Hey Guys,

So it's been about 3 years since my father passed away, and it's been hard but things are getting better. I appreciate all the comments guys on my dad guys. This wjole experience has made me mature in ways i thought i never could.

But the latest on me is I'm a soon to be 8th grader at Madison Jr. High School. I'm a level 8 Gymnast and sooo excited for competition season. My dad inspired me to pursue my dreams so that's what I'm doing. I hope to make 2016 Olympics=) I've decided to not do Cheerleading and just focus on my dream of Gymnastics. In November i will be 14, and less than a full year after that I'll be driving=)

Losing my dad took a lot of determination to get myself back up again and keep going. I can only wish that my dad could see how far I've come in Gymnastics and life in person. People always told me he was watching over me and he would still always be there for me in a different way, but stuff likethat is what got me throught all the hard days.

So i hope all is well for everyone and all goes well =) Live well love much and laugh often.

With love,
Jessica Paige Howard
Daughter of Brian Lee Howard

Hey guys its Jess,umm the latest news on me is tht im now a level 7 gymnast which is extremely good. =) umm im a madison jr. high cheerleader on the 7th grade team and ill be thirteen in november. Yeahh. well i rlly miss my dad and all his army friends especsially spanelli and shawn. well i miss everybady tht i new and was one of my dads friends hope u guys are all doin good



Jessica Howard
Brian's Daughter

Barb Howard wrote:

Hello,
Just to let you know a little about what is going on with Jessie . She is in the 6th grade at Madison South School and doing very well. She is also a cheerleader Jessie just made level 6 in Gymnastics she has a compitition in Sandusky on March 8th Her and Brians dream for her. She misses her dad and around the holidays even more.

Thank you all for keeping Brian in your hearts I cant begin to tell you how much that means to us.

Virgil I would show Jessie the neat thing you all did for him but I think you will understand why I cant I bet Brian is laughing his butt off

Take care all of you
Barbara Howard Brian's Mom

It is with great regret that I must make this post. Brian Howard passed away at around 8:30 am this morning. Brian was in love with life and he lived it without regrets or fears. He had the beautiful ability to keep focus on the important aspects of life…family, friends, and love. His commitment to the people in his life only makes his absence felt so much more severely. We miss you...

Brian L. Howard
March 11, 1975 - January 27, 2006

Visitation will be held on January 31, 2006 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm. The funeral service will be held on February 1, 2006 at 1pm. For more information, visit the Wappner Funeral Directors website at Wappner Funeral Directors

Brian suffered a severe brain hemorrhage over the weekend that caused irreversible and catastrophic damage to his brain stem. On Tuesday evening at 9 p.m. eastern time, Brian was taken off his ventilator. Brian is on his own time now. The doctor estimated that Brian would continue breathing on his own for a few hours up to days. The family is welcoming visitors. Brian is in Room #3000 of the ICU. The hospital’s address and phone number are below:

MedCentral/Mansfield Hospital
335 Glessner Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44903
419-526-8000