I just want to say I am so sorry for Brian Mollere for loosing his mother, but god saved him for other reason. God bless Sue & Doug Loggins

I WOULD LIKE TO TELL MR.MOLLERE TO KEEP HIS HEAD UP AND I WILL PRAY FOR HIM. HES DOING A WONDERFUL JOB!!

My prayers are with Mr. Mollere. I went with the Red Cross to help out when the storm hit. After 3 weeks working in Alabama, I was depressed and I had a place to go home to. Mr. Mollere really needs to get away and get himself some down time. Thanks to people like him and the many other strong people of the Gulf coast, information that might have taken forever to be passed on, was available. The people of his hometown are blessed to have him.

That was another Castaway experience,may god bless you

Mr. Mollere, I am sorry for your loss. Maybe you will get to take that vacation, soon. You will be blessed for you unselfish acts.

Mr. Mollere I'm very sorry about the loss of your mother. You were not saved by luck or chance, but by God's Grace. Look to God for guidance and He surely will direct your path. I know it looks bad right now, but all of this shall pass. Look to God! God bless and keep you.

Your mother was with you that day in the storme surge Brian, she did see you again and she will see you every day for the rest of your time here. I am in South Florida facing what could be a catastrophic hurricane Wilma. I am frightened, but people like you give me hope. God bless and keep your head high, you are here for a reason, even if that reason is to show that even in the face of devastation, life does and will go on. You are brave and my heart goes out to you.

I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE. IT TAKES A STRONG MAN TO PUT HIS OWN SORROW ASIDE TO HELP OTHERS. YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AND I HOPE YOU CAN PUT YOUR MOM TO REST SOON.

We've been spared so far this year - Thank God! Prays are continually lifted in Tha Bahamas for Katrina victims. It could just as easily have been us. Keep hope alive.

Mr. Mollere,
God Bless You. I'm very sorry for the loss of your Mother. I pray that she will watch over you and protect. I also pray that you will get your much needed vacation, pick up the pieces and move on with your life.

May God Bless you Mr. Mollere and know your Mother is safe with God now Stay strong!

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY TO MR. MOLLERE TO TRY TO HANG IN THERE. GOD'S GOTTA BLESSING FOR YOU. BEHIND EVERY STORM THE SUN WILL SHINE. WE WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU!

Mr. Mollere, you go and take that vacation. Be sure to take the doggie with you. I think you deserve the vacationa and more.

Hey Brian! I am not an American and I am not religious but I am a citizen of the world and I am really sorry for what happen to you. But, please understand that because of people like you and what you do for others in htese times other people live! What you do is more than you have to but you still do it! In some ways your mother lives on with the people you save by helping them! Even in the darkest times there is light if you know where to look. And, right now you are that light to other people.

Sincerely yours,
Robert (swedish in Japan)

It could possibly help others by you continuing to tell your story. Please keep telling it. I will continue to pray for you.

These stories are heart warming. You have to read about real people before you can understand the human drama still unfolding on the Gulf Coast.

Mr. Mollere, may Allah bless you with patience & acceptance of His Decrees. May He grant you comfort during your time of loss.

I read his story and shed tears for his sorrow, loss and bravery. Disaster could happen to any of us at anytime. You cannot prepare for that. Brian set up camp and tried helping others by being an information center. God Bless you Brian! My prayers go with you. Jon & Susanne Suttich

MR. MOLLERE;
GOD DOES HAVE A PURPOSE FOR YOUR BEING ALIVE. IN YOUR TIMES OF STRESS AND WHEN YOU FEEL THAT YOUR SANITY IS FAILING, PLEASE CALL ON GOD AND HIS STRENGTH WILL KEEP YOU SANE AND AT PEACE. JUST REMEMBER, GOD IS LOOKING OUT FOR YOU.

To Brian Mollere,
We send you our prayers for the loss of your Mother, we send you our love for your bravery to save all you could. We send you our deep thanks for saving your little dog. We send you hope and faith so you will never run out of either.
We wish you a speedy recovery.
God bless you!
Ron & Ronda

Keep up your courageous spirit--our people need you.
I think your mother knows and is very proud of you.

Mr. Mollere....I read your story today. May God be with you in this terrible time in your life...I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are praying for you.

Keep up your courageous spirit--our people need you.
I think your mother knows and is very proud of you.

Brian, it is people like you who makes life better even when things are not what they should be. I am here in Florida, Palm Beach County. My mother is in Miami (79 yrs old, not in good health). I have to work (I am 61) and the thought of not being able to get my mom out of Miami whenever my boss lets me is really upseting. She spent hurricane Andrews alone. I do not wish that on anyone. You are a great human and a survivor. God has a plan for you. May He Bless you greatly and keep you. You will see your mom again. With respect and admiration to you!

I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE OK! JUST REMEMBER WHERE THERE IS A WILL THERE IS A WAY!!! GOD HAS A PLAN FOR ALL OF US. I AM ALSO SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR MOTHER BUT IT WAS HER TIME JUST LIKE ONE DAY OUR TIME WILL COME FOR US.

Your story is amazing. Living in the heartland, I have no idea what you went through. We have several from our church in Diamondhead, MS. helping there. It is so hard to understand what all has happened, but I pray for you and hope you get your vacation soon! You deserve it!

For anyone to lose a loved one during a storm is more than daunting, equally overwhelming. However Mr. Mollere was spared so that he could help those who needed help more than he did. Keep your faith, Mr. Mollere. Don't give up on life and most importantly, don't give up on yourself. Pray and try to stay strong for there are better days ahead.

My prayers to you, your family and to all of you who have had to endure such tragedy.

Bless you Mr. Mollere!

I am glad to hear about someone doing something constructive with the devastation they have faced instead of waiting and complaining because the volunteers and workers have not done enough for them. I have a four-year-old son, an eight-month-old son, and am five months pregnant with our third child. We lost our home to Rita and came to Kansas to start over. I am sad to say there are people in my own family that are sitting around doing nothing but blowing the money they were given for their troubles and complaining that the city needs to hurry up and clean up their yard. I always wished I had the money to go anywhere and help people who need it - now I and my family are some of those people. We were lucky we didn't lose anyone in our family, but everyone but two family members lost their homes. Now it looks like more people will be devastated by Wilma and others to come afterwards. I hope these survivors will look to Mr. Mollere for inspiration. It looks like a long year for hurricane victims so lets make the most of it.

Mr Mollere;
I want to say Im sorry for your loss of your Mother and your home.But just remember GOD does let things happen in our life's, not always good things, but ALWAYS for a reason. Hang in there and take good care of Rocky.

Mr Mollere:

Iam very sorry for your lose, I cant imagine what you are going through right now. You are a great person and living proof that there is still good in the world. please take the time to deal with your loss and then take that much needed vacation.I live in Northern California and could have mass destruction at anytime. If and or when that time should come for use I hope Iam 1/2 the man you are. take care of yourself.

Brian, I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother and may you put her to rest very soon.I'm displaced due to Katrina and my life is far from normal,but I'm so blessed because I do not have it as bad as alot of other people like yourself.My heart and prayers go out to you and your community.I know they are proud of you and the work you have done for them.Enjoy your well deserved vacation and yes bring the pup too.God Bless you!

I was touched by your compassion for others and animals. I know your mother raised a fine son and she is looking over you. You sound so tired. I hope you and Rocky get a vacation soon. Albuquerque is truly the Land of Enchantment. Our Hot Air Balloon Fiesta just finished, but it is worth seeing maybe next year. The sunsets here are absolutely beautiful and healing. Keep your chin up and bless you!

BRIAN, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. AS I WAS READING YOUR STORY I COULDN'T HELP BUT TO SHED A TEAR. KEEP
YOUR HEAD UP AND YOUR MOM IS WATCHING OVER YOU TO HELP GUIDE YOU THRU THESE HARD TIMES. GOD BLESS YOU.

We all find our strenght from our Lord and Savior, and I know that he will bless you in many ways. You are in my prayers. May God Bless You in all that you do. He knows every tear that falls from our eyes, and he even keeps them tucked away. <><

Mr.Mollere, Thank you for being so selfless. Thank you for giving so many strength!! May you be strong enough to continue until you can rest. Best wishes! You are in our prayers. The Good family

Dear Brian,

My heart go's out to you in this time of grief. I am sure you are blaming yourself for your Mothers demise but you must not do that. You did what you thought was best at the time and that is all a person can do. I Believe that God spared you for a great purpose and I believe you are a Hero.

Brian,
I recognize you. I worked back drive thru at mcdonalds in Waveland, MS. on Highway 90. I'm sorry about your mom, and I'm glad that you survived. My bf and I have moved up to Jackson, our apartment in Bay St. Louis was destroyed by the flooding and sewage and wind of Katrina. We evacuated to Picayune at first, and I got to sit in the eye of Katrina for a half an hour. She did damage there too. We came back for pictures of the apartment, and after what we saw of it, we're not coming back to live. FEMA hasn't helped us yet, I don't know if they've helped you yet at all either. Trust in yourself and your strength first, that is what has gotten us through. Trust that mom is watching over you, and she will bring you comfort in your sleep. And remember the smiling fat red head from back drive thru with the nice voice that always tried to make you smile.. we're all in this together luv, I hope you and your pooch stay safe down there.
Love always
Mcdonalds Tara

Dear Mr. Mollere,
I truely believe that your mom is in heaven, and you were left behind for a reason. You are in our prayers. A vacation has been past over due so have fun and be safe. Take that little dog with you.

WAIT ON THE LORD: BE OF GOOD COURAGE, AND HE SHALL STRENGTHEN THINE HEART: WAIT I SAY ON THE LORD. PSALMS 27:14.

My heart goes out to all those that lost soooo much. The South is strong in love and history and your town is a part of that. Although you can not go back to make it the same, may you be given the strentgh and fortitude to make it even better. Your desire to share and express you lose has help so many more be aware of the joys of life and that "my brother" is a very good thing!

Mr. Mollere (Brian); I read your story and was completely captured by it. I am very sorry for your loss. There is a reason why you and that cute little dog survived. I hope you will get the vacation that you wish for.

After having just spent the first two weeks of October in Baton Rouge Red Cross headquarters, doing volunteer training, I drove in Waveland on the one day off I had during my volunteer deployment. The before and after scenes of St Clare Parish and School and the few photos I took have left an everlasting impression on all those I have shared the experience. In fact, I have connected with a Catholic School student in Erie PA, whom is doing an essay on an everyday hero, and sharing my photos essay with her.

God Bless you and give you His Peace. Your Mom is with you, as is He. Bless you for caring so much for your pup that you saved his life as well, at the risk of your own. The world needs more people like you. If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

Keep your thoughts on good times and good people and know that you have not yet completed your designated task in life. You will make out fine with memories that will fade with the passing of time.

I am not a religious person, but I have to believe that you have been blessed with a great strength.
I'd like to think that your mother is looking down at you and her beloved dog from heaven with a peaceful look on her face. Good luck and God Bless. Barbara

Hi Brian, I am from the Mississippi coast, and stayed during the storm. I too swam out of my house and yard and got to a neighbor. I didn't get pushed by a wave like you, but I did think I would drown as the water was up to my neck. I also had 4 pets who had to stay in the house on beds, in 7 ft of water, as I could not get them out. Amazingly, they survived and are with me now, but one cat and one dog was lost for a week. I am so glad your little dog survived too. After 3 days, I got to my sister's home in north MS. It was such a relief to get out of that environment and have some normalcy. We really need a break from the constant reminder of the devastation. Go to family or friends out of the area, if you can, then when you do go back, as I have done several times, it is a little easier to handle. Even if you can get a motel far away from the area it will help. I have found so many very kind and helpful people up here, and you will too. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother, but my prayers are with you and everyone in our situation. You have done a wonderful thing for other people by just being there for them. Just remember that, and keep those spirits up!

my thoughts are with you and i pray that someday yourlife will get back to as normal as it can be. i feel your loss and take heart that your mother is in heaven and looking down on you.bless you and my god give you the strength to keep on going.

Brian,
I am amazed at your calmness and impressed with your desire and willingness to help others in light of your own losses. I guess we all try to do what we have to do when the time comes but you are our encouragement that we can do it when the hard times come. You are in my prayers and God does have a plan, it may baffle us to no end but He still has something He wants you to do, I hope to hear about the plan when it unfolds.

Connie In Wyoming

My thoughts and prayers are with you after your loss and everything you have endured.
May God give you peace, comfort, and stength to keep going on and in the loss of your mother.

Dear Brian, just listened to your heart-wrenching story. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother...bless her soul and bless you for making it through with your little doggie. Yours is a story I will not soon forget. Please take care of yourself and your dog and I hope help comes for you soon. You are a very special person. Thanks for sharing your ordeal, it was truly amazing.

I am so sorry for your loss, but I am happy that yopu were saved and the doggie too! You were saved by God's grace, and you were able to help others in your hardship...I admire that. Even though your mother has not been burried, she is at rest and at peace now. And I am sure she is looking down on you and seeing what a wonderful man you are. So you take care of yourself ,and that dog! Keep your spirits up! I wish you all the best!

Dear Brian, I have read all the posts to your story. It may be small consolation to you right now, but your reaction to this tragedy in your life has touched many, many people. Giving out of loss of any kind is a special gift. God smiles on such sacrifice. Bless you in all that you do.

Your story touched me. You will be blessed I am sure.

Please take care of yourself, God has his hand on your shoulder!

Mr. Mollere,
I am very sorry for your loss but I am very happy that you are safe and your dog. I know I wasn't able to help after Katrina but my prayers with you and everybody out there. Please be strong and have faith in God because God's with you the whole time you was going through what you've been through and even now the Man up there still with you. Please don't give up and I know everything will be alright.
My prayers with you always and your dog.....

Mr. Mollere: My heart goes out to you in the loss of your mother. I lived in Waveland with my family a very long time ago. It was in 1949. I was just a toddler at that time. We were displaced immigrants from Europe. We were sponsored by the Thompson family. I had the pleasure of hearing from them when I wrote them a letter while I was in high school in Chicago, Illinois. The Thompsons had a son named Albert. My mother remembered stories from the elder Thompsons about past storms. I am so sorry that so much damage was incurred. I feel a small link to this town. My mother says there were many wonderful people there. I hope you can rebuild soon. You were spared for a purpose, God Bless you.

Brian, I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is not easy to forget what you could have been through but I can see that you are a very courageous man. Your mother must be very proud for she raised her son well. This must be the blessings from God and thus be strong and have faith. I pray that your days get better and yes take that vacation and dont forget to bring along Rocky! Have a blessed day and holidays too!!

I just think that God is busy to give us signs that the end of the world is near.In Luke 9:11 it says:" And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven." Mr Mollere, I am sorry for your loss but God decided that your work on earth is not done yet. I pray that He will hold you in the palm of His hand and that he will protect you against all evil.

My prayers are with you!!!!!!

God bless you & the others at ground zero in Mississippi.I only wish the rabid news media had covered the gulf coast story with half the fervor they did in New Orleans.People outside the gulf coast think Katrina only affected the socialist state of Louisiana & its indolent inhabitants who never believed they would be victims of a storm,as they have never had a direct hit in the Big Sleazy.If the rest of the USA wants to help tell your congressmen/women to send money to other places than Louisiana & dont be stupid enough to give those thieves in Baton Rouge the money to rebuild New Orleans in its below sea level location.

I am so sorry about your mother, but like others have said you were not spared for no reason. God has a plan for all of us and you are on your own journey. I hope you are blessed and may god take care of you and yours.

I am sorry for your loss .Its plain to see that God has something else for you to do on this earth,so keep your head up .My thoughts and prayers are with you.God Bless You.

Mr. Mollere

I was so touched by your story and saddened by the losses you sustained. I nearly cried reading your story as well as the kind words of other people showing their concern for you and your situation. I live in south florida and will be facing a possible strike by wilma, and so far we have been spared int he 8+ years i have lived here. damage happened around us, but not to us.

Your dear mother is very proud of you and I am sure believes that if one of you had to leave the earth that she had lived a long life. May god bless her and you for the strength you have shown in your time of disaster. I am so pleased you kept the dog with you, I myself worry as I have a house full of animals and losing any loved one animal or human is hard, so I commend you for saving that little pooch. I am sure the love that the dog brings to you and the memories through that dog from your mom will last you the rest of your lifetime. I wish you well and may the light of god shine upon you.

As Wilma approaches Florida, I think of my friends in Port Charlotte. I hope and pray that it misses them, but if not, that there is a man like you available to them when they need it. God has provided you to all of those people as his instrument. To be Gods instrument, you must be a special person. Your mother is with him now and totally happy and content in his arms. He will continue to bless you and provide for you througout your life.

devistation and lose brings out the real person in each of us and it all works out in Gods plan and Gods time. He will truely bless you.

I live here along the Texas coast and had to evacuate for Hurricane Rita, so, I do know what you are going through somewhat. I am sorry for your loss and God will guide you the rest of the way, he has brought you this far. Always look to the stars.

Might I offer up Arkansas....it's beautiful this time of year with the leaves changing in the Ozarks. When you're ready after laying you're Mom to rest, we'll be here. Does your little dog get along with cats. I've got cats and dogs and we can alway set another place at the table. No strangers here. My brother sees to that. Take care and God Bless.

Brian: God Bless you and Rocky. I recently lost my Mother and I know she watches over me 24/7, just as your Mother is watching over you and ALWAYS will. Hang in there - good things DO come to good people, in my eye you are the BEST and truly an American Hero!!!

Mr. Mollere, I just want to say that I love you and you just encouraged my soul. You were given a part of your mother her dog. Her spirit still lives on take care of her dog and start now to prepare to meet her in glory. Remember all the good times and continue to look up for your labor of love has not been forgotten. We all love you, keep on keeping on!!!! God Bless:-)

I am so grateful for people like you in the world. God has touched you and you are now a hero for sure. I wish your spirit could thrive in everyone around the world for this is what God is talking about, you know "LOVE THY NEIGHBOR". YOU definitely put that Commandment into action. Thank you Lord Almighty for all that you have done and continue to do to help those around you.

Pattie (Tampa, FL)

Brain, i read your story i was very touched. God does have a purpose for you. even the litte faith goes along way. remember the mustard seed

Brian: God is your strength and will not put anymore on you than you can stand. I am sorry you lost your mom, but I know she has gone to a better place, where there is no suffering. Remember to pray the 23rd Psalm for strength, and thank the lord that he will continue to watch over and guide you through the valley of shadows in your life. My prayers are with you.

Brian,
Hopefully I will make some sence, my eyes are filled with tears, so it is a little hard to see the keys. My heart is with you and for those that have lost so much. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother, especially at a time when family is needed. I am in Naples, FL facing Hurrican Wilma. Before I read your story, I thought, what am I going to do if I lose everything? If I do lose everything, I hope there is someone like you there to help guide me. Your courage and bravery is an inspiration to me. I will have you in my prayers. The world could use a few more people like you to show that you can have nothing and still be rich, rich with love from your mother and God.

Mr. Mollere, I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you. I like everyone else has watched all the devistation and I've cried along with you. Be strong and may God be with you at all times. Good Luck to you.

Brian,
Your truly are a gentleman. I had the opportunity to meet you (and Rocky) a few weeks ago on your property. You took the time to tell me your story, and explain the entire mural (what is left of it)that stands across the sreet. Perhaps my most rewarding interaction while I was deployed on disaster relief with the American Red Cross was meeting with you. You had only kind words for the ARC, and that really makes us feel that we were making a difference in the gulf region. I will always have a soft spot for your home town of Waveland and would like to vist again another day. We will keep you and the people in the effected areas of the gulf region in our thoughs and prayers for quite some time. In fact I will never forget meeting with you, and hearing your story as long as I live.

TO MR.MOLLERE (BRIAN) YOU ARE A STRONG MAN AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOUR MOM IS IN A BETTER PLACE & THAT YOU WILL REGAIN STRENGTH SOON. JUST PRAY & KEEP FAITH. GOD WILL PREVAIL. MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!

Mr Mollere,
I am compelled to write to you after reading the story of your harrowing ordeal and courage in handing the aftermath. My feelings mirror those of others who have written; sorrow for the loss of your Mother and admiration of your grace under intense pressure. I hope you are able to gain strength from all who have sent messages and begin the process of healing from the trauma you have endured. Bless you Brian.

Brian, you are a man amongst men. If I had the means I'd give you a trip to any desination you've dreamed of. If a reader has these means - send this man with God's blessing, he dosen't need to go that far. A Florida fishin trip, and LSU game in B.R., Branson, just a get-away! For anyone w/ big generosity, I'll bet he'd love to see his true relatives homeland (prob Europe). PS - I went to Brian's blue-tarp-camp a few weeks ago. I had set up a similar place in BSL at my Mom's distroyed home by the BSL bridge w/in days of Katrina. This first three days were lonely. My Mom lived, and tired of the on-lookers, questions, and the endless search for her belongings. I can't imagine my big blue tarp camp knowing Mom was not with us. Bless you big man!

Brian, I met you a couple of times when visiting my Uncle Bill (Rickey's). I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I hope you find peace knowing that she was with you and helped save you. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Keep your heads up and it will get better. To all of my family over there in the area, I am praying for all of you.

Hi Brian: I could not believe that Waveland and the Bay would ever go through another huricane after Camille. And yet it happened. I am a member of the Garrison family. We lived on Pine Ridge Rd. in Waveland. My sister, Barbara Maguire, as she was known to you at the time claims you were her first boyfriend. Hope you remember. I was 2 years ahead of you both in school. C.B. was in my class.

I am so sorry for your loss. You were very courageous to move your mother to higher ground. The results after that were in God's hands. If you want to come to California for a break you are most welcomed.

We haven't lived in Waveland since 1971 and we just recently saw that our old home was in tact, but will be demolished. I really miss the wonderful people of Waveland and the Bay. I lived there all through junior and senior high school (7th and 8th at St. Clare) then to Bay High.

Take the break you need...do not hesitate..it's time.

Sincerely,

Janine Maguire Garrison

Brian,

I had the priviledge of meeting you when I was in Waveland helping out after Katrina hit. You are a wonderful man but anyone can only take so much. Brian, please know you're in the thoughts and prayers of many...with all you've gone through, getting away would be the best thing you could do. Know you always have a place to crash in Birmingham! Take care of you! Please tell Wild Bill, Judee, Francis and everyone else "Hello!" for me! God will see you through...He brought your through the storm for a reason - remember that in the tough times! I'm here for ya!

Love & blessings,
Sandy

Your story is amazing and has really touched us all. We continue to pray for you and everyone who has been affected by this great tragedy.

Brian, I am sorry for your loss. I hope that you will be able to take the vacation you need. After reading the comments of others regarding your character, I feel comfortable extending the following invitation from my family...Although we are far from being "people with means" I am lucky enough to own 40 acres in beautiful Western Colorado prime elk hunting country. Not sure if you like that sort of thing, but if so perhaps my husband and I can put you up for a week or two and take you hunting, get your head cleared out so you can do what you gotta do for your Mom. Of course, Rocky can come too! I am a great dog sitter...I hope you find some peace. Our thoughts are with you.

Brian, I am so very sorry for your loss. Because of your obvious character, my family would like to extend this invitation. Althought we are not people of "means", we are lucky enough to own 40 acres of prime Colorado elk hunting country. My husband is a bow hunter and would enjoy your company, I am sure. Not sure if you are into that sort of thing, but if so we would love to have you..and Rocky of course! I myself and not a great hunter, but I am a great dog sitter. Thank you for sharing your story with us, we wish you the best. The Hogue Family, Rifle, CO.

Brian,I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our Prayers are with you. I grew up in N.O. and my parents have had a house in Waveland since 1958. It now belongs to my sister and I, or at least the slab where the house was. I have known of Mollere Realty my whole life it seems. God does have a purpose for you that he saw you thru the storm. We have all rebuilt from Camile some 30 years ago and with God's help we will rebuilt again. May God Bless You and all of the people of Waveland and Bay St. Louis.

Brian, I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. I was a gulfcoast resident for 31 years and survived Camille. I love Waveland and Bay St. Louis and often thought that I would like a retirement home in Hancock county. Although I now live 1400 miles away, I still visit the coast as much as possible. I had a wonderful visit last February. I know first hand the depression you must be feeling, I often become tearful. When watching the weather channel this morning, they were showing Gulfport. My two daughters lost their home there, their places of employment, and have now exprienced delays in their education. Both were attending USM on the coast. They have since relocated to Orlando. FL. I remember passing by the hardware store many, many times going thru Waveland to hit the beach and head to the bay. What a beautiful drive that was. I remember what the coast looked like after Camille. It will take some time to recover and I wish everyone the best with that process. I believe I know some of your extended family. My heart goes out to all the people in the area. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brian,
I am sending you a hug..You deserve it..I am so sorry about your loss of your loving mother..You are a strong person..God will guide you through these tough times.. Keep the faith.. Prayers to you..

Brian, Remember people are stll praying for you. Your mother taught you well...Thinking of you and others who are still working hard to get there lifes in order.

HI BRIAN. I GREW UP IN WAVELAND , WENT TO ST. CLARE AND USED TO RIDE MY BIKE DOWN COLEMAN AVENUE ALMOST EVERYDAY. WHEN I WAS A LITTLE GIRL MY DAD, JOHN FELDER, WOULD TAKE ME TO YOUR PARENTS HARDWARE STORE. I HAVE A PICTURE OF MYSELF HOLDING A CAT IN THAT HARDWARE STORE. THAT CAT WAS BIGGER THAN ME. ITS REALLY SAD TO SEE THE SCHOOL AND CHURCH I WENT TO GONE, THE HOUSE I GREW UP IN , JUST A SLAB.

Hello Brian,

If you need a place to stay until your house is rebuilt or just need a place to get away and relax, you are welcome at our house. God Bless you!

Brian, I am sorry for the lose of your mother.God bless you and keep you. It took a strong and brave man
to pick yourself up and get things together to help
others. I am praying for you people,Keep looking up
and encourage each other, You will get thru this.Remember to prayer for each other.

God be with you and Rocky. You have survived! God is not done with you for you are a very strong man to have lived through the terrible ordeal. You were there for Rocky if nothing else. Hope you get that much needed break.

Hello Brian and Rocky! Bravo to you both for finding the strength to make sure each other has made it this far. I went through all 3 Florida hurricanes in 2004 and somewhat understand what you are going through mentally - though I have no doubt that your situation is much more immense than ours was. Houses can be rebuilt, as can businesses, and memorials erected, but God kept you here with us for a reason that may be only known to him so far. We are thankful you and Rocky are still with us, and we are saddened for the loss of your mother. Greet her each morning, go through your day doing the best you can at whatever you attempt, and do not forget to say goodnight and tell her that you love her each evening before you sleep. Use the wisdom you have gained from your situation. God has given us a memory for a reason and if you can find it within yourself to get really creative and use your new-found knowledge to help others around you make it past this just as you are doing, then you will shine in God's eyes and I have no doubt, your mother's also. During the 2nd hurricane in 2004 I too was left here on earth by a narrow margin and though I still have not figured out why, I know it is for a very specific purpose that involves more than myself. Take care of Rocky. He needs you. I am sorry for the loss of your mother, but know she is in a better place and you will see her again. God Bless you Brian!

Dear Brian,
My heart goes out to you and Rocky. I too wish I were in the position to help you and many more . I am so sadden when I see the lost and devastation of the area. I know it alot easier to say then to do but continue to be stong. GOD DOES HAVE A PLAN FOR YOU! I am sure. Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mother. I am a Mother of 2 sons and I know that if they were to have been through what you have and continue to help other as you have I WOULD BE SO PROUD as I am sure YOUR MOTHER is. May God continue to Bless and Keep you and Rocky in his arms.

Hi Brian, I am once again reading about the devastion Katrina brought, and again I'm brought to tears here at my desk at work. To read about how you were on a wave actually made my stomach turn with fright. Some of the things we do in life and survive is simply incredible, I will think of you always.

We are coming up on a year, since Katrina. Today's new's reports of FEMA spending 1.4 billion dollar's, in fraudulant claims,while so many people like you and I are still sitting in our ruins, waiting for help...and yet, I read of your plight, and the love, prayers and support from so many, and my faith is renewed...I went into Biloxi and Gulfport with a team of doc's and nurses afterward, and, I gotta say...While I wish it had not happened, I, even today, would not trade the lessons learned about our vulnerability, and our strengths. God Bless You, Brian...

Brian,
I hope your still getting to read these incredible thoughts people are expressing. My name is Patty Thompson, adjuster. My thoughts of you have been many especially this week as I prepar for Ernesto.

I wanted to take this time to thank you for the coffee,water morning after morning that you provided me as I started my day of searching for my insureds homes. After 7 years of adjusting, the most difficult days were those spent in Waveland, but you, after suffering so much loss, made a point to keep all of our spirits moving in a postitive direction no matter what obsticles we faced that day. And it is due to your asssistance and humor and kindness that we all were driven to help all those that we could, with the same compassion that you showed us.

I hope to see you again sometime, but under different circumstances.

God Bless.
patty

Brian, you are a strong brave man who has leadership skills and someday should find a job in disaster relief if you have learned how to regulate your emotional responses, triggers and can deal with your fear and exhaustion on an ongoing basis. A lot of time has gone by, but the marks on your soul of the losses are making you and all of you who survived Gods sculpture, sometimes it is hard to find god in the debree, other times all you have to do is look into someones eyes like yours. I have no doubt God helped you survive so you could meet the needs of many people without the survival skills and presence of mind you had. Thank you for being you. and please someday write about it all . We need to hear what a human being can decide to survive and about the choices he makes as he sorts out a new life, and helps others by his example sort out theirs. We were not there with you, but we were there praying and hoping and lobbying congress as much as we could. Those of us that showed up were in awe of all of you. I guess life will be about other people from now on for all of us not about things, or projects, or political agenda, but about us. each other. The more people like you survive the greater a chance this planet survives. Patience

Brian, you have been & continue through very hard circumstances. Hang in there & best of luck to you & Rocky. That is an incredible story of survival you have. I am sure you are an inspiration to a lot of people. Don't forget to get in that vacation, the time away would probably help. That hurricane & mess afterward were huge. Keep the faith.

Brian,
It has now been over 2 years since that fateful day. I sincerely hope that you are doing well and you have been able to put some of this behind you. It's not easy losing a parent, especially the way you have. I have been to the Gulf Coast twice since October 2006 and my prayers go out to absolutely everyone that was affected by the storm. May God bless you all and keep you safe.