Brian Neil Morris, of Creedmoor, NC passed away at the Brian Center in Yanceyville, NC on February 10th, 2021. He will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery. Brian was a 1974 graduate of Northern High School in Durham. He is survived by his partner, Alan Wolfe and sisters Patricia Coleman and Abby Mackness.
Growing up gay in 1974 had to be tough, yet he was always polite to me and everyone else. To think that he joined the Army to fight for our freedom and now has the honor of being interned at Arlington National Cemetery. It reminds me of Martin Luther King "to be judged by the content of their character." My heart goes out to his partner Alan Wolfe in his time of grief.
I was walking by the gym one day and saw Brian facing up to one of the school bullys. I thought "Brian is going to get his ass beat," To my suprise and the bully's too, Brian flung the bully up against the lockers then threw him back onto the floor. The fight stopped right then. I think that bully was scared.
I wish I had known Brian better. The toughest part of growing up gay back then was believing that you were the only one, and that you would always be alone. I had no idea that Brian was gay, but now I like to think that he did find happiness and companionship with his partner, Alan.
I did not know Brian, but I am very happy to read the wonderful comments about him. I truly appreciate that we can embrace each other and also our differences. May his partner find some peace through these precious notations about his life. Personally, I am truly honored that he served our country and was a fine example of being a hero. Thank you for sharing your comments.
Robert Martin III
Growing up gay in 1974 had to be tough, yet he was always polite to me and everyone else. To think that he joined the Army to fight for our freedom and now has the honor of being interned at Arlington National Cemetery. It reminds me of Martin Luther King "to be judged by the content of their character." My heart goes out to his partner Alan Wolfe in his time of grief.Robert Martin III
I was walking by the gym one day and saw Brian facing up to one of the school bullys. I thought "Brian is going to get his ass beat," To my suprise and the bully's too, Brian flung the bully up against the lockers then threw him back onto the floor. The fight stopped right then. I think that bully was scared.
David Bradford Crutchfield
Thanks for your comments, Robert!
I wish I had known Brian better. The toughest part of growing up gay back then was believing that you were the only one, and that you would always be alone. I had no idea that Brian was gay, but now I like to think that he did find happiness and companionship with his partner, Alan.
Brad
Becky Holyfield (Link)
I did not know Brian, but I am very happy to read the wonderful comments about him. I truly appreciate that we can embrace each other and also our differences. May his partner find some peace through these precious notations about his life. Personally, I am truly honored that he served our country and was a fine example of being a hero. Thank you for sharing your comments.