Scholarship Fund

Memorial

My name is Angie Runyan. My sister and I were heading back from Lafayette and witnessed Bryan’s accident. I have put a lot of thought into what I am writing to you in hopes that it will bring some kind of comfort. As I said we saw Bryan’s truck veer off to the left and through the cornfield and roll 3-4 times. We were only ¼-1/8 mile away from him and when we got to his side he was somewhat still incoherent. I got down beside him and stroked his face and told him to wake up and when he did wake up my sister and I were beside him and also another couple who called 911. We got him blankets and covered him up also with coats. I got down beside him and had his face in my hands. I continually stroked his face or held his hands. He told me his name was Bryan, also his father’s name and phone #, which we gave to the 911 operator. I asked him if he was warm and he said he was. I asked him if he was in pain and he said he could not feel from the chest down. I want you to know that Bryan was very calm and very brave. He stayed focused on my eyes and what I was saying. When the paramedics arrived to take him to the hospital, I remember thinking I would go to the hospital in a couple of days and visit him. I was shocked and grieved for Bryan and you his family when I heard of his death. My intent in writing this is not to make you cry or bring you more pain. It was to let you know that Bryan was warm, not in pain and that we were holding and comforting him.  I will never know why my path crossed with Bryan that night but in those moments I spent with him I could tell he was very special. I will never forget Bryan- I crossed paths with him on my birthday. I pray God will give you comfort always!

Sincerely,

Angie Runyan