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gunnut1965

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Posted: 10/26/2016 10:28:41 PM EDT

Unfortunately, we lost a great person and my best friend today. Brian's sister let me know that he passed at 0330 this morning at home after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. I saw Brian while he was TDY in early September. He looked like he had lost some weight, but was in good spirits. He called me the week of 19 September to tell me he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer (large nodes in Pancreas, Arterial involvement, Metastasized to liver, etc.). He started treatment as part of a trial on 12 October. He barely had a month to come to grips with this horrible disease and get everything in order.

Brian Beavers was a truly good person and friend. He was an Aggie and graduated with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. He spent 20 years as an officer in the Air Force where he started out as a missileer (SAC trained killer). I met Brian at our last assignment where he was a Test Director at AFOTEC. Brian worked for the Missile Defense Agency after his retirement until he passed. Brian loved to ski and shoot. We built a lot of AKs and ARs together when I lived in the Springs. I am heartbroken and miss him dearly.

PvtJoeBauers Some days it's just easier being an asshole. Joined Jan 2009 Posts 14038 EE 100% (269) CO, USA	Posted: 10/26/2016 11:33:51 PM EDT [#1] Fuck cancer
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QCMGR QC Doktor...soldier, scholar, funnyman, raconteur Joined Feb 2001 Posts 14796 EE 0% (0) AL, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 1:50:04 AM EDT [#2]

DD1801 The bottled beer taste, in a can. Joined Mar 2005 Posts 14408 EE 100% (15) OK, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:13:00 PM EDT [#3]

ZedsDeadBaby word. Joined Dec 2007 Posts 17109 EE 100% (40) MD, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:20:16 PM EDT [#4] Fuck cancer. I never knew you Brian, but rest in peace.
	"When you die, if you get a choice between going to Regular Heaven or Pie Heaven, choose Pie Heaven. It might be a trick, but if not…mmmmm, boy!" -Jack Handey, Deep Thoughts

Fantomas When the Tide is out you can see who swims naked Joined Oct 2009 Posts 22475 EE 100% (164) FL, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:24:10 PM EDT [#5] sorry for your loss and cancer sucks
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akethan Member Joined Sep 2001 Posts 27750 EE 100% (295) IN, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:24:39 PM EDT [Last Edit: akethan] [#6] RIP Brother

Hammer2Fall Can I Play With Madness Joined Jul 2006 Posts 9541 EE 100% (4) PA, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:43:16 PM EDT [#7]
	With saddened heart, In loving memory of Anita, viciously taken from the world too soon May God bless you, be at peace. Your "guy in France" The proud nail gets pounded down.

HeavyMetal Veteran of a Thousand Psychic Wars Joined Feb 2001 Posts 34351 EE 100% (4) WV, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:46:51 PM EDT [#8] God speed Brian
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GetGunz Joined May 2005 Posts 2354 EE 100% (30) RI, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:53:47 PM EDT [#9] Sorry to hear of the loss.

Minuteman419 Member # 25673 Joined Sep 2002 Posts 15037 EE 100% (94) VA, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 9:57:41 PM EDT [#10]
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Nimble_Nimrod Joined Feb 2003 Posts 426 EE 100% (1) VA, USA	Posted: 10/27/2016 10:03:14 PM EDT [#11] Godspeed.

Kyoami Professional Fool Joined Nov 2002 Posts 27045 EE 100% (8) USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 12:15:41 AM EDT [#12]
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thebeekeeper1 Member Joined Mar 2001 Posts 114791 EE 100% (17) IL, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 12:21:24 AM EDT [#13] Years ago he invited me to his home if I ever found my way out there. I didn't know he was ill. RIP, friend.

jinks556 American at large... call sign "Balut" Joined Oct 2006 Posts 2248 EE 100% (2) WA, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 12:32:56 AM EDT [#14] R.I.P.
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joker1 Semper Fi Dog Rescue. [email protected] Joined Jul 2004 Posts 10022 EE 100% (9) KY, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 12:34:39 AM EDT [#15] Aw crap. Was it a week ago I sent a message of support? Again, just crap.
	Never give up! Never surrender! One dog at a time!

FP2000H Bro-bot Joined Dec 2005 Posts 29626 EE 100% (647) TX, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 1:38:17 AM EDT [#16] Death sucks any way you cut it. That our time must come to an end and we have no say in it seems unjust at times. What one leaves behind is what is really important since one can take nothing with them. Sorry for you loss.
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Sixtigers Beta as fuck (tm) (c) (r) Joined Aug 2008 Posts 16371 EE 100% (30) CA, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 1:39:01 AM EDT [#17] Aww, man...
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BIG_PAPA Si vis pacem, para bellum; Deo adjuvante non timen Joined May 2008 Posts 2931 EE 100% (3) SC, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 1:50:48 AM EDT [#18] Rest in peace kind sir. Fuckin' pancreatic cancer. What a disgusting disease.
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backbencher Managing Member of Mischief Joined Nov 2005 Posts 21385 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 2:08:25 AM EDT [#19] Farmers Fight! We'll see you @ Muster, Brian.
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osprey21 Known Associate Joined Jan 2001 Posts 107805 EE 100% (275) FL, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 4:09:25 AM EDT [#20]

TheOldRepublic Pry open your third eye Joined Dec 2013 Posts 5545 EE 100% (3) NV, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 4:29:54 AM EDT [#21] Rip
	Teener Crew for life.

fish223 Vox Clamantis in Deserto Joined Sep 2004 Posts 9995 EE 100% (7) NY, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 6:37:27 AM EDT [#22]
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thebomber Member Joined Apr 2004 Posts 14458 EE 100% (70) VA, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 6:51:28 AM EDT [#23] RIP Brother!
	I couldn't possibly shove my head up my ass far enough to see your point of view.

eracer Member (hehe....you said 'member.') Joined Dec 2002 Posts 44254 EE 100% (19) FL, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 6:55:10 AM EDT [#24] Condolences to his family and friends.
	I like lamp.

TheGrayMan Home Security Moderator Joined Apr 2007 Posts 48728 EE 100% (5) USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 7:07:30 AM EDT [#25] Pancreatic Is bad news... it's the bullet you can't dodge.
	Everything you are doing is wrong, and it is my sworn duty to resist you.

wganz Darwin's little helper. Joined Apr 2004 Posts 19330 EE 100% (21) TX, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 7:10:42 AM EDT [#26]
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Slopes-2-Shores

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Posted: 10/28/2016 7:33:40 AM EDT

[#27]

Oh no

.

RIP Brian.

He joined me one day for a great day of skiing. He was a really good guy. I'm glad to have had that ski day together.

I didn't know he was sick. I'm terribly sorry to hear this bad news, and sorry for OP's and his family's loss. He will be missed.

OP: I know it's difficult to be the bearer of bad news, but I thank you for doing it.

-JC

Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.
Ernest Hemingway

Chairborne Member Joined Dec 2004 Posts 39572 EE 100% (8) JPN	Posted: 10/28/2016 7:35:20 AM EDT [#28]
	When you understand why you dismiss all the other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.

paadams Member Joined Dec 2009 Posts 10202 EE 100% (2) TX, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 8:32:09 AM EDT [#29] RIP Brian.

Lothbrok Free Colorado Joined Jul 2006 Posts 59210 EE 100% (38) CO, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 12:00:21 PM EDT [#30] Fuck. Brian was always there with an encouraging word or sage advice for me whenever I needed it. The world is a bit darker today due to his passing. Rest easy, Brian. We'll grab that beer on the other side.
	RIP Sparky 1/15/15 "Did you not take into account I'm a noble savage? Unapologetic lifer for rock 'n roll!"

Deej86 Member Joined Sep 2004 Posts 88346 EE 0% (0) IL, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 12:10:56 PM EDT [#31]
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dpmmn NRA Life Member Joined May 2003 Posts 113816 EE 100% (177) MN, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 2:04:45 PM EDT [#32] RIP Brother
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Roadhawk From my cold dead hands... Joined Dec 2002 Posts 10256 EE 100% (7) IL, USA	Posted: 10/28/2016 7:07:32 PM EDT [#33] I'm so very sorry to hear Brian has passed. I exchanged Christmas gifts in the life member exchange with him a few years ago and it was a great experience. I part that some day soon we will have a cure for cancer and he won't have good people taken from our lives so soon. Rest In Peace Brian.

Mak_380

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AZ, USA

Posted: 10/31/2016 4:07:47 AM EDT

[#34]

Looks like his memorial service is 31 Oct 2016, at 11:00 AM

Details here: http://www.thespringsfuneralservices.com/obituary/Maj.-Brian-Alan-Beavers-USAF-Ret./Colorado-Springs-CO/1667232

Obituary
Brian Alan Beavers passed away early morning Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He was born May 18, 1963 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Glenn and Bonnie Beavers. Brian graduated from Texas A&M University in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aeronautical Engineering.

He joined the United States Air Force in 1987 and had a successful twenty year career, retiring in October 2007. Upon his retirement, Brian joined the Missile Defense Agency serving as a Systems Engineer, supporting Ballistic Missile Defense System development, test, and operations.

Brian was the quintessential American. He was fiercely patriotic, ardently honorable, and ever faithful. Brian loved to spend time in the mountains with friends and family. He was an avid skier, loved auto racing, and was a staunch Second Amendment advocate who cherished freedom. He lived an exemplary life and was a role model for us all.

Brian was a great father, grandfather, husband, and a loyal friend - always there for others in need. His irreverent sense of humor, kindness, and generosity for others will be sadly missed.

Brian is survived by his wife, Diane; his sons, David (Danielle) Bower and Justin (Lindsay) Beavers; his daughter, Michelle (Kyle) Polk; his grandsons, Tyler Flood, Aiden Bower and Landon Bower; his parents, Glenn and Bonnie Beavers; his brother, Brett Beavers; and his sister, Abigail Newman.

Memorial Service, 11:00AM, Monday, October 31, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services ~ North, 6575 Oakwood Boulevard, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Memorial contributions may be made in Brian's memory to the Texas A&M Foundation: 401 George Bush Drive, College Station, Texas 77840 or the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation, www.childrenscoloradofoundation.org.

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