Brandon;

I have struggled now since the night I got the call from Melanie...I do not know how to put into words what I am feeling.  Like everyone else; sadness, grief, frustration, confusion. We didn't get off to a great start but none the less my daughter loved you with every beat of her heart.  I will spend the rest of my days being sure that Melanie and your precious baby girl LilB (thats her nickname given by your Mom) are healthy and cared for. the smiles and jokes we shared over dinner at Carlos will remain my happy Brandon memory! Thank you for loving my daughter...you will be greatly missed!

Deb & familiy;

I know I can express my heartfelt sympathies enough to you all!  I have suffered great loss also due to the same circumstances; but not the loss of a child...may your pain and emptiness be comforted by the love of the Lord...know that He is with you and will guide you thru each step of the "healing" process...Brandon will alway be your guardian angel...forever in your heart and soul!

All my love and many prayers,

Sheri L. Opem  (Melanie's mom)

brandon ,

  i just heard and i am truly at a loss for words!! your smile and laugh lit up every room you walked into and i always left you with a smile on my face!! i cant believe your gone!! so many tears keep flowing from my eyes!! i dont really know how to feel but numb right now!! if i could be next to you i'd give you a hug and tell you how much i care about and love you!! you will be in my heart , soul , thoughts and prayers until the day we meet again!! i hope your looking down on us with love filled in your heart! you will be forever missed and never forgotten!! your name shall never fade , i know your in a better place now but that also hurts to know you have left us!! until will meet again i will keep you in a special place in my heart and will smile whenever i hear your name or think of you!! i love you brandon and i miss you!!! R.I.P

                                                                                                                               Love always,

                                                                                                                             Jami Lotti

brandon, i didn't know you well, but i do remember taking nick's "math games" class with you when i first started at ROC. i remember learning how to play cribbage, "pass the pigs," and other goofy games with you as my partner - you were one of the first people i had a conversation with at my new school. thankyou for that, and may you rest in peace. dawntaya, you and your family are in my prayers. XOXO

Brandon,

The last 2 yrs have been the best from the time i met you and we started our relationship yes we had our ups and downs and our off and ons in our relationship, but we made it through them and always came back to each other you gave me the 2 greatest gift i could ask for 1. a beautiful daughter and 2. a wonderful family. Everyone hated the fact that you had the power to make or break my day but the day i fell for you was the day i let you have that power, the things that i lost and gave up for you i don't regret one day because that was just more time i got with you. i'm so lost on what more to say i could go on and on but how to put it all in words is rediculous to figure out. So i will end my letter now and hold the rest of us in my heart i love you so much just wish you could be here to watch your boys and your baby girl grow up. I love you!  ~Melanie

im sorry to hear about your loss.for the short amount of time i knew him,i can say that he is loved very much and will be missed very much as well. be strong guys.

Dear Gustafson Family,

Words can not express my sorrow over the loss of your beautiful son , brother ,father , I have a son the same age and I can not imagine the pain of losing your family member so young.As a survivor of depression I know the unending pain Brandon must have felt. God Bless him as he is safe in heaven now basking in the light of Gods love for him. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Sinerely,

Beth Black 

To the family of Brandon Tyler Gustafson Sr.,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.  May peace be with you.

The Dent Family

Silvera, Paulette and Silvera Dent II

My dear precious child, today we lay you to rest. This past 5 days have been hell on earth for us but I know son you were in so much pain and your heart hurt so bad. I know baby you are at peace now and in the arms of God and that is the best place anyone could be. You are in my every thought and I promise to take care all three of your babies, just found out today that Brycelyn is yours. I will be looking out for the birds!

I love you with everything I have - Mom

Deb. I wish I knew what I could say help fill the whole that is left in all of our hearts. Just know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless all of you!

Love Huss

Brandon,

   You were an amazing son, father and friend.....you are greatly missed and will never ever be forgotten.  You always knew how to make people laugh and feel better when something was bothering them or making them feel down.  i look up at the sky at night and see your star shining bright and know that you are watching over everyone of us. we know that you will always be here in our hearts and our minds and nothing will ever change that. We all love you and know that we will see you again....

Brandon- You will be missed by all that knew you. But you are in a better place now and at peace. You will be watching over your family now. Rest in Peace Brandon you will be missed but never forgotten you will remain in our thoughts and hearts.

BRANDON.. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED! WHEN I THINK OF YOU I THINK OF THIS LIL BOY WITH THESE CHUBBY CHEEKS AND THESE SOFT LIL HAIR STUBBLES ON THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD AND YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOUR FACE OR WERE LAUGHING!!! YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS!! YOU WILL LIVE ON THROUGH YOUR BOYS AND MEMORIES THAT EVERYONE HAVE OF YOU!! YOU ARE GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN!  ALWAYS LOVED! R.I.P. BRANDON OR AS I KNOW YOU CHUBBY!! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

Brandon, You are so loved by your family and friends. I hope that you know that will be missed so much.

If I leave here tomorrow
Would you still remember me?
For I must be traveling on, now
'Cause there's too many places
I've got to see
But, if I stayed here with you, girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird, you'll can not change
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

And the bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows, I can?t change
Bye, bye, baby it's been a sweet love

Yeah, yeah
Though this feeling I can't change
But please don't take it so badly
'Cause the Lord knows
I'm to blame

But, if I stayed here with you girl
Things just couldn't be the same
'Cause I'm as free as a bird now
And this bird, you'll can not change
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

And this bird you cannot change
And this bird you cannot change
Lord knows, I can't change
Lord help me, I can't change
Lord I can't change

Won't you fly high, free bird, yeah?

REST IN PEACE BRANDON. HOPE TO SEE AGAIN ONE DAY IN HEAVEN. LOVE YOU <333

Brandon i miss you everyday like your mom said we were not ready for you to leave like this i scene you thur with mell baby, sheri and lily bug @ karlos o kellys flickin chips lol you believe you me were going to have a chip flicking fight, i talked to you fri eavening you told us you loved us witch is crazy cause after i got that message it was the exact same thing i was typing you! I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU A WHOLE LOT R.I.P BRANDON.

Brandon Iwish you truly knew the impact you had on so many people. Your were a wonderful addition to my family over the years. You were always there to help someone in need and never thought twice when asked. You saved me so many times when my heart  was unsure as my daughters were growing. You were my special eyes and the sunshine when there was no one else who understood. I will miss our talks.. You always called just to see how I was and sometimes when you were unsure you would call for advice and guidance. I wish we could have talked one more time as so many of us wish you were still here for those little chats,  your family and friends will all miss you deeply and your children will never know the you that we all knew. But with Gods eyes I know you will watch them grow and protect them always... it's just the person you were.  Mom P.

Brandon, you were a great cousin, we had lots of good times together growing up, wish we could have had more good times once we got older, but you were always there for me when i needed you! and i love you deeply. Im going to miss you so much! but you are where you want to be now! you spending time with grandma now. and you and grandma will be watching over all of us. we will see you one day! but until our time comes! you will alwayz be in our hearts! you are missed but never FORGOTTEN!! Love u cuz!

Love alwayz

Tiffany, Braulio, Braulio Jr, and Fernando! 

To lose my beautiful grandson at a time when life just begins is sorrow upon sorrow.  No one can understand God's reasons for taking him home, but we know they are for his sake.  All the people who loved him are left in a state of disblief but with His guidance, we'll survive.   "Brandi" will be remembered and certainly hope his children grow up to make him proud.  He was a big part of our family.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Brandon's family and friends.  Clearly Brandon was loved by many and is now watching over his children and his family.  Our heartfelt condolences.

Kristyn & Kevin Schouweiler

brandon you were amazing .. you have no idea how great you really are. I love you so much and would give anything to have you back with us , your family is going through so much and i wish i could take away their pain. You always knew what to say to make everyone feel better , you always made us smile.. you will always be my little brother - and i will never forget everything you did for us...so many people love you and miss you like crazy~ Prayers and thoughts are with the Gustafson's. I love you brandon forever ~ you will be missed dearly by many. family forever ~ <3 gone but never forgotten <3

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Patty and Dave and the rest of Brandons Family.  Stay strong and take it one day at time.  We are hear for you if you need anything!!!!

he was a great father, and friend,cousin..he will be deeply missed and loved..he is gone but never fotgotten.

 love always kristina hare  your cousin

Taya and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Just know he's in a better place that has no pain. I had only seen him twice but what a funny guy. He was so friendly. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

      Sherry       8-9-11

Taya and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Just know he's in a better place that has no pain. I had only seen him twice but what a funny guy. He was so friendly. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

      Sherry       8-9-11

brandon was a great kid.. he was always there if u needed him.. u will be deeply missed.. love ur aunt gerry

Brandon was a wonderful Nephew,always thoughtful and helpful.he loved working on cars and always there for his cousins anytime they needed him.he was always respectful and helpful to me.I will miss him and his great kindness he had.He was a wonderful father.Brandon,I will always have you in my heart and memories,I will miss you alot.

dear big brother,

 these last few days have been the worst days from my life! it hurts so much inside to not have you here with all of us but i know that your pain is gone and you are at peace! i meant every word i said to you today.. i will never forget the memories that i have with you! you were the last person i went tubing with and that is the most fun i have ever had doing that! i am soo extremely blessed that i got to spend that time with you! i wish i could take back the last two years that we spent fight and there are no words to explain about how happy and blessed that we made up and i got to spend it laughing and joking with you! you mean the world to me and i just wish that i could hug you and tell you i love you one more time! seeing you today helped me to see and know that you are at peace.. i still remember when we were little and i use to make you spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious until i fell asleep and anytime i got scared you would come sleep with me! when you use to give me wet willys and i would get soo mad at you because it was gross and you would just laugh and laugh! or when you would act like you were specially handicapped and someone one would act like they were beating you up! you were always good at that! i'm sorry that i wasn't there for you but just know that i never ever ever stopped caring at anytime no matter how mad i got and what i said.. me and you had a special bond that no one could break and no one really know! i can not wait for your face to be one my arm! ohh and by the way you are a ginger! i just had to throw that in there because you always denied it but you were.. i promise that your babies will grow up knowing who you were and how much of an amazing person you were and still are in heaven! i know that bird that flew around mom's legs was you telling her that you were okay and thank you so much for doing that for me! i love you more than you will ever know and words can explain! i miss you sooo much! but like i have said before i know you are resting in peace and watching over us! i love you! rip; <3

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Brandon. May he rest in peace.

I will never forget when I first met you, Nick had brought me down to meet the family and go to the races, We all jumped on the trampoline at your dads house. And we all slept upstairs and joked and laughed all night about things! You were a funny, always smiling young man. And always getting into something that had a motor!! You made a lot of good memories and will be missed dearly Brandon.. May you rest in peace and provide your family with the gift of being a guardian angel..

Brandon you were a great friend, father, son and brother you will be missed dearly and will never be forgotten.. You alway knew how to make everyone laugh  nobody was ever allowed to be sad around you.. You always knew how to make us laugh We all love and miss you Brandon.... You and your family are in my prayers...

Love Ashley

To the family -
I am at a loss for words, but I will do my best. Brandon was such an important part in all of your lives & I cannot imagine the pain & heartache you all must be feeling right now. I know that losing a loved one is one of the hardest parts of life. Brandon was a beautiful young man, a beloved & cherished child, brother, father, uncle, cousin & friend. Whenever I saw him, he was always able to put a smile on my face. Whether it was just saying “Hello!” or whether he was being the goofy Brandon that he was & making fun of me. I know it was all in fun, & I will miss that so much. It’s going to be difficult not seeing him around anymore, but I know that he is watching over all of us. The other night I was looking towards the sky, & usually, I am able to see dozens of twinkling stars. This particular night I saw one. Only one, & I believe with everything in my being that that one star was Brandon, shining bright for us all & putting a twinkle back in our eyes. Brandon was one of the kindest boys I knew, & he was always ready to make a situation better if another was feeling down. He had natural protective tendencies, & he would make sure that anyone around him was safe. Brandon was a good man, & one of the most loving human beings you could meet.  Brandon will be deeply missed, & without a doubt, he will never be forgotten. I am happy to have the memories of him that I do, & I am happy­­ to know that he is at peace now. To his loved ones, struggling to get through your coming days, weeks, months – may God give you strength. Always remember that beautiful smile of his, & the love that he had, & still has, for each & every one of you. Thank you, Brandon, for the memories you have given me. I will forever remember the smile you constantly put on my face whenever I saw you. All of my love to you, Brandon, & all of my love to the Gustafson family.

Forever in our hearts – RIP Brandon Tyler Gustafson Sr. <3

our family has suffered a great loss, but we find peace in knowing that brandon is at peace in heaven with god. we all hurt inside but as a family we will help each other threw it.

brandon i will miss your phone calls asking how to fix something or what i thought was wrong with the car you were working on. know that we all love you and miss you every moment of everyday. RIP brandon

Years ago Brandon became a part of our "family" at ROC and we will forever be thankful for the opportunity we had to be a part of his life.  We were blessed to have him a part of ours!  He will never be forgotten.

May your loving memories of Brandon bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. 

My dearest friend and family, I pray God will give you strength and peace in the coming days. Know I love you and I am here for you always. Brandon you will always be in my heart.

I am so sorry for your loss...I hope that your family as a whole will be able to overcome this terriable loss...and be strong for his children and younger siblings....I wish you all the best Rest in Peace Brandon.....you are Very Missed and Well loved by all u knew......