Brian Short News

[tnbutterfly - Mary]

Below is the official statement regarding the death of allnurses.com Founder, Brian Short. Some of you may have seen an earlier statement posted here that contained additional information. We have removed that statement because we are committed to protecting the privacy of all concerned. Thank you for your support. We are committed to pursuing the allnurses mission and supporting our community. Thank you for your continued support.

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Official Statement Regarding Passing of Brian Short, Founder of allnurses.com, September 12, 2015

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected death of Brian Short, founder of allnurses.com. We respectfully request that you grant the company's employees, friends, families and associates privacy during this difficult time. allnurses will continue to support nursing professionals by providing an unparalleled peer-to-peer online community where they can share experiences and learn from and support one another.

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Please use this thread to post your comments of condolence and gratitude for Brian who created this wonderful nursing community that has benefited so many.

[jennhrn94]

To the Family, Co-Workers, and Friends of the Brain Short family-please accept my deepest sympathy.

[SnowShoeRN]

I am so saddened and sorry to have learned of Brian and his family's tragic deaths. Their family and friends will be in my thoughts.

[JustMe]

My heartfelt prayers to those who will miss Brian. I've been on allnurses almost from the beginning and he did a remarkable job! RIP.

[mizfradd, CNA]

Shocked and very much saddened to hear of the deaths.

Offering my condolences and prayers for peace and comfort to the relatives, friends, co-workers and classmates, as well as the communities (hometown and cyber), of the Short family.

"To live in the hearts we live behind is not to die." ~ Thomas Campbell

[No Stars In My Eyes]

I just noticed that the song I've been humming as I've been catching up on reading this thread is by Cher...."If I Could Turn Back Time."

I know it is useless to wish that could we turn back time; we still wouldn't be aware of whatever led up to this horrible event, and could not prevent it. But still, I can't help thinking......

I have This quote posted on my mirror:

"God is better than anything life can give, and more than anything death can take."

Continuing to send warm thoughts and loving prayers for all affected by this tragedy.

[gwlillith]

This is just...sad.

May they all RIP

[Remco's Reflections]

Deeply saddened by this news. Thinking about everyone involved in any way and sending thoughts of support in this difficult time.

[kitty29]

Very sorry for the family and the allnurses team of this loss.....

[stitcher98]

So sorry to hear of Brian's death. Condolences and prayers to the family, as well as any staff that were close to him. His creation has meant the world to many of us over the years and we will miss him behind the scenes.

[bsyrn, ASN, RN]

So very sad for everyone involved. May they all RIP.

[JenaChristianson]

Condolences to all who know and love this man. To Brian, thank you for creating an amazing forum.

[amzyRN]

I was shocked to learn of the nature of the deaths. On the one had, I am very very grateful to the founder of All nurses for his contribution to our profession and this website. That is something to be proud of and honored. On the other hand I am very disappointed and saddened that someone would act so violently especially a nurse. It is in excusable yet I believe everyone is worthy of redemption. May the souls of his family rest in heaven. I wish our society had the resources to deal with these types of crises before this type of violence occurs.