Aunty, Jase, Leish and Mark. So, so sorry for your loss but what a beautiful tribute this was to Uncle Bren. So lovely to see and hear all these stories and share the love, joy and absolute respect everybody had for him. His memory and hard work will live on through all his accomplishments and through you all. Lots of love xx

RIP Sookie! thank you for your friendship over the years. My condolences to Jan and family ⚘️⚘️⚘️ A true legend gone but Never forgotten

Rest easy Uncle Bren. So much heart in your ways. May we all hope to live our lives giving kindness and strength to others just like you have done in your time on earth. And may you have a safe journey home to waiting loved ones. Xx Your family have been gifted the legacy of bit of legend to follow in.

Condolences to Janise, your children and grandchildren for the loss of a loved one so highly respected by all who attended the service today. So sorry we could remain for the refreshments and get together. My mum and Brens mum are sisters

RIP in peace Bren you are a ledger in my mind

It’s great knowing you, Bren .

When I first met Bren, interviewing for a job at Central Crane circa 1994, I thought to myself, “Wow, this is the guy in charge of the crew.” Untied black high-top sneakers, three-week-worn filthy sweatpants, a stained shirt with holes, a scruffy beard, and long, strangely styled hair—he had his own look, his own style. Sometimes in life, the toughest boss turns out to be the most impactful. For me, that was Bren. By the way, Bren rejected my pleas for a job several times before he finally gave me a chance—when others wouldn’t. Maybe I was his experiment: how long would it take him to get me to quit? No matter how I perceived his tough, hard exterior, it was his way of figuring out if I was worth his time. Almost exactly a year later (I was probably slower than the average kid), I finally started to understand his unspoken motives. If he had a willing student, he became a willing teacher, coach, and mentor. Bren helped shape a work ethic that became part of my DNA: Never say no, can’t, I, or it’s not my job. Work hard, play hard—and sometimes, just… play harder. I want to send my deepest condolences to Bren’s family and take comfort in knowing what Bren did for others—for those he developed, shaped, and turned into productive members of society. Thank you, Bren. February 29th will always be leap year—but for me, it will also be a special tribute to you. With all sincerity, Andy Steinberg (Hank, for those who laugh)