Comments on: Brian Piccolo Biography

By: Francette Liance

Francette Liance — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:36:12 +0000

I just saw the original movie with James Caan again today and remember it when it originally aired on TV in the 1970′s, when I was in my 20′s. What a beautiful story of true courage, determination and love of fellowman!! It is really comforting to me to know that Brian (I didn’t realize his first name was Louis, my dad’s name!) has the hope of being resurrected back to life on a cleansed earth where there will be no more sickness, old age or death (John 5:28; Revelation 21:1-4) and to be reunited with his family and friends, including Gale Sayers, one of his best friends! I can’t wait to meet him and get to know him myself!!

By: Roy Taylor

Roy Taylor — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:14:04 +0000

Thank you Anne, nice comment.

By: anne wolfe

anne wolfe — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 23:55:45 +0000

Thank you for a more detailed story of Brian Piccolo’s story. Yes, I’m a Packers fan, but who could not be moved by the story of such a young heroic man. The ultimate test of character, I think, comes in 2 parts: how did we live the responsibilities entrusted to us, and how did we face death. Brian Piccolo was exemplary in both aspects. I think of his young wife with 3 little children, seeing her whole life changing by something so unknown, almost incomprehensible. With what grace, humor, love, courage they faced the very hard diagnosis and treatment.
I remember working on my wedding plans in my family’s home when this movie aired on TV. Though seated in an adjoining room, I was half-listening when drawn by the dialogue and the musical theme, I thought I’d take a “look.” Of course, I had to finish watching the very short movie.
Thanks for posting this…you did a great job…this story should never fade away.

By: nigel

nigel — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:11:01 +0000

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader

By: ben martzell

ben martzell — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 09:09:00 +0000

Thank you,Mr. Taylor,your article is excellent. I was just a baby when Brian Piccolo played for the Bears, but I do remember watching Brian’s Song as a child and being deeply moved by it. I love football and the amazing stories of human triumph and courage that have transcended American football into the world’s greatest sport.

I am struggling in my life now, but I will not succumb to self-pity and defeat. I pray to Brian Piccolo for the strength to pick myself up and achieve my goals. Brian’s message of hope to children was the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in the face of adversity. Equally significant in overcoming life’s difficulties is a person’s sense of humor, and Brian epitomized that with his wit, charm, and warmth.

He has always been one of my heroes. As I sit here on this quiet morning, I think of Brian and humbly ask him to inspire me to succeed in spite of any adversity. Thanks again for sharing your story.

God bless, and GO Bears!

Sincerely,

Benjamin Martzell
New Orleans, LA

By: Neoma Zim

Neoma Zim — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 19:13:56 +0000

I enjoyed this story very much. I too have always had a soft spot and a lot of admiration for Brian. I didn’t know all of the trials he went through with his cancer…….That was a lot more than most people will ever endure. My Mother was going through cancer treatments at the same time as Brian and so I understand what he was suffering…but he was so young. I was and still am a Bears fan and whenever I watch a Bears game, I think of Brian. Right now we are watching a Wake Forest Game and it also reminds me of Brian. What a great guy and football player he was….

By: solomon

solomon — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 11:34:38 +0000

Just saw the 2001 version with my wife and spotted this article on the net. Great story and great piece. Thank you for the details and other info not in the films. yes, I have four young boys ages 3 mo- 8 years old and these are the ones i want them to look up to. In the face of all that was going on in his life…he continued to give to others. Gayle was also an inspiration. I will buy and read both of their books. Thanks!

By: eddie

eddie — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 04:51:19 +0000

just read what u wrote, there should be more people like u in this world, u are a great person for the way u wrote ur story.i feel everything that u feel after reading ur story thank u eddie

By: Steve Scalici

Steve Scalici — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:25:22 +0000

I survived the same cancer as Pic, now being 15 years out. When I first saw the movie in 1972, I did a class presentation on it, never realizing the irony that I too would suffer the same disease as Mr. Piccolo some 23 years later. Thanks to his foundation and the role it played in research to find a cure for testicular cancer, I am alive to write this note.

By: Marilyn Platt

Marilyn Platt — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:23:51 +0000

Hello, l live in Australia and have just watched the movie about Brian and still have tears in my eye’s, he was so young and l am sure very much missed by all who knew him. What a great movie, what a great man.