RIP Brian Itzaina

[Aesop Rock]

Brian passed away this morning. Details are sketchy so I'm not going to speculate. I'm in shock, just saw him on Saturday. Awesome and wild dude. I know he was well liked on here, so I figured I'd spread the word. RIP Brian.

[spakky]

whoa whoa whoa.. what? really?

[PabstBlueRibbon]

the fuck. Keep us updated man. this sure sucks.

[IKE]

Just saw Betcher's post on IG. Bummed. RIP

[ginger]

That sucks and is very unfortunate, he was a decent contributor to the board with more than half a brain. My condolences.

[dude...]

woah what the fuck

[spakky]

what the fuck is going on with the world killing so many brians lately?

[barcodebilly]

Whoah this sucks

[Gary]

RIP Condolences too friends and Family.  A life cut way too short

[nwcstn]

Damn, RIP.

[Narcoleptic Insomniac]

What a shame. I didn't know him personally but I got such an awful feeling when I read the title of this thread.

[Alex.]

That's so terrible. Way too young.

RIP Brian.

[Cole]

Definitely hoped that there would be some sort of humour after reading the title. Unfortunately no such luck. Condolences to all those affected.

[torontoflatlander]

Not going to make a second post but to at least expand upon what was written knowing the circumstances of what's happened to Brian. It's a terrible loss of someone who for all intents and purposes seemed to be alright on the outside. The BMX community and the Bikeguide community are very close knit and it's always hard to hear something like this happen. I've talked with Brian regarding the industry and bike stuff in general and he always had nothing but great vibes. My condolences to his family and to those he left behind. RIP.

[Bink]

I hope this is a hoax, but I will eulogize anyway:

I may have argued Brian a time or two about some minuscule bike parts-related bullshit some years back, but I am proud to have exchanged snobby, snarky remarks with a guy who cared enough about bikes to get angry. He loved bikes of all kinds, his posts and treads helped keep this place alive, and, aside from his boot fetish, he seemed like a kind and decent person. I, random guy on an internet forum, will miss you. Farewell, Brian.

I wish your family well.