Memoir (2025) Resilience and Reinvention: The Stoneface Journey – Google Books

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John “Stoneface” Quinlan – Finding Acceptance

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The death of my younger brother Brian a few months ago finally made me realize life can be short. Nothing is guaranteed, not even tomorrow. I’ve had a very tough time accepting his death. I needed to escape for a while and just reset myself. Take a break from life and just get my mind right again. I hadn’t seen my dad in years, so I just left everything and went to visit the place where my brother and I spent many happy days in Florida. To find closure, I wanted to spend some time there living the life I lived in my youth with my brother. A carefree existence away from everything, enjoying the beach, some good food, and finding peace and tranquility again. I’ll forever be in disbelief about my younger brother’s sudden passing, but I feel after this venture, I’ve finally found some sense of acceptance, and that’s all I asked God to help me do. God bless*

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Nice Seeing You Again Dad

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I haven’t seen my dad in years, and the death of my younger brother Brian a few months ago finally made me realize life can be short. Nothing is guaranteed, not even tomorrow. I just left everything and went to visit the old man. Full hockey scholarship to Boston University, and he could have gone pro back in the mid-60s if he hadn’t blown his shoulder out after just his sophomore year (1st row, 4th from the right #17 in the team photo). It was good seeing you again, Dad. Much love*
*Taken from: https://www.instagram.com/therealjohnjquinlan/

It Was Tough “Letting Go”

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It was tough “letting go” today. My brother’s car is now gone and it’s symbolic of the new reality.
Life is hard. I love you bro.
Brian William Quinlan ❤️
February 12, 1977 – May 17, 2025
*Taken from: https://youtube.com/shorts/9W5ivPwn2Lk

It Was Tough “Letting Go”

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It was tough “letting go” today. My brother’s car is now gone and it’s symbolic of the new reality. Life is hard. I love you bro.
Brian William Quinlan ❤️
February 12, 1977 – May 17, 2025
*Taken from: https://youtube.com/shorts/9W5ivPwn2Lk

What Doesn’t Kill You Only Makes You Stronger

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I’m half a century old, and in times of sadness and adversity, what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger. Brian William Quinlan, February 12, 1977 – May 17, 2025
*Taken from: https://www.instagram.com/therealjohnjquinlan/