Brian lived by the credo Carpe Diem. In his life, in his fight for his life, and in his passing, he did just that. He seized every day, every moment, and lived it to the absolute fullest. Whether competing in the Ironman, running a marathon, hiking up a mountain, swimming in the ocean, walking with Tessa at the beach, talking to his clients about their investments, being with his family and friends, or fighting his second battle with cancer, Brian’s energy and his passion for life left an indelible imprint on everyone he knew.
He didn’t just spend his time or pass his days, but experienced them with exuberance. He thrived on his work, he was crazy about the Leafs, he cherished Tofino and the West Coast, he loved (not liked, but loved) cheeseburgers and dill pickle chips, and he felt utterly inspired by the tranquility of a forest, a spectacular sunrise or the bloom of a red rose.
Brian leaves his parents, Peter and Norma McVicar, his sister Diane McVicar, and his nephews Kirk (who will miss his Uncle B so much) and Tavin. Brian was truly a gift to them…there are no words to describe their loss.
Brian's birth mother Valerie and his sisters Erin and Shannon and the entire Andrews family feel so blessed to have found Brian again. They carry him in their hearts and will miss him every single day.
And Tessa, that sweet and loyal dog who followed Brian down the beach and into the forest almost every single day…she will miss him terribly.
The list of Brian’s friends is far too long to print here, but he is loved by Nicole, Shawn, Tom, Roger, Nicholas, Dr. Z, Ames, Julie, Robbert, Andrew, Renee, Lynne, Mike, Brenda, Irith, Michelle, and Kevin. They are honoured that he called them each a true friend and they will live their lives with the energy, passion, courage and grace that Brian brought to this world.
Brian’s family and friends would like to thank the doctors and staff at the BC Cancer Agency- especially Drs. Kollmannsberger and Street-, the VGH spine ward and Marian Hospice. Your care of him as a person, as an athlete, as a son, a brother, an uncle and a friend, was deeply appreciated.
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