Community loses a ‘nice guy’

Published 4:25 pm Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Regarding: Brian Love, the cab driver who died in a traffic accident in downtown Auburn last week.

My contact with Brian was almost exclusively through my participation over the years with Auburn Good ‘Ol Days. For many years, I provided sound systems for the various entertainment stages and frequently would find myself handing over the microphone to Brian as he performed his announcing chores. He was always dressed neatly, looking the part of the professional announcer or master of ceremonies that he was while imparting the information you needed to know with that wonderful voice that carried with it a quality that made you want to take a listen.

I am sad. He always interacted with me as an equal, always a friendly word and from my limited perspective seemed to me to be just a “nice guy.” I am saddened that our paths will not cross again.

– Don Gardner, Green River Music