Brian McDonald

I feel so very fortunate to have had a friend like Brian. I can think of so many good memories and conversations that made me think deeply about many things. His input into my life I will always treasure. Memory eternal. I give thanks to God that he was, is, and always shall be a part of my life.

Brian was the first of the faculty at IUPUI to welcome me when I joined the English Dept in 2007. I will always be grateful for his many kindnesses, his wry humour, and our many fruitful Shakespeare discussions over the years. His deep commitment to teaching and to the "life of the mind" served as an example to me and provided me with inspiration and even comfort. I will always be grateful for having been fortunate enough to know him and to work with him and I'll do my best to pay that forward. My deepest sympathies to Sue and to the entire family. We are the less for his loss, but we are the more for the gifts he gave us. Perhaps Shakespeare knew a man like Brian when he wrote: "O Death, made proud with pure and princely beauty!"

Dear Sue and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Brian was an incredible person and an inspiration to everyone who knew him. We send our love and prayers to you and the family. Sue and Gary Nelson

I will carry the gift of knowing Brian with me. He as colleague warm with both knowledge and wit. His students and colleagues will miss him and I will miss my friend Brian sorely. A favorite memory: Brian used to sit in his office, pounding keyboard for his online classes. I used to tease him about needing a new keyboard every semester. May God hold you in comfort.

Brian is a stalwart friend. We will see him on the other side.