Memories of Brian O'Connell

In memory of

Brian O'Connell

Houston, TX & Boston, MA

October 5, 1966 - January 6, 2019

Oct 5, 1966 - Jan 6, 2019

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Yeshika Diaz

Strength to his lovely mother Micheline and resignation to Brian's family. For sure he is a better place now, shining with perpetual light.

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Judah Broussard

2009, Houston, TX, USA

Brian was wonderful to work with because he cared. Jack Welch once said that when there is ever doubt in a group as to who should be in charge of a given project or product, put the person who cares the most in charge. Well, Halliburton did well to put Brian in charge of barite because he really cared. It was catching too. I found myself caring often because he cared. I was glad to be on the team of a real expert. I once heard someone from another division of Halliburton talking about how passionate Brian was about barite and she did not even know him. She had only heard him talking shop in the elevator about barite. Also, Brian introduced me to the Australian comedy of Clark and Dawes, which often makes me laugh even now. In the end, although I did not know him well, it is clear that Brian cared deeply about what he put his hand and mind to do. That's something that I'm better off for having been around. I'll likely laugh a lot today, in part thanks to his telling me about Clark and Dawes, but when I do, I'll miss him too.

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Keith Terry

2010, Guilin, Guangxi, China

Brian, Keith, Roffie and Harry at Lei River National Park China

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Keith Terry

Brian loved to travel and to take photos wherever he went. This trip to Guangxi was to visit our supplier... Read more Brian loved to travel and to take photos wherever he went. This trip to Guangxi was to visit our supplier base in China. Brian... Read more Brian loved to travel and to take photos wherever he... Read more

Ann Olexy

Losing a family member is always difficult, but to lose your only child must be unbearable. Brian was a remarkable young man who will be missed by everyone. He was proud of and dedicated to his job at Halliburton. He was intelligent, humorous and made friends easily. My sincere condolences to Micheline who was his strength and support these last few years. My condolences also go out to Xavier Badoux, who Brian loved deeply.
With Sincere Sympathy, Ann Olexy, Gulf Coast Logistics, Inc.

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Charles Newman

Micheliene we are so sorry for your loss. Brian was as kind as he was brilliant and the world has lost an amazing spirit. He was my friend and brother and we miss him dearly.
Love you,
Charles and Megan Newman

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Charles Newman

2016, Minute Maid Park, Crawford Street, Houston, TX, USA

Watching the Astros

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Camille Badoux Delwaide

Très chère Micheline,
Nous venons d'apprendre le décès de ton fils unique et adoré Brian .
Nous avons eu la joie de le rencontrer à l'occasion du mariage de Xavier et avons pu découvrir un jeune homme extrêmement sympathique, élégant, intelligent et attachant . Tous ceux qui le connaissaient ne pouvaient que l'aimer !
Il a eu la malchance de devoir affronter la maladie et faisait montre d'un courage exceptionnel devant les vissicitudes de l'existence .
Tu as été merveilleuse avec lui en le soignant avec un amour et un dévouement vraiment unique .
Léo et moi partageons ton immense tristesse et t'embrassons affectueusement ,
Léo et Camille

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Charles Landis

It is very easy to be immediately warmed by a memory of Brian. While it is kind to hope that all of us would... Read more It is very easy to be immediately warmed by a memory of Brian. While it is kind to hope that all of us would have many Brians... Read more It is very easy to be immediately warmed by a memory... Read more