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| 1979 |
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Brian Eddie Colletti was born in Somerville, NJ on August 2, 1979 at the Somerset County Medical Center. 8lbs, 13oz, 21" 8:47 am |
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| 1983 |
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In September of 1983, Labor Day weekend, we moved to Hope Mills, NC to live with Nana. Myself, Chris and Brian moved in at 300 Pinewood Dr. I wanted to make a better life for the boys. Brian was 4 years old. We continue to live in Fayetteville and Chris lives in Angier with his own family almost 22 years later. |
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| August 1984 |
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Brian started school. He loved kindergarten! I remember walking him and Chris to school...soon the 2 of them walked with friends on their own. He got the Good Citizenship award that year! In fact he got that award many more times after that! |
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| A Passion for Basketball is born...1990 |
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Brian began playing organized basketball with the Upward Basketball program at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. He, his brother Chris and thier friend Luke all joined. Luke and Chris lost interest, but Brian had found is passion! He played for 3 years with the Upward program, and simultaneously played with Parks and Rec, then played for his High School Varsity in his Jr. year. He was captain of the Senior team at Northwood Temple Academy. His jersey, #22 was retired on Feb. 4, 2005 by the school. I have included his number on his marker at the gravesite. He loved that number!!!!!
He wore #15 when he played ball in the Coast Guard. Brian played ball unitl the day he leaft this world and I am confident he is playing in his new world... |
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| June 1997 |
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Brian graduates with the first senior class at Northwood Temple Academy. The morning of graduation he let me know that he had a biology test, and if he did not pass with a certain grade, he would not be able to graduate! Somewhere around 4pm that day we learned he would indeed gratuate! I thought I was going to ring his neck! As my uncle Tommy likes to say, "He graduated in the top 10 of his class!" There were only 9 seniors! :>) Graduation was a wonderful night! We celebrated here with food, family and friends. Brian's grandma Ann came down from PA, she had not seen him in about 14 years! It was a special night for him, and for us! |
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| November 1998 |
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Brian graduates from Coast Guard bootcamp. He is officially Seaman Colletti. We drove to NJ for his graduation. We got in late the night before. I could hardly sleep, I could not wait to see him! It had been 8 weeks, the longest at that point that I had ever been away from him! When we got to the graduation I had a hard time finding him, they all looked the same! It was the first time I saw him with no hair and in full uniform! I remember thinking, God, he is so handsome! I loved how beautiful he looked in his uniform! When we heard his station would be Oregon Inlet, NC, I said a quick prayer thanking God...
When we finally got to hug each other, the first thing Brian said to me was that I looked great! He was always complementing me! The next thing he said was, let's go home! We left, started to head home, drove over the bridge when all of a sudden Brian says we have to turn around! He had forgotten his orders!
He got to come home for about 19 days before he had to report for duty. He bought a Honda civic and got ready to go. If it were not for John's mom (Brian's grandma), he would have been AWAL! We had the wrong report date!
The night before we got everything together for him to leave in the morning. I brought out Brian's Ghostbuster blanket...he would not take it with him. He said he could not bring that to the CG and live on base! I was so sad he was not taking it with him!
Brian came home the following weekend, he learned he was within bounds and could come home anytime he was off (as long as it wasn't hurricane season). As he was leaving to return to his station, he came walking out with his Ghostbusters comforter! He said he didn't care what any of the guys had to say, he was bringing his blanket! Most everyone still remembers his Ghostbusters blanket! I have it in my closet where it is safe... |
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| 2004 |
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Brian Eddie Colletti
Brian Eddie Colletti, 24, died Sunday, July 25 in Wilmington.
Colletti was an E4 in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed with Coast Guard Group Cape Hatteras from 1998 to 2003. He then went to Station Ocean City, MD where he was currently residing when he returned home on leave.
He is survived by his parents, John and Lynda Simmons of Fayetteville, N.C.; two brothers, Chris Ketrow of Angier, N.C. and Phillip Simmons of Fayetteville, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Ginny Gorman of Castle Hayne, N.C.; and paternal grandparents Sonny and Juanita Simmons of Fayetteville, N.C.
A memorial service was held at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, N.C. on July 30 with Dr. Mark Olson officiating. Burial followed at LaFayette Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Snyder Memorial Baptist Church Upward Basketball Ministry.
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| Basketball Jersey Retired...Feb. 4, 2005 |
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Brian's basketball jersey was retired during Northwood Temple Academy's Homecoming celebration. The jersey was presented to my husband and I, with several of his friends and family there. His is the first to be retired and it now hangs in the entry way of the gymnasium. I know Brian would be pleased that he has been honored in such a wonderful way. |
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| The 1st Annual Dunk Fan 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is held~Aug. 6, 2005 |
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The Dunk Fan tournament was held as a fundraiser to establish a scholarship fund in Brian's name. The Brian Colletti Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is to give 2 children the opportunity to attand NTA. The event will continue to take place the 1st weekend of every Aug., as a tribute to Brian for his birthday! |
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| August 4, 2006 ~Kick -off Held with Special Dinner for Coast Guard! |
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The 2nd Annual Dunk Fan is held at Northwood Temple Academy. August 4th a special dinner was held for members of the US Coast Guard in honor of Coast Guard Day!
There were a total of 13 Coast Guardsmen & women in attendence, along with about 50 more guests! |
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| August 5, 2006 ~A Proclamation is given declaring it Brian Eddie Colletti Day at the start of the 2nd Annual Dunk Fan Tourney! |
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A Proclamation is issued by the mayor declaring it Brian Eddie Colletti Day! It was read by the mayor prior to the start of the tournament games! A tribute and honor to Brian's memory and a message of peace!
The 3 on 3 tourney went on for the better part of the day! It was a good time for all and a true celebration of Brian's life for friends & family!
Over $6000.00 was raised! |
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| February 22, 2007-Brian Eddie Foundation, Inc. is officially incorporated |
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Brian Eddie Foundation, Inc. Mission Statement
The Mission of the Brian Eddie Foundation, Inc. is to offer programs, services and activities based on Restorative Justice principles to address the needs of young people at risk, to foster and promote a culture of peace within the community and to encourage healing in those victimized by crime. To educate people on crime prevention and provide opportunities to awaken a spirit of caring and involvement in the general public, building a more tolerant and safer community.
Brian Eddie Foundation, Inc. Goal Statement
Our Goal is to improve attitudes and capabilities of our at risk youth and young adults, providing support and education that emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for their lives, resolve problems non-violently and treat others with dignity and respect. We also strive to improve the attitudes of the public in general and recruit the support of community members helping at risk youth and young adults to become a contributing member of that community.
The Brian Eddie Foundation, Inc. promotes Restorative Justice by encouraging community ownership through local involvement, the development and implementation of programs that reflect community values and seek to transform community perception, relationships and prejudices. Community and personal safety as well as peace are at the core of the Restorative Justice philosophy. We believe that we all have a responsibility to make our world and community less violent and a better place to live.
Brian Eddie Foundation, Inc. Vision Statement
We envision a community taking a proactive stand on crime, advocating prevention measures and seeking to achieve the ultimate goal of reducing crime and building a better, safer place to live.
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| October 6, 2007-3rd Annual DunkFan is held at Northwood Temple Academy |
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The 3rd annual DunkFan took place with 8 teams competeing in the tournament. Over $5,000 was raised this year. So far we have paid our $3,000. scholarship out 3 years in a row and have close to $7,000. in the endowment fund! Our goal is to reach $60,000 for this fund to generate our scholarship on a perpetual basis.
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