We'll Miss You Brian....
It is with a broken heart that I tell you all that Brian passed away last night.
Olivia, Jessica, Greg and I went to visit him yesterday. Livi got to see her dad and had a wonderful visit with him. After that, Jessica told him again that it was OK to let go. And about three hours later, Brian quit fighting and went to heaven.
We all know that Brian loved Olivia so very much that he just needed to see her one last time. And he looked so completely relaxed and peaceful while we were there. She got to hug on him and kiss him and tell him she loved him.
Jessica has made arrangements at Woodstock Funeral Home on Main Street in Woodstock, GA for Thursday, April 5 at 11:00am. We will have a simple service to honor Brian's memory and then we will all go to Sideline's on Barrett Parkway to celebrate him in style -- friends, foosball and laughter. Brian wouldn't have it any other way.
Please keep us in your prayers during this very difficult time. Livi's birthday is tomorrow so that will be hard on Livi and Jessica. Please pray that Jessica will have the strength to get through all of this. She has been such an amazing person throughout.
We also ask that in lieu of flowers that you donate to Livi's Fund -- at Bank of America (Olivia Hatton's Support Fund).
Brian was an amazing guy -- there wasn't a person that he met that didn't feel drawn to him and this world will be a little less fun without him around. But how lucky we are to have Olivia -- and she is such a great legacy for Brian. Last night she told me that she knew that "Dad was in heaven and that was a better place for him because now he could talk -- and Dad loves to talk." Kids can be so wise...
I would like to print out all the comments left on this site so that one day Livi can have them. If any of you would like to share your story of how Brian touched your life, that would be great -- Livi would love to have all these to read one day.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and words of encouragement.
And we know that heaven just got a little rowdier now that Brian's there....
"It is still so new & all we see is the empty space, but that is not how it is in the landscape of the heart. There, there is no empty space & he still laughs with each of us in turn. We are proud to have known him. We are proud to have called him friend." -StoryPeople
Olivia, Jessica, Greg and I went to visit him yesterday. Livi got to see her dad and had a wonderful visit with him. After that, Jessica told him again that it was OK to let go. And about three hours later, Brian quit fighting and went to heaven.
We all know that Brian loved Olivia so very much that he just needed to see her one last time. And he looked so completely relaxed and peaceful while we were there. She got to hug on him and kiss him and tell him she loved him.
Jessica has made arrangements at Woodstock Funeral Home on Main Street in Woodstock, GA for Thursday, April 5 at 11:00am. We will have a simple service to honor Brian's memory and then we will all go to Sideline's on Barrett Parkway to celebrate him in style -- friends, foosball and laughter. Brian wouldn't have it any other way.
Please keep us in your prayers during this very difficult time. Livi's birthday is tomorrow so that will be hard on Livi and Jessica. Please pray that Jessica will have the strength to get through all of this. She has been such an amazing person throughout.
We also ask that in lieu of flowers that you donate to Livi's Fund -- at Bank of America (Olivia Hatton's Support Fund).
Brian was an amazing guy -- there wasn't a person that he met that didn't feel drawn to him and this world will be a little less fun without him around. But how lucky we are to have Olivia -- and she is such a great legacy for Brian. Last night she told me that she knew that "Dad was in heaven and that was a better place for him because now he could talk -- and Dad loves to talk." Kids can be so wise...
I would like to print out all the comments left on this site so that one day Livi can have them. If any of you would like to share your story of how Brian touched your life, that would be great -- Livi would love to have all these to read one day.
Thank you all for your continued prayers and words of encouragement.
And we know that heaven just got a little rowdier now that Brian's there....
"It is still so new & all we see is the empty space, but that is not how it is in the landscape of the heart. There, there is no empty space & he still laughs with each of us in turn. We are proud to have known him. We are proud to have called him friend." -StoryPeople
posted by Jamie at 3:39 PM
20 Comments:
I'm just not sure what I even want to say as my comment today. Although, I only met Brian once, I can see what a blessing and joy he was to Jamie, Greg, Olivia and Jessica and many more that I do not know. My heart goes out to all of you and I am thankful that Brian is in heaven watching over Olivia and Jessica as the move forward with both of their lives. I am praying for all of you - that God grants you peace during this sad time!
Sincerely and with love,
Shannon Lewis
Jessica,
I am just so thankful that Brian and Olivia were able to have that special time together Sunday afternoon. Now she will always have good memories of her last time with her dad. You know, I think we finally have had our prayers answered - though not in the way we would have chosen. But Brian is now whole and healthy again and "talking up a storm" in heaven!! I have grown to love your little family from afar but love you I do! I only wish I had had more time to love Brian. The wedding weekend gave me a glimpse of the person he was but I would have loved to have more time with all three of you.
Words won't really help the sadness that surrounds you right now but just know that we are praying for a "peace that passes all understanding" that can only come from God.
We love you,
Bonnie & Pete
Jessica,
Olivia witnessed the most pure and beautiful display of love, generosity and kindness between her mother and father. I can’t imagine the depth or reality of your pain right now. You are loved and admired by many Jessica. You are extraordinary. Olivia is and will continue to be an amazing, strong and caring child because both of her parents lived those values.
You are in our prayers.
- Katy
brian was very funny. i once was talking smack on the net to other players mostly phil and lee about how many times i beat them and i came to a tuesday night tournament that brian liked playing in and lost. he gave me hell. loudly i might add and it was funny. there was nothing i could say ebsides shrug my shoulders and laugh. even though i had seen and played brian before that was the first time he touched me. after that we started talking and cutting up almost everytime we saw each other.
a month or so before his accident he asked me to pull a prank on his close friend and roommate lee. it was so funny. he finally let the cat out the bag and everyone involved got a kick out of it.
i was very sad to hear what has happened but am very glad to have had the opprotunity to have known brian even for a short time. he was a true delight. he is missed.
mickey munger and family.
I am so sorry for the loss of one of the funniest guys I've known. Bryan gave me a nickname that I have to remember him buy, that was how his wittyness worked, he implanted these little funny quirks in your brain that make you laugh everytime you think of them. We will all miss Brian, but are lucky to know that a least there is someone with a sense of humor in heaven.
I've read the posts of this blog regularly and I was very impressed, how deep you all are in your thoughts and hearts to be with Jessica and Olivia and Brian. And although I don't know both of them, I had the chance to know Brian for a funny night playing foosball, while I was visiting Jamie years ago. I agree with you, that he was an amazing guy making everybody around him laughing.
How poor the little world will be without him. I am so sorry for you! Please still trust him, he's there for you, wherever you are, I am sure! You're in my heart!
Kerstin from Germany
P.S. Please excuse my english!
Jess and Livi - We're still thinking of and praying for you.
Dear Olivia,
I thought about not posting this because people read enough from me on this blog already. But I would like for you to read this one day and know how very much we loved your daddy.
Without your dad, I would not have my family right now. I met your dad when I first started dating Greg and then you quickly came into my life. And it's because of you that Greg and I are married today. Watching Greg love you and spend time with you just made me realize how much I wanted to marry him. So I know that you and your daddy are completely responsible for my happiness. And that's why no matter how crazy your dad made me (and he could definitely drive me crazy!), I still loved him as a dear friend.
And I guess that's why I feel so responsible for your happiness now.
Your dad deserved better. He was so great and so fun and just the life of the party. So it's sad and you will miss him. We all will miss him. But we'll keep him alive together. You will remind us every time we look at you. You look just like him and have that same fun attitude. And we will tell you stories about Dad that you may not know. Some we'll have to wait until you're a little older. :)
We love you so much Olivia. You and your mom are so very precious to me. And we will always be here for you.
---Your "sister"
I was sitting here trying to think of the perfect thing to say about your dad and I dont know where to begin. He was the life of the party but could be an ass too, he never met a stranger and the most important thing there was no doubt he loved you, will always love you and will be watching over you for you for your entire life. When you get older and get a boyfriend he had better watch out cause your dad will be there ready to kick his ass if he steps out of line. Just think happy thoughts and he will be there laughing with you.
Love Kris
wow i'm truly at a loss of words... you are an amazing friend and wonderful person. there isn't one person that ever met you that ever forgot who brian hatton was. Im blesed to have known you and your wonderful little girl. hey remember when we first met how you and biily m. coulnt stand me and you guys kept telling adam to fire me. HaHa. I,ll never forget how much you were proud of me when i became a manager for the company. when ever we talk you always had 1 up on me. i miss you all ready. but billy said it the best "god needed him for something. Im not sure what that is but he needed him." thank you for being apart of my life. I toast tomarrow for you crazy fun life you have lived. to jess... i know you dont know me very well but i want you to know brian always loved you and no other person he said could replace you in his heart. you and olivia are his heart and always will be. stay strong. Brian i miss you and im so glad you can talk loud again!! look over us.
with love,
jamie brown/gray
p.s. remember how funny you thought i just changed colors and you called me a different color everyday. haha
I don't even know what to say right now. I didn't even know about this blog until today:( I met Brian while working at Sidelines (Chastain) 5 years ago. And if you didn't hang out with Brian, you were not cool! We had mutual friends but because he was older than me - I wasn't old enough to drink at the time and I didn't know how to play foosball:), we didn't really hang out together. That changed about a year later when he ended up being my roommate. I think that was the most fun I've ever had. Brian definitely was the funniest person I knew and he is UNFORGETTABLE. I remember picking him up from KB or Barrett Sidelines in the middle of the night. I remember going to the BP around the corner from our house at 5am trying to buy more beer because that game of Spades wasn't as much fun without the beer! It didn't matter what Brian was doing, he always had fun. I remember laughing A LOT and I remember talking A LOT (or listening rather!). He was like a big brother to me, he always looked out for me. Olivia, you probably don't remember me but I used to babysit you when your dad and I were roommates. Gosh, you were still in a car seat. I took you to work out with me once (I tried) and you cried in the kids' playroom after 2 minutes because you couldn't see me. I felt so awful that I called your mom and asked her if it was okay for us to stop and have some ice cream so I could make it up to you! Your face is too beautiful for tears... Even though I was only around you for that year, you were such a joy to me and I will never forget you (how could anyone forget that precious face?)!!! I loved your dad (just like everyone did) and I will forever remember him. Jess, I'm not sure if you remember me either but I remember you and I know you have the strength to get through this.
You, Olivia and your family are in my heart and prayers.
Mary Blickensderfer
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Jessica, Olivia, Jaime, Greg and Earl
Please know that my thoughts are with you all...I only knew you all thru the hospital; I am just so very glad that Olivia finally got to see her dad! One must take comfort in knowing where Brian is and in future years Olivia will always be his little girl...Jessica will always be her mother. And it will be because of you all that Brian will stay in Olivia's memory and Jessica's. Jessica, I cannot imagine what you are going thru, how you feel etc. but I can tell you that this pain will subside with time. It will never go away and when and if you ever do marry you will think of Brian. I did not know Brian except from the hospital, but I honestly feel that reading comments from other people about him, he would want you to move forward. Yes, it is a little early but you have that precious child to remind you of the good times. I am proud of you Jessica for doing the right thing...letting Olivia see him. And, how does anyone know what he could hear or see or feel? None of us have ever been in his situation and came back to talk about it!!!!! And for God's sake, Don't let people say "I know how you feel" because they don't. What happened to Brian was very very tragic and we all wonder why. We would not be human if we didn't. But I feel that Brian will be Olivia's guardian angel as she goes thru life, knowing that her dad loved her very much. Again, I am proud of you Jessica! You are an awesome person! I am honored that I was just a very tiny part of his life and yours.
Take care and please try to find some peace.
Please let Dan and Earl know that I am thinking of them also.
Earl Hatton.....I want to take this time to thank.... everyone for their Prayers, Love, Kindness and understanding I think Bri would be proud of each and everyone of you.....as you are proud be be a part of my son...Again I say THANK EACH AND ALL...lOVE EARL D AND KAREN
To Jess And To Livi,
I just wanted to say no matter how many times my fingers were crushed in the fry bowl, and now matter how many times I would say "I would see ya later!" I loved Brian for his funny and "not so funny" ways. I really will miss him. I will miss running into him, and onthe time he would make sure all would see him. He would ALWAYS SAY HELLO. Because that is what he always did. He would ALWAYS say hello, if he has seen you even one time. He would remember your name and say "Hello!" I will always cherish the memories and the crazy times that he was capable of. He is the true mean guy in the kitchen with a heart and soul of gold and love. We will miss him Jess and Livi. And he WILL live on in OUR HEARTS AND SOULS!!!
Love Mark and Danielle Brown
I just found out about Brian's passing and this blog from Missy. Thank you, Missy.
I haven't lived in Atlanta since 1999 so I hadn't been in touch with Brian, Jessica, or Olivia in such a long time. But I will never forget all the fun times and good memories. Brian worked at Barrett Parkway Sidelines when I started as a manager there. He did what he does to all the new folks: he tested me by giving me some crap to see if I could take it. I gave him crap right back and we were instant friends. The whole time I worked there I always knew that Brian had my back. He kept it fun and laughed when I tried to help with the dishes and sprayed dirty dish water in my face. I will never forget the fun trip to Savannah for St. Patty's Day that I have TONS of pictures from. There were so many great times.
Jessica, I am so so sorry for your loss. You are such a great lady and this must be so hard. But you are the wonderful mother and person who will help Olivia get through this.
Olivia, I saw you when you were just a baby. I am told you are growing into a lovely young lady as we all knew you would with the loving parents and friends you have. I am very sorry you lost your daddy. Just know he will forever be in your heart and you are so right that he will be enjoying talking in heaven.
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends.
And Brian, thank you for all the times you made us smile. When I think I might cry because I'm sad you're gone, I'll smile up at heaven instead.
Debi Mitchusson
Brian was a great guy with an amazing personality. The last conversation we had was at work, the night before the accident was one that i will never forget. it was a friday night and we weren't busy at all. we were all cutting up like we usually did when we were bored. somehow we got to talking about relationships, and i remember Brian giving me advice on guys and long-term relationships. he went from joking around, to being almost like a "brother-figure". he was talking to me about life lessons and love. brian was an amazing guy, with a heart of gold. i know he is in heaven watching down on us all.
love, erin williams
crazychik213@hotmail.com
to the family: Everything happens for a reason...Brian is now our guardian angel watching over us at all times. remember the happy times you have shared and memories that will last a lifetime. You and Brian will be in my thoughts and prayers, always.
Love, Erin Williams
olivia,
i know this is for you when you get older to keep. I have already posted somethings you thought would be funny. but i have been thinking about you and your mom lately alot. I know you dont remember but your dad let me watch you a couple of times when he had to work during the day. I have a little girl the same age as you. your mom is right when she said he can be crazy or just so kind. your dad didnt like me at all at first he was the mean kitchen guy i always fought with at sidelines chastain. But sooner than later we became very good friends giving eachother love advice. i wanted you to know about a night we talked about you and your mom. He was telling me how the best thing he had ever done in his life was have you with you mom. he spoke so highly of your mom that she was wonderful and he needed to grow up. your dad is a big kid. he said sometimes you acted older then him. That same night he told me how much he truly loved your mom. He said " 1 day when I grow up. haha Jess will take me back. i truly love her" he always told me that they stayed best friends and they made it work so you could always be happy. When we oped sidelines acworth we talked about you all the time. We would be slammed and he would step off the line to talk to you. To make sure daddys little girl had a good day at school and if you did your homework. you are very much daddys little girl and he loves you more then life its self. never forget that sweetie.
love,
jamie brown/gray
Jamie i dont know if you'll even see this but it's olivia thank you so much for all of these post. I love y'all.
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