Comments on: The Closest Thing To Heaven

By: George Grant

George Grant — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:45:21 +0000

Did i hear that Brians book was getting published and i hope this is true, bc i know how much it meant to him. we have discussed his book several times and i even have a copy maybe the only copy of a previous book he wrote bc he wanted me to proof read it and told me to keep it. we also discussed a book about how he met me and the guys in college and our exploits afterward. this football season has been hard not being able to talk football with him for the 1st time 93. i really miss my brother and i hope his work is published and oh yeah i will be naming my new son after him

By: Nikki Rhinehardt-Ford

Nikki Rhinehardt-Ford — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:28:01 +0000

I found myself thinking about Brian(Gee) alot today.I can still see where he was last standing in my livingroom and I putting my arms around him telling him that I didn’t want him to leave. I had been the oldest of the three childrn., but on that day I found myself crying like an baby telling him that I loved him. He told me that he wasn’t leaving but it was time for an new beginning in his life. When he first got to LA, he was driving around getting to know the area. He called to tell me he had got lost put not to worry. I asked him did he know where he was, he hesitant to tell. “COMPTON ” he told me. Then I said Brian you are in Compton driving a red car, with North Carolina tags.” . I told him Find an gas station and get out of Compton Asap. But I could tell he wasn’t worried about it. I was in North Carolina and I couldn’t relax unitl he found the freeway home. After we laughed about that for days.

This horse race season was so hard. He always call me to get my numbers. He had my children hook on betting horses to. Just for play of course. And every hoilday , he would call. Last Halloween we talked for hours. He was exciting about the book with plans of coming home in Jan of 10. I just want everyone to support his book whenever it gets published.

Plenary Review please contact me via email or call me at 704-499-7325 He had so many plans for this book. Please help me see his vision come true. This was an young man who had the passion, drive and dedication to be an award winning African American author.

By: Ron Isaac

Ron Isaac — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 03:36:09 +0000

On today – which is Brian’s birthday – I was just wondering if there is still work to get his book published?
We talked a number of times about his progress with it and he gave me tidbits of the text…..

I really hope somehow, someway his writing can be put in book form for all of those who loved him can see his passion and his legacy……

Please email me at photoarmy1@yahoo.com if anyone has any information.

By: Gladys Dickson

Gladys Dickson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:01:49 +0000

This message is for Tracy Turner, I was also a good friend of Brians. I met him here in California and we became good friends instantly. I saw Brian a few times while he was hospitialized and I understand the difficulty you are having with his passing. You may contact me via email and I can give you some information surrounding the circumstances of his passing. My email address is msgad@verizon.net

By: Tracy Turner

Tracy Turner — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:00:53 +0000

We get so caught up living life that six months roll by and we remember that we’ve not spoken to our friend. That’s what happened in my case. I last spoke with Brian on Thanksgiving 09 when we spoke about the progress with the book and family. I just assumed that he was busy living the dream that’s the reason why I hadn’t heard from him especially during thr Kentucky Derby and the Preakness this past May. I am devistated to learn (as of yesterday) that Brian passed and it was over six months ago. If nothing else as been learned in the wake of this news is that no matter how busy we get always reach out and touch base with the ones we love. We were bestfriends for many years, more like siblings and I am having a difficult time wrapping my head around thhe fact that he is gone. If someone would be kind enough to clue me into the circumstances surrounding Brian’s death i’d greatly appreciate it. God bleee you all!

By: MICHEAL RAMSEUR

MICHEAL RAMSEUR — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:32:32 +0000

MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE RHINEHARDT FAMILY. I’M STILL VERY SHAKEN BY THE LOST OF MY COUSIN AND FRIEND, HE WAS THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT EVERYONE IN THE WORLD SHOULD OF HAD THE CHANCE TO MEET HIM. I HOPE THERE IS A WAY FOR HIS BOOK TO STILL GET PUBLISHED. IF ANY INFORMATION ABOUT HIS BOOK COMES ABOUT I WOULD LOVE TO BE INFORMED BECAUSE I KNOW ALOT OF FRIENDS OF BRIAN’S WOULD JUST LOVE FOR HIS WORDS TO LIVE ON.

THANK YOU.

By: Lydia Sampson

Lydia Sampson — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:36:01 +0000

Can someone please tell if Brian was sick? He was a good friend and any information received would be helpful.

Thank you

By: Jon Leary

Jon Leary — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:06:35 +0000

Nikki, tried to call you. Please call me this weekend, if possible.

By: Lyndon Ramseur

Lyndon Ramseur — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:08:43 +0000

Brian grew up down the road from me,he had a sweet sprit about him,and he will be deeply missed.
Rest in peace Bro.

Lyndon Ramseur

By: Jon Leary

Jon Leary — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:30:42 +0000

Nikki, please call me on my comment (661) 547-4058. Thank you