Brandon Michael Thompson

As a baby:

Brandon had breathing issues and it was necessary for him to utilize a breathing treatment machine quite often at home.

He did not like to be held....at a very young age he was already independent and could just sit for hours playing with toys

As a kid:

Brandon had a pair of cowboy boots that he would wear all the time. Even after getting out of a bathtub he would immediately want his boots back on. He had a snoopy dog that he would dress up with doll clothes. Legos seemed to be his favorite toy to play with and would have them spread out all over the house. As with any kid his favorite place was Disneyland...his grandmother and cousins always had a great time and would come home absolutely exhausted. Bobby, his mom, always tried to attend every school field trip. Brandon was so excited when she was there because not to many moms were available to go with the class. When he was in Kindergarten he had what was called a Big Buddy who would come into his classroom and help him with studies and projects. When he was in an upper grade he became a Big Buddy to a younger student. His very first girlfriend was named “Taina” they met when he was in the 1st grade. They remained friends until she and her family moved away after a few years.

High School:

In high school Brandon was deep into music. He played the guitar and was part of a band that would perform for parties and school functions. Music in general was a big part of who he was. Involvement in schools plays and programs is something he enjoyed and excelled at. He was an excellent student winning several academic awards. The friendships he developed in high school remained to adulthood and still now.

After High School:

Brandon had several short term employers and was unsure of what the future held for him. Everyone who ever met him or knew him well would comment on how polite, kind, considerate, helpful and respectful he was. His girlfriend, Rachel Cline was encouraging him to go back to school. They were both talking about it. What the future held for the two of them and their little dog “peeps” was to eventually become a family. Brandon wanted to be stable and capable of supporting a family before making a lifetime commitment.After hearing about the awful accident which took the lives of Brandon, Rachel and their dog “Peeps” my (Brandon's Aunt Debby) 8 year old grandson (Nyah) came to me and said “Grandma I only have 7 dollars but I want it to go to Brandon, even though he was an adult he had a kids soul”.

Every time I saw Brandon whether it was at his place of employment (First Class Pizza) or at home I had a constant urge to give him a hug. He was a boyish teddy bear and his entire family loved him very much and miss him every day.

I had the privilege of watching him grow into a wonderful young man that anyone would be proud to call their son. He has been taken from us all sooner than we would ever have expected. Our lives will forever be changed by this loss. From Kimberley, Brandon's cousin:

My first memories shared with Brandon are from our family Christmas's at our grandparents house. All our aunts, uncles and cousins would gather at our Grandma and Grandpa's house on Christmas Eve and after everyone was done eating we would gather in the living room and open gifts. Weeks before Christmas our family would get together and draw names for who we were to buy presents for. Every year I drew Brandon's name. After opening presents all of us cousins would go play outside with our new toys. One of the older boy cousins usually received a football or something that was being thrown back and forth. Once that got old we would end up hanging out on the little red bridge that was out front of grandma and grandpa's house. All the older cousins would tell us younger cousins that trolls lived under the bridge which caused us to be too scared to walk over it.

As we grew up, we grew apart and the times we spent with one another became further apart. In the most recent years my time with Brandon was spent at a local campground, Canyon RV. Uncle Doug & Aunt Bobby, Ryan, Brandon, Aunt Debbie, Amy, Bryan, husbands wives and children would all come to the campground. We would BBQ dinner and sit around a campfire and tell stories. I loved when Brandon would laugh. When he laughed, you laughed. When Brandon began driving he drove himself and his brother to Canyon RV in his red car. My husband and I climbed in the car with Brandon and Ryan and went to the furthest corner of the campg round where Brandon showed us what tray drifting was. I have never laughed so hard! He giggled the entire time he showed us. He took fast food trays out of his trunk and put them under the rear tires of his car and did burn outs. Oh, I can remember his face, he thought it was the funniest thing and so did I. After showing us a few times and burning holes into multiple trays he turned to me and said “Don't tell my parents”!

From Amy Eatherton his cousin:

Oh Brandon how hard this is to even fathem you are no longer here with us.

His smile and kind spirit will always remain in my heart. He had a soft voice that did not come across mean or judgeful or any negative energy to it. He was patient and had a gentle spirit. I never felt uncomfortable or uneasy around him; even in silent times, it was comfortable in his presence I loved his giggle.I remember waiting for them to get to Grandma/Grandpa's house for Christmas and being excited when they came and playing with our new stuff out front or in the side room. I didn't “play” a whole lot since I am 16 years older than him, but I liked holding him around and when he was tiny. I loved his smile and how young spirited he was and yet not childish. My son, Nyah, really likes being with Brandon and Ryan playing on electronics (usually a phone or tablet) with them. Brandon and Ryan are very patient and attentive with him. It is really neat for me to see them talk and interact as they do. I like that my son looks up to them and loves them. Brandon has left us physically way too soon; he had so much life ahead of him. Brandon will never be away from us; he will always and forever remain in our hearts for the rest of our lives. I don't want to nor my son to forget who he was cause he was a really awesome guy and such a blessing to anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. He leaves an impression on you of love and kindness. I will miss being able to give him a hug and hear his stories. I am sad I am not going to be able to see him getting older and someday having his own family. I know he would have been an awesome father and husband.

From Nyah: (He instructed me what to write)

Brandon was an amazing cousin. I remember when we use to hang out all the time when I would see him. I remember Thanksgiving we would play pac man for hours. I loved him so very much. He was like my best friend. Every time when I close my eyes I can see him just standing right in front of me. I will always remember him. He will always be in my heart . I wish I could just see him one more time. I enjoy hearing stories about him as it makes me feel connected to him. He will always be a part of our lives. Every time I think of him I see him in my mind and he makes me smile.