1st Annual Bull and Oyster Roast 2007

We are pleased to announce that the 1st Annual Bull and Oyster Roast was a huge success.  There was a tremendous turnout and, thanks to the more than 440 in attendance and the additional support of local businesses and individual contributors, we were able to raise just under $14,000.
  Everyone was entertained by the featured band, Unprecedented, and by the slide show created by Bryan’s oldest brother, Joe.  The food was outstanding and plentiful and R&B DJ’s did a great job all evening as they played enjoyable music and made many important announcements.  The Plant/Prize/Alcohol and Money Wheels were packed and the raffles were a huge hit as well.
  The Bryan Thomas Palmer Memorial Fund would like to thank everyone whose support contributed to the success of this event.  We would like to send a special thank you to Mark Miller for handling our ticket sales and to all of our event sponsors.
  In closing, we would like to share with you a letter written by Bryan’s grandmother, Marion Taylor.  We think this says it all:

Marion Taylor’s Letter to the Palmer Family

Dear Rosemarie, Bob, Joe, Mike, Chris and Bryan,
     Last night was overwhelming to say the least.  All I can think of to say is that last night God took Bryan by the hand, gathered up all his 'heavenly' family and friends and said;
     "Bryan tonight we're all going to a Bull and Oyster Roast, I want to show you how Blessed you are, for while you were on earth those 12 and 1/2 years I gave you the most wonderful Mom and Dad and the 3 most priceless and special brothers.  Along with them I also gave you all these people, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends who along with your Mom, Dad and brothers, love you and continue to love you with all their hearts.   They are here to let you know that you are not forgotten nor will you ever be forgotten.   Because of who you are, your loving heart and your very short time on earth, you have touched each of them in some way whether big or small.  Now each of them sees life in a different way.   Because of your gentle and peaceful heart, each have become better people in my eyes.   Tonight your family and friends are attempting to show, in this tribute to honor you, the essence of what your life on earth was all about and they've done a great job.
     On February 18th, 1992, you began the journey that I set out for you and all the challenges that came with it.  On August 2nd, 2004 your journey was over, your challenges were all met and conquered.  Your work on earth was complete.  It was then that I took you back home with Me to live in Paradise for all eternity.
     Then God smiled ever so softly and said, "Bryan, You Done Good".  
     At that moment, Bryan smiled that beautiful smile and let out that unforgettable giggle and said, "Thanks go to You, God".
     To that I say, "Amen".
     They were all there with us last night.  No one can deny that.  God's presence was definitely evident in the overflowing of love that poured out all evening.  Once again, in Bryan's words, Thanks go to you God.
God Bless all of you.
I love you.
Mom (Grandmom)