Saturday, December 15, 2007

Brian Keith Marak


BK we hardly knew ya. That was the feeling I came away with most after the visitation and service. BK sounded like one heck of guy. We knew him as Brian. Family and friends described him as dependable and trustworthy. Someone who they leaned on. Someone they counted on. We were just beginning to get to know BK. He was member of the Building for Mission team, he worked tirelessly on the Holy Ground workdays and he was my 'Second Sunday of the month' setup partner. We had second Sundays down pat. He pulled the big trailer and I had the small one. He unloaded and setup the chairs and put up the signs and I unloaded the boxes for the nursery and Sunday School and setup the alter and banners. I will miss him on second Sundays the most.

Truth be told I had major truck envy when Brian showed up with his new full size Toyota Tundra. That is a sweet ride. When we decided to enter a float in this year's Leander Christmas Parade, I immediately thought of Brian and that beautiful white truck pulling the Peanuts gang through downtown Leander. I did not have to ask twice or follow up and come 3:00 on December 1st Brian pulled up ready to go. Thank you, Brian!

But what we knew of Brian was only the tip of the iceberg. He was owner of a successful business in Austin called Dent Busters and the star of local short film titled "Dents-R-Us". The short film's subjects transformed a story about paintless dent repair to a story of lifelong friendship and love. The story of Brian, the film and his death was the subject of this week's Jim Swift story on KXAN.

The service today was wonderful. Bob Rainey and Fred Winslow officiated. It was nice to hear Fred preach again. His personal connection with Brian, Angie and the kids and his ability to blend stories and scripture was a fitting conclusion to the service.

Shannon and I left the reception with hug and a word for Angie. Her church family will be there for her however and whenever she needs us. What we can offer now is our prayers for grace and peace during this sad and difficult time.

Rest in peace Brian.

2 comments:

John McDaniel said...

Check out the right side of the big trailer. Brian's initials have been placed on the trailer to remind us of his dedication to the setup team.

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