Support the McLaughlin Family in Memory of Brian

The community is heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Brian McLaughlin and is setting up this GoFundMe to support his family during this difficult time. Brian is a well-known personality in the Palm Harbor area and beyond. As a professional sports writer, he had great stories of sports legends he interviewed over his career, but he made a name for himself in the area covering local youth sports. He was an advocate for Palm Harbor soccer programs from recreational to high school level and volunteered his time to write about student-athletes and teams in the area. His ability to create captivating write-ups about teams and players increased the interest in our Palm Harbor sports programs. The loss to the community is deep.

Above all, Brian was a family man. You could always catch him talking about his extended family, his three wonderful children, and the love of his life, Lori. All funds raised will go directly to Lori McLaughlin to be used at her discretion, whether for memorial expenses, household needs, or any unforeseen costs that arise. Your generosity and kindness mean the world as they navigate this terrible loss. Thank you for your support.