Brian's 50th Birthday Celebration Gift

 Here is the gift that everyone took time to work on. After all of the well wishes and memories Came in, I included all of them on this art piece. It is a precious memory that now hangs right near our basement stairs where we can see it every time we walk in. The memories are all heartfelt. I included the text below:

Kyle

Brian, We've known each other for so long - Scouts, marching band, Chemistry at Furman. And while we haven't been the best at keeping in touch, we have the kind of friendship where no matter how long it's been we just pick up where we let off and carry on like no time has passed. I think it's the hallmark of true concord. Happy 50th and many more!

Oma

Brian is a good man and a loving husband and father.

Joe

Brian is a quiet man; it's a sign of his humility. 

Leia

I remember a long time ago I would see you playing games in the basement and one day I asked if you could play the game with "the guy with the green hat" for me. That was the start of a life-long love of video games and especially Legend of Zelda that we both share. Thank you for showing me that and putting up with annie and I always asking you to replay the hardest Donkey Kong level.

Me

Thirty years ago, when I was sad that they didn't play our song (“Hold On My Heart”) at Homecoming, you drove your Toyota Supra under the street lights near Furman, opened up the car doors, turned the speakers up full-blast & took me in your arms as we danced to our song under the stars. So romantic! I thank you for that & for almost 30 years of beautiful marriage. I'm looking forward to many more magical memories. Happy 50th Birthday, Lovie!

Mo

Brian, wishing you a fantastic 50th birthday filled with love, laughter and the memories of a lifetime!!! Cheers to 50 wonderful years and welcome to the 50 years old club!!! Thank you for being a great friend for decades and several decades to come!!! Your dedication, patience and contributions to Exela team is invaluable and hope to work alongside until we retire!!!

Sylas

I love nerding out with Brian and hearing him wax eloquent on all things Star Wars, Marvel, movie sound tracks, and just about anything else! He makes long hours working in the clean room pass quickly.

Alan

I was truly blessed to have a big brother who did not make my life harder. You treated me fairly and did not get in my way. I always had a good role model to follow. Your success always made me work harder to achieve my best potential and got me to where I am today. I thank you for this. Have a happy 50th birthday and many more to come!

Cameron

My favorite Brian moment is him going to Taco Bell at 1 AM and buying us both Double Decker Tacos one night when we ran late on a production  batch. That was a long night at work but the taco made it all worth it!

Jenna & Mark

We remember how much Brian loves boating on the lake (even when unfortunate brotherly mishaps occur).

Annie

I remember the days you used to tell me bed time stories about Mario and Peach. Now I love talking to you on our lunch break about cds, video games, movies, and so much more. You have no idea how much I appreciate the work you do for us. I love you and wish we had more time to spend together ♡♡♡

Benjamin Myers

I will always enjoy hearing Brian rave about the newest and most popular topics on social media and how Cameron and I keep him up to date on the trending generational pop culture. I also want to brag on how blessed to have a boss who relates with the team and works along side us.