Brian Fairbrother

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Brian Fairbrother
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Age: 50

Location:
Lake Union Bike Trail
near Fairway Avenue North
Seattle , WA
United States
from Seattle Bike Blog

Brian crashed down a set of unmarked stairs which were part of a bike path and died from his injuries soon after. According to the Seattle P.I, the City was aware of the dangerous conditions for cyclists there since 2008.

His friends held a memorial and installed a ghost bike for him soon after.

from Seattle Bike Blog

Friends hold beautiful memorial for Brian Fairbrother

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Tom Fucoloro

Many
wearing orange, his favorite color, a group of people who loved Brian
Fairbrother gathered together to hold a memorial for him September 13.
Laughter mixed with tears as people remembered a man whose life touched
so many others.

The memorial started at Espresso Vivace in South Lake Union, where
everyone walked together to the staircase on Fairview Ave N where Brian
crashed while riding his bike August 30. He passed away nine days later.

On the walk, the group stretched two blocks.

Many
who carried flowers with them on the walk put them between the spokes
of the ghost bike memorial previously installed near the staircase where
he crashed.

Someone
has painted markings on the sidewalk showing people riding bikes where
to ride. It is still not known what led to his crash, but there was
previously no signage directing people where to ride. The Seattle Times reports that the city is looking into permanent signage.

Friends spoke about Brian's life and what he meant to them.

"He had such a huge family. He loved so many people."

Friends and coworkers signed a sidewalk chalk "trouble ticket," an
homage to his many years as a central figure, barista and general
manager at Espresso Vivace.

"The fridge is leaking."

People then met up in Volunteer Park for a picnic. See Capitol Hill Seattle and the SunBreak for more photos from the memorial.

RIP, Brian.