Our Hearts Go Out to the Friends and Family of Brian Suter

That is terrible news.

Really sorry for his family and the folks at Karsh, who probably feel like his family too, especially now.

Tragic news. Such a young and talented individual. May his friends and family find peace at this difficult time.

Good thoughts and wishes to everyone at Karsh. Brian helped make some amazing work and leaves us with the reminder that what we do is pretty cool, but not as important as the people show surround you each and every day. RIP Brian

Denver sucks a lot more today.

Thoughts go out to Brians family and everyone at Karsh. Brian was an amazing talent and will be missed.

I had coffee with him a few weeks ago and saw him on Friday... What a cool guy. Denver does indeed suck more today :'(

-R

I first met the legendary Brian in 2009. He had a huge personality and even bigger talent. Destined for greatness and one of my favorite people to walk this world. Ever. He told me last Friday that things were great. I wanted to believe him. My thoughts are with those who were lucky enough to have known him. Such a tragic loss.

So sad.
Condolences to his family and everyone at Karsh.

Brian was an amazing mentor, resource and friend when I interned at Karsh. Over the short time I have known him, we have kept in touch. This is sad news for me today. I am very sad to hear about the loss of such a wonderful human being.

I had the privilege to work with Brian last year. He made you smile the instant you walked in Karsh's doors in the morning, and then inspired you as you walked out that evening. Such a tremendous loss to the advertising and design community. Tonja's and my thoughts go out to his family, Karsh, and all fortunate to have been a part of his life.

A great Artist, with a capital A. His commercial stuff was great, but so was his heart, and his personal art. He made a series of concert posters for Meniskus that were beautiful and unique. He never took a penny for any of them. If anyone is putting together a retrospective or anything and would want to include any of those, please let me know.

My thoughts and prayers go out Brians family and friends and to all of you at Karsh. The light you brought to this world will be sorely missed my friend. Rest in Peace...

A very sad day indeed! Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Karsh and Suter families.

He always had a sly smile. And great music. And great art. Miss you Brian.

What a terrible, tragic loss. Brian was incredibly talented, fantastic and fun. Denver's advertising community and Karsh Hagan have lost a true delight and an original personality. I hope he has peace. You are missed, Brian.

Wow what a shock. Brian was so supportive and a genuinely talented designer. My heart, prayers and love go out to his friends, family and the people at Karsh. So so so sorry to hear this news. It's a tragic loss for the local design and ad community. He was a good person and he will be missed.

I am at a loss for words, so

Wow! I was at the ADCD show front row.. Just saw him!!
All of us at Philosophy are shocked to hear this news.
Thoughts will be with his family.

Randall

Got to know Brian for just a short time when I was at Karsh. My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian, his family and all the K/H family. R.I.P. Brian.

Brian got his start at Moxie Sozo. First as an intern between his junior and senior years at Penn State, and then later as a designer. He burned with an intense passion and desire that very few creatives ever achieve. I'm stunned, crushed, and absolutely saddened by Brian's death. It is a tough day for all of us who knew him.

Terrible news. Brian and I were as close as you can be during middle school and high school in New Jersey. He was one of the most passionate/coolest people I had ever known.

For as little time I spent with Brian, he made a lasting impression with me. I'll never forget his passion for work and that great smile that lit up the room. My thoughts are with his family, the community and every life he touched. He will always be remembered.

On behalf of myself and the rest of the Amélie crew, we couldn't be more saddened by the loss of an industry peer. Our thoughts are with his family, the Karsh family and those fortunate enough to work along side him.

I only got to know Brian recently, but he made a huge impact on me. He was that rare combination of amazing optimism and prodigious talent.

My condolences to his family and friends. He will be missed by a great many people.

This is such sad news. May he rest in peace; and may his family and colleagues at K\H find solace in their memories of Brian.

Brian (aka Bits),
We love you and will forever miss you

I met Brian when he was just out of school, he came by to show his book. I always wanted to have him on a project but the timing was never right. I was so glad to see him land a Karsh and to see him grow. It was the classic designer's journey, but one with soul and grit and humor. I'm shocked to hear he's gone. My condolences to his family.

I never got to meet Brian, but I certainly saw his name on so many great pieces of work. He was destined to become one of the greats in the city, and become a mentor to so many. My thoughts go out to his family, friends and colleagues at Karsh. A really sad day for Denver.

It was awesome working with you this summer and getting to know you, Brian. RIP

I met Brian near the end of the time I spent living in Boulder, CO. - the Fall of 2008. Having recently moved to Boulder on my own at the beginning of that summer, (all the way from Florida), I was definitely new to the "West". In such a short period of time I somehow was able to surround myself with a really diverse (and fun!) group of friends who I still remain in contact with to this day. Brian was a part of that group... a group of young professionals who had uprooted their lives from elsewhere to start their careers in Colorado. I'm not going to over-dramatize our friendship and say that we got really close or anything, but in my heart-of-hearts, I knew he was a genuine, loving, and kind soul to those in his life. He was always up for hanging out and doing things spontaneous/fun... whether it was tromping around in Boulder, or in Denver. I remember he could make me laugh in a way that was never at the expense or humiliation of someone else (which can be rare, in our young and narcissistic generation). I'll never forget how lovable he was! I think that is a characteristic he had, which drew everyone to him. In my experience, he had this care-free and lighthearted spirit about others, and about life... So, I was very saddened when I heard of his passing from a mutual friend. I hadn't seen him since that Fall, but we kept up with each other via Facebook. I hope that all who knew him throughout different seasons of his life will remember him at his very best... I know I will.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. We're fortunate to have known him.

I had the pleasure of being a co-judge with Brian for the ADCD Student Show last year. He was smart, witty, outgoing and insightful. I truly felt a kinship with him, even for that short time spent together.

What a truly stunning and sad loss.

My best wishes to his family and co-workers in this time.

Chris Thomas

Crap, what a loss... I always appreciated Brian's unique spirited creativity and regret the fact that I didn't get to work with him more. We can all learn from what Brian left behind.

My condolences to all who were close.

Tim Bock

Our prayers go out to Brian's family. A very sad day for Denver.

This has been very difficult news to absorb. So many memories. So many hopes and dreams that our group held for eachother over the years. Brian was making his come true. This loss has broken my heart into a million pieces. He really didn't know how many people he touched and how deeply he touched them. A beautiful person. A fabulous designer. An amazing friend. A lively spirit that will be greatly missed not just in Denver, but also from coast to coast.

So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to Phil and parents.

I met Brian the first 2 days of freshman year at Penn State and we instantly became friends. We ended up rooming together for 3 years at college; there were a lot of high times, a lot of low times and everything in between during those years, but through it all he was always a good friend.

He was one of the funniest, most caring people I ever had the pleasure of knowing; he had one of the most infectious laughs of anyone I've ever known. It didn't matter how bad of a day you were having; you would walk in the door and just hearing the kid laugh would put you in a better mood.

He was such a ball of energy! Brian lived his life between the balls of his feet and the back of his heels; always rockin'...

I hope you found peace, my friend. You will be missed; I love you, man.

When i first met Brian years ago, I remember i was miserable with a cold, all stuffed up, with one of those heat packs on my neck...The moment he walked in the room, I instantly started smiling & my blues went away. I'm so glad we got to share those smiles. I'll treasure them always! Brian had the ability to make everyone around him feel good...When i had to move away from CO, he was such a hard friend to say goodbye to...and saying goodbye now feels impossible. Goodbye man...I miss you and i love you.

Today is Friday. Our grief is consoled by all the amazing outpouring from Brian's close friends here and around the states (seems like everyone was a close /best friend), everyone at KH, and the creative community.

Brian grew up in many locations due to many relocations but always . . always . . . always was it crystal clear that Denver was his home. He loved all of you in many ways. He loved Denver's many beauties, music, biking, and the enjoying the outdoors.

Brian flourished here creatively (we always knew and told him he had an amazing creative talent) due to the unbounded opportunity to be edgy and showed his passion in each piece of work - from gratis posters and menus, to amazing commercial projects.

Brian's wishes I know are you to all remember the quirky smile, his energetic passion for everything he did, and his love for all of you.

We are heartbroken and will miss him. Thank you all for these beautiful messages.

Greg & Marie Suter (Dad & Mom), and Phil his brother

Thank you for all of your thoughts. We're so sorry for your loss. He'll never be forgotten.

A collection of tributes from Brian's friends have also been collected here: http://www.thedenveregotist.com/editorial/2012/october/4/well-forever-mi....