Can't believe it has been 4 years. There is a lot of love with nowhere to go, but so many good things to tell you, and things you'd love to show you. Thank you for visiting my garden in disguise. Keep visiting, we miss you

Another Birthday without you Bry, you'll always be someone special to us all X love Auntie Sue and Uncle Keith x

Happy Heavenly Birthday Brother Bryan, by the way, I love your visits in the robin disguise, especially when you arrived on holiday

3 years ago you said goodbye, But my love for you will never die. xxx Mum xxx

Good Morning Brother Bryan, Here's a very special poem our mum wrote the day you was born 💗: "The baby that your Mummy Grew a long time in her Tummy Came out, one night when 'twas dark Yes, they called him Bryan Mark. He doesn't make much noise Not like the other boys, So please make sure you creep, When he's gone fast asleep, Then when he wakes at last You can talk to him and gas Play him records all day long He'll love your rubbish song I will feed him when he cries, With my nipples, what a size! We'll bath him in the morning, And stay in if its pouring, We'll change the nappy that he wore, So his little bum, it won't get sore. We'll take him rides out in the van And for walks out in his new brown pram, I'll take you both down to the park, Yes, Alex, me and Bryan Mark. 28.4.1979.

Happy Heavenly birthday Brother Bryan. Whatever they do for birthdays, have a lovely day, and if you are out on your boat today, sail towards the Marine at 6pm, Love you forever xxx

From your birthday to your parting day and all times in-between All the things that you accomplished and things you haven't seen You flew a plane and rowed a gig,in seas that were so rough, You found it hard, it gave you pain But that was not enough! A J.C B. you gave a go You enjoyed and made us laugh, You volunteered at many places And at the Mustard Caf. But 2 years ago, the angels came, before the virus started, But in my heart you'll always stay Never to be parted. Love you always. Mum xxx

Two years ago, you left us, walked away from planet earth, Reached out to an angel, and walked onto heavenly turf, We all miss you so much, the pain is still raw, But we understand why your name was called, You had done your bit, and endured enough, Safe in the arms of Jesus, forever loved I miss your smile, good humour, and inner strength I miss your creativity, our plans, someone on my wavelength, I miss buying stationary, planning woodwork and you setting me new goals to reach, I miss your accepting nature, so mischievous, never one to preach, But your love keeps me going and your strength keeps me strong, I am grateful you were my brother, and no matter what I will always love you, even though you are gone. xxx

Thanks Mum and Dad for picking Bryan up from Taunton to go to the woodworking classes. We had so much fun and I always looked forward to it. He was always so happy there and all I can remember is him smiling, helping others or really concentrating hard. I will always treasure those happy memories. Also thank you for doing so much stuff, such as the day trips because naturally I got to see a lot of Bryan and that’s thanks to two devoted and loving parents. I am sorry for you both, I love you both so much Hayley xxx

Alright Bryan, hope all is well with you and your keeping a close eye on us all down here! I wonder sometimes if you ever know what is going on but I do feel sometimes that your or have been stood by me sometimes! The market is growing and your name and story is being told! So like you say!!! To be continued…. Definitely will be mate! No chance people aren’t going to know the kind great man you where! A great Son, brother and uncle mate👍🏻

Miss you Bry! Wish you was here but know you’ll be watching.

Miss you Bry! Wish you was here but know you’ll be watching.

42 in heaven today, how the time has flown, No party here no caterpillar cake, No candles to be blown. No hobgoblins or speckled hen, No sausages and chips, No honey on your toast with tea, No fag between your lips! It makes us sad that we cant share, The things that you most loved, But happy to know that you are safe, With God in heaven Above. Thinking of you everyday. Miss and love you always. Mum. xxx

Happy Birthday Brother Bryan, celebrate in style with Prince Phillip and Barbara Windsor! I bet it's a riot up there! Hope you get some peace and quiet, missing you every day. I will give Fauna a kiss from you xxx

Alright Bryan! Well here we are! A whole year on and only feels like yesterday you left us. Me and Cameron had a good chat about you this weekend as usual, but Cameron says you were a fun uncle to have, and in that I do believe he’ll carry on your legacy! But he and I hold you dear in our hearts forever mate. No things will never be the same, but that’s life I suppose! Your a great inspiration for all bry! And always love you for that! Cheers mate

A year ago we had to say good bye, Many friends came to say bye to Bry Spry, The church was full and people were kind, So many friends and family a chair was hard to find, It was a beautiful service but we cried si much, Everyone felt so sad, they needed something to clutch, People hugged and said kind things, But our hearts were break because God gave you wings, Then there was food but we were too upset to eat, People gathered and cared, it was hard to find a seat, Then to the Crem where our stomachs fell, But you came to life and really set sail!, Free to go and have no more pain, You are our loss but the ocean's gain, You were the best C.A.P.T.A.I.N that ever lived on this earth, You are free to set sail now and the waves you can surf xxx

A year has passed like no other, You still inspire us our son and brother, You live on and always will. Giving us the strength to climb that hill, A light you send from afar, We will always follow that star. D.A.D xxx

To Brother Bryan, 12 months ago today, You set sail to a place far away, To be free from injury and pain, "Shhhsh mouth Lalex!", I can still hear you say, But hope your safe and well out on the high seas today! All the best Brother Alex Xx

Never forgotten mate - you continue to be in my thoughts and I think back and chuckle at all of the fun times over the years. Sparing an extra thought for the Spry family today - it's warming to see how they have come together and have kept your memory alive over the last year, so many happy memories, some sadness that you are gone but also some peace in the fact you don't have to suffer any longer - most importantly you can still provide joy and laughter because of the person you were. Rest well mate x Andy

A year ago you said Goodbye, It made us sad, it made us cry. Your pain it got to much to bear, You were to young, its so unfair. We all loved you so very much, You made us laugh, dont kiss dont touch! But you never ever meant to hurt, We know deep down you cared for cert. Each day a robin always appears, To make us smile and wipe our tears. We know you're cared for where you are, Always near never far. Love you always. Mum. xxxxxxxxxxx

A year has passed since you left us all, You reached out your arms when you heard His call, We miss you so much, the pain is hard to bear, So young at 40, it just does not seem fair, We look for you everywhere, your presence is there, We find your love in everything, we stop and stare, You are free now to rest at peace and be pain free, No more hospitals, tablets or 999 calls, just free, free like the sea, Thank you for caring for us all and always being near, You have been there when I have felt lonely, sad or in fear, We still feel your sense of humour in comical times, Making laughter and joy feel less of a crime, Your life and love remind me of the important things in life, Family connections, kindness and overcoming strife, Your strength and love stay with us, and stays tucked in our hearts, We will wrap you in our unconditional love forever more, we will never be apart xxx

i miss you and the days are long withoout you . i will always love you .love helen

Well Bryan you made it. Your name is on an RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat, so you will be setting sail again in the new year on the west coast of Ireland. Top of the morning to ya! Mum and Dad Alex Robert and Hayley xxxxxxx

Hi Bryan, thank you for visiting me in my dream last night, sorry for cuddling you so tightly, really missing your presence, why did you have to go, xxx

Hi Bryan, thank you for visiting me in my dream last night, sorry for cuddling you so tightly, really missing your presence, why did you have to go, xxx

Hi Bry your garden is looking amazing! Most of what is growing is self sown!!! Pumpkins, Nasturtiums, Marigolds, Tomatoes and Verbascum We're keeping it watered, pity there are no shows this year you would have been in the prize money. Always miss you D.A.D.

Hi Brother Bryan, missing you so much this summer holidays. Thinking about the fun adventures and had a lovely dream of you last night, thank you for my lovely cuddle, if you were still here I'd cuddle you so tight no matter how much you resisted!!! I've still got the blackberries we picked last summer! Loves you so much xxxx

Alright bry, I’m guessing if you can see how things are down here at the moment I won’t need to tell you! So I won’t! But just can’t believe that a year ago in a couple of weeks we would’ve been sitting in the back garden having a burn up and cuppa! How so many things have changed and still changing here! Oh and can you please tell Cameron to eat his chicken that’s been looking at him for the past 2 hours!!!! Haha honestly! Sometimes Bryan sometimes!!! Cheers for now and speak to you later mate!

Hey Bryan, thank you for the lovely anniversary card, found some lovely photos of us all. We are all missing you down here on planet earth. Your bag continues to bring me luck, looking forward to wearing and using it once again. Loves you always xxxxx

Missed you tonight at Alex's for retirement party. I feel so sad I will never be able to spend this extra time with you, but always grateful for the times we had. We raised a glass to you and hope you were given a heavenly HOB-GOBIN! to toast with us. Night night, love you lots always. Mumxxxxx

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever! Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and sometimes I just cannot believe it. Love and miss you always xxx

Hi Bry, Naughty council took a strimmer to our monkey puzzle again! Dads put a tree bandage on it. Pray it will be ok. Nite nite. Miss you so much. xxxxxxxxxxxx

Heh Bryan...all my beans are staked up and creosote sticks around the plants to protect them hopefully from the slugs! Felt you were watching over me as there was a robin sat on the fence next to me the whole time Thanks Bryan....but missing your happy smiley face when I bring eggs to the back gate for mum and dad or pinch some bean stakes from Curscombe yard .....or the time you leant out your bedroom window and shouted too me when I dumped my trailer out the front as I had to go and drive for Crudgey last minute!!! “ I caught you” you shouted laughing 🤣

I sang Happy Birthday brother Bryan in the land of Canaan when I saw your robin , Paul said he's never felt so embarrassed in all his life! I said shhhh, thinking of you and missing you every day, loves you xxx

41 years ago I held you close to me, your black spikey hair, the midwife said you looked like a punk! You were gorgeous and your brother Alex adored you. He came to the hospital with Snoopy and waited for you to come. Love you then and always will. You could do no wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xxxx

Happy birthday Bryan! Going to miss not seeing you today like every day! So I thought I’d send you a message here. I have a cider to have later which I’ll drink in your memory mate. Happy birthday and hope you’re able to have a party up there!!! Cheers 🍻 Bryan

Your birthday without you, we miss you everyday. You wouldn't believe things here and all the pubs are closed until further notice! So its a glass of cider on the ard later. D.A.D x

I will always love you and miss you lots. the days are long with out you . all my love helen

Such sad news and thoughts are with the family at this sad time. We had fond memories of Bry at youth club camps and wild nights at feniton going to Escot house music Festival. We were very saddened by the news. The Silverton girls xx

We wish to send all of our love to the Spry family at this very sad time. Bry certainly made an impact on the lives of SO many. He was very loved by all who knew him at Covenant Care and the Taunton community. Everyone around knew of Bryan - his fun and outgoing character attracted people to him. Bryan will be remembered by all for being smart, funny, adventurous and VERY kind (especially to those who were disadvantaged in some way) AND the King of Antics!! Bry’s zest for life was infectious and he certainly knew how to make the most out of difficult situations! So many memories which still make us laugh. Bryan so loved his family and often spoke of how greatful he was for all they did for him and looked forward to times spent together. Thank you for the time you spent with us! We were very lucky to have been a part of your life. You will be forever In our hearts Bryan. ❤️

Bryan, We will never forget the numerous times we would pop up to the ward to visit you, to be told they weren’t sure where you were!!! but we knew!! You were still taken too soon, time to rest now, out of pain. All our love Tom & Elaine xx❤️

We loved seeing your smiley face here at college and always so willing to help and support. So sad that it’s always the good ones taken to soon xx

Life dealt you a hard hand Bryan and you still managed to kick ass, No more battles to be fought rest well x Sue Worth/Candy

Bryan...what to say so many memories of time spent together. No more suffering now. Your such a warrior and thought s strong battle. Everyone's so proud of you. All our love. Xx

Bryan What can I say growing up with you and staying at your house brings back good and crazy memories. And when you came to stay with me a few months after the reckless accident in France when you used to work at burger king and get home with 4 cans of cider and talk and talk and talk ........... until i had to say at 4am sorry Bry i have work in a few hours but i just hope i helped you get through a bad time. Out of pain and misery now rest in peace Cuz xxx love Julia xx

Bryan, I have many fond memories of us growing up together always surrounded by great friends and family. From riding around in the cart with Mermaid to parking cars at Devon County Show. So much fun and laughter was always had. We will always remember you. Much love to you and your family. Laura xxx

Miss you loads not coming in shop buying your supplies lol no more suffering now xxxx

Dearest Bryan, you were the strongest person we have ever had the pleasure to know! Your determination to live life to the best of your ability & your endless kindness was & still is, so inspiring. Rest well our dear friend. Love Kelly & Mark xxx

Hi Bryan Of all of us you had the biggest reason to be mad and angry with this world. But you weren’t. You were always so full of life, happy just being, I never once heard you complain, about your health the accident your next trip to hospital. You were a good man, a friend and mentor. who lived a more interesting life than most... I for sure will miss you. Along with many others. You will live on in all the people who new you. Rest in peace buddy.

No father could be more proud of a son. Your achievements and what you endured,made you the special person you were to so many. I was the lucky one I was your Dad. From the very moment you arrived in this world, you gave us Life, Love and Laughter.Since you said goodbye on that dark December morning just as the daylight fades in the Southerly sky the lone bright star shines, we see you Bry Nite Nite and God Bless D.A.D.xxx

Bryan when I think of you and all the nights out and fun we had, it makes me laugh! So many happy memories you always had a lovely smile, you were special and will always be remembered xxx

Dear Bryan, I remember when we used to go for fish and chips in Honiton, in your case sausage and chips ! It makes me remember that everyone has a story to tell. I will miss those stories. Lots of love and sleep in peace now. Shelley x

Bye Bryan Really enjoyed going to wood carving with you. You were a great brother in law always welcoming. Thanks for all the memories and the boots you let me have. Will miss you. love paul

Oh Bry, I was so sad to hear the news and sending lots of love and thoughts to your lovely family. You were a massive part of growing up in the village & the memories I have of all of us lot always make me smile & will never fade! I’ll always remember you with a cheeky big smile on your face and even though you went through a lot, you always presented a cheery front & would always stop for a chat no matter what. You’ll never be forgotten xxx

Thinking of the family at this time and of course you Bryan. You were one in a million. Love to all... xxx The Medforth family

Oh Bryan, you really did make our adolescence so much fun. All the hours spent in Feniton, summer at Head Weir and of course the Bicton car boot sale car parking and then swimming. You always have, and always will be strong in those happy memories for me.

So many memories: Being split up by our mums for fighting at playschool (I'm sure it was your fault) Laughing at yours and Nick's antics at school (too many to list!) Listening to Pantera and The Ramones (to name a couple) Completing the 4 litres of white cider challenge (hero) Smashing up and burning a guitar (I still have the neck) Working at the Greyhound together (thanks for teaching me) Pulling you feet first out of a hedge after crashing Nick's new bike (bet he still hasn't forgiven you) Playing pool at the Nog (no-one played better pool when pissed) Living life to the full (how I envied your carefree attitude) Your selfless act back on that day in France All my love to the Spry family at this time. We will all remember the legend that was Bryan for the rest of our days. Andy Trotter

Spry! Thinking of you and the antics we used to get up to during our posse days always puts a smile on my face. Much love and I hope you are not causing too much mischief up there bud! Bestie X

Thinking of you bud you are a legend and legends never die!! X love ya X you will live on in all of us.

Bry! Each and every day I wake I miss you mate, And the great chats and funny texts I’d get from you which would always make me laugh! You were the strongest bloke I’ve ever met and that strength you had is what is keeping me going! Thanks for being a great brother and you always will be Bryan. Have a nice rest now and sleep well! Love you mate rob and Cameron x

Nothing will ever compare to a mothers love. The bond is so strong and nothing can ever take it away. I loved you from the day you were born and always will. I will miss the funny faces we used to make to each other, when things got tough. You gave it a good fight CAPTAIN, but sadly your boat sank this time. Miss you so much, love you lots Mum.xxx God Bless You. xxx

You were the first friendly smile and hello that welcomed me when I moved to Feniton in 1995. You took me under your wing and introduced me to the Feniton pose! We had many laughs together, hanging out in Butties garage, long country walks, white lightning binges in the park and sat on the famous bench near the shop! You always had a beaming smile and found the funny side to everything, you never took life seriously, I loved that about you! So many fond memories I will cherish forever.

I loved you yesterday I love you still I always have I always will

Nite nite , don’t let the bed bugs bite. Used to make you chuckle like a pixie . That’s how I shall remember you darling. Sleep nice , kisses for all the wonderful family you are now safe in the arms of xx

Good Morning Bry, Don't forget it's "Burn- a - beach hut" day tommorow!.....we will be having a good fire in the grate for you tommorow at Caddihoe. Take Care. God Bless. love Brother Alex X

Thank you for setting up this memorial to Bryan. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.