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special people affected by Melanoma
Brian Graham Lietz
Brian Graham Lietz passed away April 20, 2004 in Jacksonville, Florida.
Brian loved his family, his work and his friends. Growing up he was
always the calming influence between the siblings. His nickname was
“The Turtle”, because he moved at his own pace.
He always had an interest in electronics. At the age of 14 he built his
own radio station that had a range of 2.5 miles. He broadcast everyday
after school from the garage.

He had a passion for flying and had the opportunity to utilize Angel
Flight through the American Cancer Society to fly him and his friends
or his wife Debbie to his treatments in Lakeland, Fl. Brian was in
heaven the day the pilot of the 4-seater Cessna had Brian sit in the
co-pilot seat and take over.
He also loved football. Brian would record the Florida Gator football
games to watch in the off-season. He enjoyed the ones they won and the
ones they lost, he was hopeful they would win when they played them
again. He had the perfect setup in his own backyard with the TV, pool
and friends. The operative word here is “friends”. Brian drew people
toward him like a magnet. To know Brian was to love Brian.
Terms to be used with Brian:
- Visionary in the development and implementation of technology
- Kind in his actions and thoughts to others
- Loving and caring husband, son and father
- Humor-filled to the fullest
- Prepared for just about anything
Coined the phrase:
“CANDOENGINEERING”
Meaning if you can think it, we can do it
If you are interested in having a loved one remembered on our website, send the information to:
BILL WALTER III MELAMONA RESEARCH FUND at 11 Jefferson Landing, Daytona Beach, FL 32118.
Last updated: 02/23/09