Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure,  RIP Chris"

I was just telling a story of Chris this evening.  I live in Montana now, but was raised in Apple Valley and am the same age CLASS OF '93!!!
    Very sad to here of his passing. He  is a great FOOTBALL Legend!! Gone to soon! Prayers to the family...  it's a small world because in 1985 we moved from Tarzana to Apple Valley.. and my family is still there...same neighborhood from 1985. Alot of people may have moved there since but I feel Apple Valley still has that core community that is genuine.  Sending good vibes from Montana. 

B$

Chris was a hard working friend who left a good legacy of what kind of a person you should be even if the work was less than appealing.
A friend
An athlete
A Trojan

We met Chris Brymer and Melissa in the year 2000 when Chris played for Rhein Fire. He lived in our Hometown Kaarst for 3 months and won the World Bowl for Fire. later we heard how badly his live was after Football and   he was suffering from the effects of CTE We just found out about his death today. We would like to express our condolences to all of the 
family. 
Michael George  from 
Kaarst Germany

I am deeply saddened to have learned of Chris's passing. As a kid who loved all sports growing up in Apple Valley, Chris quickly became a role-model to kids like me. I followed his high school, college, and NFL playing days. He was a tough, talented, gifted athlete with a big heart. Seeing him dwindling down in his final few years was very tough but I always offered him whatever I could to help him even though he would almost never accept it. God Bless you, King! I will never forget you, Chris! You are still a hero!!!!!!

I stopped several times off Bear Valley by the AM/PM and Food 4 Less and talk with Chris to ask him if he was hungry or thirsty. He always said he was good. We’d speak about his parents and he’d say you know they’re always traveling. I remember when Bob Sr (Chris’s dad) showed me the photo of him with USC coach John Robinson, he was so proud!! R.I.P. buddy and our condolences to Bob, Wendy and all his siblings. 

R.i.p Chris I'll always cherish our good ol conversations and that smile you always had when I seen you ❤️ and of course my nickname "Norma" lol you'll forever be missed fly high 🤍🕊️ prayers for all the brymer family and his son 🙏

Wow Chris… I’m just happy you are finally free… I will miss that smile and the love you showed me and my business.  

My dear sweet cousin, words cannot express how heartbroken we all are with your passing.  You have always been spoken of fondly.  While you didn't have the opportunity to meet my daughter and my son was a toddler the last time that you saw him - my children know you and speak fondly of you.  They know you as a gentle giant.  How I have looked at you and seen you my entire life as I enherited my height from your Mum and Grandma.  You have always been larger than life, fun and I'll always remember you with a smile on your face.  I was small, shy and when you were around me, you read that and always showed me / reminded me that as large as you were, you were soft and gentle.  You deserved so much more in life, Chris.   I'm sorry that your injuries robbed you of that.  There will always be an ache in our families heart because of that.  I take comfort in knowing that you are no longer in physical and mental pain and that you are with Granddad, Grandma Evelyn and my Dad (your loving Uncle Alex).  We love you.  Until we meet again.  Xoxoxo 

Sorry for your loss Mr. And Mrs. Brymer. Please know when I think of Chris, I smile just as so many others do. So many great memories. All know that Chris’s heart was pure and although he was struggling mentally, no one I know believed that was Chris or judged him for it. Much love to you and your family. - Clay 


Sincerely, 

Clay  Hattabaugh 



Chris was my teammate at USC. He and I played on the offensive line together.  I’ll always remember Chris as a fierce competitor, physical and dominating blocker and loyal teammate.  More than that, Chris was my friend.  We shared many great times traveling and playing football.  I will remember him for the rest of my life.

My heartfelt condolences go out to his entire family.  May he rest easy.

Fight On Forever!

My condolences to the Brymer family. Chris was always a good person and a brother to many of us in the Apple Valley community. I've known him since he was a seventh grader and he always was the epitome of gentle giant, unless you were on the other side of the football field. It was sad to see him around the end because of the pain and suffering he was dealing with but he always had the attitude that made you smile. Rest easy big fella, fly high and know you left a footprint in the high desert Bigfoot could never do!!!+

"The Chris that I will always cherish and remember had an incredible personality and spirit. "I will forever remember the happy times that I spent with Chris at his big brothers home with their families.  I am so grateful for these shared memories. 
R.I.P.  Chris🙏🏼



He is soooo missed.  I loved running into him by food 4 less.  We would have long talks of Todd and how he was doing.  I know they are together with Dave. He loved having Chris over and the 3 would kidd around.  Dave treasured his USC signed football from Chris.  
I know he is so much better off and released of his burden. Love and best wishes to his family.  You are in my prayers.  Carol Heft. 

OBITUARY

Christopher Grant Brymer

29 November, 1974 – 24 April, 2023

Sunset Hills Mortuary & Memorial Park

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