| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 70 years |
| Cause of Death | Accident |
| Date of Birth | 04/05/1938 |
| Date of Death | 05/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 3,647 since 13/09/2008 |
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Brian was sadly taken from us whilst he was on his motorbike at the roundabout on Henconner Lane/Butt Lane in West Yorkshire, Leeds.
Hit by an Asda van driver Brian clung on for a week in hospital but sadly passed away on Friday 5th September 2008.
Brian Jay, 70 years old and one of the funniest and most down to earth fella's I have ever had the privilege to know. I got to know him through work although I had known the family for many years.
Brian and I always had a laugh together, Brian always had a good word for me and my family and his smile at work always lit up the place.
I'm not known for saying the nicest of things about many people and when I made any comments at work, I was always guaranteed a sneaky grin from Bri, a smile of agreement or one of those, "I'm not too old to give you a clip round the ear" looks if I made a joke on any particular subject.
Brian amazed me that at 60 when I got to know him he was still whizzing around on a motorbike and as fit if not fitter than most 30 year olds I know.
Bri taught me a few tricks and it's not a cliche when I say his smile and cheeky grin will stay engrained on my memory forever.
Brian's physical presence will be sadly missed although his spiritual presence will remain, an everlasting impression that will never be forgotten.
I'll keep watching for the steel horse riding by with you grinning and laughing away in your leathers.
Sleep Well Brian!
If I could spend Christmas day with anyone it would be you. Christmas will never be the same without you. Love and miss you my darling Dad xx
My first Christmas without my dad and its tearing me to bits. Bri, I still see your cheeky grin
Sleep Well Brian,
Dad, Christmas is such a difficult time for me as your absence is magnified. I miss you so much when we are all sat at the table eating Christmas dinner. There are 2 big holes where you and grandma used to sit.
It's so hard to muster up any joy at being at the table as I only feel sadness and emptiness. I try to make enjoyable for everyone, so on the surface I'm fine but scratch it and you will see um wretched
Miss you so much xx
3 years and the pain is still crippling
Dad you were always there for me always supporting me in whatever I did. It is very hard to believe that it is 3 years since I last sat and talked with you. It only seems like a short time ago and the pain is still overwhelming at times, although I have just learnt to live with it.
I miss you so much and feel so helpless, I try to be strong because that is what you would want. I carry you with me in my heart and head, I think of you everyday and miss you everyday and will do tuntil the day I join you.
Nigel is doing ok, he has his difficult moments, but you would be proud of him.
Paul is not so good, he is unwell and still very angry and unable to control his anger sometimes.
Dan is doing fine, he has a lovely girlfriend and life is good for him. He like me misses you so very much.
Bevan, well Bevan is Bevan, still ducking and diving. Still struggling with your death and Lizzie’s. It sometimes seems that he is pressing the self destruct button.
Andy, as always is constantly working but we are no better off, but so is life.
We all love you and miss you so much. We are going to your tree tomorrow to be close you.
Darling Dad please watch over us and keep us safe. Love and miss you always
Beverly X
You Dad were the one person who made me feel safe
held my hand when I began to fall from grace
You were my strength Dad and the one I miss
you brought me love and endless happiness
On 5th September 2008 was the day died, oh God how I cried
Since I lost you Dad I have lost my way, I can not stop the secret tears I cry each day
Three years have gone by, but it is all still so raw. I paint on brave face with each stroke of the makeup brush
From August 28th to 5th September my eyes are filled with tears my heart heavy with sorrow
Dad I love you and thank you for all you did for me
I am so sorry for not being as strong as you would want me to be
I try so hard and manage to keep it together most of the year, but for this week I just can not do it
I wish you were here Dad I miss you so much
no one even knows what I would give for just one touch
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Ilove and miss you x
Well time has passed by so quickly, very hard to believe it is almost 3 years since you left us. I still miss you so very much and find it hard without you. We are all looking after and supporting each other.
Ey Up Bri !
Well Brian it's been a while, I set this up in what only seems like yesterday, but it has been some time now, glad to see that you're family still do you proud and honor you in a way befitting you as the great fella you were.
Brian my father passed away last month so when you see him give him a nod for me.
Happy Fathers Day, my darling Dad I love and miss you more than words can say. I am so very lucky to have had such a wonderful Dad and my boys are grateful for having the best ganddad ever. We all love and miss you xxxx
Happy Fathers Day
A special Dad is hard to find.
You Dad I'm keeping on my mind.
I wished you could have stayed forever.
But I will never forget you no not ever.
If dreams weren't dreams and dreams came true.
I wouldn't be here I'd be with you.
Distance is one thing that keeps us apart.
But Dad you will always remain in my heart.
A special smile, a special face, a special someone I can't replace.
I love you and always will.
You filled a space that no one will ever replace.
I love and miss you everyday xx
Happy birthday Dad. Missing you so much today. It has been a really difficult day, wish you were here to make things better xx
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![](http://www.gonetoosoon.org/file/gift__91x91/_c5a6e4f6783ce5b7aa203e3d7d0ab3cf/_world-rta-victims-remembrance-day-2008.jpg "Thinking of you Brian...hope you're keeping the "boys" on their toes. Love from Liz Stuart Maxwell's mum x")
