Meghan, I am so very, very sorry for you having to lose Brent. He was such a sweet and loving little boy. I will never forget the many years I got to work with him at school He was such a joy!!!. God bless and comfort you and your family

From Brent’s classmates:

Story from Stephanie
I love Brent’s orange hair and beautiful blue eyes. I love his giggles.

Story from Alexey
I really loved him. I enjoyed reading books and telling him what the pictures were looking like. He always loved his walks.

Story from Matthew
I loved it when Brent was unplugged and would come up by my chair like he wanted to know where I was.

Story from Jayse
I was happy to have known Brent for 4 years.

Story from Michael
The first time I ever met Brent was in May. I was a Senior setting up for my art show, because if you were in Visual Arts you could have a little exhibit shown during the Choir Concert. I was fixing some things after Second Hour when I saw him, looking around the other Senior’s Artwork. He was being strolled by Kathy and Krissy. They never left his side, they were at his side at all times. He moved a lot, making noises, at first glance I thought he was angry but soon I would learn that he was happy, excited. That was my first impression of him, fussy and loud.
It wasn’t until I came into the SOAR Program in September that I remember him and really got to know him better. It wasn’t until three days later that I remember him from before. On that day he was loud, he moved a lot like before and God did he fart. For hours until lunchtime he farted nonstop. I couldn’t stop laughing, even though we weren’t suppose too, I was trying to be mature but when he farted you just couldn’t be.
After a few weeks all of us learned what Brent liked and disliked. What toy he would always prefer in the morning, how much he hated wearing the wool socks he would have to wear when it got cold, when he wanted someone to pound his chest very hard. We learned a lot, we observed and watched him at all times.

I took care him throughout the week and throughout the hours. Sometimes Kathy or Krissy would be busy and sometimes won’t have the chance to check up on him. Though Ms. Benson was in the same room with him, always eight feet away, I checked up on him. Krissy said it was really sweet and thoughtful of me to check up on him, she said I was an extra set of eyes. I never thought of myself of being sweet, I was just taking care of him. I would always check to see how much milk he had left. He had a feeding tube connecting to him from a bag of milk. In the morning I would check every five to ten minutes or every half an hour to see how much he had left, I was told that if it ever empty out it would beep, but i worried too much that checked in anyway. Always telling Krissy or Kathy that it 1/4 nearly empty. They alway said thank you. I worried about him a lot.

I made sure that when he came in I would close the door about 1/4 open because he would always crawl by, nearly hitting his head. One time he did, and from that moment I made sure that door would never hit him again. I made sure that he had his toy, it was a yellow cone with four orange circles. It had a button in which it would play baby songs or children songs. He would grip and hold on to it, never letting go, for hours or until lunchtime. It would play nonstop for hours that we all got used to it. First song I think it was a waltz, second song another upbeat waltz, third song it was Twinkle Little Star, fourth song it was ABC’s, and then it repeat.

I would talk to him, I would tell him about my days, what I had for lunch, what our classmates were doing. Sometimes he would fart, he farted a lot.

The last time I saw Brent was last Friday. We were cooking squash in which I was dreading to try eating. Brent was on the floor, he interacted with us. He was touching his mouth, going back and fourth like an indian cry. He did that everyday, he had so much that saliva would start to form all over his hand. Krissy than asked me if I could get the bigger chair for Brent to use, I did it without question. I brought it in and Krissy put him on it. He liked it. We then went for a walk, it was so hot and beautiful out that we could not waste it. So we went for a walk, it was breezy and warm. Brent was behind, always with Kathy and Krissy, never leaving his side, not even for once or for anything. We then came back and chilled for half an hour. I don’t remember if he was on the floor or in his chair but he looked peaceful, at ease with himself. He did have his tube out because he could have it out by noon. Brent was still wearing the sunglasses that Krissy put on for him. I think either Kathy or Krissy took a picture of him wearing them. When we see the picture, you could see me in the left top corner. It was strange that I saw that, yet even notice. Kathy said I was watching him, like I always was. But the cards were turned onto me. This time Brent was watching me, today, watching me to see if I was alright like how I did for him. Brent can now watch over me, to always check up on.

Taking care of me like how I did for him.

I’m very sorry about the lose I loved Brent watching him years back was so much fun his laugher his smiles we had so much fun trying to sit up and he would laugh about it it was so cute. Then also seeing him in school and getting off the bus with one sock on and one off. He always made my day. always in my prayers for you and your family.

I am sorry to hear that Brent passed away. I was lucky to be his teacher in elementary school. He was a sweet boy who had a great smile and giggle! My prayers are with your family.

Meghan, Chad and family with sincere sympathy to your entire family. I hope you find comfort and peace in your days of sorrow.

Meghan,
Always Smiling–Yes, He Was!! He had a Mama who loved him so!!
My thoughts, my prayers, and my love to all of you…

To Tyler and Chloe: I was blessed to have both of you as students. You always displayed such a great sense and understanding of compassion and love. May you now feel a deep sense of compassion and love from others.

♡

I’m so sorry to hear of Brent’s passing. He was such a blessing. I’m so lucky to have gotten to know him as one of his elementary teachers. Prayers for your family during this difficult time.

So sorry to hear of your lose, May God bless you and hold your close at this time

Brent’s classmate,
Selena.
I remember a lot of memories of Brent he always laughed and he always brightened my day. I knew Brent for 5 years, I was very close to him and he was my best friend that I ever had. I told him stories, I even told him how the weather was outside, or how my day went so far. I remember that he loved when I pounded on his chest and I’d say ” hi its me Selena” and he would smile. I always said goodbye when I get off the bus. I would play with Brent I would get him to walk in his gait trainer by doing my cheers to get him walking. I would hug him a lot and I would take care him as if he was my own brother. I would watch out for him, do things for him, like getting a new shirt when he needed a new one. Brent was a happy and bright person. Brent would brightened our classroom in seconds at school. I will always miss Brent and his laughter around here. I had 5 awesome years getting to know Brent and he will always be my best friend and will be truly missed. Brent is a superhero! He would always be happy no matter what. I will see him flying in the sky looking down knowing we are never alone because he will be looking down at us from heaven. I also remember that I was doing cheers and he will be just laughing so I kept going and made him laugh even more it made me so happy to see him laugh and enjoying the cheers I was doing. I will always put the blanket over Brent when he will go to sleep and I would play peek a boo with the cover and he would laugh. I also remember this one time I gave Brent his Elmo toy and he chucked it at Krissy and it nearly hit her and he did that to her with so many other objects if he wasn’t happy, I would be laughing because it was funny that Brent will throw stuff and he would laugh too. I have a lot of memories about him that I will never forget, I will always miss him he will always be known as superhero Brent. I used to see him in his corner playing with the toys and playing with Krissy and it would always make me laugh and smile and even change my mood. I always made sure Brent’s wheelchair was clean so the colors could show and I remember his wheelchair was glowing in the dark, it was so cool seeing the color green glowing from his wheelchair I made sure that his wheelchair always stayed clean. I will sometimes ask to push Brent when we went for walks and I loved walking with him seeing his smile while walking on the walks. I also remember that Brent feeding tube came out and I told one of the teachers that his tube was not in placed and he was laughing and they placed it back in. After every year passed knowing Brent I got closer to him I could see Brent and me laughing when he would be chucking toys at Krissy. That’s how I will remember him . lots of laughter and smiles coming from Brent. Brent was a happy and it made everyone around him happy.
Getting to know Brent was awesome, he will always be watching over me and I will always cherish the special moments we had.

I’m so sorry for your loss I will be praying for you all.

Sincerely;
Selena Rios

I will miss seeing his face in the morning at school.

Meghan,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a joy to be around and I am glad that I got to know him at JMS. Hugs and prayers to you and the rest of your family.

So sorry Meghan to hear of your loss. Though we did not get to know Brent we know from the messages written by his teachers and classmates that he was a special guy who left an impact on many. We so admire your strength and know that you, Tyler and Chloe gave Brent so much love.