TOP CHARACTER STRENGTHS

HUMOR - LOVE - KINDNESS

Vian was the friend everyone could count on to lift their spirits when they were down. He loved his family very much and had a special bond with each of his siblings. Vian decided to enlist into the United States Navy in January 2014 and went to bootcamp that July. He began his brief military career as an aviation ordinance man and was stationed in San Diego, California, aboard the USS Carl Vinson. When he wasn’t on duty, he was either playing basketball, working out, or hanging out with his shipmates, who became his brothers. He tragically lost his life in an automobile accident on January 1, 2016, on his way back to the ship for duty. Although his time in the military was short, he made a lasting impact on his ship and his shipmates.

Character Strength Story:

HUMOR - Vian was the comedian of the family. He always wanted to see people happy. I remember one time he made a video imitating me getting on him and his brother for not straightening up the house when asked. He was spot-on with my character!

LOVE - Vian valued each of his relationships, especially with his two sisters, whom he was very protective over since he was the oldest of all of his siblings.

KINDNESS - Vian was always willing to lend a helping hand, especially with the elderly and at church.

-Submitted by Myra, Surviving Mother