Life is too short...

Two days ago we lost a close friend, Bryan Beale. We are still in shock as he was just at our home spending the day with us... one week later to the very day and almost hour, he was taken.

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2011/05/01/1648612/assistant-principal-killed-in.html#


This tragedy is especially hard on Scott, they have been friends for years. They taught together when Scott was a new teacher and became fast friends. I grew to know him as a force of nature with a personality that drew people in. He was never lacking for words or conversation and he had a wonderful sense of humor. He was so talented, an amazing teacher, artist, and athlete... Scott treasured their friendship and recently within the last few months they reconnected and began spending time together again... as principals they had much in common but they also shared a bond because of their days together at CKJH and all the fun they had there...

Yesterday as we both tried to get through the day on auto pilot, still reeling from the shock of this tragedy. Scott recalled a conversation they had recently over coffee where they were chatting about how important friendship is and that they were so glad they were hanging out again. Life is too short, Bryan's life was too short.

My heart aches for his parents, Bryan was their only child. They are in my thoughts and prayers as are his family, friends, his school community, and all the students whose lives he has touched throughout his career. I am grateful for the chance to have known him and for the friendship he shared with Scott. He will forever be in our hearts, we will cherish our memories with him and carry them with us always.