In Loving Memory of Brian Miyajima
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My very best friend in the entire world, Brian Miyajima has passed away at the age of 40. Brian was more than a best friend to me, I loved him wholeheartedly like a brother, he was an amazing Godfather/surrogate Uncle to my son, and one of the most genuine people I have ever met. I will always love him and will miss him dearly.
Since his father’s unexpected passing nearly 15 years ago to the day, Brian has lived in his childhood home with his mother Lynn Miyajima. Brian stepped into his father’s place, paying bills and taking care of home maintenance, all of the normal, mundane, adult tasks that one does. He forwent luxuries and sometimes even many of the necessities, and lived responsibly and within his means, but unfortunately that was just not enough.
During the past year as Brian’s health was taking a turn for the worse he turned inward and closed others out, he never spoke up no matter how many times he was prompted for help.
He didn’t let others know he was as sick as he was, so sick that he was unable to work. He didn’t want others to worry or to see him wither, but I am sure just wanted to be remembered as the lovably sarcastic, Tampa Bay Lightning loving, hockey playing, wood working, pain in the rear, that he was famous for being.
His commitment to trying to live while causing as little burden to others likely caused both he and Lynn additional stress in his final days. Brian was stubborn and the thought of incurring a mountain of medical bills, is what I’d imagine kept him from going to the hospital before it was too late.
Not only is Lynn grieving the loss of her only child, whom she loved deeply and dearly, but her grief is compounded by the stress of Brian having been too ill to work or contribute financially during his final year of life. It is my hope to raise enough money via this fundraiser to cover Brian’s cremation expenses and any bills that may have accumulated or gone unpaid in the past year that Brian has was unable to work.
All donations will go to pay for Brian’s funeral expenses, and financial obligations.
Since his father’s unexpected passing nearly 15 years ago to the day, Brian has lived in his childhood home with his mother Lynn Miyajima. Brian stepped into his father’s place, paying bills and taking care of home maintenance, all of the normal, mundane, adult tasks that one does. He forwent luxuries and sometimes even many of the necessities, and lived responsibly and within his means, but unfortunately that was just not enough.
During the past year as Brian’s health was taking a turn for the worse he turned inward and closed others out, he never spoke up no matter how many times he was prompted for help.
He didn’t let others know he was as sick as he was, so sick that he was unable to work. He didn’t want others to worry or to see him wither, but I am sure just wanted to be remembered as the lovably sarcastic, Tampa Bay Lightning loving, hockey playing, wood working, pain in the rear, that he was famous for being.
His commitment to trying to live while causing as little burden to others likely caused both he and Lynn additional stress in his final days. Brian was stubborn and the thought of incurring a mountain of medical bills, is what I’d imagine kept him from going to the hospital before it was too late.
Not only is Lynn grieving the loss of her only child, whom she loved deeply and dearly, but her grief is compounded by the stress of Brian having been too ill to work or contribute financially during his final year of life. It is my hope to raise enough money via this fundraiser to cover Brian’s cremation expenses and any bills that may have accumulated or gone unpaid in the past year that Brian has was unable to work.
All donations will go to pay for Brian’s funeral expenses, and financial obligations.
Organizer
Carlo Lopez
Organizer
Ocala, FL