Former Member Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 I need to make an announcement to the readers of It Started With Brian. Dan, the story's author, died early this morning, after struggling for several months with colon cancer. Dan was one of the most intelligent, insightful, kind, and compassionate people I've ever had the chance to know. I will miss him terribly. When he became pretty sick, I volunteered to finish the story for him from his notes. He was reluctant to spend more time on the writing because he wanted his last months to be given to his family and friends without the distraction of the story. I was honored to take on the responsibility, even though our writing styles are very different. I only regret that I couldn't finish the story in time for him to read it all the way to the end. For what it's worth, I should let the readers know that this story is not fiction. This is the story of Dan's life. For people who wonder whether erotic stories on the Internet could ever really happen, I'm here to tell you that It Started With Brian is indeed autobiographical. I assure you that by the time you (and I) have finished the story, you'll be glad you read it. Rest in peace, buddy. Adam Phillips It Started With Brian by DanK (Dan Kincaid) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benji Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 It Started With Brian by DanK (Dan Kincaid) .........Very sad to here that, I seem to recall reading the story 'It Started with Brian' my condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Administrator Graeme Posted October 26, 2008 Site Administrator Share Posted October 26, 2008 I'm sorry to hear this My thoughts go out to Dan Kincaid's family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lin Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 i am so sad to hear this. I hope you can finish the story Adam. Lin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Romantic Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 That is indeed very sad news. I think a lot of people who were reading ISWB sort of felt like they had a glimpse into Dan's life, because the story is so autobiographical. It's such sad news when a life is cut short like that. Condolences to his loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 It Started With Brian was one of the first stories I started reading on GA. I knew he wasn't doing well, and I wish he had gotten better. When he told me of his illness, I actually cried, because he was so young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Wow! This is sad news indeed my thoughts and condelences go out to Dan's family & friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canundra Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 ISWB is one of my favorite stories on the web. Thank you Dan for starting it. My condolences to his family. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procyon Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I'm very sad to hear that. He was a very good writer, it's so sad that he didn't live to develop that skill, and that he didn't get to do all the other things he wanted to do. My condolences to those of you who were close to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boy In Doubt Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this. I've just started reading 'It Started With Brian' a few months ago. My condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I'm sorry to hear this sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Judging from the first couple of chapters of ISwB alone, it was apparent that Dan had tremendous talent. I'm very sorry to hear that he's passed away, and at such a young age. Fear no more the heat o' th' sun Nor the furious winters' rages; Thou thy worldly task hast done, Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages. Golden lads and girls all must, As chimney-sweepers, come to dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Rest in Peace Dan. My heart and prayers go out to his friends and Family Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdeye Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 This is very sad, and if the story is autobiographical is mean he leaves behind a teenage son. This is very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJames Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 This is very sad, and if the story is autobiographical is mean he leaves behind a teenage son. This is very sad I hope the son will be adopted by Dan's partner or has family to go to, getting into the Child Welfare system is no fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirdeye Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 I hope the son will be adopted by Dan's partner or has family to go to, getting into the Child Welfare system is no fun. and again in the story the mother is really messed up so its really sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hh5 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 and again in the story the mother is really messed up so its really sad. It be scary if she laid her hands on him instead of Dan's Partner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovian_w2002 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I'm sure he's watching over them now, from Heaven. Even though I don't know much about him, his writings highlight his compassionate and benevolent personality. I believe that memories of him would never dissipate from the minds of those who truly love him. Rest in peace, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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