Mr B, as I used to affectionately called him was a kind, giving man who cared about keeping things fair. My first real job was at Bang clothing where Brian was the accountant; over the four years I worked there Brian was a fantastic manager, mentor and friend to me. I have often said over the years I would never have stayed at that job for as long if he hadn’t been there, I fondly recall the moments he helped me with a kind word when fashion was getting a bit rough. He was the first I told when I my father became ill, he gave me a hug some kind words and suggested I go get the mags I needed to get so I could get fresh air and settle. Over the years we stayed in touch and since losing my own father I often referred to him as my surrogate father and enjoyed calling Mr B for dad like advice. I will miss you greatly and think of you fondly. Melba Gearin

Mr B, as I used to affectionately called him was a kind, giving man who cared about keeping things fair. My first real job was at Bang clothing where Brian was the accountant; over the four years I worked there Brian was a fantastic manager, mentor and friend to me. I have often said over the years I would never have stayed at that job for as long if he hadn’t been there, I fondly recall the moments he helped me with a kind word when fashion was getting a bit rough. He was the first I told when I my father became ill, he gave me a hug some kind words and suggested I go get the mags I needed to get so I could get fresh air and settle. Over the years we stayed in touch and since losing my own father I often referred to him as my surrogate father and enjoyed calling Mr B for dad like advice. I will miss you greatly and think of you fondly. Melba Gearin

Mr B, as I used to affectionately called him was a kind, giving man who cared about keeping things fair. My first real job was at Bang clothing where Brian was the accountant; over the four years I worked there Brian was a fantastic manager, mentor and friend to me. I have often said over the years I would never have stayed at that job for as long if he hadn’t been there, I fondly recall the moments he helped me with a kind word when fashion was getting a bit rough. He was the first I told when I my father became ill, he gave me a hug some kind words and suggested I go get the mags I needed to get so I could get fresh air and settle. Over the years we stayed in touch and since losing my own father I often referred to him as my surrogate father and enjoyed calling Mr B for dad like advice. I will miss you greatly and think of you fondly. Melba Gearin

Mr B, as I used to affectionately called him was a kind, giving man who cared about keeping things fair. My first real job was at Bang clothing where Brian was the accountant; over the four years I worked there Brian was a fantastic manager, mentor and friend to me. I have often said over the years I would never have stayed at that job for as long if he hadn’t been there, I fondly recall the moments he helped me with a kind word when fashion was getting a bit rough. He was the first I told when I my father became ill, he gave me a hug some kind words and suggested I go get the mags I needed to get so I could get fresh air and settle. Over the years we stayed in touch and since losing my own father I often referred to him as my surrogate father and enjoyed calling Mr B for dad like advice. I will miss you greatly and think of you fondly. Melba Gearin

Never forget those fun drives in the mg, how did you put up with annoying little nieces! Listening to those rock'n'roll records on a weekend afternoons, yes you were responsible for my love of Gene Pitney & Elvis. Won many sprinting races in those hand me down spikes, thought I was really cool like my uncle. I was lucky to have the 'extra' big brother. Love Susan

Meeting a small boy - 10 years old - who would play a significant part in my life - he became the beloved brother that I never had - I have loved him for 57 years -the length of time that I had with my beloved John - his older brother