Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Dear Mary and family. So many years of friendship and mentor ship with J Brian. I remember when I first met Brian in the Governor Meskill's office when I was a 17 year old intern. Brian came in with that hat and trench coat and swung open that little door to the front reception office is. HE had a determined way about him, no one said anything to him and he headed straight into the Governor's office. IT made such an impression on me, that even with those irish eyes flashing, I was afraid of him for the longest time, lol. As I was able to get know him..... His laugh, wit and love for this political dance , it is difficult to think of Brian and the Governor without the other. I loved them both. Along with his strength was a gentleness and only those of us who were privileged to know Brian, knew that part of him. When I was given the delegate position in 1972 as Ct's 18 yr old delegate, both Brian and Governor met with me to tell me. They both looked at me to see my teenage reaction. I did not know what to say, did not feel as if I deserved it, but I loved their faith in me. Brian along with Tom Meskill set the bar high for me in politics . A breed of men that no longer exists. Brian was loyal friend and mentor and I will miss his presence on this planet. Love to all.
