Thanks for making the first annual "have a drink with Brian and 300 of his closest friends X-travaganza a rousing success!

All of the McCormick's would like to express our thanks to the entire Xavier community once again. Through your generosity we were able to raise over $3,000 for "The Brian McCormick Memorial Fund!" Very impressive and it was only our first year.

A special thanks goes out BJ and his entire team at Dana's. You guys were superb.

Thanks to Brian Hicks and everyone at Xavier Athletics for the great X gear and auction items. They were a huge hit.

Thanks to Joe Nugent, Kahn’s Krazy, and John Spencer for their wonderful donations.

Thanks to everyone who attended the "X-travangza" – especially those who travelled such long distances to honor my brother. Xavier is one big family and it seems Dana's is our living room. Your kind words, donations, and beer drinking abilities were truly awesome. It is amazing to see how Brian impacted so many people. Your stories about him warmed our hearts.

Several people asked me to post the verbiage on the commemorative cup for those of you who could not attend. Here goes:

One side had a blue "X". It said: "The first annual 'have a drink with Brian and 300 of his closest friends' X-travaganza! Below the X: "Benefitting ‘The Brian McCormick Memorial Fund’ that helps Xavier University students in financial need.”

The next side said: "If you knew Brian/Pablo you know he loved:

Beating UD in everyway possible!
Spending a lot of money and having nothing to show for it
Good times with family and friends
Xavier University
Being Irish
A great practical joke
Dana's cheesy tater tots
USA! USA! USA!
http://onlybrian.blogspot.com/

We have several left. Also, some auction items were not purchased (autographed Xavier magazine by Cage, Doellman's growth chart, & Lavender's growth chart, and David West's key chain). Please let me know if you are interested. Many people have contacted me and asked where to send a gift. Thank you! Here's how:

The Brian McCormick
Memorial Fund
C/O Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45207
Or call 513-745-3314

Lastly, I would like to thank Sean Miller and our team for spanking UD real good.

For many reasons, my brother is smiling today!

Thank you and God love you all.