Brandon Silverlight

October 25th, 1984 - November 14th, 2009

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Brandon was the type of guy who you could not help but to like. He always left an impression on you, no matter who you were. Before I moved to Nevada I had sold some instruments. One of them was my favorite guitar. Brandon asked that I come by and jam with him one last time with it before shipping it off. That night we jammed for hours in his room. I will always remember that time. Brandon's influence on those who shared his love for music will always live on. My prayers and love go out to Ron, Linda, Jennifer, Tim and Cathy in their time of need. Brandon, you will be missed dearly by Tammy, Elizabeth, Adrianna, Blake, Trinity and I.

Christopher Lee Mealer

i just wanted to pay my respects since i cant make it to his funeral i knew brandon thew band i want in band but i was a main support for them i went and obesrved them alot at rehersals football games i also think the band did a great job playing the anthem for my graduation class i do remember seeing him playing drums for jazz band i also think he played other insturments i pray for you guys to find justic my sympathy goes to you the family of bandon i am very sorry for your tragic loss he was a good person with a great sence of humor i hope tommarow goes okay i will be going to the cemetarty as the weather gets warmer ill put something in honor of him he deserves to be honored

melisa widner

Dear Jen,
I don't know what to say except I'm sorry. I recently started a facebook to reconnect with former LMC students, and started talking to Brandon less than a week ago. It seems so surreal how fragile life really is.
Those years at LMC were some of the best memories of my life: the crazy percussion ensembles with you, led by Brandon(Brooms Hilda, Double Dribble, and Tarzan), and of course I can't leave out Brandon teaching me Magic. Brandon was an unbelievable musician with not only great talent but endless ambition like is not often found. He also had an amazing sense of humor, but most important, he was a wonderful friend.

Kelly (Richmond) Bradshaw

First i wanna say that we all miss brandon. He was so funny and took the time to teach you the littlest things. I watched his videos, and he was so patient. As one of his cousins, i regret not keeping in touch and talking to him even more at christmas. One time when we were really little, he came over and played on my swingset with me, and i had my baby blanket and he told me that it would one day look all tore up. we fought and i told him no way! =] but i look at my blanket at night and how old it looks and ALL TORE UP! and i think of him telling me. He was So funny. Uncle Ron, Aunt Linda, and Jenny, i love you guys.

Brianna Rose

Linda and family; I remember working with you at the hospital when you were VERY pregnant with Brandon. I have always admired your ability and knowledge of nursing now and even way back then. After you had Brandon (hard to believe it was 25 yrs ago!!) I remember you telling a story of your husband, Ron being a new dad, was doing his banking at the drive-thru and he was so proud that he put Brandon's baby picture thru the cylinder at the bank for all the tellers to admire. May the love and happiness he brought you then and now sustain you both until you see him again some day. You are all in my prayers. Joy Church

Joy Church

Dear Silverlight Family, words will not ease the pain that only tomorrow can bring. I met Brandon in 2007 when my son came home from school begging to take percussion lessons from him. At that time he was the percussion instructor for HIEV (Hartford Indian Emerald Vanguard)and Gull Lake. I am so pleased to say that my son, Adam, was taught by him. The students are so saddened and will miss him. Brandon brought a level of respect to our drumline that has not been seen since. My favorite memory of him would have to be the black pants and shoes with white socks. We teased that we were going to buy him black socks if he didn't get some. I will be bringing a few students to the funeral on Saturday. If you see them wearing black pants and white socks I hope it will create a silent chuckle as you will know why. Please take the time to heal your broken hearts and when you are ready please email me. I have some photos and videos I would like to give to the family. Prayers are with you and your family.

~ Michelle@thediebolds.com

Michelle Diebold

Brandon was a great guy, an amazing percussion instructor, and an even better friend. Brandon was always there for the whole drumline at Hartford High School. He was at every practice, competition, and even during school to work with the drumline on our music. I can remember during band camp of 2007, one of my friends admired him soo much that he proposed to him infront of the whole band(Obviously not for real but it was funny.) My friends and I were very sad when we found out that he wouldn't be able to work with the drumline in the fall of 2008. Even though we never saw him again the whole drumline kept in touch with him. I am soo sorry for his family. He was a great man and a big loss in the this world. He could have done great things in his career and many people will miss him.

Adam Diebold

Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Brandon was a gift that brought joy to many. Craig always expressed that Brandon was the best drummer he ever had the privelege to play with. He was always such an energetic,polite, young man when he would come over to the house or when the band was gigging. I will always remember him twirling his drumsticks as he played. He was the beat to many people's dance. He visited me after Craig's death and he was such a comfort. I will always remember him with a loving heart. May God's grace carry you at this time. Sincerely and sympathetically, Donna Klapp