George Brand

George H. Brand, Hero, Legend, "G" August 3, 1980 - August 30, 2016 Hero, Your Immeasurable Love Helped And Protected All, with Humanity, Honor, Compassion, Integrity. Perfect Soul, Your Most Beautiful Generous Heart Spread Happiness and Laughter. Your Beauty is such that words will always fail to describe You. George Brand was magic. The immense love and joy George generously emitted made the lives of those he touched worth living. A miracle of a human being, he epitomized selfless genuine compassion, leading those who knew him to salvation. His loss leaves a hole in the world that cannot be filled, and a stake in the hearts of all who love him. Though George had a difficult childhood and life, he walked this world as a true warrior of God. He put the needs of others before his own and protected people in their struggles against evil. He saved many lives whilst he was with us, and he gave everything he had to help the homeless and underprivileged. With a heart that would melt the coldest stone, George lived a life of service to his fellow man, and he left this world a better place. A local legend and all-around hero, George paired handsome looks with the heart of an angel. If there was a need he could fill-anytime anywhere-it was done. Whether it be helping the elderly and disabled, opening his door to anyone in need of shelter and his delicious cooking, telling the funniest jokes to make you laugh-cry, or shoveling his neighbors out of each and every snow, "G" had it covered. He was a true gentleman, everyone's best friend, you could count on him for anything, even to save your life. He saved many lives-Once punching through the window of a car to rescue a person under assault. He carried a scar that covered his entire right arm as evidence of his selfless bravery. A beautiful, heroic man, he gave more unto others than unto himself. George was dealt a tough hand at birth. His father died before he was born and he faced a most difficult upbringing with very little love or support. This did not alter his beautiful heart. He remained full of love and empathy, beyond loyal, always made life fun with his hilarious jokes, and he helped every person he ever met. As a teenager he attended Colonia High School. The ladies of Colonia High remember him as the most handsome guy in school, and the men remember him as the most real. He is remembered by all his classmates as having helped make high school the best years of their lives. He brought light to everything. As for sports, he played baseball, hitting a home run each time at bat, until an ankle injury ended a future career in the major leagues. After graduating from Colonia High School, he attended the private Fairleigh Dickinson University, earning a Master's Degree in Business Administration. At age 19, G was a Black Belt in Karate as well as a Champion Bodybuilder, winning the title of Mr. New Jersey in the All-Natural Competition for Bodybuilding. When he moved to California, the airline lost his luggage. As he was leaving the airport with nothing in hand after just moving across the country, a casting director spotted him and asked him to consider acting. He didn't need to audition, they immediately put him in movies. His good looks and persona combined the vulnerability and excitement found in the likes of actors Marlon Brando and James Dean. George only acted for a short time before his life's goal of housing the homeless and low income took priority. So our G came home. "Dream Come True" read the front page headline in the local paper when G brilliantly purchased a historic building in Pennsylvania for just that purpose. George took a bet with the little cash he had; his highly skilled bid paid off abundantly. He perfectly nicknamed the building "The Golden Egg," and though he didn't live long enough to see his hard work pay off and his dream come true, he set all the good into motion. All proceeds of the sale of his building went to The Archdiocese of Newark's Catholic Charities, in accordance with his wishes. The George H. Brand Homes for Strong Futures in Union City, N.J. will forever stand to provide shelter, education, and careers for young homeless and displaced men. In addition, The George H. Brand Building / The Golden Egg in Pennsylvania was sold at a huge discount with the contingency that the new owners donate 10% of the annual income to the homeless, in George's honor. Our George dedicated his life to uplifting his fellow man and was triumphantly guided by Divinity to overcome evil. The conquering of evil, the strength to remain beautiful as God made us, this is man's plight. Our George H. Brand accomplished this heroically and left this world with a lasting Legacy of Love, Beauty, Courage Compassion, and Humanitarianism. In his honor, stand bronzed Saint George The Victorious Monuments in New Jersey and Italy. They celebrate the struggle and ultimate triumph against evil of Saint George, our George, and Mankind. The most important thing a human being can do in a lifetime is improve the hearts, spirits, and lives of their fellow man. These words describe who George Brand was and what he inspired others to be. May George have eternal love, happiness, and all he desires. His light will shine strong and beautiful eternally and his golden heart continues to beat in all that is beautiful. Our Jersey G He is Forever Legend