Brian was born on March 21, 1947 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

and grew up with his parents, two sisters and grandmother on Enniskillen Avenue in Winnipeg's north end.

He graduated from Garden City Collegiate and the Universities of Winnipeg and Manitoba with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree and a Teacher's Certificate. 

After graduation, Brian traveled extensively in Europe, returning to Winnipeg to teach at Hugh John McDonald Jr. High School.  He had an excellent rapport with his students and was a well-loved teacher. 

Musically talented, Brian had an active career as an actor and as a singer/guitarist.  He appeared in several productions at the Rainbow Stage Theatre in the early 1970's. 

Brian enjoyed the company of his many longtime friends from Winnipeg, in particular, Jeff Gindin and Earl Winestock. 

In 1973 Brian moved to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where he worked in social services for the Big Sister's Organizaion.  In 1974 he renewed his passport and in June 1974, he wrote his last letter home to his family in Winnipeg saying that "he was planning to do some traveling and maybe he would see them soon."  Brian was never heard from again. 

Brian's family spent years searching for him and has never given up hoping and believing he is still alive and well...........somewhere.

Today Brian would be 60 years old.  When last seen he stood about 5'10" inches tall, weighed approximately 185 pounds, and has dark brown eyes and complexion.  He needs glasses or contact lenses, and has small blue birthmarks on the palm of one hand.

A Personal Message From Your Sister, Marla

Brian, if you're reading this, please know that not a day goes by that I do not think of you and wonder what caused you to stop communicating with us. 

Could it be you've changed your name or identity?  If that's your choice, I respect that.  But understand that it would give us great peace of mind to know, if not directly from you, then at least from someone who knows you, that you are in fact, alive and well.  And that it's been your personal decision to live your life without having any contact with your family. 

Perhaps you have amnesia?  We were always so close so that is why your disappearance is such a mystery.

Brian, your absence in my life has been deeply felt.  There's so much I would love to share with you.  I have a wonderful husband and children you've never met, but who know all about you.  You have three beautiful nieces who would love to know their "Uncle Brian".  I want you and need you in my life. 

Our family has changed and we're not getting any younger.  Some of our family is no longer living.  I hope you would want to know that.  Please contact me so that we can pick up the pieces where we left off over 30 years ago.  It's been far too long for a brother and sister to be apart.  It's not too late.  My heart will always be open to you. 

Love, 

Marla