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Born at Ohio Valley General Hospital in Kennedy Township, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania on October 27, 1971. First son of Dave & Joyce Holod & little brother to sister Sandee. |
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| 1976 |
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Moved with family to Lansing, Michigan at the age of 4. |
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| 1976 |
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Moved with family to Middletown, New York December 1976. Brian loved to play with his action figures. He would bury them in the snow and Dad would run them over with the lawnmower in the spring. |
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| 1977 |
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Brian became a big brother when sister Sherrie was born June 5, 1977. Brian and Sandee would pretend they were the "Wonder Twins" from the Superfriends and play "Planet of the Apes." |
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| 1979 |
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Moved with family to North Ridgeville, Ohio. Brian's brother, Mark, was born August 19, 1979. I remember Brian singing the song "Love a Rainy Night" by Eddie Rabbit over and over and over again. |
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| 1984 |
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Brian #37 played in the Pee-Wee Super Bowl for the Oilers at Ranger Stadium. Brian had the event program signed by his teammates in his desk at home. |
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| 1988 |
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Brian finally got his own room at 16 when our family moved across North Ridgeville from our 3-bedroom house on Albert Avenue near Liberty School to the 5-bedroom house on Fortune Court where our parents still live. |
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| 1989 |
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Graduated from North Ridgeville High School in June, 1989. |
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| 1997 |
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Brian received his Associate of Science Degree from Lorain County Community College. |
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| 1999 |
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Brian graduated from Cleveland State University, earning his Bachelor of Science Degree. |
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| 2000 |
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Brian started medical school in Athens, Ohio at Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in August, 2000. |
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| June 2002 |
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Brian received his "White Coat" at a ceremony at OU-COM in Athens, Ohio. |
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| June 5, 2004 |
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Brian became a doctor, adding "DO" to his name when he graduated from OU-COM. |
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| January 1, 2006 |
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Brian David Holod, D.O., age 34, of North Ridgeville, died suddenly on January 1, 2006 at his home. Brian is survived by his parents, David and Joyce Holod (nee Sabat); sisters, Sandee and Sherrie; brother Mark; niece, Jordyn Brianne Holod; paternal grandmother, Betty (Holod) Lesh; aunt, Gloria Sabat; and uncles, Lee Sabat and Robert Holod. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Ann and Leo Sabat; and paternal grandfathers, Walter Holod and George Lesh. Friends were received at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville from 1-4 and 5-9 PM Wednesday and Thursday, where prayer services took place on Friday morning at 9:30 AM. Funeral Mass was at 10AM Friday, January 6, 2006 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 35777 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville with Rev. Stephen Kaminski officiating. Reception immediately following mass was at Alexander's in North Olmsted. Interment was private. Memorial contributuions suggested to the St. John West Shore Hospital Graduate Medical Education Program, 29000 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, OH 44145.
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| January 25, 2006 SJWSH MEMORIAL MASS FOR BRIAN |
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A memorial mass was held for Brian on Wednesday, January 25, 2006, in the Chapel of St. John West Shore Hospital with Fr. Elmer Marquardt officiating. Kirby Smith, CEO, presented such kind and warm words about Brian. Readings were done by David Tolentino, D.O. and Andrew Filiatraut, D.O., and Joe Morris, D.O. led the Prayers of the Faithful. Anthony Rozzo, D.O. and I talked about Brian...what a wonderful, kind and special person Brian was to anyone who knew him and about his gentle and compassionate manner as a doctor.
The music for the memorial included:
Will You Be There - Michael Jackson's song from "Free Willy"
Angel - Sarah McLachlan
Wind Beneath My Wings-Bette Midler
I Will Remember You - Sarah McLachlan
Sr. Kendra led the following hymns:
Entrance Hymn - On Eagle's Wings
Closing Song - Let There Be Peace on Earth |
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| MARCH 30, 2006 - HERE'S TO YOU, BRIAN, OUR SON, THE DOCTOR |
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March 28, 2006
Thursday, March 30, is designated as "Doctors Day". Brian, we wish you were here to celebrate the day at St. John West Shore Hospital or wherever your rotation may have been. You worked so very hard to obtain the knowledge required to become a physician, but you always possessed such a caring and compassionate manner.
Brian, you deserve recognition for being an outstanding osteopath in the short tenure you cared for your patients. We heard so many wonderful things from your friends and co-workers at St. John West Shore Hospital. Everyone loved you so much.
Thinking of you brings to mind so many of the reasons why you were such a wonderful doctor and person. HERE'S TO YOU, MY SON, THE DOCTOR:
You possessed a real gift for the way you treated people and cared for your patients;
You created so many special moments by just being there.
When you were around, laughter came easily and comfort came naturally;
You could put anyone at ease with your beautiful smile and your calm and gentle manners.
You were genuinely interested in the welfare of others;
You listened attentively and cared with all your heart.
You had a unique way of brightening our lives and quietly sending ripples of kindness and love out to those around you.
Brian, you certainly were a "SHINING STAR" in the lives of your family, friends, co-workers and patients. Thank you for being such a special part of our lives. We miss you, and love you so much! |
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| AUGUST 22, 2006 - MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING |
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A memorial golf outing was held on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at Red Tail Golf Club in Avon, Ohio. Tee time for the 18-hole, shotgun start scramble was at 1:00pm. It was such a beautiful day for golfing for the 90 participants in the event. We certainly had a wonderful group of old and new friends there, and enjoyed a fantastic dinner.
It certainly was a great day for a great cause...remembering Brian (a/k/a "The boy who could really smoke a golf ball out of sight!")... and supporting The Brian Holod Memorial Fund with benefits to St. John West Shore Hospital. Our little Jordyn surprised us with some very special entertainment for the day! Thanks to everyone who attended & to all those who supported this event in so many ways! |
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| October 7, 2006 BRIAN HOLOD MEMORIAL RIDE |
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 Lake Erie Harley Davison, Avon, OH
A memorial ride was held on Saturday, October 7, 2006. Approximately 30 riders starated out from Lake Erie Harley-Davison to stops at St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake, West Shore Primary Care in North Olmsted, Stamper's Bar & Grill in Fairview Park, Johnny Malloy's in North Ridgeville, and ending at Quaker Steak & Lube in Sheffield Village. Guests enjoyed a wing buffet and entertainment provided by the "Roadhouse Band". Proceeds from the ride will go to the Brian Holod Memorial Fund to benefit St. John West Shore Hospital needs.
The family of Brian Holod thanks everyone for their participation in this event. We appreciate the support of the riders as well as those who joined the group in the evening for the dinner buffet. It proved to be quite an enjoyable day! |
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| October 22 & 27 and December 24 & 31 MASS INTENTIONS FOR BRIAN |
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ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, North Ridgeville
Sunday, October 22, 2006 at noon mass
Sunday, December 24, 2006 at 6:00pm Christmas Eve Mass
ST. ANGELA MERICI CHURCH, Fairview Park
Friday, October 27, 2006 at 8:30am mass
Sunday, December 31, 2006 at 5:30pm New Years's Eve Mass |
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