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Brian Wade Rinker

Knoxville, TN

August 22, 1973 - April 12, 2022

Aug 22, 1973 - Apr 12, 2022

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Amber Johnson

Music 🎶 Every time I hear a song, it will trigger many memories. We have seen so many shows together, we had THE best time and he was looking forward to another one coming up, sadly I’ll be attending this one alone, but I will be bringing him, he’ll be with me in spirit. I won’t forget how excited he would get lol and I was proud to have him beside me and also standing behind me because I’m so short 😂

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Rose Nelson

Brian is my cousin, but I am quite a bite older. He is the same age as my daughter.. Some of my best memories were at Christmas when he was a child growing up. We would all get together at my moms..💕 A memory I have that has always stayed with me is Brian, my daughter,and my friends son who were all the same age..all had these old football helmets and were out playing on a summers day. I took a photo and I wish I had it handy to post..It still makes me smile!!🥰 Last time I saw him Clarice, Brian my sister Laurie and I went out for Mexican ! I never thought it would be the last time..I can't believe he's gone.. My heart hurts for my Uncle, Amber, Bryson, Clarice and Raul..and our family..RIP my dear cousin..until we meet again..love you bunches...💕😪

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Amber Johnson

I love reading these memories! I love reading these memories! I love reading these memories!

Rose Nelson

I posted that pic today of this memory.. It took me a bit to find it..💞 I posted that pic today of this memory.. It took me a bit to find it..💞 I posted that pic today of this memory.. It took me... Read more

James Marsh

I always marveled at the easy-going way Brian was able to connect with everyone in a room, even introverted types like me. His eyes would light up if you asked him about any of his interests--hockey or music or drawing or cooking (there were many others too). He would be able to tell you in detail about the player the Wild just traded for or if the new Pepper CD was as good as the earlier ones. He got me listening to reggae for the first time...I remember us house painting together and cranking my newbie 'best of reggae' CD. I can still hear Brian singing along, and sweeping the brush along the wall in time with the music. I will miss him.

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Amber Johnson

He loved you Uncle, had tons of respect for you and he just thought you were the coolest! He loved you Uncle, had tons of respect for you and he just thought you were the coolest! He loved you Uncle, had tons of respect for you and... Read more

Amber Johnson

2022, Knoxville, TN, USA

The Crew

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Amber Johnson

Only because if there’s a chance he sees this, I want him to know his boy made it and had his ashes in his... Read more Only because if there’s a chance he sees this, I want him to know his boy made it and had his ashes in his pocket ❤️ Only because if there’s a chance he sees this, I want... Read more

Amber Johnson

2022, Knoxville, TN, USA

Bryson & Rylie at Wasabi, not Waffle House!

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Amber Johnson

2022, KnoxVegas

Baby, he made it to Prom

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Rene Rzeszotarski

I remember all the times you'd stop to visit our house in Becker when you'd be visiting from Montana. You took me for a ride in your Iroc Z.

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2019, Annapolis, MD, USA

Amber Johnson

2022, Home

I been lonely, only…when I stop to think about you. So I don’t stop, I just keep on, try to keep my head above these blues 😭 ~Pepper

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Amber Johnson

Brian loved being outside, whether it was gardening, laying at the beach, skateboarding, snowboarding (when he was younger lol) napping in a hammock, or just chilling with friends at a pool party. He also enjoyed cooking and our favorite dish is a Broccoli Pasta white melty cheese dish, one of the many he learned from Maria Fierek.

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Amber Johnson

Paulucci Hall, Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, USA

Angie’s Wedding ~I will miss kissing you

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Amber Johnson

Rochester, MN, USA

Trip down to see his Sister Lisa

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Amber Johnson

West Duluth, Duluth, MN, USA

Learning how to rip it! Thank you baby, for teaching him.

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Bayfront Festival Park, Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, USA

Birthday Party for Bryson

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Amber Johnson

Duluth, MN, USA

He is so in love with Bryson ❤️

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Duluth, MN, USA

Hanging at Chad’s

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Amber Johnson

2018, Sevierville, TN, USA

Mother’s Day Cabin weekend

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Amber Johnson

He never met a hammock he didn’t like! This one I bought for Father’s Day, years ago, he could bring it anywhere... Read more He never met a hammock he didn’t like! This one I bought for Father’s Day, years ago, he could bring it anywhere and just tie ... Read more He never met a hammock he didn’t like! This one I bought... Read more

Simon Hodge

Annapolis, MD, USA

Brian learn to climb a tree with me day before our wedding Holly and Simon

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Amber Johnson

Thank you Cuz!! This means the world to me, and I know he’s smiling on me knowing you reached out, here. ... Read more Thank you Cuz!! This means the world to me, and I know he’s smiling on me knowing you reached out, here. But you MUST come hug... Read more Thank you Cuz!! This means the world to me, and I know... Read more

Sally Jackson

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Rene Rzeszotarski

Annapolis, MD, USA

Love you all ❤🧡❤

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