I think Brian would first feel guilty for leaving yall all this stuff to work on. He seemed like a very caring guy and wouldn’t want to be a burden. But most importantly HE WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU ALL! For continuing his legacy, for continuing vloging, continuing educating people, for BEING YOURSELVES! For not letting his passing STOP his dream! Continue being advocates for the future! ❤️
yes, I cry every time I watch a video that has to do with remembering him because I used to watch him when I was a kid😩💔 0:02 🥺 I can't wait to go visit the legacy!
It might sound crazy but....I never met Brian in person YET I still feel like my friend is gone. I literally stood in my living room with tears rolling down my face watching his last video when he said goodbye. Broke my heart. BUT, Brian wouldn't want any of us to be sad and would absolutely be proud of what everyone one of you have done to carry on his legacy and LegaSea ! You have all done a fabulous job.
seriously, the beginning of this video, lori talking about how sometimes she hears brian in her head i wanted to cry so bad i try not to cry when ever they get sentimental about him because brian is the reason I even got interested in reptiles he’s the reason I got my first snake. He’s the reason I got my first gecko. He is the reason for my knowledge in reptiles so him being gone is really a hit. and I definitely want to make a trip to see the Reptarium and the legasea aquarium this summer and I just know once I get there I’m gonna start bawling lol
Same. I cried on and off for a week and I never got to meet the man. But he was a great man who loved animals and people and spread his passion through education and his work far and wide online and in person! I really hope I can visit both the Reptarium and Legasea someday. I’m not really in the financial bracket where I can take vacations (haven’t had one in 19yrs) and dropping money on plane tickets..even more unfathomable…but I really, really want to make it out there!
@zoebowler5664 I like to think I've been through a lot! However it's only a year passed & what Lori has done while still grieving & the pressure of making her & Brian's dream a successful business & she is smashing it with the crew! Yep serious respect for that woman & my daughter loves her & she's a great role model! Cheers Zoe from Scotland 🏴⭐👍
Man one year without Brian felt like just yesterday! I miss you Brian but we all know your with your creator in Heaven! I hope to see you one day in a perfect place! This is the best reptile channel ever! Much love to the Barczky family!
i grew up watching Brian, he’s the backbone for my love of snakes, and i wanted nothing but to work with him one day. it’s been a year already but i still rewatch old videos ❤
A year. Feels like yesterday we lost Brian. Thank you for sharing his place of rest with us. Someday I want to sit on that bench and thank Brian for all he did for me in my life.
Brian is proud of you all. You all are carrying his torch in one way or another. I completely understand what Lori was saying. I too lost my husband and they are always with us and in our ears. My hope for you all is that the memories you hold deep bring you peace.
Id like to say thank you to Lori, for allowing us to know where Brian is, so that we can go pay our respects when we come to Utica! I for one will always respect the place. My daughter has offered to bring me from Elora Ontario, even though she isn’t comfortable around reptiles. She doesn’t even like to look at them, really. But she likes the aquarium and she loves the maminals. So she was happy to offer to bring me! It was such a good idea to add the fish and mammals. This was a beautiful tribute to Brian. So well done. I’m so glad you all had time with Brian. I miss him and I never met him…
I quietly celebrated 1 year of sobriety from alcohol dependence 11/30/2024. No joke the thought that Brian would be proud of me crossed my mind. Did I ever meet Brian? No, but I just know he would have been. Lori, your strength is so inspiring, Lori’s team, you guys are amazing! You all are literally carrying out someone’s legacy and it is amazing to see! Praying and sending all of you love!
One year ago today I was sobbing my heart out. Today I only have tears of joy. When one candle lights another, the first flame is not diminished. Let's all keep passing the flame of love, passion, and kindness. Brian's light and legacy will live on until the stars themselves go out. ❤❤❤
Day 497 of leaving a positive comment for Brian and his crew and family. I started watching the vlog daily during the pandemic and haven't missed a day nice. Brian helped me get over my fear of snakes through the vlog. Now I'm waiting for the right time to get my first snake. Loved hearing all the stories today, you're doing great Jay T.
Day 3 of leaving a positive comment on your positive comment:: I've been watching the vlog for a while too now, it's great to see all the progress of the aquarium eptarium
When I think of Brian I feel like I lost a best friend or a family member. Hard to believe it's been a year. We love you guys for helping us to keep Brian's dreams alive.😢😢😊😊😊❤❤❤
Lori, I didn't expect to have some tears today... I can't even begin to imagine how much you miss Brian. I hope so much that one day I will get an opportunity to thank you in person and pay my gratitude and respects to Brian. He saved me from a very dark place at a very dark time and I owe part of my life to who he was, who surrounded him, and what you and he turned your incredible gifts into...and you guys shared it with us and the world. Thank you. 💜
Same, except for me it’s been several years. But the last few months, I’ve been slowly pushing myself to do more. Little by little, one day at a time! It is hard living with chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases, but never give up and always give yourself grace! 💓💗🩷
Thank you Lori and crew for keeping Brian in our minds and hearts. Knowing where he is buried gives me comfort. Thank you for allowing the gift of visiting him to pay respects. Love you all!
I was just telling my sister, it’ll be 1 year soon enough since my fav vlogger passed away. Miss you so much Brian 💕 your team is doing amazing things by you and your dream.
Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet Brian but I’ve watched every one of his vlogs for the last 5years and truly felt like he was a friend. Someone who has that effect on people is truly special and will definitely have a legacy that lives on for generations.
I miss Brian, he was such an inspirational, kind and great guy. When I was struggling after my wife passed in 2017 aged just 34 and I was 37 I made a comment on one of the vlogs and he actually took time to read it and leave me a really lovely message. And he commented again on X (Twitter at the time). Those were so important and meaningful to me I still have them as screenshots on my phone. You could see by what a gent was with people he didn't know personally what a nice and true man he was. He and even Dingo too are two massive losses in the world let alone the reptile world
JAY, double the time WITH Brian means you probably feel a double dose of that loss. I heard you say that, man. Much love, many hugs. You're fkn killin' it, my guy. Keep it up, JAY.
@ Thank you so much momma T. I do it because I want to and I do it honestly. I've been around for about 5-6 years now, but I didn't get heavily involved in commenting until after Brian passed. As much as his videos supported me, I saw that his people needed just as much support after his loss. So, this is me giving back a little piece of Brian that was given to me
I loved this vlog truly a beautiful tribute and to have Brian where everyone can visit is such a selfless decision to make thank you Lori for doing that. We love you all and miss you Brian everyday.
I feel you guys I miss Brian so much aswell but I'm honoured I share the same birthday as him true legend who will live on in my heart and soul and into my kids thanks to him my kids love all types of animals true hero gone but never forgotten ❤❤❤❤❤❤
He will be missed but never forgotten as he lives on in the family he left behind all the crew were like family and I bet u all have amazing memories and can share with Brian the love of animals
RIP My Wonderful Nephew. Lori is Doing A Great Job. We As Family Are There for Her Whenever She Needs Us. And Thank You To All in The Reptarium for Helping to keep the Legacy Going. God Bless You All Hugs and Prayers 🙏🙏
Can’t believe it’s been a year already. It was 10 years since my husband passed away in September. I definitely think Brian is watching over all of you and is proud of all of you. Stay Strong 💪
Legends never die, he lives on in our hearts and minds. I miss him so much. I can't believe it's been a year. Sending positive vibes, love, hugs and prayers to you all.
A year already, it seems like just yesterday. I miss him so much. You all have done him so proud and im sure there were alot of days where it was so hard for you all. Brian is everywhere, he has passed his legasea onto all of you and us. Thank you brian, your always missed and very loved ❤❤
Lori you are an amazing woman. Sharing your grief. Your dreams with him are coming true and you and the team are killing it. I have no doubt that he is watching from heaven, smiling ear from ear and laughing and loving every minute of this build ❤❤❤
Everything is made of energy and Brian had huge energy so he is all around everyone that loves him and he loved that can never go away because energy just transfers to another form. So the wind, sun, snow and the air is Brian showing his love
Thank you! Miss you Brian, and thank you Lori, Jay , Jay Mike, connie and the rest of the crew for being so amazing. You may not know it but you are saving lives and helping people so much with what you guys are doing. I cant wait to come see the legasea!
Honestly, I am not in love with reptiles, but I love people that love what they do. Watching Brian with his reptiles was like watching M.J. play basketball. By the time he passed, I was one of the family. Together-you all are Brian!
I think I say this everytime I see lori on video, I love her and I'm glad shes so involved. You keep rocking Lori, you're one bad a$$ momma. What started it for me was going to the saint louis zoo and being handed a chameleon as a child. My grandparents donated a lot of money to them and would take us several times a year. When I got into it as an adult I got a veiled chameleon and he lived with me for 9 years and 1 month. Miss him and Brian! 💙🕯️Thank you for allowing us to pay our respects to Brian. He'll never be alone
It's my birthday tomorrow, I can't believe we lost such an amazing soul a year ago already... so as well as celebrating 20 years of life, I will be celebrating the life and legacy that Brian left behind. R.I.P Brian ☹️
Sad, sad, sad what happened. Brian was amazing and was blessed to have Lori by his side, can’t say anymore. I know her pain as what took Brian took my mom and one of my two best friends the other then had a massive heart attack. So I feel it all with them. Lori your a Wonder-woman what you do is nothing short of amazing such a powerful, caring strong woman I hope you find peace girl
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Brian passed away. Every time I watch the vlogs I know Brian’s spirit is there along side y’all. May his memory continue to be a blessing and comfort. In my heart I know how proud he is of all of you for pushing forward and making his dream a reality. Much love ❤️
Wow, that was absolutely major news there. Thank you to Lori and everyone involved, for us who only ever saw Brian via the vlog to be able to pay our respects too is pretty unreal. I know when The LegaSea has opened and I am able to visit, I certainly want to pay my respects. Thank you
You all inspire each one of us to continue on doing as he would and in your own ways doing it your own way so u can also leave a legacy he taught u guys to each be a shining star because he saw it in all of you love your hard work and dedication to the cause and will continue to watch till their isn't any videos being made love you guys and hope that day never comes ❤
Lori, thank you for sharing Brian’s spot with us. Jay, I truly love that you are keeping Brian’s outro. It’s always nice to be reminded & hear “be kind to someone & I’ll see you in the next one”.
❤ Lori and Jay, I want to thank you for continuing the vlog and keeping Brians legacy and wishes going. Thank you to Mike, Jay Tingle, Melisa, Connie, and the rest of the entire crew for continuing to be involved with the vlog and making it as fun as it always has been. You all are awesome people, and you all embody who Brian was. ❤
ABSOLUTELY! They have all done a wonderful job making moves into different roles since they lost Brian and keeping his spirit VERY MUCH alive. They are all incredible people who embody his legacy and even give/leave pieces of themselves to us, just as Brian did. The truth very prettily said, my friend, I can't agree more
Love u guys. Hard to believe it’s been a year already, it still hurts so much that ur gone Brian! But I know that u are so proud of Lori, Jay and the rest of the crew. The Legasea is looking so cool and almost ready for the animals! Love u Brian💔💜🙏
GOOOOOOOODDDDD MORNING JAY AND CREW!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO LETS SEE WHAT YALL GOT GOING ON TODAY!!!!! I CANT WAIT TO BE ABLE TO PLACE MY HAND IN BRIANS AND FEEL HIS ENERGY!!!!!! REMEMBER BE KIND AND DONT FEAR, RESPECT!!!!!!! #REPTILEARMY #LEGASEA
18:18 Love to Brian and Lori and the Crew thank you all for what you have done, will do and you have taught me so much the last 3 years God bless each of you and my family and I are praying for you hugs all around take care sweet peep's!
Whoever is cutting onions needs to quit it lmao 😂 Was not expecting to cry today but this got me. To folks that visit his grave please please please be respectful. For me what started it all was the snake egg cutting videos. I always loved seeing how excited he was with it and the different genes he’d get with each snake. The excitement he’d have would carry over to people, other animals, etc. I try hard to love others as he would as well as animals as well. I’ve only got to know him through the vlogs and sadly never got the chance to meet him in person, but I know he lives on through each and everyone of the crew that works hard at the Reptarium and soon the Legasea. One of my favorite verses from the Bible that reminds me of Brian is Romans 12:10 “In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. In showing honor to one another, take the lead.” Until we meet again Rest peacefully Brian. You are missed and loved by so many.
A full year. Wow. So much has been done. Y'all know him so well that even I could see that he is still a vital part of both places and always will be. Lori? To let people know where Brian is.. That is so generous and kind. Thank you.
Lori, Jay, and all of the crew, I just wanted to say thank you for getting me through some tough times in my life after my mom's cancer diagnosis in 2023. Unfortunately, she lost her health battles yesterday morning because of kidney failure and cancer!! Your videos got me through absolutely tough times while taking care of her!!! 😢😥😭😞
Your story broke my heart as I also nursed my Mom until she lost her cancer battle. Take care of your heart and remember those we love never really leave us.
You know Lori I can’t say enough about you are a stand woman and Brian was and is so lucky to have you and for you to share were he is at rest is a very very nice thing to share and I hope lot of people go to pay there respect to him as I told Brain I have a very big phobia of snakes and he told to come down some time and he would fix that but idk if can can and after watching for so long I feel like I know you with out knowing all of you in saying that please keep doing what your doing you are so respected. Thanks again your Canadian friend Dwayne from Guelph Ontario maybe some day I can get to the new zoo
Brian was a huge part in what we do and are working up to doing. Hubby watched Brian from back in the BHB and snakebyte TV days. He truly is with each and every person he touched. We have ball pythons from him as well as other things he inspired in us. It's truly awesome that there's a place that we can visit brian😍 Thank you for sharing.
❤❤❤What a beautiful thought for you to bring to us as fans or friends of brian‘s to give us the right to sit with him and maybe talk to him but thoughts run through my mind on the daily when I see the videos of every morning at 8 AM to see brian come up on RUclips Just made my day and it still does make my day to hear his voice at the end of the video thank you for thinking of us. God bless you.
Can't believe it's been a year. He his vlogs got my day started each day. Him being so real with whatever situation that came made me realize just continue to do what you love and enjoy each day things will be alright. Being able to see how Brian lives on in everyone is just so awesome. Brian lives on through all of you.
A year already wow feels like it was just yesterday miss you Brian thank you bringing people together for all the laughs thanks for everything for what you did for your family and the community forever in our hearts
I love how passionate Connie is about the care she puts into the animals and making sure new staff tries to do the same. Brian would be so proud to see his animals in the care of such amazing people like Connie and Mike, and the rest of the crew.
You all are doing such an amazing job honoring his legacy. I’ve already told my husband we’re making the trip from MD and to know we can visit Brian’s resting place is so special. RIP Brian, we miss you everyday!!
Brian shines in every video. In every vlog. You can see him in every one of you every day. Never loose that. His light shines bright over your whole crew! I love every vlog, can’t wait till the next one!
Bro I remember waking up and hearing he died, no joke I was in my bed crying I bet he’s so proud of all the work you guys have put in 💯 Rest In Power Brian, forever missed 💙🕊️🙏🏾
Can't believe it's already been a year. I miss seeing his energy in the videos, but all of you have done an amazing job keeping the Vlog going and his memory alive. I've watched this channel since a little after it started I think, and one of the things I've taken from Brian and the rest of you is to be unapologetically passionate, especially for animals. Keep being awesome guys, absolutely love the Vlogs and seeing the progress you make with everything, you're all crushing it
Oh my! I have so many things I want to say! Lori - I legit chuckled as you reminisced bouncing ideas off each other and even now hearing him in your head as you troubleshoot things. After 24 years with my man I completely get this! I love seeing you on the VLOG. Brian would be beyond proud of you. Sometimes I can see him looking down saying… “That’s not exactly what I was thinking for that, but your (Lori) idea there was better. Well done, babe.” You truly complemented each other so well and continue to do so even now. I love that Brian is at rest at the columbarium. What a great way for all those that love and miss him to see him even now. Tingle - I have a 7 yr old and I have no doubt she would love you teaching her all things reptile as you do in your educational events. We are in Texas but we are planning to visit Utica this summer. Jay - you honor Brian so well as you share your highs and lows in the VLOG. Thank you for your vulnerability and desire to keep his legacy alive. Connie - I’m so glad you made it to the Reptarium while Brian was still there. You love the animals well and it shows. Mike - Your excitement and passion for these animals is contagious, just like Brian. I love seeing how he absolutely lives through you as you talk about the animals in the VLOGS. I started watching the VLOG during the COVID shutdowns. I was a stay at home mom with a super fun, sweet, and active toddler that has special needs. It was a trying season being on lockdown for sure! I escaped my 15 minutes a day watching Brian. I had never had any interest in reptiles prior but now I’m hooked. We are planning our first trip to the Great Lakes region in July with the primary goal of visiting the Legesea. I guess I should make sure you’ll be open by then. 😆 Blessings to you all!
Can’t believe it’s already been a year, Brian would be so proud of every single one of you.
Theses people are such full of 💩
That`s what I said out loud, HAS IT BEEN A YEAR? Man... But amazing how the team picks up is amazing :)
One of the greatest gifts Brian had was making me feel like he was a friend even though we never met.
Oh, that's lovely and very true.
Agree, I started watching more of him during Covid and during the 4 years since then, I felt his friendship, but we never met, talked, texted, etc.
Couldn't of said it better myself! He was the first RUclipsr to like a comment of mine definitely would never forget that ❤
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I think Brian would first feel guilty for leaving yall all this stuff to work on. He seemed like a very caring guy and wouldn’t want to be a burden. But most importantly HE WOULD BE SO PROUD OF YOU ALL! For continuing his legacy, for continuing vloging, continuing educating people, for BEING YOURSELVES! For not letting his passing STOP his dream! Continue being advocates for the future! ❤️
yes, I cry every time I watch a video that has to do with remembering him because I used to watch him when I was a kid😩💔 0:02 🥺 I can't wait to go visit the legacy!
Very well said, thank you 💙
Thank you so much for sharing this because you nailed it because this really is him what you said 😢
I agree, except with the guilt part. I don’t think when we transition we feel guilt. I think we feel peace. I think he would only feel pride and joy!
He wanted them all to have a paycheck for life
Wooooooo doggy!!! One thing I for sure miss hearing him say
I miss him calling the animals Cheeky Monkey (I have an EE hen named that)
What a lovely thing to do. I would love to visit Brian if I get the chance to come and visit the legasea ❤❤❤❤
@@tbella5186 I miss his reactions when he would handle one of his spicy noodles.
My consciousness literally said this out loud in Brian’s voice 🥺💔
When Jay said “we will never have the energy Brian did” I WANT TO KNOW WHERE THAT MANS energy came from 🤣😂 I need that!
following his dreams, making them come true.
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It might sound crazy but....I never met Brian in person YET I still feel like my friend is gone. I literally stood in my living room with tears rolling down my face watching his last video when he said goodbye. Broke my heart. BUT, Brian wouldn't want any of us to be sad and would absolutely be proud of what everyone one of you have done to carry on his legacy and LegaSea ! You have all done a fabulous job.
Well said 💜
seriously, the beginning of this video, lori talking about how sometimes she hears brian in her head i wanted to cry so bad i try not to cry when ever they get sentimental about him because brian is the reason I even got interested in reptiles he’s the reason I got my first snake. He’s the reason I got my first gecko. He is the reason for my knowledge in reptiles so him being gone is really a hit. and I definitely want to make a trip to see the Reptarium and the legasea aquarium this summer and I just know once I get there I’m gonna start bawling lol
Same. I cried on and off for a week and I never got to meet the man. But he was a great man who loved animals and people and spread his passion through education and his work far and wide online and in person! I really hope I can visit both the Reptarium and Legasea someday. I’m not really in the financial bracket where I can take vacations (haven’t had one in 19yrs) and dropping money on plane tickets..even more unfathomable…but I really, really want to make it out there!
Still chokes me up.. knowing he's gone. 😢
Lori has been an INSPIRATION! 🍀
She really is
@zoebowler5664 I like to think I've been through a lot! However it's only a year passed & what Lori has done while still grieving & the pressure of making her & Brian's dream a successful business & she is smashing it with the crew! Yep serious respect for that woman & my daughter loves her & she's a great role model! Cheers Zoe from Scotland 🏴⭐👍
Man one year without Brian felt like just yesterday! I miss you Brian but we all know your with your creator in Heaven! I hope to see you one day in a perfect place! This is the best reptile channel ever! Much love to the Barczky family!
Love and miss you always Brian. Hugs to you Lori, Brians family and friends. #BrianStrong always and forever 💜🐍🦎💜
i grew up watching Brian, he’s the backbone for my love of snakes, and i wanted nothing but to work with him one day. it’s been a year already but i still rewatch old videos ❤
Thank you for sharing Brian's final resting place! I miss him coming into my home 5 days a week. Mike, I am positive you are making him proud!❤
I never met Brian, or even visited the reptarium, yet he touched my life in the most wonderful way. Love you guys, keep on keeping on. 🧡
A year. Feels like yesterday we lost Brian. Thank you for sharing his place of rest with us. Someday I want to sit on that bench and thank Brian for all he did for me in my life.
Brian was one of a kind, he would be so proud of you guys with the reptarium & the legasea.
Miss you Brian your legacy lives on.
Be kind 💚
I can't believe it's been a year since we lost one of our biggest heroes. Much love, family, friends and crew. Brian and Amanda.
Brian is proud of you all. You all are carrying his torch in one way or another. I completely understand what Lori was saying. I too lost my husband and they are always with us and in our ears. My hope for you all is that the memories you hold deep bring you peace.
Id like to say thank you to Lori, for allowing us to know where Brian is, so that we can go pay our respects when we come to Utica! I for one will always respect the place. My daughter has offered to bring me from Elora Ontario, even though she isn’t comfortable around reptiles. She doesn’t even like to look at them, really. But she likes the aquarium and she loves the maminals.
So she was happy to offer to bring me! It was such a good idea to add the fish and mammals.
This was a beautiful tribute to Brian. So well done. I’m so glad you all had time with Brian.
I miss him and I never met him…
The tears were definitely flowing for this one 😢 You guys are all doing amazing and I know Brian is proud!
I quietly celebrated 1 year of sobriety from alcohol dependence 11/30/2024. No joke the thought that Brian would be proud of me crossed my mind. Did I ever meet Brian? No, but I just know he would have been. Lori, your strength is so inspiring, Lori’s team, you guys are amazing! You all are literally carrying out someone’s legacy and it is amazing to see! Praying and sending all of you love!
I don't know you but I'm proud of you!! It's SO hard but SO worth it ❤
One year ago today I was sobbing my heart out. Today I only have tears of joy. When one candle lights another, the first flame is not diminished. Let's all keep passing the flame of love, passion, and kindness. Brian's light and legacy will live on until the stars themselves go out. ❤❤❤
Day 497 of leaving a positive comment for Brian and his crew and family. I started watching the vlog daily during the pandemic and haven't missed a day nice. Brian helped me get over my fear of snakes through the vlog. Now I'm waiting for the right time to get my first snake. Loved hearing all the stories today, you're doing great Jay T.
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I've been watching the vlog for a while too now, it's great to see all the progress of the aquarium
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When I think of Brian I feel like I lost a best friend or a family member. Hard to believe it's been a year. We love you guys for helping us to keep Brian's dreams alive.😢😢😊😊😊❤❤❤
Brian is SO PROUD of y'all! Thank you for continuing the Vlog. The Reptile Army, NEEDS this and WE are ALL still here, supporting y'all everyday ❤
Lori, I didn't expect to have some tears today... I can't even begin to imagine how much you miss Brian.
I hope so much that one day I will get an opportunity to thank you in person and pay my gratitude and respects to Brian. He saved me from a very dark place at a very dark time and I owe part of my life to who he was, who surrounded him, and what you and he turned your incredible gifts into...and you guys shared it with us and the world. Thank you. 💜
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I’ve a chronic illness I’ve been stuck in my bed since august. Just know your videos are one of the highlights of my day.
Same, except for me it’s been several years. But the last few months, I’ve been slowly pushing myself to do more. Little by little, one day at a time! It is hard living with chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases, but never give up and always give yourself grace! 💓💗🩷
2 years bed bound for me. stay strong
Thank you Lori and crew for keeping Brian in our minds and hearts. Knowing where he is buried gives me comfort. Thank you for allowing the gift of visiting him to pay respects. Love you all!
I was just telling my sister, it’ll be 1 year soon enough since my fav vlogger passed away. Miss you so much Brian 💕 your team is doing amazing things by you and your dream.
Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet Brian but I’ve watched every one of his vlogs for the last 5years and truly felt like he was a friend. Someone who has that effect on people is truly special and will definitely have a legacy that lives on for generations.
I miss Brian, he was such an inspirational, kind and great guy. When I was struggling after my wife passed in 2017 aged just 34 and I was 37 I made a comment on one of the vlogs and he actually took time to read it and leave me a really lovely message. And he commented again on X (Twitter at the time). Those were so important and meaningful to me I still have them as screenshots on my phone. You could see by what a gent was with people he didn't know personally what a nice and true man he was. He and even Dingo too are two massive losses in the world let alone the reptile world
JAY, double the time WITH Brian means you probably feel a double dose of that loss. I heard you say that, man. Much love, many hugs. You're fkn killin' it, my guy. Keep it up, JAY.
❤ good morning, my beautiful friend 👋
@ Good morning my pretty pretty friend. I hope you have the most lovely day
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We need more of That to keep Us getting up everyday!
@ Thank you so much momma T. I do it because I want to and I do it honestly. I've been around for about 5-6 years now, but I didn't get heavily involved in commenting until after Brian passed. As much as his videos supported me, I saw that his people needed just as much support after his loss. So, this is me giving back a little piece of Brian that was given to me
I loved this vlog truly a beautiful tribute and to have Brian where everyone can visit is such a selfless decision to make thank you Lori for doing that. We love you all and miss you Brian everyday.
He was an awesome man he was awesome. He is such an loving person for animals and people. He is awesome. 😎
I feel you guys I miss Brian so much aswell but I'm honoured I share the same birthday as him true legend who will live on in my heart and soul and into my kids thanks to him my kids love all types of animals true hero gone but never forgotten ❤❤❤❤❤❤
He will be missed but never forgotten as he lives on in the family he left behind all the crew were like family and I bet u all have amazing memories and can share with Brian the love of animals
RIP My Wonderful Nephew. Lori is Doing A Great Job. We As Family Are There for Her Whenever She Needs Us. And Thank You To All in The Reptarium for Helping to keep the Legacy Going. God Bless You All Hugs and Prayers 🙏🙏
Thank y'all for your continued success. Love to everyone. No doubt Brian's energy is ever present! How comforting. Blessings!
Can’t believe it’s been a year already. It was 10 years since my husband passed away in September. I definitely think Brian is watching over all of you and is proud of all of you. Stay Strong 💪
Legends never die, he lives on in our hearts and minds. I miss him so much. I can't believe it's been a year. Sending positive vibes, love, hugs and prayers to you all.
A year already, it seems like just yesterday. I miss him so much. You all have done him so proud and im sure there were alot of days where it was so hard for you all. Brian is everywhere, he has passed his legasea onto all of you and us. Thank you brian, your always missed and very loved ❤❤
My first blog watch was knocking through wall from 1.0 to 2.0 and been here since. Love you all and miss Brian too 😢❤❤❤
Lori you are an amazing woman. Sharing your grief. Your dreams with him are coming true and you and the team are killing it. I have no doubt that he is watching from heaven, smiling ear from ear and laughing and loving every minute of this build ❤❤❤
Everything is made of energy and Brian had huge energy so he is all around everyone that loves him and he loved that can never go away because energy just transfers to another form. So the wind, sun, snow and the air is Brian showing his love
I miss Brian so so much 🦋
I miss Brian so so much around you guys 💜
Thank you! Miss you Brian, and thank you Lori, Jay , Jay Mike, connie and the rest of the crew for being so amazing. You may not know it but you are saving lives and helping people so much with what you guys are doing. I cant wait to come see the legasea!
Honestly, I am not in love with reptiles, but I love people that love what they do. Watching Brian with his reptiles was like watching M.J. play basketball. By the time he passed, I was one of the family. Together-you all are Brian!
I think I say this everytime I see lori on video, I love her and I'm glad shes so involved. You keep rocking Lori, you're one bad a$$ momma. What started it for me was going to the saint louis zoo and being handed a chameleon as a child. My grandparents donated a lot of money to them and would take us several times a year. When I got into it as an adult I got a veiled chameleon and he lived with me for 9 years and 1 month. Miss him and Brian! 💙🕯️Thank you for allowing us to pay our respects to Brian. He'll never be alone
Awwww thank u Lori for allowing us to pay our respects to Brian… I love u guys soooo much. WE MISS U BRIAN‼️❤️❤️❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
7:00 I completely agree with this. I see so much in jay that reminds me about Brian. Honestley in a way they also have a similar voice
I love what each and every one of you brings to the Vlog!! Brian is definitely proud of his team!!
It's my birthday tomorrow, I can't believe we lost such an amazing soul a year ago already... so as well as celebrating 20 years of life, I will be celebrating the life and legacy that Brian left behind.
R.I.P Brian ☹️
Sad, sad, sad what happened. Brian was amazing and was blessed to have Lori by his side, can’t say anymore. I know her pain as what took Brian took my mom and one of my two best friends the other then had a massive heart attack. So I feel it all with them. Lori your a Wonder-woman what you do is nothing short of amazing such a powerful, caring strong woman I hope you find peace girl
I miss Brian so much but having the team and Lori and Jay(filming) it is amazing. He is in all our hearts.
Brian will always be in our hearts. Brian has touched everyone and will not be forgotten. I learned so much from him.
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since Brian passed away. Every time I watch the vlogs I know Brian’s spirit is there along side y’all. May his memory continue to be a blessing and comfort. In my heart I know how proud he is of all of you for pushing forward and making his dream a reality. Much love ❤️
Wow, that was absolutely major news there. Thank you to Lori and everyone involved, for us who only ever saw Brian via the vlog to be able to pay our respects too is pretty unreal. I know when The LegaSea has opened and I am able to visit, I certainly want to pay my respects. Thank you
I still feel denial that he's gone. I want him back so bad, I miss him 😢😢
Can't believe it's been a year. Love ,hugs and many thank yous to all of you. He lives on because of all of you.
You're all making him proud. Sending hugs from Oklahoma 🤗❤️🩹
You all inspire each one of us to continue on doing as he would and in your own ways doing it your own way so u can also leave a legacy he taught u guys to each be a shining star because he saw it in all of you love your hard work and dedication to the cause and will continue to watch till their isn't any videos being made love you guys and hope that day never comes ❤
I have a big lump in my throat watching these tears rolling down my face. It hurts. RIP Brian ❤🙏🏼miss you every day.
Brain taught me everything i know about my ball pythons. And I love teaching others in his memory. Love ya Brian and crew. ❤
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I really miss Brian’s manic energy and absolute honesty and love for his work and himself❣️👍❣️
That manic energy was the best lol He kept youth alive and gave it to all of us
Lori, thank you for sharing Brian’s spot with us.
Jay, I truly love that you are keeping Brian’s outro. It’s always nice to be reminded & hear “be kind to someone & I’ll see you in the next one”.
❤ Lori and Jay, I want to thank you for continuing the vlog and keeping Brians legacy and wishes going. Thank you to Mike, Jay Tingle, Melisa, Connie, and the rest of the entire crew for continuing to be involved with the vlog and making it as fun as it always has been. You all are awesome people, and you all embody who Brian was. ❤
ABSOLUTELY! They have all done a wonderful job making moves into different roles since they lost Brian and keeping his spirit VERY MUCH alive. They are all incredible people who embody his legacy and even give/leave pieces of themselves to us, just as Brian did. The truth very prettily said, my friend, I can't agree more
Been a year already, He will be with us forever in our hearts. ❤. Love how everyone is so close Family. Miss you so much Brian......
RIP Brian never thought I could miss someone I've never met in person thank yall for continuing his Legacy he is proud garonteed
Love u guys. Hard to believe it’s been a year already, it still hurts so much that ur gone Brian! But I know that u are so proud of Lori, Jay and the rest of the crew. The Legasea is looking so cool and almost ready for the animals! Love u Brian💔💜🙏
GOOOOOOOODDDDD MORNING JAY AND CREW!!!!!!!!! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO LETS SEE WHAT YALL GOT GOING ON TODAY!!!!! I CANT WAIT TO BE ABLE TO PLACE MY HAND IN BRIANS AND FEEL HIS ENERGY!!!!!! REMEMBER BE KIND AND DONT FEAR, RESPECT!!!!!!! #REPTILEARMY #LEGASEA
18:18 Love to Brian and Lori and the Crew thank you all for what you have done, will do and you have taught me so much the last 3 years God bless each of you and my family and I are praying for you hugs all around take care sweet peep's!
Whoever is cutting onions needs to quit it lmao 😂 Was not expecting to cry today but this got me. To folks that visit his grave please please please be respectful. For me what started it all was the snake egg cutting videos. I always loved seeing how excited he was with it and the different genes he’d get with each snake. The excitement he’d have would carry over to people, other animals, etc. I try hard to love others as he would as well as animals as well. I’ve only got to know him through the vlogs and sadly never got the chance to meet him in person, but I know he lives on through each and everyone of the crew that works hard at the Reptarium and soon the Legasea. One of my favorite verses from the Bible that reminds me of Brian is Romans 12:10 “In brotherly love have tender affection for one another. In showing honor to one another, take the lead.” Until we meet again Rest peacefully Brian. You are missed and loved by so many.
I love that this vlog has continued and that Brian is kept
Very much alive through these videos! ❤
Brian and all of you are truly amazing.
A full year.
Wow. So much has been done. Y'all know him so well that even I could see that he is still a vital part of both places and always will be.
Lori? To let people know where Brian is.. That is so generous and kind. Thank you.
This video warmed my heart, broke my heart, made me laugh, made me cry. Beautiful video. We love you, Brian! ❤️
Im slowly growing my channel because he inspired me. I miss that guy alot.
Wow 1 year already. Never got to met Brian in person but he helped me through a dark time in my life. Always missed. RIP Brian
I miss him so much 😭
I wish I could have gotten the chance to meet Brian. He seemed like such a genuinely kind person to both his animals and his people.
Lori, Jay, and all of the crew, I just wanted to say thank you for getting me through some tough times in my life after my mom's cancer diagnosis in 2023. Unfortunately, she lost her health battles yesterday morning because of kidney failure and cancer!! Your videos got me through absolutely tough times while taking care of her!!! 😢😥😭😞
Your story broke my heart as I also nursed my Mom until she lost her cancer battle. Take care of your heart and remember those we love never really leave us.
So sorry you lost your mom
@MichelleFr it's been a rough couple of days for me having to make that choice!!! I can't stop crying!!! 😭😥😢
You know Lori I can’t say enough about you are a stand woman and Brian was and is so lucky to have you and for you to share were he is at rest is a very very nice thing to share and I hope lot of people go to pay there respect to him as I told Brain I have a very big phobia of snakes and he told to come down some time and he would fix that but idk if can can and after watching for so long I feel like I know you with out knowing all of you in saying that please keep doing what your doing you are so respected. Thanks again your Canadian friend Dwayne from Guelph Ontario maybe some day I can get to the new zoo
I’m not crying, you’re crying! 😭❤️
What an incredible gift to all of us. When we visit, we will absolutely be visiting our hero. 🤘🏼
actually cant believe its already bean a year, Lori u and the crew are so strong and we all love u and miss Brian so much💜💜💜
Thank you for showing us where Brian is, what a beautiful resting place ❤
Brian was a huge part in what we do and are working up to doing. Hubby watched Brian from back in the BHB and snakebyte TV days. He truly is with each and every person he touched. We have ball pythons from him as well as other things he inspired in us. It's truly awesome that there's a place that we can visit brian😍 Thank you for sharing.
God bless you all and thank you for everything you have done to continue making Brian's dream come true!!!!!!!!!!
❤❤❤What a beautiful thought for you to bring to us as fans or friends of brian‘s to give us the right to sit with him and maybe talk to him but thoughts run through my mind on the daily when I see the videos of every morning at 8 AM to see brian come up on RUclips Just made my day and it still does make my day to hear his voice at the end of the video thank you for thinking of us. God bless you.
Can't believe it's been a year. He his vlogs got my day started each day. Him being so real with whatever situation that came made me realize just continue to do what you love and enjoy each day things will be alright. Being able to see how Brian lives on in everyone is just so awesome. Brian lives on through all of you.
A year already wow feels like it was just yesterday miss you Brian thank you bringing people together for all the laughs thanks for everything for what you did for your family and the community forever in our hearts
I love how passionate Connie is about the care she puts into the animals and making sure new staff tries to do the same. Brian would be so proud to see his animals in the care of such amazing people like Connie and Mike, and the rest of the crew.
Brian would be proud
You all are doing such an amazing job honoring his legacy. I’ve already told my husband we’re making the trip from MD and to know we can visit Brian’s resting place is so special. RIP Brian, we miss you everyday!!
Love all you guys🥰🙏🏻
And Lorie - Thankyou for sharing Brian with the world!!!
Brian founded a lineage that you're taking forward now, you guys. It's a beautiful thing. Brian's watching from the other side of the Veil smiling.
Brian shines in every video. In every vlog. You can see him in every one of you every day. Never loose that. His light shines bright over your whole crew! I love every vlog, can’t wait till the next one!
Bro I remember waking up and hearing he died, no joke I was in my bed crying
I bet he’s so proud of all the work you guys have put in 💯
Rest In Power Brian, forever missed 💙🕊️🙏🏾
i wanna say thank you lori, i do one day wanna travel and i would love to stop and see and speak to brian. so thank you for making that possible.
Can't believe it's already been a year. I miss seeing his energy in the videos, but all of you have done an amazing job keeping the Vlog going and his memory alive.
I've watched this channel since a little after it started I think, and one of the things I've taken from Brian and the rest of you is to be unapologetically passionate, especially for animals.
Keep being awesome guys, absolutely love the Vlogs and seeing the progress you make with everything, you're all crushing it
Oh my! I have so many things I want to say!
Lori - I legit chuckled as you reminisced bouncing ideas off each other and even now hearing him in your head as you troubleshoot things. After 24 years with my man I completely get this! I love seeing you on the VLOG. Brian would be beyond proud of you. Sometimes I can see him looking down saying… “That’s not exactly what I was thinking for that, but your (Lori) idea there was better. Well done, babe.” You truly complemented each other so well and continue to do so even now. I love that Brian is at rest at the columbarium. What a great way for all those that love and miss him to see him even now.
Tingle - I have a 7 yr old and I have no doubt she would love you teaching her all things reptile as you do in your educational events. We are in Texas but we are planning to visit Utica this summer.
Jay - you honor Brian so well as you share your highs and lows in the VLOG. Thank you for your vulnerability and desire to keep his legacy alive.
Connie - I’m so glad you made it to the Reptarium while Brian was still there. You love the animals well and it shows.
Mike - Your excitement and passion for these animals is contagious, just like Brian. I love seeing how he absolutely lives through you as you talk about the animals in the VLOGS.
I started watching the VLOG during the COVID shutdowns. I was a stay at home mom with a super fun, sweet, and active toddler that has special needs. It was a trying season being on lockdown for sure! I escaped my 15 minutes a day watching Brian. I had never had any interest in reptiles prior but now I’m hooked. We are planning our first trip to the Great Lakes region in July with the primary goal of visiting the Legesea. I guess I should make sure you’ll be open by then. 😆
Blessings to you all!
I love Brian he was an awesome person. Sometimes I wish he was still here. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
😢 Oooohhh boy! You guys are doing amazing, and Brian is most definitely still there with every single one of you! 💜🐍💜🦎💜