rest in peace, briney.

tonight, while browsing around the world wide bummer, i came across some extremely sad news about a dear old friend of mine, brian riney.

i've known brian for 12 years now.  he used to pick me up back in the day to go skating after school.  he helped me learn the basics of my video camera, and we'd always film together.  

some of my fondest memories with brian are just jamming around town, getting into trouble, while listening to his mix tape of violent femmes, method man, and some random nerf herder thrown in the mix.  i'm pretty sure that tape never left his cassette player.

many great times were had with my friend, but in the last few years, he'd been going through some hard times, ultimately taking his own life on 19 april, 2009.

my heart goes out to his mom and dad, both amazing people with nothing but love and support for their children.  it must be terrible to have to deal with such a tragic loss.

i hope you're in a better place now, briney.

love ya, man...

Riney, Brian Gregory

Brian Gregory Riney, age 28, found his peace on Sunday, April 19, 2009. Brian was a Phoenix native, and he loved the beautiful deserts and mountains of Arizona. He is survived by his devoted parents Greg and Rose Riney, his sister Jennifer Riney Sparlin, his fiancé Sarah Crawford, his grandmother Dolores Shriver Smith, his niece Killian Sparlin and numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brian's deeply sensitive and kindhearted soul will be greatly missed until the day that we are all reunited in Heaven. A Memorial Vigil will be held on Sunday, April 26, from 4:00-6:00 pm, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix. Time will be reserved for those who wish to share stories of Brian's life. The Funeral and Reception will begin Monday, April 27, at 11:00 am, at St. Theresa Catholic Church at 5045 E. Thomas Road in Phoenix. All who knew and loved Brian are encouraged to attend services on both days. Donations to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org) made in Brian's name are appreciatively accepted in lieu of flowers. Brian's family will be a part of opening the new Phoenix Chapter of AFSP.