Honoring SPC Brianna Hansen

We are devastated to announce SPC Brianna (Annie) Hansen, 28, passed away unexpectedly after a long struggle from injuries sustained while serving her country on January 10th, 2023. She was residing in Colorado Springs, CO at the time when the fight to keep going became too much for her. Brianna was a decorated veteran who served 4 years in the Army. She was a wonderful daughter, a protective sister, a true friend, and the best dog mom.

When she wasn’t working, Brianna was adventurous and brave, always wanting to try new things. No matter how much pain she was in, she enjoyed being outdoors. Her injuries allowed her to do some minor hiking, fishing, or walking her dogs. She had a loving circle of friends spending evenings hanging out, watching movies, or playing games. Brianna was creative in the kitchen and hardly ever used a recipe to make delicious meals. Her motherly instincts could be seen in how she was raising and caring for her three dogs.

She loved her family and friends with such a fierceness. Everywhere she went, she made a friend which was easy for her to do since her smile could light up a whole room. She was kind and always wanted to put others first. She was incredibly smart but never believed it since the first thing people always commented on was her beauty. She was such a loving soul with the best hugs that deserved everything the world could give her. She endured more hardships than any one person should have to experience in a lifetime with resilience and unwavering courage. She fought long and hard trying to overcome her injury and medical conditions, but the pain was too much. Her wounds may not have been visible to most, but they were deeply engrained in her memory and heart. She did her best to fight for those who were experiencing the same struggles and protect those from never having to go through what she braved.

The amount of love and support has been overwhelming. It’s been a comfort to know how many lives Brianna has touched throughout her time.

Thank you so much for your time, your generosity, and your kind words.

I loved you more than I could say. You were my little sister and I wish I could have protected you. I will love you always.

-Alana