Dear Turner family, please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. Brian worked closely over the last couple of years with myself and our chest radiology team on a couple of projects. His help to us and the department over the years was gratefully received and invaluable.He was well respected and hard working, and will be greatly missed. My sincerest condolences….

Karen and Evan. Very shocked and saddened to hear about Brian’s passing. I worked as a student radiographer with Brian from 2989 to 1992. He was the most decent man you could hope to meet,always happy and friendly, the type a guy you just wanted to be friends with. Anytime I hear the Saw Doctors on the radio I think of him. May he rest in peace….

Karen and Evan, I feel for you both at this traumatic time and hope that you are both strong. What to say about a character such as Brian? His relaxed, happy go lucky, chirpy ways often disguised the deeply caring, intelligent, hard working chap underneath. The presence of Brian in the department at Bart’s was inspirational; he would never let the mood flag nor skirt around hard work. He was a morale booster. For those that knew him at the time that I was there and for Karen and Evan I offer these memories: Literally judo throwing me in the staffroom due my general election voting choice. Introducing the innovative ‘Wasp on a stick’ The viewing area Barber shop quartet and finally I thank him for my nickname of ‘Torchy’. Ah, Brian. What a hole you leave in so many lives….

Dear Karen, Evan and family, So sorry for your loss, such tragic news. I would like to pass on my deepest condolences to you all. Brian was always honest and would air his opinions in such colourful ways. It is with these colours that I will remember him by. From my time knowing him, he was always willing to help and do the right thing. I always found him a very pleasant and dedicated colleague to work with. I especially remember the time when Brian chaperoned my Son during his work experience week at Barts last year, my Son commented afterwards what is a nice person Brian was and took a liking to him straightaway. He will always be remembered….

I met Brian in 1994 as a newly qualified radiographer. He was welcoming and knowledgeable and taught me an enormous amount. He later became a friend. Brian was an old school gentleman and one of the kindest people I have ever met. His consideration for others was immense. He was tremendously funny and fascinating  to listen to. I was proud to know Brian – he made a difference and enriched many lives. Karen and Evan you are in my thoughts….

Dear Karen and Evan, My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. I am deeply saddened to hear of the news of Brian’s premature passing. It’s been 25+ years since I worked with you both at Barts and I have only fond memories of those times. Brian was one of life’s true characters and cared deeply for his patients and collleagues. My thoughts are with you and your family. Paul  …

Dear Karen, Evan and family, so sad to hear the news and our thoughts are with you. I only knew Brian for a short time during the setting up of the Nightingale but learning of his passing made me feel like I had lost a dear old friend. His knowledge and hard work was instrumental in making the project a success and his talk over supper after a very long day helped make the whole thing much more fun. Hard to believe that he will not be around to see who is first up against the wall come the revolution…. …

Shocked and devastated to hear of the early passing of Brian. My heartfelt condolences, love and thoughts to Brian’s family. He will be missed by Barts Health family of friends and colleagues. Brian’s expertise, dedication and professionalism towards patient care in the Imaging department for 3 decades will be missed and won’t be forgotten. May your soul rest in peace….

Dear Karen, Evan and Family, it was with shock and great sadness that I learnt of Brian’s passing. My first recollection of Brian was at an NHS London meeting with BT many years ago. I think we were all quite taken aback by the tenacity of his interrogation of BT but secretly had no end of admiration for the way he would accept no compromise that threatened the well being of NHS Patients and Colleagues. Many Suppliers would bear testament to Brian in this respect! As years passed I got to know Brian better and it was always a pleasure to be in his company; I will miss him very much. May I wish you Love, Light and Peace at this very difficult time….

To Brian’s family, friends, and all those who worked with him. So sorry to hear about Brian’s very sudden and unexpected passing. My deepest condolences to you all. I will always remember Brian with fond memories of my visits to the Royal London Hospital. He was witty, very funny with an ever so dry sense of humour. He worked tirelessly for the benefit of the imaging service and ultimately the Patients. Brian loved to discuss the politics of the day with me always trying to sway my opinions. I will miss our political discussions. Brian will be truly missed but never forgotten….

It’s 26 years since I first came across Brian. My first week at Barts as a newly qualified radiographer, he took great glee in taking my dreadful abdomen x-ray out of the processor and waving it around in front of John Harwood, the Radiology manager at the time! Strangely, I thought I should become best mates with this man. My overwhelming memory of Brian will always be laughing. His blunt, cutting wit was a joy to behold on occasions too many to mention. Failed Hebrides bicycle trips, jumping off a pier together at the Birdman of Bognor (me dressed as a chicken, him almost chickening out), wearing tuxedos in the roughest pub in Sheffield, seeing who could buy each other the most expensive merchandise at Iron Maiden concerts, crying with laughter every lunchtime  in the QE staff room and too many pub stories to mention – memories I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. Brian was always at the centre of things. A man for whom everyone would make the effort for, bringing people together and forming a network of friends which will take some beating. Karen – it was lovely to speak to you. We will stay…

Brian was a good man and valued colleague. I worked with Brian at The Nightingale and it was his ability to find solutions to problems that made the system work. My thoughts are with Brian’s family and friends at this difficult time….

Dear Brian’s family, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy at your loss. I worked with Brian for many years greatly valuing his friendship and his expertise. We worked closely together to set up and maintain the PACS; his exceptional knowledge and intelligence coupled with his humour and level-headedness made him an excellent colleague to work with. He is irreplaceable to our department and that barely touches the sense of loss I am feeling. I have no words to help you with his passing but wanted you to know that he was very well liked and respected and will be sorely missed….

Dear Brian’s family and friends. So sad to hear the news, we had some great times debating (arguing) over what PACS and RIS system to use, Brian always had the department and patient at his forefront even if this didn’t align to management!  Brian was a genuinely unique radiographer and he will be sorely missed.  …

Dear Karen, Evan and Brian’s family My heart goes out to you all for the sad loss of Brian. A true Barts hero that I had the pleasure of working alongside over the last 3 decades and enjoyed watching him grow in success in his imaging and PACS leadership roles. Remembering the many happy times we shared especially in those early days at Barts and how you both helped settle me into the Barts family.  We had some fabulous times and I feel so privileged to have been part of your lives ever since. Hold onto the good times and special memories. Please tell Evan Auntie Annie’s here waiting with a cuddle whenever he needs it x Love, strength and prayers to you all Annie Knowles & family…