In Memory of Brian Marquardt

Suicide is an impossible story to tell as there are no answers,  no one to blame and no way to go back.  Our beloved  Brian Marquardt sucumbed to this tragic and ever growing epidemic on April  26, 2017.  Though we know symptoms and events which contributed to his despair, we can never know the depths to which he suffered.

A son,  brother, nephew,  grandson, friend, cousin, colleague and inspiration to many, Brian was talented, athletically gifted, quick to laugh,  easy to smile  and genuinely kind to all those who crossed his path.  We are still struggling to come to terms with his loss,..

The emotional toll this horrendous illness has put on Brian's family is indescribable but there's a financial toll as well.   Friends and family have asked how they can help so I've set up this GoFundMe site to assist with medical bills and related expenses so Brian's family can cover what's necessary and focus on moving forward in healing.

They have not and probably would never ask for help but we recognize the additional signs of stress which come when a financial burden is looming. Please contribute if you can, small or large is no matter, every donation is a blessing.

If you  or anyone you know is suffering, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at [phone redacted]. 
Please talk to someone - it's okay not to be okay.

Thank you sincerely and please keep Brian and his family in your thoughts and prayers.