My friend and mentor since you joined alero. Taught me lots about the industry but one lesson you taught me is always be true to yourself. I'm miss you my friend. Your shift is over.

Time to enjoy a cold budweiser Rip my friend

I am so sorry to learn about Brian's passing, our deepest condolences to Darlene and Debbie and family. When I reflect back many, many years ago to our times together I recall laughter, fun and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, love, Connie & Greg

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Brian's passing.I have had the privilege of knowing him since high school and I later became part of the family when I married his sister Darlene. He was someone who introduced me to downhill skiing. Something he seemed to really enjoy in high school,especially if it meant missing school for a day. He had a great sense of humor and when he found something funny he would flash his trademark grin. In my opinion He was the original Burt Reynolds, His trademark moustache, along with his 79 trans-am with the eagle on the hood. Burt Reynolds made a career copying him. He was someone who made any task he took on look easy. He took after his dad as he was gifted with an ability fix things, mechanical with cars, electrical in household wiring, welding,carpentry and his love for driving/cruising. His love for driving ultimately led to his lifelong passion for driving transport trucks. He always possessed a can do attitude. When we purchased a house that needed a lot of TLC in a short period of time Brian postponed several long distance cargo runs in order to help us accomplish the renovations. He was there for us, working along side his mom,dad sister and myself. For me,It is a great family memory.

Brian you will be missed and will be fondly remembered. Till we meet again

Rick

We will never forget you Brian. Who else is gonna call me and say “what’s for dinner doll” every time you came to Winnipeg. We go back so many years now, you coming over for bbqs and beers when you were here in town. Life will never be the same without you. Not sure how we will deal with it.

Truckers last Ride... source unknown..

He traveled the roads

In years gone past

A life he had chosen

And hoped it would last

Driving all night

From state to state

Trying to get home

Arriving so late

He oarked his truck now

And his engine has stopped

And those that love him

Had their hearts dropped

He traveled the country

With a smile of great pride

Now he drives the streets of heaven

On the Truckers last Ride

It was a great pleasure knowing you, God bless!

James, Teena, Amanda, James and Taylor Smith

A Letter to Our Brother Brian

They say there is a reason

They say time will heal;

Neither time or reason

Will change the way we feel.

Gone are the days

We used to share,

But in our hearts

You are always there.

The gates of memories

Will never close;

We miss you more than

Anybody knows...

Love and miss you everyday

Till we meet again

Always & Forever

Darlene & Debbie