Former local man killed in plane crash

The article fails to mention Brian's grieving father Joe and his wife Erin who live in Missouri.

There are many friends and family of Brian that are grieving all across the country. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE FOR THEIR FEELINGS WITH YOUR COMMENTS

As with most news articles, they fail to mention alot of information. For instance, Brian was a wonderful father to his two young daughters, he was a great husband to his wife, he made friends wherever he went, he was an all around wonderful man. Everyone that knew him, knows that, and that is what is important! We all lost a very special man and we are all grieving the loss! My thoughts and prayers go out to the the entire Buss family!

Please don't get my comment wrong. My "fed up" name was listed. I am certainly NOT "fed up." I just wanted to state there are many who grieve for him including his dad and stepmom. I didn't even notice the "fed up" name until after I posted. I apologize for not noticing that before.

Oddly, it now states I am from a different city. Very strange. Again, I apologize. I mean to hurt no one.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all three men and their families and to those who continue to put their lives in harms way to selflessly help others.

MISSOULA OBITUARY - FOR ALL THOSE WHO LOVED HIM

ALBERTON - Brian J. Buss, 32, of Alberton, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, in a plane crash just outside of Stockton, Utah.

He was born Jan. 2, 1977, in Bethlehem, Pa., to Cindy Schroeder and Joseph Buss. He received his B.S. in aviation from Pennsylvania School of Technology, Penn State, in Williamsport and married Trina Gray at St. John’s UCC in Red Lion, Pa., on Dec. 31, 2003.

In 2006, Brian began working for Neptune Aviation in Missoula, fulfilling a lifelong dream to live in Montana and beginning a career he loved as an aircraft mechanic and avionics technician, and as the crew chief for Tanker 42.

Brian enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and music, but above all, he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He opened his home to friends and coworkers, and anyone was welcome for delicious food and to share stories and laughter.

He is survived by his wife Trina and his two daughters, Madalyn and Hannah of Alberton; his mother and stepfather Cindy and Richard Schroeder of Dover, Pa.; sister Lauri Graybill and nephew Ben Graybill of York, Pa.; his aunt and uncle, Barry and Bonnie Rinker of Wayne, Pa.; his aunt and uncle, Jacqui and Juan Sanchez of Ft. Myers, Fla.; father Joe Buss and stepmother Erin Buss of Pineville, Mo.; stepbrother Jason Buss and stepsister Angela Conner, Pineville, Pa.; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Alberton Community Church with Pastor Phil Taylen. A reception will immediately follow the service. An additional service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at St. John’s UCC in Red Lion, Pa.

Memorials may be made to the Brian Buss memorial fund at First National Bank of Montana.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the employees and families of Neptune Aviation for all their help, love and prayers in this difficult time

My thoughts and prayers to the entire family and all of the friends that Brian's life has touched.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family during this most difficult time. There should be a law of nature, no parent should ever have to bury their child no matter what their age. We haven't seen Brian since he was young, but if he grew up to be even remotely like his dad, he must have been one hell of a guy. God bless and watch over his wife and children, and the entire family.

If anyone wishes to contribute to the Brian Buss Memorial Fund, contributions can be mailed to
First National Bank of Montana
3309 Brooks St.
Missoula, MT 59801
Tele:(877) 362-6752

Thank you!

Christina in Coplay wrote:

Our thoughts and prayers are with Brian's family during this most difficult time. There should be a law of nature, no parent should ever have to bury their child no matter what their age. We haven't seen Brian since he was young, but if he grew up to be even remotely like his dad, he must have been one hell of a guy. God bless and watch over his wife and children, and the entire family.

Thank you for your kind thoughts. Yes he turned out to be one of a kind. He would go out of his way for anyone. We will miss him dearly.

A good man, good father and good friend you will not be forgotten. Brian and I were best friends through college we had grown apart since he moved to Montana and I stayed behind in northern central PA. Brian was extremely smart had a great personality and loved to help his friends and family. He will be missed and not forgotten.

Reading the comments from "Grieving" and "Bart" certainly makes me believe he was a wonderful man. It truely sounds like he grew up to be a heck of a guy, and it makes me feel better knowing that people like Brian are waiting for us. I am sure his grandparents are taking great care of him. I don't know if he inherited their love of pinochle, but if he did I am sure there is one heck of a game going on about now.

We were deeply sadded to hear of Brian's untimely death. We knew Brian when he was just a boy growing up in Nazareth Pa, and the fun we had with him and his sister at the block party every July 4th. We pray for him and his family in this time of need, and his parents Joe and Cindy. May GOD Bless all of you.

RIP to Brian and my sympathies to his family for such a tragic loss.