Brian E. Brown, 39, of Westerville, OH passed away on February 22, 2020 at his home. He was born on August 26, 1980 in Toledo, OH the son of Herman Brown and Marie Hill. Brian was a 1999 graduate of Fremont Ross High School and received his B.A. in Criminology from Ohio University on June 4, 2004.
Brian served as a police officer for the Upper Arlington Police Department for the past ten years. He also worked for the Marion and Sandusky County Juvenile Detention Centers. Brian was a 2019 inductee into the Fremont Ross Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Ohio University football team. He was an amateur boxer and instructor at Title Boxing in Columbus. Brian loved working out and enjoyed eating. He also loved to spend time with his family.
Brian is survived by his mother, Marie Hill, Fremont; siblings, Danielle Brown, Westerville, Stephanie (James) Martin and Jeffery Brown both of Fremont and Gregory Brown, Toledo and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Brian is preceded in death by his father; grandparents, Rose and Robert Brown, Jessie and Bernice Brown, and Elige Hill.
Visitation: Friday, February 28, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH 43420.
Services: Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at Victory Church, 2051 Oak Harbor Rd, Fremont, OH, with one hour of visitation at church prior to the service. Pastor C.J. Burel will officiate.
Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials: The Forster Foundation’s “Operation We Got Your Six” Fund. Donations can be sent electronically via PayPal to donate@theforsterfoundation.org or by check mailed to The Forster Foundation, OP6 Fund, 752 N State St. Suite 181, Westerville, OH 43082.
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Jamie liggins
RWG my friend. Love you. Praying for the entire family.
Patsy Carter
Marie, I send you my thoughts and prayers.
Wili Carter
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Blessing and comfort to you all.
Terry & Barbara Dountz
Our thoughts & Prayers are with Brian’s family and with Upper Arlington PD.
A great public servant with a kind heart.
Terry Dountz
FCSO Retired / FOP Lodge 9 Member
Robyn
Praying for peace in the midst of not having answers and hoping you find comfort in your memories. God bless each of you as you grieve your loss.
Gail Johnson
I am sorry for the loss of your precious son, and I am Praying for his parents and family members, And his coworkers/police officers, And God wrap your loving arms around each one of them and comfort them and wipes there tears away today and everyday, Amen
Brenda Davis
My Sincere Condolences to the Family
Daphanie
I don’t have the words… my heart goes out to mom sisters brothers aunts uncles cousins and his many special friends. Until you meet again.
Trina Capucini
Sincere condolences to the family. Rest in peace Officer Brown, and thank you for your service. ➖
Febe (Herrera)
Marie and the entire Brown family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers go out to you and your family. Hugs of comfort around you. Rest In Peace in heaven Brian! Lots of love
Staci Heidelburg
I am so sorry for your loss
Traci Heidelburg
I’m so sorry for your loss!! I will be praying for the family
Marzena Williams
Prayers and condolences to the Marie Hill and Danielle Brown and the rest of the Brown family love you guys.
TONI Berry
Send prayers and love to the entire family. My the lord give all the peace that surpasses all your understanding!❤️
TONI K
Albert Naus
With my deepest sympathy, Sorry for your loss. May God bless your family.
Shandrika Parker
My sincerest condolences to the family ❤️
Lois Bentz
I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.
Morgan (Carnicom) Walters
My heart sank when I saw the news. I graduated high school with Brian and also went to OU at the same time as him and would often run into him on campus. I would like his family to know that he was one of THE kindest people I have ever met. I am very sorry for your loss
Denise Watson- Milwaukee
My heart goes out to my family..I pray that GOD gives you the strength to get you through..Love U All
Tim and Vanessa WRren
Thoughts and prayers in this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Dallas/Mae Dell Leake
Condolences to the family for your loss.
Markus Finley
Prayers for the entire family! R.I.H. brother! ✊♂️
Jewel Harkness
So sorry for your loss sending my condolence with prayers, hugs and love to Marie Hill and her entire family❤
Johnnie donaldson
So sorry for your loss Marie and family you have my condolences will keep you in prayer
Andrea Mata
So sorry for your family’s loss! You all are in my prayers!
dorothy carter
my sincere to the brown family,
Charles Crawford
My condolences to the family.
Joe Bajornas
I knew Brian as B Hill. When getting my first job teaching and coaching he happened to be on the freshman football team i was working with. Big and lanky at that time and not very in control of those long limbs. Brian was an extremely coachable and personable young man so it’s no wonder i enjoyed working with him so much. I spent a lot of time over a four year period with Brian and came to know him well. He was soft spoken, loved to laugh and was always s a joy to be around. I know how much he will be missed by those close to him know and especially by his family and the close group of friends in Fremont that meant so much to him. Rest In Peace Brian. The world was a better place for having you in it. Coach B
Talitha (Mines) Edwards
Prayers and condolences to the entire Brown family.
Linda Kidd
To the family word can’t express I am so sorry but I pray everyday for the family I love you all
Christine
I am so sorry for your loss. May God grant you peace and understanding. Praying for you and the family.
Dick Hoffman
To Brian Brown’s family, It is a great loss for you all and I can only offer my condolences. He served his community well and, as a brother Police Officer, we can only say, “End of watch, Brian, you served well”. May Our Dear Lord bring comfort and peace to the family and friends. In Jesus name. Amen
Lori Diaz
May yo be comforted by memories of times shared together. May you draw strength as a family unit.
Brian Steel
See you on the other side brother !
Kellie/Lakyia Watkins
To the entire Brown family you are in my prayers at this time of your loss. We love you guys.
Vera
To the entire family so sorry for your loss….my prayers are with you all.
juanita bailey
to Marie and family i am sorry to hear of your loss.may our heavenly farther comfort you thru this season GOD is your strength
juanita bailey
to Marie and family i am sorry to hear you are in my prayers
Lisa Daniels
My condolences to the family and friends of Brian E. Brown. Praying God gives each and everyone of you the strength you need and place his arms of healing around you all ❤
Dawn R
My thoughts are with you during this time of terrible loss. Brian was a cherished member of our title boxing community and will be missed every single day. He was a kind, generous, loving person with a smile that lit up a whole room. We had a class to honor him last night and it was packed with people who love and miss him.
Delanyul Kidd
Brian was a very good friend of mine as well as a client I was his Barber and talked with him weekly,I appreciated his wit and knowledge about sports and various other topics I will truly miss him. I just want his family to know that my heart goes out to you guys he always said how much he loved his family especially his sister he talked of her often. Big B rest in peace One love Always!
Charlene Fisher
To Marie and the Brown family, may the love you have for each other and Lord carry you thru this difficult time.
Please know you have our love and support.
The families of : Charlene, Janie, Barbara, Debbie and Ronda Davis.
Terry and Fayette Brown Battle
Marie praying for all my God give you strength during this time we love you.
Darin Plummer
I first met Brian at a local gym we both trained at about 15 years ago. Brian was one of the friendliest people around. I am a police officer and he worked corrections at the time. I remember when he was hired at Upper Arlington and how happy it made him. Due to differences in jobs and schedules, I only saw Brian occasionally at the gym. He was always quick with a smile and a handshake, fist bump, or quick manly hug. I only had the privilege to work with him a couple times over the years as his primary duty was patrol and mine was investigative in nature for another department.
I, like many in the field, don’t watch much news as it is filled with the tragedy that many of us face daily. I found out about Brian’s death only hours ago at the gym. I was stunned. It is a great loss to all his friends at the gym and already a memorial to him is being discussed to post on the wall. Brian’s death was also a great loss to his brothers and sisters in law enforcement.
In law enforcement we get to see the worst people at their worst, the best people at their worst, and more often than not our public encounters end up with someone not being happy. This wears on all of us but a price we pay. We pay because we care. What keeps us going is that we get to see the best people at their best; our fellow officers proudly serving!! Even so, we lose sight of this from time to time and the tribulations of our career wear on us heavily. We must never forget and always think of the people in our communities whose lives we may have changed and didn’t realize it. The speeding ticket that could have just prevented an accident, the arrest that saved an innocent person who doesn’t even know it, the lesson learned and the life changed for the better by an interaction with an officer. If only we could hear the voices of all these souls throughout our careers whose lives were changed for the better thanking us and telling us their story then our lives would be so much easier. But alas, we hear mostly ridicule.
We must remember those unheard voices, our brothers and sisters, and our family and friends who love us and are proud of what we do.
I truly wish Brian could have heard all those voices. From all his gym friends who treasured seeing him to the people of Upper Arlington he served with his big smile! We all have lost a wonderful man and we mourn for our loss, but what of Brian Brown? Heaven rejoices because because now God has a new warrior. Michael the Archangel ( patron of law enforcement ) now has command of Brian Brown, to stand beside other great warriors like himself, guarding the gates of Heaven.
Pam
Sending prayers and hugs to all Brian’s family and friends. B lit up the room with his fun personality and big smile. I will never forget you, B. ♥️
Sara Thomson
Brian was an awesome person. He touched so many lives positively. His smile lives on forever. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to know him. I graduated high school with Brian and I live in the community he served. He served the community well. My condolences go out to his family and friends. He’ll be greatly missed.
Amy DeLaHamaide
To the family and friends of Brian….my thoughts and prayers are with you, as you are laying him to rest and all of the upcoming days ahead…I’m so sorry for your loss❤ I went to school and graduated with him, and he was always so kind and had a smile on his face. He will never be forgotten. Brian, may you rest peacefully.
Linda Stickney
My husband and I live in Upper Arlington. We did not know your son personally, but have heard wonderful things about him. We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this very difficult time and always.
Linda and Mike Stickney.
Jeff Oliver
The Upper Arlington Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association members would like to send our thoughts and prayers to Brian’s family. We love and support Upper Arlington’s finest!
Joni Teetor
Danielle,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother Brian. My son Alex and I first met you when you were Alex’s academic advisor in OSU’s Fisher College of Business back in 2012 -2014. You welcomed me to attend Alex’s appointments with you, as he was trying to sort out what directions to take in school and life. You often mentioned your brother Brian, and how he followed his dream and was now a police officer in Upper Arlington. The love and pride you had for him shown through – as you spoke of him. Alex, my son, had mentioned that he was interested in law enforcement and you shared how your brother loved his career!
We live in UA , so often saw Brian as he was on patrol and always remembered he was your beloved brother. My heart ached when I heard of Brian’s passing and just wanted to let you know how sad we were for you and your family. Praying for Brian and you and your family that you find some comfort in your memories of times shared with Brian – and God’s love for you in this heartbreaking time. Fondly, Joni and Alex Teetor