Brian Avery Obituary

Our last interaction was after follow the star when we were in the classroom watching harry potter and the sorcerer's stone. we got yelled at because we were taking turns saying every line of dialog. The memories like that are what keep me happy sometimes.
I'll come visit again soon.
Still love you man.

Even though I only had the pleasure of teaching Brian for a half of a year when he was in sixth grade, his memory remains alive in my head. He was goofy, and he livened up every class. Although he was witty, he was also respectful at the same time.



Here is his sixth grade poem about himself, although I've heard he hadn't changed much: (Class of 2005, you will remember this)





Brian

Funny, happy, sleepy, athletic.

Son of Brian and Janet.

Lover of video games, hockey and basketball.

Who feels serious about sports, joy at Christmas, hungry at Thanksgiving.

Who needs food, love, school.

Who gives friendship, hospitality, laughs.

Who fears Lucas' headlocks, sickness, pain.

Who would like to see the Bulls win another championship, the Bears win the Superbowl, and the Cubs win another world series.

Resident of Wilmette, Illinois.

Avery



Avery family, and Class of 2005, I am truely sorry for your loss, and my prayers are with you.

Brian is greatly missed by many.

Dear Averys,

I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great guy and I don't think anyone has ever been missed so much. I bet Brian is very happy in heaven and everyone around him is probably laughing hystarically at his jokes and imitations like we did.

Brian,

You were the coolest kid I've ever known. No kid is ever as funny or as nice as you were. i loved having you live less than a block away from me. It made me feel so great when i'd walk by your house and you would be outside and you would always say hi. Neither you or your skill at basketball will ever be forgotten.

We all miss u!

Brian,

Brian, you are unlike anybody I ever knew...you were always smiling,and never sad, you had a joke and impersonation for anybody and everything! You are loved by everyone that has ever met you. I miss you so much, and so does everyone else. We are all here for your family, and I hope everyone in heaven appreciates your quirky sense of humor as much as we did! I fell so lucky to have been given the chance to meet you!

I love you Brian, and you will always be in my heart!



Love always,

Laura



The Avery Family,

As you all know, Brian was an amazing person! He was able to put a smile on anyones face. His jokes were priceless. What I really admired about him, was that if there was a boy being excluded, Brian was the first to go over to him and include them. Just remember, that we are all here for you always, and that you and Brian will always remain in our hearts and prayers.

XOXOXO,

Dear Avery Family,

I am very sorry about the loss of Brian. To begin to describe Brian would take up a lot of space but in one word I could describe him as Full. He was full of life, full of laughs, jokes, spirit, wisdom, integrity and joy. I only wish I can live my life half as full as he lived his. Everytime I am having a bad day, I think of Brian and something comes over me that makes me smile or brighten up. Brian really had a special talent of making people happy and it still remains at school with all of us. When something as small as a coke reminds me of him, I will always laugh because he always made me laugh. Tough times can be overcome with help from your friends and family. We are always here for you. We will always love Brian no matter what.

Always,

Caroline



Brian,

I will see you later.

Love always and forever,

Caroline

I just heard what happened to Brian. We were on the same pee wee hockey team. He was a funny guy. I'm sorry to hear he is gone. The world will be a sadder place without him.



Dan Garrett

To the Averys,

Brian was a great friend. Playing Hockey, Football, and Basketball with him was great. He was hilarious, and i will miss him.

Brian we loved you so much. Your smile always cleared my head of unhappy thoughts. Your bright blue eyes were always warm and welcoming. I miss you so much. No one will ever top your hilarious jokes, sayings, and impersonations. Life is just not the same without you. I still can't believe you're gone.

Love Always,

Dear Avery Family,

Brian was such a cool kid. Nobody didnt know who Brian was. He was good at sports, his wrttings were wonderful, he really knew how to make people laugh. Everyday was exciting with him. Nothing was ever boring. He made the best impersionations and his songs were hillarious. We love him and miss him dearly. Everyone will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

To the Avery Family,

Brian was a good friend to everyone at SFX, and someone I will never forget. Although his life was short, it was full. Not a day went by that we didn't appreciate having Brian around to make us laugh. Through his jokes and gestures he showed his one of a kind personality that can not be replaced. We love Brian and he will be with us forever

Brian,

You were the coolest kid i have ever know. You are not gone. You are not gone until you have been forgotten. You will never be forgotten Brian. You were funny and you were the star of the b-ball team. There will never be anyone like you brian.

You're The best!!

Dear The Averys,

Brian is resting in peace and is in Heaven. We will miss him very much. He always made us laugh. We will never forget him. "The best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart."-Helen Keller

Brian,

I miss you so much, ive known you since kindergarten i remember u were one of the only boys in my class... you made mrs.sullivans class a blast with your witty remarks. Sitting next to you was great, i remember you would always make me laugh if i was in a bad mood or sad. Whenever i curled my hair you would always bounce it and pull it, i would always tell you stop (while laughing at the same time)...i want you to know that even though i didnt show it sitting next to you was probably the highlight of my day, you were the funniest kid, and there is no replacing a brian avery. C u later...



Averys

I am sorry for your loss i cant even begin to imagine how hard it is for you but i want you to know we are all here with you.

Brian was the funniest person i had ever met and i wont forget him, ever.

To the Averys,

Brian was the funniest kid I ever knew and he made any time a funny one.He will be missed always by his loving family, friends, and SFX community. But to you Brain I'm not gonna say good bye, 'cause one day, I'll see you again.

Averys,

I'm really sorry. Brian was the coolest person. When you think about it he was kind of the perfect boy, smart, funny, nice, handsome, he always stood up for what he thought was right or what he believed in. He could always put smiles on people's faces even when he wasn't trying to. He will never be forgotten. You are all in my prayers.



Brian,

I miss you so much. It's really hard not having you here, you're the funniest person I know. I'm really going to miss having you in algebra, i can't even imagine how boring it's going to be with out you. Each time I eat a Schnyder's Honey Mustard Pretzel Nugget I'll eat one for you. I'll see you later.

Luv ya,

Chung's Chick

Brian was smart,funny, clever, and quick--He had an ability to find a funny side to things--He could make everyone smile. I know he's watching from heaven and helping his friends and family get through each day- We will never forget you, Brian Avery

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Avery,



I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a great guy. He made school fun because he could make any situation funny. He was never sad about any thing. We will never forget him, he is always in our hearts and so are you and your family.

Brian, I will never forget you. You were a great friend and always brightened up my day. I will always remember your speech for Commissioner of Assembly..."I've heard some rumors that I was going to put a waterslide in the school and I'm not really sure what that's about. Anyways, I don't want you to vote for me because I'm you're friend, but if that be the case, I will gladly accept your vote." I hope you're playing Halo 2 in heaven, cause you were just amazing at that game. I laugh! You're probably beating God in it right now.

P.S. Put in a good word for me with God.

Thanks Avery

I love you Brain. I will never forget him. I remember in kindergarten there were only three boys, including Brian and I, and we would always go over to each others houses and watch Star Wars. Then this year we would always play Halo together and hangout every weekend. He was the funniest kid I every.

I will never forget you Brian. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

I'll always miss Brian. He was my best friend and I'll always miss him. He was nice to me and everyone in my grade. I'll always miss his lines. I'll always love him.

Brian will always remain in my heart, as I'm sure he will remain in all of our hearts. Whe i first found out about the incident,the only thing that would make me stop crying were his jokes.

To the Averys,

I am so sorry for your loss. Brian was a cool guy. He made any situation funny (even science class). I have so many memories of being with him (eating some food at your house) I am sad that he wont be at school any more. I am so sorry. Tony and Annie, I am really sorry. I can't imagine losing a little brother. You guys are awesome.





Brian,

I'll miss you man. you were really funny (and good at halo). Also, (since I am so bad) I have decided to give up Halo, in honer of you. C ya later. "geez, geez, geez, hee bee hee bee geebeez"

Dear Avery family and friends,

I went to the wake, and saw Brian in his casket. No matter what anyone says, I know that the boy in there was not Brian Avery. Although I have moved away from St. Francis, memories flash into my mind, and I remember a laughing, playing, always moving boy. He is not in the casket, he is not in the ground. He is somewhere up there, watching over us all. He is watching us grieve, watching us move through our lives in a haze. Everytime I hear the wind whisper in my ear, or I see a falling star, I know it's from Brian, saying that he's okay, move on, we've got a life to live. It's the least we can do for him, to live the life that he lost. His death, makes us realize how much we love each other, and how we should let each other know it. Death gives way to new life, Brian's death is making us come closer together, families and friends both. No eye was dry during his funeral, and all the hearts are aching for you, Avery family. We love you and are here for you - always. No matter how much time goes by, we are here.

Love, Marielle McKenna

To the Avery family,

I'm deeply sorry for your loss, and just know that I, along with the rest of the SFX school, understand what you are going through. I'll always cherish all the great memories I've had with Brian, and all of you are in my prayers. God Bless you all,

Talin Tokat

Dear Janet, Brian, and Avery Family, I learned today of Brian's death from my sister, Meg. I want you to know that although we are far from Chicago and our Creevy family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. The tributes to Brian are wonderful! With deep sympathy, Katha (Geary) and John Hartley

Dear Averys,

Brian was the funniest person i know, im very sorry about this terrible accedent. In heaven hes watching down on you guys. He will always be with you. Brian will be missed. You are in our prayers.

Brian, we are all going to miss you. You will always be remembered and may you have peace in Heaven. We love you and God Bless.

Dear Avery Family,

I'm so sorry about your loss. If there is anything my family and I can do, we'll all be happy to help. We will keep you in our prayers.



I knew Brian for 10 years, from preschool to 8th grade, and he never ceased to make me laugh. I don't think I've ever met anyone else who had such an original humor and personality. I'm so glad I have funny stories to remember him by (like last year when his pants were too big and Mrs. Passias sewed a button onto them because he didn't have one).



He is greatly loved and missed by everyone that was a part of his life. I know he must be watching over us and keeping an eye on everyone.



Love Always,

Caroline M.

Dear Annie and all the Averys-- I was so sad to hear about Brian. He always had a twinkle in his eye that said he was ready for fun! You are in my thoughts and prayers during this awful time. Remember the Howlett's. If we can ever be of service in any way, it would be an honor to help such a great family!

Booves,



Sarah Behrer just called me about this tragedy. Broke my heart, man, just as a distant friend and as a parent. You were always the most gracious guy, and the most just interesting at school, and I'm not the first to say that.



I've been in politics for a lot of years and got all my lessons from that and those people. My favorite, had this to say after losing a child. Patience, in all and every thing. She was right.



Sounds trite, yet I try every day to live up to that, through the usual and intangible, day-to-day jive, ironic mistakes, and heartrending events.



Janet, never met you, but you've got a New Trier trampoline angel there with you. Lean on him.



Finally, when my father passed away, which tore my family apart, my mom, the rock, always said, "Well, now you have to live not every moment, but perhaps every day, with that fellow looking over your shoulder."



Good advice.



As ever, Nelli

Dear Janet,

I am so very sorry about your son Brian. I was out of town during the services and want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am at a loss for words and will continue to pray for all of you.

Love,

Meg

Janet & Brian,



I am so sorry for your loss of your son Brian. I talked to Julie today after I read the sad sad news in the Trib. She would have been with you if she'd known earlier. We are all thinking of and praying for you and your family. We love you.



Mary Lee (for Julie too)

Dear Avery Family,

Im sorry about your loss. Brian will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you all.

Love, Hilary

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Avery and children,



I was very saddened to hear the news about Brian. Brian was in my fourth grade class my second year teaching at St. Francis. I remember Brian well. He was such a good student and had such a wonderful personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.



Very sincerely,

Miss Shannon Robinson

Former fourth grade teacher

Dear Avery Family,

We were so sorry to hear of the death of Brian. We just wanted you to know we are praying for all in your family.

Patti Bidwill, Alexei and Luke O'Brien

Dear Brian, Janet and family,



Words don't adequately express our sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.



The Zeiler family

Brian~

you were one funny kid. you had some awesome friends and were totally loved. Everyone missess ya like crazy but we know your in heaven....a better place...i miss and love you! Say hey to ms flynn for me would ya! xoxox ~Amanda Richards~

Dear Brian, Janet and Family,

We were so terribly sorry to learn about the accident. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim and Pat

Dear Avery Family,

I work in Wilmette School District 39. Your loss has been deeply felt in the District 39 community. You have discribed Brian as a fun loving, active kid. In time, I hope that his memory will bring you joy rather than sadness. Surely, that is what he would have wanted. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Bonnie Frame

Janet, Brian & Family,



Please accept our deepest sympathies for your tragic loss.



The Sampson Family

Mr. and Mrs. Avery,



Brian is now resting in peace and is in Heaven. We will miss him very much. He always made us laugh. We will never forget him.



From,

Danny Spence

Brian, I didn't know you very well but I want you to know how much everyone here at SFX loved and misses you. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Dear Brian, Janet & Kids,



Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will hold Brian in our hearts always.



Celeste, Bill, Christine & Paul Sciortino