So sorry to hear of this sad news. I see comments posted on the facebook page... https://www.facebook.com/#!/AnneArundelBreakingNews

The irony that he wrote all the time about car accidents....just terrible...

i was just reading about a mother and her child who were almost killed in o.c. by a guy who was high and speeding. the crash site photos were bad, and they think the baby will have brain damage. death is always sad but i cant understand why people are setting up funds and having candle light services for this guy in pasadena. he was drinking and driving and speeding on top of that. he could have killed two teenagers. two teenagers who havent even had a real chance at life. someones children. its a shame people justify such behavior.

Even if he was drinking and driving he still has family and friends who loved him. They deserve to mourn and show their love for him anyway they want.

what kind of fund is being set up ?

Hey AL keep your negative comments to yourself there is a time and a place for that.

Any time a drunk driver is taken off the road for good, the world is a better place.

Brian will be missed by many. He was a wonderful person that did many great things for the community. For those that have negative things to say about him and this tragic event, you ought to be ashamed of yourselves. Look at your own life and tell me you've never made a bad decision. If you say you've never done something wrong - sorry to say it but you're a liar. Get off your high horse and let Brian's family and friends grieve without your negativity.

Yes keep ur negative thoughts to yourself. Brian was my best friend. He wasn't drunk! He may have had a drink or 2... but not drunk by any means. And I guarantee ANY of u making negative comments are not perfect yourself so look in the mirror before u judge!! It is a huge tragity he was an amazing man who did alot for facebook but also did alot for his community! Remember this is someone's child and how would u like it if one of your children made a mistake and it cost their life...would u want people to try and bash ur child? Just think and know the whole story before you speak

You don't know what happened. Until you do, keep your mouth shut. We don't KNOW that alchohol was involved. That's what the police THINK. even if it was, everone makes a mistake. We don't know the circumstances. No one does or will. Only Brian and we'll never find out. What if he was speeding? Who doesn't speed? What if a deer ran out in front of his car? Maybe he had been drinking. Yes that is wrong if that's the case but mistakes happen and no one is perfect. He was a good man. And you don't know that unless you knew him. Treat others how you want to be treated. What if one of you had a bad night, got in an accident and died. It would be a tragic mistake. Then lots of people you don't know know are talking ill about you so that your family and friends can see/read everything? If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all.

People make me sick. Have some respect....my thoughts and prayers go to Brian's Family and friends and I pray for those commenting with such cold hearts.

I'm just glad that this guy didn't kill any innocent people.

If this drunk driver survived, he deserved a lengthy prison sentence for causing an accident by choosing to drive drunk.

From their page......."Any negative or derogatory posts about our late founder Brian will be deleted and users will be banned from this page." People make negative and derogatory comments just about every day on their site about other drunk drivers and just plain bad drivers that have been involved in accidents. I thank God that as they describe it "his bad decision" did not seriously injure or kill the two teenagers that he hit.

Those teenagers were my friends. Unlike Brian, they didn't choose to drive drunk and endanger innocent people. I hope the police handcuffed this scum to a stretcher before declaring him dead.

Think and say whatever it s a free country...glad u can live perfectly fine being such an ugly person judging people and situations u don't know. Something like this will happen to you one day and u will feel the pain we all do now

and still no one has answered... "what did this person do for the community or others that was so great"? like I said before i wasnt trying to be mean by asking i just want to know. everyone keeps saying founder of a facebook page. Ok... home depot has a facebook page. just saying. anyway. all these people that keep saying dont say bad stuff about this guy who drank and drive as well as speeding. in recent news there was an articile of a little baby and her mother who were sitting at a red light on a MD road. when a guy who was high and speeding (kind of the same as being drunk and speeding) hit this ladies car and now her baby who is like 2 yrs old is laying in a hospital bed in JHU. someone say to her that her baby may have brain damage and almost killed because this guy made a mistake, shame on you for even trying to justify drinking and driving and speeding. just happy to know that the teens are ok and that there was no little baby and their mother in that car.

You should never pass judgement on anyone until you have walked in their shoes. No one knows exactly what happened lastnight, we weren't there. But I do know this, everything in this world happens for a reason. There are many people hurting tonight including Brian's mom, family and friends and those who respected the effort that he put into the facebook site that has helped so many people including myself. Those that are hurting can see all your comments that are obviously directed towards Brian. You are not hurting him, just those that are already hurting so much. So please, if you have a decent bone in your body, stop typing, got to a different site, whatever, just please let well enough alone.

again i ask. can some one please tell me what this man has done? what i read is that he is some kind of community hero yet know can give details. what did he help with? traffic updates, accident updates, fire logs, police updates, news updates? WHAT? and i have read this mans site before and they would let negitive comments about other people who had an ACCIDENT. why is he different? again.. not being mean i just want to know why he gets some special treatment? that site posts the same updates about him every hour. did they post anything about the other accidents?

How many of you have had a drink or two and gotten behind the wheel of your three thousand pound killing machine and just happened to be lucky enoght to make it home ok??? Really, be truthful. Whether when we were young or old I would like to bet that everyone with a negative comment about this man does not have a clean slate in this life. No one does!! You never know what bad mistake you will make in your life time and I will guarantee you that you will make many! I do not condone his actions IF he had been drinking but will wish his family well. Remember this when you make that bad mistake, and you will, trust me!!!!!

not sure where on fort smallwood this took place but deer are a big problem around here in pasadena..... two ran out infront of my car by that golf course on fort smallwood rd just tonight and scared the sh t out of me ...

CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THIS MAN HAS DONE THAT WAS SO HEROIC FOR SO MANY PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY? did he save lives? what did he do besides post updates on a facebook page about traffic, fires, and links to the patch? DOES ANYONE KNOW?

You all are jumping to conclusions here...toxicology reports aren't back and this site is the only one saying that "excessive speed and alcohol on the part of McDevitt" were to blame. None of the other news stations are reporting that it was just Brian who could have been under the influence. Is it that far-fetched of a idea to think that two teenagers out on the roads at 12:45am could have been under the influence as well? No! Stop jumping to conclusions! Know your facts before you publicly bash someone, especially the deceased who leave behind at least 200 people who held a vigil for him this evening. I know, first hand, that Brian touched a lot of lives and his memory won't soon be forgotten. Judge not, lest ye be judged! I pray for peace for all the lives that Brian touched.

I never met Brian and all I know about the accident is what I've read. Preliminary reports can be wrong, and that's all we have to go on at the moment. But to everyone leaving these ugly comments about the man, put yourself in his family's shoes before you publicly post something. What if your husband, wife, brother, sister, mother or father did something stupid that got themselves killed and you have to see or hear about the ugliest comments being made by people who you don't even know. How would YOU feel if someone said your mother deserved to die because she was drunk and speeding even before the final results were released? Even afterwards, if the report was accurate, would you still like to know that people think your loved one deserved to die because of some bad judgment? Say what you want in private, but if you can't be sensitive to the family members who have to deal with the death of a loved one - regardless of the circumstances - then refrain from making your own ugliness so public.

Good people do bad things. It is terrible that family and friends have to mourn the death of a very young man. If the reports of alcohol and speed are true and if survived this young man would pay a severe price for his choices. How would the community react to that? As if they were not deserved? My family has been very close to one of the victims hit in this horrible tragedy. I believe while relieved and thankful, it is a miracle these boys walked away from this accident. These families are suffering as well. Two young boys will never forget what has happened to them. While it is no crime to acknowledge what this man has done for his community and to mourn the loss of his life, it is a crime not to acknowledge the lives he could have took and the legacies those boys have yet to begin! I mean no disrespect to anyone and offer condolences to anyone who was close to this very young man. I just have respect for the families of Brandon and Spencer. I am thankful that these two very young men's lives have been spared.

His Facebook page isn't deleting derogatory comments to "cover up the truth". They're doing it out of respect for his family and friends. No one wants to read horrible things about someone that just passed. And people may make comments on there all of the time about other people who caused/were in accidents but if you had any clue what you were talking about, you would know that Brian posted on that page, as well as his personal page, HUNDREDS of times that derogatory comments would not be tolerated and would be deleted. It was just hard for him and his admin team to keep up with everything. So this isn't something new to "protect" him. This has always been the policy of AACBNE.

Posting about local accidents and news is not community service. He was drunk driving and killed himself and injured 2 teens.If he survived he would be in jail, not much of a community "hero". The community should raise money for the teens he almost killed.

Brian was a friend of mine. I'm both sad that he's dead, but I'm also angry at him for choosing to drive drunk. I never that he would be capable of doing something so evil. If he survived, he wouldn't have been my friend anymore. I'm just glad that his legacy doesn't including murdering two innocent teenagers.

Who decides that he was drink driving? Ice seen nowhere yet that his blood alcohol level was tested and he was drunk. Stop jumping to conclusions. Preliminary investigations SUGGEST something. Wait for the facts before being an asshole

Decided* and drunk*

Whoever this ignorant person is AL Waker posting awful things about a person whom life was just taken 24 hrs ago...you seriously need help dude....what a ass. sit behind your computer and bash about a young man who didnt deserve to die. I bet you wouldnt say these things to his parents, siblings, friends face woud you? Its a tragic accident, Leave it at that, geez you dont even know this person and commented saying the same stupid thing over and over, get a life, dont you have something more productive to do.

Let the toxicology reports tell the truth...then people can stake their claim on who was right.

One lesson that everyone should take from this tragedy is that people should wear their seatbelts. The fact that Brian was "thrown from the vehicle" indicates he most likely wasn't wearing his. My guess is he'd be alive right now had he been wearing one. I was a passenger in and accident in college where the vehicle his a tree and flipped on it's roof and I'm convinced I wouldn't be here today had I not had my seat belt on so as you might guess I notice these things. Unfortutnate incident for everyone. So sad.

Its not about whos right, if your his friend or a good human just pray for the family and loved ones who lost him and leave it at that.

There are a lot of people posting here that are making me sick to my stomach. No I did not know Brian personally but he provided information about all news worthy events. He provided information on the AACBE Facebook Page.

Nothing is official. The initial reports state what the police believe caused the accident on the part of Brian. The toxicology reports are not in. They will tell the story.

No matter who someone, has passed a candlelight remembrance was held.

Testing

I see a lot of ASSumptions here. Brian was my best friend. It makes me angry reading these horrible comments.

I am a bit concerned the police decided to make such an inflammatory comment as "evidence on the scene indicated alcohol was involved". Typically, they don't comment until the tox. screen comes back, so I would be concerned they decided to rush to judgement in this instance.

Maybe they (police) found several empty beer cans in the car ? Maybe the car had a strong smell of alcohol. I am trying to figure out why the car was speeding down the road at that late hour ? was he not wearing a seatbelt ?

Alot of you people make me sick. If alcohol was even involved (which we DO NOT know if it even was) then I do agree, that it was a bad decision to drive that night. but that doesnt change the fact that a young man who did alot for our community is now no longer with us. Everyone makes bad decisions everyday of their lives. We are lucky that the teenagers were not hurt but Brian was not so fortunate. Now his family is mourning and so hurt because they have lost a very special person in their lives and didnt even get to say good bye to him. Then they have to read comments from people bashing him. Its very inconsiderate and i think alot of you people are hypocrites. I know many of you have made bad decisions and you were just lucky that it didnt result in something bad happening. I am keeping Brian's family in my thoughts and prayers and hope that he can R.I.P. I wish that you people could keep all your negitive thoughts to yourself and make it positive experience when his friends and family get on here to read what people write about Brian.

Wow...Mandy I would not want to be your friend and Al you must be perfect. No one is excusing drinking and driving. They are asking for respect for a family who has lost a loved one. Look at your own lives before you judge other people.

I can tell you all as friend of brians that god forbid one of you or your friends or family be lost and have to read this crap..... People make bad choices sometimes so let's keep the rude comments to yourself. by the way he was a hero too his friends and family all day everyday. he was the kindest and most loving person I had the privileged to know. Rest easy my friend

first of all i was NEVER trying to be rude or disrespect. i simply have been asking for some answers on WHAT THIS MAN DID FOR THE COMMUNITY? Yet NO ONE can give me details. how is asking to be educated on this community hero so to say being rude? the news said he was a school janitor and that he had a facebook page. yet all of you say he did so much for so many in the community. OK.. so PLEASE DO TELL!

I'm pretty sure I've read multiple comment where people have told you. He created a page that kept everyone up to date on happenings in AA county. Thousands of people used that page to check traffic, plan outings, and keep educated on what was happening in their community. There were many times when violent events took place and Brian posted for the community to be aware and safe before any other news outlet did.

No jackass. He was an active community member who spent his life being out in the community and sharing information

I'm sorry for his loss, no one should have to loose their life at such a young age. Yes the reports are not out yet as to whether he was under the influence or not but the police must have reason to suspect he was for them to publicaly dispaly that. Now if he was drinking and driving would you still condone him if the other vehicle involved was occupied by 2 children let's say 7 yrs and 18 months and their whole exsistance was wiped out due to his MISTAKE as most of you call it. Would you still condone it if the 2 young adults who were involved were killed or if it was YOUR own child? I don't care if you had 1 drink or 20 when you choose to get behind that wheel, take into consideration that other people are expecting their familys to make it home safely even if you show such poor judgement for your own life. As for the candle light vigil I'm sure it was touching and beautiful but come on people stop fooling yourselfs, most of those people were probably only there to get their 30 seconds of fame at the expence of someones life.

As for the fb site, yes it was helpful due to the fact most people could get local daily news at their fingertips but that does not make them heroes. Where was the post on their site about the soldier who was returned from afghan only to be killed by a moron who decided to drink and drive. There was no report on their site about that

I don't think anyone called him a hero. You don't have to be a hero for people to miss you and hold a vigil of someone called him a hero, that was an incorrect use of the term

And while I absolutely do not condone drunk driving and/or speeding, I also do not condone people bashing someone whose life was just lost. He has family that can read these comments & will be hurt more by them. Rest in PEACE...he's gone, nothing will bring him back. Let's not rub salt in that wound.

Let's remember the good in Brian, no need to kick his family and friends
when they are greiving. A good dude he was

I for one am not bashing him personally I am only stating a few facts. I'm sure he was a good guy and I feel for his family. From what I see of people praising him is painting him as a hero and saying people make mistakes. But his mistake unfortunately claimed his life and almost claimed the lives of 2 young men, what about them and their familys? They also have to see these comments of people praising this man who almost killed their children. It is unfortunate that brians family have to read these comments also but when something like this as severe as drunk driving people are going to have their own opinions. It is a very strong discussion.

I did not know Brian, but I did read his posts on Facebook. I have been reading all these posts and people have many different views on this horrible incident. I had a 13 year old cousin killed by a drunk driver so I can speak by experience. It is true that Brian made a very bad decision that night to get behind the wheel with alcohol in his system and then add excessive speed to the situation. It is very unfortunate that he had to die, but I am very glad that the boys he hit are going to be okay. That one bad decision has now affected so many family and friends of his, but it could have been so much worse. We could be mourning the loss of two innocent teenagers. People should keep their negative comments to themselves. His family and friends have paid the ultimate price for his bad decision. This should be a lesson to all who read his Facebook page and learn from it. There is no need to bash the deceased. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. Rip Brian!

The police are waiting on toxiclogy reports.. Until those are in everything written here is speculation... My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the man who lost his life, and to the 2 young men who were there when he died.. This is a tragedy for everyone..

Stop throwing around the word "FACT"!!!! The ONLY "fact" that we have is that there was a bad accident, Brian lost his life, and 2 kids were injured. Right now, as far as I'm concerned, that is the ONLY "fact". Stop saying "he made a bad decision". You don't know that...again..for a "FACT"!!! Wait until the toxicology report comes back. STOP ASSUMING!!!

There is a free scanner app for iPhone that picks up the AA County emergency services. There is a "Patch" newspaper for most communities in AA County. There are numerous weather sites on FB, including localized Foot's Forecast. I do appreciate a centralized site to get info, but it is out there in easy to get formats. With absolutely no disrespect intended, since I did not know Brian, I think it would be great if his friends would talk here about the good things he did to combat any negativity from other comments. I saw a post about Operation Homecoming...that's a good start.

You tell people to stop assuming but yet you yourself are assuming that he was not drunk. We are all entitled to our own opinions just as you are. Who the hell are you to say that people can not speak their mind. There are people who believe that alcahol was involved and that as americans with the freedom of speech is our right. You have your right to say what you want so don't deny us ours. Not everyone is going to agree. People say that maybe a deer was involved so where are the tred marks. I have encountered a deer before and let me tell you unless you deliberty drive towards it you would brake and swerve, there was no mention of that in any of the reports but yet dinking was mentioned, was that an assumption no I don't think so its more of a fact

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but when some of the comments mention that it was good he died, or along those lines, it crosses the lines of decency. Keep in mind that someone from his family might stumble across this posting and see these comments. Do you really think it's right that they would see those comments? Seriously? At least be respectful that someone died. Keep the comments about 'another drunk driver off the road' or whatever to yourself. And no, I didn't know Brian, but, some common decency and compassion isn't so hard to give, is it?

To anyone who questions the appropriateness of holding a vigil to remember and honour a loved one, I would like to say that it is simply none of your business. You do not have any right to judge or speculate. This man was obviously loved by many. No matter what the circumstances of his death, his family, friends and loved ones have every right to gather in his memory and mourn his death in any way they wish. Brian is dead and he has paid the wages for all of his sin and he is now free from his sins. May I suggest that we all examine our own lives. We are human and none of us can judge another. Period. My condolences to all of the family and friends of Brian Mcdevitt.

I'm trying to understand something... I have read all of these comments do the people who are being disrespectful to his family realize that he passed away? Regardless of the situation the two teens are alive, they were lucky. Brian was not, and he payed the ultimate price. Have the people who keep making the negative comments so lucky in life that they have never lost a loved one? Yes you may have an opinion, but keep it to yourself and show respect. When you loose someone hopefully you will never have to face someone who is acting the way that you people are on here. It is shameful to keep questioning this man's life and what made him special. Every person is special to those that know them, and they should not have to defend this to you. This man lost his life, can you not let him rest in peace? Whatever price you think he deserved he obviously has payed, what good does it do to keep restating your opinion to those that loved him? Thank you.

Jenn:
I was a good friend of bran's since we were young and he was the most kind person I know and still was up until the day he passed. And Al I would sure hate to be you if any of his friends on here knew where you lived. Cause your karma would have gotten you already. So show some respect for bran's family and friends and shut that mouth of yours cause its obvious nothing nice ever comes out.

Jeff, you have said numerous times that you were with him prior to the accident, so exactly what was going on prior to the accident. You have said he wasn't drinking, if the tox report says other will you revise your statement?

stop tossing around the "karma" word. none of you have used it correctly anyway and makes you look silly. i laugh evertime someone says it. i answer to my god and that is all that matters. i will never face bad karma becuase i do not do things that puts other peoples lives at risk. i am in entitled to voice what i want. it is my god given american right. thanks

How bout this all you piece of crap heartless people that assume he was drunk wait for the tox screen to come back and I hope you are wrong and eat your word so hard and can live with yourself AL WALKER! I would love to meet you in person al and I could tell you a lil about brian. Maybe your judgment would be different. Rest in peace brian your friends and family know you better than all!

No one is saying that brian was not a good person, the ones who are upset that he may have possibly been drinking before driving are only voicing their opinion. I have not read anything about al walker slamming him only voicing his opinion about the drinking and driving if that is in fact the truth. There is no need for anyone to threaten anyone. As for us believing he was drinking, and I'm sure just like myself everyone will apologize if drinking was not the case and in return I would hope that everyone who slammed us for thinking this will apologize to us if it turns out he was drinking.

I have seen many comments to the affect that everyone has the right to free speech.. That is correct, However the right to free speech does not give anyone the right to libel another person.. If those toxicology reports come back negative then many people will have libeled a man who is no longer here to defend himself.. I used to watch sickly as the West Burro Baptist church derespected our fallen Military men and women.. I wondered what Satan spawned people who would put grieving families through that.. I thought they were isolated or abberant I want to thank everyone here who is beating on the family and friends of this young man..You've shown me that Evil is very widespread and and is just idly accepted.. Brian is so far removed from what you are doing here.. It is his family & friends that you are going after.. The purpose of memorials, funerals, and vigals is to ease the pain of those left behind.. I don't think anyone of us has the right to interfere with how someone chooses to say good bye to their loved ones.. Again I am praying for the families who were involved in this tragedy

Al and anyone else who does not know Brian leave your ignorant comments to your damn selves!!! Your pathetic you don't know the whole story, Brian helped all of AACO and more in so many ways! He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone, plus they only ASSUME speed and alcohol until they do a investigation ,in which I'm almost 100% sure alcohol was not the issue here!!

I see the demands for "what did Brian do for the community?" Why does he have to have done anything special in order to be missed and have a candlelight vigil for him? Why can't they have vigils and mourn because he was a good person? Why not just because he was nice? Why degrade his profession because it wasn't what you deem to be "important enough". He obviously was important enough to a lot of people and I think not just for what he did for the community but because of him as a person. THAT is enough for anyone to be. You don't have to feed the hungry, part the oceans, or make millions to be a special person and an important part of a lot of people's lives. It sounds like he was a person who obviously touched many, many lives. They do not know that there was alcohol involved at this time and no one should assume that unless it really was there and even then, I have to think judge not lest ye be judged. Leave the judging for the big guy and let people mourn their loss.

What did he do well at least 15 yrs ago when I was just a teen and my parents were going thru an ugly divorce, I was very upset and depressed and Brian sat on a bench in the freezing cold all night next to me, consoling me telling me everything would be ok.... I can't remember a time that he didn't have time for anyone in need!! One of the greatest guys I have ever meet... Again I do not believe alcohol had any role in this Brian would never endanger anyone!! My name is Amanda Smith and I'm very proud to say I have a life long friend and now an amazing angel!!

And remember god does not like ugly and the harsh words some people have voiced on this page with no facts!!! I can't wait for them to post the report and for the fact that alcohol did not play a role to smack you ass holes in the face!!!

There is still NO PROOF yet that he was drinking.....many factors play. The car could of had a problem, a deer could of ran infront of him....anything is possible, and people who judge Brian for this should not say a damn thing. How many times have you or someone in your family done something stupid, not saying he was drunk but people should not throw stones at glass houses. Let him be. Keep you ignorant comments to yourself. One day that could be you. And then your family will be fighting people who are judging what you did.

It also cracks me up that some of you on here I know, and talk crap about his possible drinking, hey I remenber you (and your children) drinking and driving.lol your really funny to post some of the things you did on here. If there's a problem with me calling you out you have my number dial it.

I have deleted comments that violate our terms of use. http://pasadena.patch.com/terms

But you don't delete comments from people who are deliberately being cruel......I find that to be very one way, it sickens me that you would allow people to talk in the manner that they have on here. But yet you do nothing about that.

Also maybe you should reread you terms because I read them and there are several people whom have commented that have violated this.

Was getting ready to say the same thing Krystal!! Sickens me, others can say how its good he died and other cruel things Smh
A WONDERFUL MAN lost his life! And will be missed in so many ways!

Just said on fox 45 news that the police told them they are "NOT SURE" but they are investigating "IF" speed and alcohol where involved.

This is ridiculous how shallow adults are being....brian was a dear friend of mine and the sweetest guy I knew...he offered his help whenever he could...the results are not back yet so keep the ignorant comments to urself...his family and friends dont need to see these hateful words..im glad the teenagers are ok. There is no need for all this derogatory talk about someone with such a huge heart..i know several people who were with him before the accident and all of them have said he wasnt drunk!!! My prayers r w his family

Wow people really where is the respect anymore?? Brian was a friend of mine and many around here. Nobody is asking for your support on a drunk drive people, but your respect is greatly appreciated. Brian's life has been taken from some of his mistakes but do you all PERFECT REALLY??? My name is Crystal Martin I just lost my 17 year old sister Kala Austin 3 months ago here in Pasadena MD and I will never know the full story. She didnt use drugs or drink and was going to school to be a teacher. So lets just have some heart please!! People are hurting over loosing him. And God Bless his family & my prayers are with you all!! PS Brian, thank you for helping me with my sisters death/accident, my prayers are with you my friend

Mr. Walker I would wake up in the morning and read your posts/comments and such over... We get your point Drinking and Driving is no good to anyone but we dont have the full story. The point people are making is lets just have heart for his family and friends. He was truly a good person!!

I knew Brian well. For all of you who are friends with them, stop reading this page, stop posting back, stop fighting with the people that are making rude comments. Its not worth it. This is a public page and people have a right to be angry and say what they wanna say, yeah they didn't know him and thats why they are saying the stuff there saying. Al had a very honest, and was not wrong to simply ask what has he done for the community. And Al, the only thing he did was make a facebook page that people appreciated. That was it.

Sarah you are correct on most but the Facebook page is not all B did I'be know him atleast 17+ yrs and he def did more then just a page...

For his friends, he did anything and everything in the world.. do not get me wrong. For the community, meaning strangers etc.. he made the public breaking news page which was helpful but that is what Al is asking. Al didn't know him, he wanted to know what he did for strangers in the community... and thats what he did..

Well Al, if calling someone an a-hole is a violation then put a stop to it by NOT ACTING LIKE ONE!!!

What I see here is something totally out of control.
You have 'Joe Citizen' having too many drinks, driving early morning when he shouldn't, in a accident injuring two other people. Something played out all too often unfortunately. Any fund will probably be forfeited in pending law suits. As the saying goes - one Aw Sh*t cancels out all past Atta-Boys.

I am so glad you get it now Al! There is hope after all..........

RGM keep your ignorant comments to yourself! AGAIN the tox report will show he was not drunk and also if you were smart you would know that they can not hold any how the fund money
And let me add my husband was just in a horrific accident in Oct where the driver ( a very dear friend) passed away and speed was the factor of the accident, my husband was seriously injured and spent days in shock trauma and surgery and I have no hatred for our friend the driver accidents happen, its gods way and you have no right to judge without facts

I never have said he was a bad man, never said he didn't do for the community and I totally understand his family and friends defending him. I know the two teens survived with minor injuries but no one is asking about how they are doing...They will LIVE the rest of their lives with the memory of this horrific accident, knowing they came that close to dying that night. @Krystal... I hate to say it but excessive speed was obviously a factor if his car traveled several hundred feet before flipping over.
My post was deleted from AACBNE page and it read
My thoughts and prayers go out his family and friends and I thank him for what he has done for the county. But the two teens that survived with minor injuries are going to have to LIVE the rest of their lives with the memory of this horrific accident, knowing they came that close to dying that night. Not one bad word about Brian, nothing negative about Brian but since I showed concern for the two teens it was considered derogatory and was removed and I was banned. Not one admin from AACBNE has returned any of my inquiries with an explanation as to why I was banned.

Let me say this again my husband was in a truly horrific accident in oct.... Doctors said he was 5mph away from death and lucky to be alive and HIGH SPEEDS was the cause of the accident the driver lost his life so I have been on the other side and I thank god these 2 teens were saved and were not seriously injured
And Krystal is my sister so she isn't judging either she understands the pain this accident can cause on both sides!

And you were there so you know that speed was the case. I never said it wasn't maybe you should reread and comprehend what you read first before commenting to me......I said that it was said on fox I did not say I know that there was no speed.

I didn't know Brian personally, but I was very familiar with his FB page. The outpouring from the community tells me he was very well-liked, caring young man that touched many lives. I have known his Aunt for years (we worked at the telephone company together) and she too is a wonderful person. Does it really matter where he worked or what he has done for anyone? His family, co-workers, friends and the community certainly had the right to remember this young man in a candle-light vigil. Just because someone "may" have used poor judgment does not mean they are a bad person, we are all human and don't always make the best decisions and sometimes those decisions have fatal consequences. I feel for all involved. No doubt this is a life-altering experience for everyone.

This was just posted on my FB page....

https://www.facebook.com/notes/anne-arundel-county-police-department/012812-news-release/10150486886272115

This is very sad on many levels. It most likely could have been avoided. Sounds like excessive speed, excessive alcohol and perhaps no seat belt!! All a recipe for disaster. What a shame. When will people ever learn?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np0solnL1XY

I am very sad Brian has passed away.This man informed us via facebook of my godchilds accident which led to her death on Mountain Road. "Kala Austin" He was the first to inform us and sent messages to make sure others shouldnt place judgement.....Our family was greatful for all he has done on AACO breaking news....His family should still be proud. No matter how or why his accident took place he still has hurting and grieving family members. Our hearts and prayers are with them XOXOOX

RIP Dale Earnhardt. #3

I really wish all the negative comment that everyone is posting on here would just stop. it amazes me how quick people are to judge people that they don't even know. who are you to place judgement on anyone??? no one is perfect. people that knew Brian and all the McDevitt family know they are awesome people.. They have just lost a son ..a brother.. a nephew.. a cousin.. and a good friend..people who live in glass house shouldn't throw stones.. stop the negative comments .. keep your opinions to yourself.. if you have nothing nice to say.. don't say anything..a young man has lost his life.. no matter where or how this tragedy happened it will not bring him back and it wont ease anyone's pain. the sad thing about all this is the people who don't even know him talk the way they do.. keep your opinions to yourself and give his family time to mourn over their loss.. He was a decent young man. Please have a little respect.how would any of you like it to see negative comments about someone you loved that has just lost their life no matter how they lost it.I'm sure it would hurt you.. His Parents family and friends are hurt enough. Maybe you could not judge anyone for the next few days and let his parents mourn their loss.. Thank you

Oh and just one more...... Brandon Patrick O'Malley - Possession of alcohol under the age of 21... check that one out too..... Could have been the fault of any of the 3, so STFU if you dont know..... Again, prayers and thoughts go out to the McDevitt's. Peace be with you.

Apparently this site is deleting my posts with the "link" that is OPEN to the PUBLIC, that shows Mr. Spencer Anthony Blake has 12 traffic violations and 1 criminal. Dont mess with my friends.... they are grieving! If anyone is interested in the website to do some EDUCATED research before barfing out of their mouth, google "maryland judiciary case search"..... you'll see that nobody is perfect and the ignorance needs to stop.
Prayers to the McDevitt family. XOXOXO

Oh b you just opened up a whole new can of worms. It has been proven that Brandon and Spencer were victims so how dare you drag their names through the mud. My family has kept quiet throughout this whole ordeal. Not said one ill word about Brian, the man who caused a crash no one can explain how they walked away from. I don't know how you can possibly live with yourself.

Not to mention Brandon Patrick O'Malley had no record, not even a speeding ticket. His birthday is 11/19/93 for anyone who wants to question his integrity. Brandon was the driver by the way. And Brian was driving 110mph, that much has been proven. So if your way of coping is to lash out at his victims you need some help. My brother has a bright future and it is by the grace of God Brian did not rob him of that. So B, I had no intentions of responding to any of the posts, but how dare you try and tarnish his good name. He is an innocent child.

I'm pretty sure that the McDevitt family wouldn't want you personally attacking his victims, considering they are just that. No one has ever claimed either Spencer or Brandon were perfect, but it was not by any fault of theirs that this happened.

Brain left the bar Henry Mack's before crashing

^ Brian

Ok Lauren I get your upset, thank god your brother and his friend are ok, I truly am thankful but come on now where was it proven he was doing 110mph the investigation is still on going. So please refrain from posting things until the facts are out! They will never beable to determine the exact speed and yes I know that to be a fact
And who ever B is inappropriate buddy and his family would NOT be ok with you bashing these teens!!! They have nothing to do with this! Again everyone needs to leave their nasty ignorant comments to themselves!
LINDA I would 100% visit him in jail if that would have been the case!! But he is FAR from a scumbag! He may have and I said MAY have made a bad decision in which nobody will know for sure until the investigation is over but he was a wonderful, amazing person!! No body's perfect every one makes bad choices

And Linda nobody is hiding anything they are very aware that he was at Henny Macks that night! I pray to god you nasty ppl never have one of your loved ones pass in a horrific way! You are cruel and heartless READ THE BIBLE god don't like ugly! Nor does he like you judging others STOP THE NONSENSE! This is crazy this is a great man that lost his life that we love very much! So please stop the ignorance

The bible. Just a bunch of stories for closed minded people

This is a tragic tragic situation regardless of what the cause. I can only hope that some good will come of this and perhaps teach others to be more careful. If just one person is saved because of this, then this young man would not have died in vain. And hopefully that will bring some peace and comfort to his family..

I agree I DO NOT condone drunk driving. Buzzed driving is drunk driving. My sympathies are also with the mcdevitts for their loss. At the same time I don't feel sorry for people that leave a bar and decide to go 110 mph. What about the magical deer that crossed his path. He's from AA county he knows ft Smallwood road has deers on it. Don't go 110 mph

Again its never been said he was doing 110mph!!! So don't run your mouth if you don't know the facts!!!!!!!

Amanda. It was said by the crash forensics. So stop thinking just because you knew the guy he made no mistakes. You should get your facts right before running your mouth. And if you knew Brian like I did you also know he likes to drive fast

Really was it now!?!? Because funny his mom dad nor sister now any of this they are still waiting on reports so I have my facts sweetie! I also will be showing your comments to his family since you know facts that haven't even been released to them yet!!
As I stated b4 my husband was in the horrific accident a few months ago and the investigators on that crash said they'd never know the exact speed if it wasn't for the 2 surviving victims in the car that were able to give them exact speed!! Also I have known B ALL my life I'm very close with him and his family!!!

Ok. Show my comments. As I gave them my sympathies at the vigil. Your right forensic scientist can't say someone was going 87 mph when this happened. Only that with physics , road conditions etc etc that a car was going approx. between this and that

And if you claim to know B so well why are you bashing him on this site!?!? You give your symphony then bash their loved one... Smh at you

If you consider saying that people shouldn't drink and drive nor should they excessively speed to be bashing means I can't feel sympathy. Not true. I'm sad a person lost a life. But there is behaviors I will never approve of because it puts one self and others in danger. Also having a career in which ones lose lives. I still will shed a tear for them

Well apparently you are a liar you tried saying I don't know B like you well appears to me that you are the one who truly doesn't know him!!
Just a thought you gonna choke on tour words when the tox report comes back and he wasnt drinking?!?!

The balloons and cross outside our housing community is a beautiful remembrance of the Love Brian had in his life. I did not know Brian but I feel very honored that as I leave everyday I will be humbled and reminded that life is precious and can be taken away in an instant. God Bless Brian's family and friends and may Brian rest in peace.

CAROL
Thank you for your kind words and you are right I will remember the great person Brian was and stop reading this garbage people have to say! Thank you again for your sweet words

For all of the people making ANY negative comments about this tragedy do me a favor...close your eyes and imagine that this was your child who died in this accident...now imagine that everyone is passing judgment on your child, now imagine how YOU would feel?? In other words, do not pass judgment on Brian or the other victims.

I never said you didn't know him. And again my posts never attacked him personally. Reread what I wrote. And again I was at the vigil. All I said was I'm highly against drunk driving..... And excessive spending ... I was at Henry Mack's also celebrating the birthday.

I posted his memorial page but thought twice. I'm thinking the words I'm writing are being conceived wrong. But for those not wanting to be negative towards his family because no matter the circumstances a family lost one of there own. And let's say he was drunk those teenagers or no one else got hurt. There is a time and a place to disagree with a persons choices.

There's a "cast the first stone" element here. I'd be a huge liar if I said that I never once got behind the wheel of a car after having too much to drink. That said, those days were quite a long time ago - back in the days where if you got pulled over and said "hey, I'm only 3 miles from home" the officer would say "ok then."

Times have greatly changed and I got to watch two good friends of mine go through nightmare DWI convictions. I do not drink anything before getting behind the wheel now. And frankly, in this current environment I really don't see how anyone risks it.

There are good people, bad people and good people who do stupid things. Back when I got behind the wheel when I shouldn't have, I was a good person doing something stupid.

dont know any of them.... if he was a cop i bet there would of been no mention of drinking being involved ..atleast til all the test were done......when a off duty cop gets pulled over and is drunk 99% of the time he gets let go ..by his brother in blue...same for speeding tickets.. they stick together.... fop tags are known by cops as get out of jail free tags.....

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