"Our family is praying for your family! We were deeply saddened by the news. Brian will be remembered for his smile and spirit. Celebrate his amazing life and we wish you comfort in your memories. Always - The Meerdink Family (Jay, Karen, Katie, Emma & Tobias)"
In loving memory of
Brian "Truth" Bynoe, Jr.
December 5, 1999 - August 2, 2019
Truth departed this life on August 2, 2019. He was predeceased by his loving Aunt LaToya Wilbern-Woods. He will always be dearly loved by his parents, Katrina and Brian Bynoe Sr; 3 sisters, Brianna Jones, Niaya Plummer and Brianna Bynoe; Grandparents, Cynthia Joseph, Bertha Kate Wilbern and Flora Wilbern; Aunts, Violet (Teddy) Wilbern-Givens, Gwendolyn (Ronald) Haywood, Kisha (Jay) Day-Dawkins, Joyesha (Trent) Blake-Davidson, Clishay Lovejoy, Dean Rivers, Marquita Young; Uncles, Larry (Askyia) Lacy, Omar Lacy, David (Brenda) Wilbern.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 4-8pm at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane. Brian's celebration of life will be Saturday at 11:00am at the funeral home.
Brian Shyheim Bynoe Jr. "Truth" was born in Rochester, NY on December 5, 1999 to Brian Sr., and Katrina Bynoe. Brian attended Nazareth Academy, Aquinas High School, Pittsford Middle School and then Spencerport High School where he wrestled and played football. After receiving his heart transplant Brian relocated to East Greenbush, NY and continued his education and graduated in June of 2019 from Columbia High School and was looking forward to starting college in the fall.
From day one Brian "Truth" Shyheim Bynoe proved to be a fighter. Just two weeks after his mother Katrina Bynoe learned that she was pregnant she was placed on bedrest. Three months later she was advised to abort her child and when she was six months pregnant she was informed that her pregnancy would either take her life or Brian Jr.'s. On December 5, 1999 Brian was born in a healthy state to Katrina and Brian Bynoe Sr.
Brian who grew up as Brian or "Shy" had a strong love for family, friends, philosophy and music. Everyone came to know him as "Truth" due to his honesty, strength and individuality in life. This is what Brian expected from everyone and exactly what you received from him...the Truth. Brian would hold you accountable at all times even when you wouldn't remember he could replay an exact conversation you had with him and laugh and say "I don't care that's what you said so when are you going to make it happen?!" He was passionate about everything life had in store and was determined to be successful. He knew he would make everyone proud of him.
Brian grew up in a home with two adopted brothers and several foster siblings throughout the years. He grew up surrounded by love and likewise reciprocated love to many.
Brian needed a Heart Transplant and on February 1, 2017 at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He received the precious gift of a heart. With the grace of our heavenly Father, he persevered through the pain, surgeries and countless occasions of being informed that Brian would not make it through the night.
Tributes
"The Nazareth Hall/Nazareth Elementary faculty and staff send their deepest sympathies and prayers of support to Brian's parents and loved ones during this time of great loss. We know Brian's smile and love for life will live on in all those he touched. May you find some comfort knowing Brian now enjoys the fullness of life forever! "
"Brian, I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love to you and your family,my old friend. "
"You're an angel--a singing angel! Every sweet memory of you will be cherished by me, God, and the other blessed people who had the chance to meet you. Much Love"
"So sorry for your loss Brian my thoughts and my prayers go out to you and your family."
"I am so grateful that I was given the opportunity to meet and get to know Brian in his time at Columbia High School. He lit up a room and was wise beyond his years. I learned a lot about life, joy and grace from him in the short time that I was blessed to know him. He was a very impressive young man. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Know that you are in my prayers and I join you in your sadness. "
"I was blessed to get to know Brian while he was at Columbia High School. Always a gentleman and always a smile. We will miss him. "
"Our deepest condolences to your family for the loss of your precious son. No words can be said to provide the comfort you need, But God can and will. Please rest in the fact that he is in Gods hands and we are praying for your strength to get through this trying time ahead. Love and Prayers, Patricia "
"Hi Shem It your family from Barbados I hope u are having fun up in heaven and remember that all of us love you and we miss you please continue to watch over each and every one of us love you Brian will miss you forever"
"Hi brian, It's riah. I just wanna tell you I love you and I just wanna say thank you for coming into my life and making such an incredible impact on me. I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for you. You're the most amazing person, that ever walked into my life and I'm so grateful to be able to call you my brother and my best friend. There was never a dull moment with you. You always knew how to make every moment with you amazing. I'm sorry me and everyone from spencerport couldn't give you the one thing you asked of us, before you had to go. But I promise you, from here on out, every year, for the rest of my life, me and everyone else will get together to celebrate your life. And although you're not physically able to be there with us, you'll be there in all of our hearts. I wish every day this wasn't real. It's killing me more and more everyday. But I'm happy you're no longer in pain. I'm happy you went as peacefully as you did. This still just doesn't seem real, I don't think it ever will. I love you bry. You will forever by my best friend and brother. Please watch over me and Linkoln. I love you forever Brian. May you rest in paradise with a fatty. I love you bro. Love always and forever, Riah/marmar/smidget hot head. Aka, Mariah?"