said, "Well, I guess we're ordering a pizza."

That was Brian. Always optimistic, never afraid to try something, and he could find humor in any situation. He never did get that alternator replaced, but we ate a whole pizza sitting on the curb, laughing about it. He was a truly good man and an even better friend. I'm going to miss that laugh. Rest in peace, buddy.