This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Ronnie Alick Brion, the son of Chesley Brion and Carol Lee Noyes. Ronnie was born on May 23, 1978 at 2:29 pm in El Camino Hospital. Ronnie passed away on June 5, 2003 at 6:40 pm in Strong Hospital. We will love and remember Ronnie always.
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Love you Ron!!
never forget the day you came into our lives. It was a short ride but it was a full ride. Forever Missed..for sure. Forever together in body and soul..you bet!! Always...Pops.
Eternal Thanks and Gratitude to All Our Veterans and Those that Served; to Those That Gave Their Lives So We Could Live Our Lives As "One Nation, Under GOD, with Liberty and Justice For All". Always Remembered, Always Loved.
Dad, Many Uncles, Lee, Greeno, T, Ernie, Bob, Jim B....think of you all often.
I know that Ronnie always felt "Patriotism" as a gift from God. Our entire family felt that way and most of the family still holds that feeling dear. MY family, Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters, Michelle, Justin and Ronnie..we all felt a closeness, admiration for those that would give it their all for others. That is what it is all about. To the folks that sacrifice everything....there is no greater act.."of giving your life for another". WE are so fortunate..from where we came from and where we are going! All My Love..Chet/Pops
May we all meet again. Hopefully we’ll all have new jokes to tell.
Merry Christmas.
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Please be patient.
Please be patient.
Dustin Brown
Dustin and his brother Brandon and sisters Stacy and Seanna..all grew up with Ronnie and Justin when the Brion family returned to Ithaca, NY. Of course, the boys loved hockey, lacrosse, football. All four boys excelled in their sport and Dustin, as we know, went on to the NHL and joined the LA Kings.
After Ronnie's passing, the artwork of Ronnie was shared with family and friends. Ronnie's character, pictured blowing a big bubble, was inscribed "It's Worth Every Breath". Dustin took heart in the drawing and commissioned an artist to "create" a four foot by six foot "lego" structure depicting the drawing. It now hangs in Dustin's office in his California home.
Decisions
Cayuga Medical Center
Ronnie was having a hard time breathing. The doctors could not determine what to do. Ronnie's Cancer team of doctors were in Rochester, at Strong Memorial Hospital. Many folks did not want Ronnie to be moved to Rochester. That involved a helicopter ride, which meant that Ronnie would have to be intibated. Ronnie took the decision making away from everyone. While discussions were underway, I walked into Ronnie's cubicle. He was signing the permission papers for the ride. I just looked at him. Ronnie said, "Pops, It is the only thing I can do." I just said, "I know".
Strong Hospital
The decision was made to induce Ronnie into a coma so that the treatment could be rendered easier and Ronnie's system could respond easier. My last talk to Ronnie ended with him pulling me to him. He stared at me real hard and then hugged me around the neck..tight. He whispered in my ear, "I am ok. I am ready. It is all ok." I wonder to this day what he meant by "I am ready". For what? I now know what Ronnie meant. He knew that his Mother and I were going to be asked to make an impossible decision in a few days. Ronnie already knew and was confident of the decision we would make. He was telling me that it was ok. "I am ready". I mean to ask him some day.
Larry Hoppen - Orleans
Larry Hoppen was a founding member of the band Orleans. I met Larry when he was a music major at Ithaca College in 1968-69. Larry came to the Band "Big Daddy and the Duquenes". He brought his friends that became the horn section of Teddy Antrum's (Big Daddy) band. We had many fun and great times together. Teddy, Wink Warren, Howie O'Dell, Larry and friends. The band grew into a favorite in Central New York and the Ithaca/Cortland areas. Larry also became a close friend of the Brion Family. Mom and Dad Brion grew to love the "music and band" impact on our family as we grew through the times. They really enjoyed Larry and his music. I will never forget Larry..so talented. His legacy will live on..so much more to give. Chet Brion