Words can't explain how moved I am by Bryan's courage during this past year. His faith and support by the family has helped him persevere through the ups and downs. I can only hope all the prayers from strangers like me keep his strength up and to keep fighting. I'll keep sending them to Bryan and the family. Hopefully he'll have a wonderful 2nd year anniversary next year with more amazing strides of recovery.

It has been a year since you were visciously attacked and your life changed, all over a baseball game. I pray for you often, hoping that some miracle will help you back to who you were. May God watch over your family as they help to guide you to that point.

It was lovely to meet the rest of the family today. I remember how hard the first year anniversary of Rob's accident was. I hope the Walk today helped even in a small way.
Fondly,
Amy Thompson

I wish I was one of those people that write so beautifully.
I want Bryan and the Stow family how much I care. I admire all of you because of the love and strength you have. I remember writing so many times to Bryan hoping he would wake up. When he did wake up it was so amazing!! I will keep thinking and praying for all of you and I hope Bryan will keep getting stronger and improving every day.

Bryan and the whole Stow family, you are a true inspiration of what it takes to continue to push through "no matter what." Bryan is fortunate to have such a family and I can see and hear in your updates how fortunate you are to continue to have him in your lives. I praise God for His mercies. Thank you for letting me be a part of this miracle and for giving me the opportunity to support and pray for something larger than my own needs. You are all in my continual prayers and praises to our God. I know He hears you and is with you. Thank you.

I have been following Bryan's story since day one. It holds a bit of personal significance because it is my wife's birthday. It really helps me appreciate what I have. I hope Bryan continues to advance in leaps and bounds. You've become a part of my life over the past year and will continue to be in my prayers.

Wow. I can't believe it's been a year. I guess this is the time to say that you should never really stop believing because, well, look at Bryan. Just about a year ago I was writing to my friends to tell them to donate to you guys' fund. But it's not over yet. I will keep praying for you every night Bry.

We need to keep this horrible incident in the news and get some national media recognition going in order to remind people that, although Bryan "survived" this senseless beating, "things" will never be the same for him OR for his family and the expense and emotional toll everyone is trying to cope with will forever be an ongoing task for the rest of your lives. Wish we would have won the Mega jackpot - your financial worries would have come to an end! The creeps (for lack of better description) need to be punished for this CRIME and we need to get some kind of justice, if for no other reason, for the love of Bryan, which sounds like a good title for a movie...FOR THE LOVE OF BRYAN! All of us here are thinking of all of you there.
Hope to see you on May 5th!
With love,
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Angels Camp

I can't believe a year a year has passed already. When I first heard about Bryan's story, my heart just broke for all of you. Although I am sure there are some very hard days for all of you, the fact that Bryan made it through those dark days IS reason to celebrate and be thankful! You all have shown grace, strength, love and support in ways I am sure we that have followed this story cannot even fathom. Please know I think of Bryan and his family every single day and continue to send you love and good thoughts. NEVER GIVE UP and thank you for continuing to include us on your journey. There may be a time where you choose to not continue this, but I for one am grateful to have been included. Stay strong Stow family and know we are all still here for you! Much, much love from Forest Ranch, CA

Sorry I've been a stranger lately, but I'm back to say: I hope you'll be able to put the hard times aside and just think on this - Bryan is a man of whom miracles are made, and had this not happened, you, your family, and the kids never would have known this. Do you not remember the doctor(s) who expressed that Bryan would never leave his coma? Others said (correctly) his healing would seem to occur in geological time. Perhaps you're so close to him, you can't see it, but Bryan - simply - is amazing! He has come farther than most brain injury victims would have a right to expect. Best of all: Bryan, being the fighter that he is, will come much farther still (IF - BIG IF) all of you stick together, keeping supporting him, and never give up. A year ago, I once said: Although I continually pray for Bryan, I also pray for all of you, because you are the ones on whom God also needs to bestow strength. As Easter approaches, I hope you have a chance to simply celebrate your faith in the Lord, and heap thanks upon Him who will continue to show you what He can do. God bless.

I'm sorry that it's been such a tough year for you all. I don't know if I could handle it myself. Anniversary dates are tough. We went through that ourselves in Nov. on the anniversary date of my husband's accident. You keep wondering when you can go on with your life and does the emotional pain go away. I honestly don't know yet. Haven't gotten that far. So tired of it all. Hope your second year is better and continues with a lot more progress. I think about you guys a lot. Bless you for your strength.

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Dear Stowe Family,
My thoughts and prayers for you and Bryan are freely flowing to you-
I had just become a huge Giants fan in the championship year, but anger and deep sadness boil up in my soul when anything about Bryan is on the news, etc...
You are all so incredibly wonderful to be there always for him, and with all our love and prayers he can only continue to improve-

It is just really really sad. No one should have to go through this. You are sooooo strong and dedicated... God bless you all and know my thoughts and prayers are continually with you all!!!

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I've read through your latest update twice now, feeling choked up each time. I posted a couple days ago but somehow now that it's "officially" one year, all this hits a little harder. I continue to send love and good wishes your way. Spring has always been my favorite season because everything is in bloom and in some respects begins anew. May the warmer weather and brighter days literally shine happier and healthier moments on your entire family. Hug to all of you, especially, of course, Bryan. I am not a Giants fan however I love the slogan on their website that says "together we are giant." Hold fast to that truth, Stow family and know all of us are standing right beside you. Much love from LA.

It is hard to believe it has been a year. I cant imagine what you have gone through. Please remember this... the true Dodger fans and the people who live in Los Angeles will never forget what happened to Bryan. I am still not over what happened at a place I loved to go to and have so many happy memories being there as a true blue Dodger fan. It just goes to show that everything changes. I have not been since and have no plans to go back anytime soon as a result of my strong feelings for Bryan and what happened to him. May God bless and be with him and his family...

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Bryan, I have had a brain injury from skiing into a tree.
I wrote a book in which a character also has also suffered one in a car wreck.

Just believe, brother! Just believe that your brain is getting better and better. It's rewiring itself. You WILL get better and you WILL know and feel the love of all of us who are pulling for you...and respond to us like the old days!

We care, Stow family. We care deeply and sincerely and our consciousness is reaching out to you and Bryan with love and gratitude for your example to us all.

Thank you and PLEASE ALL OF YOU READING THIS: Know how lucky YOU are and give what you can to help these nice people!

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Hi Bryan and Stow Family,

It has been a year since your lives were turned upside down due to Bryan's injuries at a baseball game. I can honestly believe all of the emotions that you have all experienced and continue to feel and deal with in this year. They days, weeks and months since have not been easy, however ALL of you have shown how strong you are, you have shown that you are going to be by Bryan's side no matter what and you have never given up, never had a "pity party" and never once got angry and/or sad with all of your supporters. You have ALL shown such a tremendous amount of courage, love, devotion and strength through this and yet there is such a long way to go still. Please don't ever wonder if anyone is still around, still supporting ALL of you; especially Bryan. I can only speak for myself, yet I know that my family & I will always support all of the Stow family, we will always cheer & support Bryan never giving up hope that he will be able to fully experience life again. However until that day, please know that no matter what happens, the highs, the lows, the struggles and the laugh, the Stow family, Tyler, Tabitha and especially Bryan will always have all our support. Hang in there, continue to believe in Bryan, each other and try to feel the love from everyone who cares, supports and are daily praying for ALL of you.

I can't believe it's been a year since I came to know about Bryan's story. It just makes my heart ache...One of the comments above stated that maybe one day a movie can be made to help raise money for research and whatever else its needed for, the movie could be called
For The Love Of Bryan...
because it's been all about the love for Bryan and you all ever since that dreadful day a year ago. God bless you all today, tomorrow, and forever.
Much Love, JJ the nurse <3

Saw the TV footage over the weekend. Bittersweet.

This has been a hard year for all of you but Bryan's progress is amazing. You are a strong family and a big part of why Bryan has come so far. Just remember how many people are pulling for you.

Thank you, Stow family, for all you have shared with us...your love, courage and dedication to Bryan is a bright light for all of us!

Bry has come so far this year, and I know he will make more progress, thanks to you!

Love and prayers continue!...deb

I pray for you Bryan and your whole family every day. I am so grateful that the prayers of all who have been following your life this past year are being heard and answered. You have come such a long way and I am sure your hard work and determination will bring more miracles this coming year. Thank God for the love and support of your wonderful family and friends. Stay strong.

Pat

Sorry to be a few days late. Today was opening day, and as I sat down to prayers tonight I realized I hadn't stopped by to pay my respects. You all are not forgotten in the thoughts and hearts of many Dodger fans. We are still sorry and deeply upset at what happened. Opening day is never going to be the same for some of us either, since we can't forget.... we mustn't. We are still praying for Bryan's full recovery.

And that our team's owner pays everything your family is owed. We've donated, but we *can't* pay all the costs. He should.

Hi Stowe family,

It's hard to believe how things can change in just a moment. I look at the pictures you've posted and how vibrant you all were. I read your posts and I'm in awe of your strength and courage. I still pray for Bryan and all the Stowe family. Thanks for keeping us informed about this incredible journey you are on.

Happy Easter,
Julie Q.

The Stow family and Brian are in my thoughts today. I hope things are improving, if even at a slow rate. Everytime I think of the giants, Brian is not far behind. I hope you all are receiving the support you need an then some. With Giants season starting back up, I'm sure you all will see an influx of support and love. Best of luck in the future.

Happy Easter Stow Family. I thought of all of you today as I sat with my family around our table, enjoying Easter together. I can't help but feel heartache when I think about all you've been through, and knowing that each day is still so difficult. I'm still praying for you and Bryan, hoping that it will make a difference. With love and hugs,
Carleen in Vancouver, WA

With the upcoming start of baseball opening day, I Googled to see how Brian was doing and found your blog. I wanted to share a treatment that my cousins baby is undergoing...she had brain trauma from a near fatal bathtub accidental drowning. Read her story here:
(http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ariellahorne.)

The treatment is called Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT Therapy.) Here's a link to a video of a boy with brain trauma who received this treatment & his INCREDIBLE progress:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbFs9NN__Mk

I hope this may be something that will give you more options in Brian's future treatments. I felt I needed to share this with you. My prayers are with all of you!

Sincerely,

Lisa
Huntington Beach, CA

One year later......we are ALL still standing by your side. Keep working toward getting stronger!

Although we now live in the Adirondack Mts of NY...we will always have ties to the bayarea and remain SF Giants fans.

We will always be your sistahs for we are both retired LEO's and worked side by side with you at AMR.

Use ALPHA STIM - electro micro current stimulation to heal his brain. It is miraculous! Truly! Signed, a TBI patient

As a survivor of massive head injury, I knoes the trials of starting all over, the limitations you have to adjust to, your family has to adjust that you no longer can work, drive and a lot of normal things. I survive in doing alot of repetive things, I lost short term memory too. Thank God for my computer and my Giants and Niners> Brian I applaud you but the one who can turn you arround is you.Believe in yourself, your family, join a brain injury support group that can help you cope. Continued blessings and if I can help in some way let me know.

God Bless You.

One night a man had a dream.

He dreamt he was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.

For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.

He noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints.

He also noticed that it had happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in his life.

This really bothered the man and he questioned the Lord about it.

"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me."

The Lord replied, "My child, my precious child, I love you
and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints in the sand, it was then that I carried you.”


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it was great to see Bryan and Anne before the Giants game, and Tyler did a great job of throwing the ball!! Blessings, Anna

Awesome news about Tyler throwing the first pitch!!! Way to go!!! ;-)

Go Giants!!!

I was absolutely THRILLED to see Bryan and Tyler throwing the first pitch in today's season opener! It was a three tissue few minutes for me. What a nice tribute. Only thing that will be better is the day that Bryan can be at AT&T Park in person. Bryan you looked fantastic (you too Anne)! So very handsome. Just know that you remain in my heart and in my prayers. God bless you!

It was awesome to see Bryan today before the game. I was ecstatic to see Tyler pitch! I had to hold back my tears when I heard Bryan say "Good luck, son." Praying for you guys. Stay strong, Bryan! :)

I have a huge smile on my face right now after watching the video clip of Bryan, Tyler, and Ann. My sincerest thanks to the Giants Organization for helping make it possible. As I've said before, I may not be a big Giants supporter but I sure have become a SF Giants fan for the way they have stood by Bryan. Bryan, you did (and are)amazing.Tyler, hug to you and admiration always. Ann,you have two special (grand)sons! Love to you, as well.

Bryan and Tyler's participation in today's ceremonial first pitch was truly moving to behold. I had read a Mark Purdy column in the SJ Mercury News just a few days ago in which he wrote that although the Giants had hoped Bryan could attend the game in person, his family believed it might prove too tiring for him at this stage of his recovery due to the travel time and distance.

So I was *completely* surprised when first Tyler appeared on the field and then Bryan and Ann appeared on the video screen. My wife was even brought to tears, and usually I'm the one waxing poetic about how unfair and unjust all of this has been to Bryan and his kids and the rest of his family, and I'm the one who gets mushy and wistful because the incident happened at Dodger Stadium, a place where I spent many happy hours growing up. So cheers, Bryan, you looked great today, and everyone is thrilled to see the progress you've made since the dark days of last spring and summer. Keep up the good work... we know it isn't easy.

I'd like to give nod to Jeremy Affeldt for his usual grace and kindness. I think he'd probably go to the ends of the earth if doing so would help Bryan. You could see how protective Affeldt was of Tyler as he walked with him to the mound. But honestly, Tyler didn't need any protecting, did he? He toed the rubber like a pro and made sure that ball would get to the plate. Well done, Tyler, that was a thing of beauty. You made us all proud.

Also wonderful was Tim Flannery catching the pitch and running the ball back to Tyler.

This simulcast had to be stressful for Bonnie, since Bryan is still fragile and no one has seen him on any broadcast since the attack. She's such a great mom.

(and his hair was PERFECT)!

I don't know if you saw what I did, but after Bryan "handed" the ball to his son, he mouthed "Go Giants".

Jan

Tyler's pitch to the mound brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud of Bryan, Tyler, and the entire Stow family as they have courageously and wholeheartedly carried on throughout.

I bought several of the support bracelets at the very beginning and as the letters start to fade, I replace a new one to be sure all those who see it can clearly see who I am wearing it for.

As we start the new baseball season I can also say that on March 31, 2011, this Southern Californian became an avid Giants fan and will forever remain one. I congratulate the Giants for remembering Bryan this year and hope every year to see Bryan honored.

Love, hugs & continued prayers always!

Jeannie

As a Dodger fan, I think about Bryan and his family quite a bit. Some Dodger fans have said some pretty stupid things (and I will use the word "stupid"....maybe the word "ignorant" is a better choice, but I think it's stupid anyway...) about how they think somehow he "got what was coming to him." And I've told them, no, Bryan Stow did not deserve what happened to him. I'm passionate about the Dodgers, probably about as passionate as Bryan is about the Giants. I'm known to run my mouth during games and get into some back-and-forth. There is room for that in rivalry. It's part of what makes the rivalry fun - being able to support your team, jaw with opposing fans, that sort of thing, as long as you enjoy your experience at the ballpark. The fact is that we have a right as fans in going to an opposing ballpark to be safe and to have the understanding that "it's only a game" and that when you take away the game and the loyalties the only difference between us and the fans of the teams we have the rivalry with is that rooting interest. We all have friends, family, and lives outside of it and work hard to maintain that. The ballpark should be an escape, somewhere to forget about life for a few hours. It should never be a place where life-or-death situations come up based on words or what color you wear in a rivalry.

To Bryan's family, stay strong. I have two kids of my own and had it been me instead of Bryan I've thought about how that would have irrevocably impacted their lives as well as the lives of my friends and my family around me. Putting myself into Bryan's shoes for a minute, I realize how much I take for granted the things that come seemingly naturally to me in my life - walking, talking, even so much as dressing myself with seemingly no effort. All because of a team loyalty in a rivalry and some words. It's senseless. I made special attention after I got off work the day of the Giants' home opener to get on my At Bat app and watch Bryan's announcement on the giant screen at AT&T Park, the symbolically handing off of the ball, and his son throwing out the first pitch because it gives me hope that we all can move on from this sort of senseless incident, and that Bryan can be back amongst us some day.

To Bryan, I pray and hope for your continued recovery. We may root for different teams in different cities, but we both love the sport and we both love our friends and family, and ultimately, that far exceeds the worth of any rivalry. I hope that soon you will be able to once again enjoy an afternoon or evening at the ballpark to watch your Giants and partake once again in this amazing, historic rivalry.

HI Bryan and Stow Family,

I just got done watching for the umpth time, the video of Tyler throwing out the first pitch with the ball from his Dad. What an incredible moment for Tyler and Bryan. I had tears in my eyes everytime I watched it. Bryan looked good on the video and really did a great job of giving the ball to Tyler.

The SF Giants, the organization and the players are willing showing what a class organization that they are by doing this kind of things, remembering Bryan and really trying to help Bryan and his kids with this ordeal. I really applaud them for that.

The day looked great, with blue skies and hardly any clouds!! Sending lots of prayers, positive thoughts and good wishes to Bryan and all of the Stow family.

K. McDermott

Hi Bryan & Stow Family,

Another great sign of all of your hard work Bryan is this article about some renovations being done to a home for you when you leave the rehabilitation center. I read the article and again, I am moved and so overjoyed for you & your family. I really truly hope that life continues to improve for you, that you can come home and really enjoy life like you should, have fun with your kids and just get back to life.

I continue to pray for you, hope for you and send all of my positive thoughts & prayers your way.

K. McDermott

I continue to hold Bryan and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. The pain you all endure is not forgotten. I wish for continued healing and improvements for Bryan and strength for the Stow family. Peace to you always.

Laurie Finkelstein

Bry
thinking about you and the family. Hope all is well and you are having a good times with your family. I know they are there with you making sure you feel ok and helping you adjust to the new living style. Soon I think you will be coming home to your mom and dad home and then you can get a hot CNA like the women you saw on TV that was 'HOT'. It will be nice for everyone to have you near them. Until then keep working on moving forward.You can do it! Bry I have faith in you and what you can do. To the family you give true meaning to what family is. Sticking together is wonderful. You have a lot of love for each other and I have a lot of love you all of you.

Best wishes for a wonderful week ahead! Thinking of you, Bryan and Stow Family, and sending positive thoughts, love, and peace your way.
Hugs from Santa Cruz~

I hope Bryan and everyone are doing well. I read about the problem with blood thinner and seziure. I think i heard about one blood thinner having less problems but not sure where i read it. I know i read something in the last year and will post it if i find it for you.