Brian Messina, age 42

Lost to gun violence on November 29, 2020 in Anza, California.

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  • Number of children:
    30 plus 2 stepchildren
    30 3 children
  • Personality:
    30 funny, kind, outgoing, strong , friendly and fun loving ❤
    30 caring, brave, good heart, he would do anything for you.
    30 Great sense of humor would make u laugh always
    30 very good artist 🎨
    30 Harley Davidson bike nights, fishing, hunting, family dinners, traveling and athletic💪🏼
    30 Loved the great outdoors and his family
    30 one of a kind 💙💪🏼
    30 always was happy and smiling had a heart of gold
    30 Brian i wish i would have taken you back to Pittsburgh help me paint
    30 Christian ✝️
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    4 NPS
  • Comments:
    30 R.I.P
    30 miss you so much
    30 Sending prayers for peace and strength
    30 You are truly missed may you be at peace. miss you I love you until we meet again ❤
    30 Not the same world without Brian. Rest in peace my friend.
    30 Forever missed and never forgotten. Fly high and Rest In Peace
    30 You are missed. RIP. You are in a better place. Until we meet again. 😇❤😇
    30 May you rest in peace, praying always for your sweet family🙏🏻🙏🏻
    30 Brian Messina
    30 May the Angels give you warmth and love
    30 Brian we love you and miss you terribly. May God hold you and fill you with his love.
    30 you will always be remembered, and missed and loved
    30 knowing I will not see you again breaks my heart
    30 life taken senseless so sorry, Lord help us all
    30 so sad, no one deserves to die like this RIP
    30 Brian was a sweet, kind, gentle guy who loved his family. Our hearts are broken
    30 keep sending signs from above I miss u. you will get justice
    30 could always put a smile on your face and gave the best hugs
    30 had a smile that melted your heart
    30 Best brother in the world miss you more each day.💙
    30 Miss u more each day never will I forget may u RIP
    30 💔💙🙏Best brother ever
    30 💞
    30 RIP💞
    30 Miss you may God give your family strength RIP
    30 You will get justice ⚖ may God give strength to ur family
    30 You are truly missed never will I forget 💔
    30 Death lead to heartaches, no one could heal. But love leads to MEMORIES, no one could ever steal.
    30 Heartbreaking
    30 you will be missed Brian, you will be my angel in heaven
    30 Love you Brian, every morning I light a candle for you
    30 Miss u so much! I'm staying strong thru this you will get justice
    30 You are truly missed. see you when the lord calls me home. u are at peace now
    30 I love U Brian standing strong. you will never ever be forgotten
    30 Brian you are greatly missed buddy; just not the same without you here. 😢 Til we meet again.....❤❤
    30 you at peace now. u shinning up above with the lord and mema grandpa and grandpap.
    30 had a whole life in front of him, may his soul be at rest
    30 You always had a heart of gold would do anything for anyone may u RIP 🙏
    30 Your legacy will always be remembered and honored RIP never forgotten
    30 seeing your signs everyday, helps me get by.
    30 There's not a day that goes by that we don't think about you, we love you to the moon and back.
    30 miss you, what I wouldn't give just to see you. Love you Brian
    30 RIP Brian, He lived a long life of 42 years and did not deserve what came to him. Rest in Heaven
    30 seen you today an Eagle flying over my house. Wings you have now RIP
    30 You shining up there ✨ in heaven miss u
    30 You are the best brother in the world 🌎💙u always in my ❤ RIP
    30 Son, brother, Dad, Granddad, friend, missed dearly
    30 Miss you just sucks that this happened but I know you with the lord. 💙
    30 Your soul is at peace. u always in my heart ❤
    30 enjoyed having fun, blessed with natural talent u are missed by many ✨
    30 Missing u dearly 🙏
    30 You are at peace with the lord. Miss you all see you again one day
    30 may God heal all the broken hearts from such a sense less act of violence RIP Brian
    30 God heal the broken hearts. I miss u Brian
    30 Brian you are missed so much, praying for healing and strength lord have mercy
    30 Brian you will never be forgotten RIP
    31 RIP Brian 🙏 🕊 ☮
    30 Iam so sorry this happen to you. I miss you so much
    30 Forever be loved
    30 best uncle u sure did teach your nephew soccer skills we miss u. rip
    30 had so much talent and life ahead may you rip brian
    30 the memories I have I will keep with me forever .
    30 my condolences and prayers 🙏 God heal all who are hurt from such violence.
    30 may God watch over your children 🙏 rip brian
    30 all see ya again one day rip brian 🙏
    30 rip brian prayers for your family
    30 prayers up
    30 Brian you are missed only god knows why. miss u more each day
    30 Brian may u be at peace. I pray for our mom and dad no parents deserves to lose a child like this.
    30 brian I miss u. u had such a kind beautiful soul may u be at home now with the lord
    30 May u be at peace in Paradise with the lord.
    30 Think about you Brian everyday ❤ RIP
    30 happy birthday! I know ur up there celebrity
    30 u are missed dearly Brian
    30 Miss my nephew. See you in heaven Brian. I always see two cardinals, you and my dad.
    30 I love you Brother! Jesus has you!
    30 Miss you so much Brian
    30 Happy Birthday in heaven 💛
    30 Miss you 😔
    30 I pray everyday for you 🙏 may your soul be with GOD. See you again in heaven
    30 Justice for Brian.
    30 Thinking about you Brian. You are very missed.
    30 Love you Brian
    30 always thinking of you ❤️ I miss you and all the good times
    30 You are on my mind Brian......I miss you buddy and hearing your laugh.
    30 Best Brother ever ❤️ I miss you everyday
    30 someday all see ya again, until then I remember all the good times I have with you.
    30 Happy Birthday 🎂 in heaven we miss you
    30 Happy heavenly 45th birthday. Celebrating with Jesus.
    31 Happy heavenly birthday 🎂
    15 Lord, I'm praying let justice be served! In Jesus name! Amen
    15 happy Thanksgiving, save me a spot up there
    15 To my brother in heaven I love you and miss you so much. I celebrate your life everyday on earth.
    12 The angel;s are lucky to have you. I think you so often and miss you more.
    9 still missing you!!! I know your riding fast and free up there!! love you always
    9 Sure miss your laugh and humor. Thinking of you today Brian.
    4 Happy 4th heavenly Birthday 🎂

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