Who is Brandino on the billboards???

Who is Brandino on the billboards???#177569

By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 9:00 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:00 am #177569

I see the billboard on 29 and I now see a new sign on some landscaping by LU. Who is Brando? My own conclusion is that he was a handicap person working for Southern Air of someone like that? Then I guess he passed away? Anyone know?

Last edited by Hold My Own on May 28th, 2008, 9:15 am, edited 1 time in total.

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By LUconn - May 28th, 2008, 9:13 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:13 am #177574

I was gonna start this thread last week after seeing the billboard on 29 for like a year and then he's got the one by LU now. I think it's Brandino. I couldn't help but think that billboard is costing them a fortune, it's been up so long.

*please disregard this post if dated before 2017 and accept my apologies*

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 9:14 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:14 am #177576

Yeah...they sure are spending a ton of money in the memory of him, that's for sure. I wish they'd put their logo or something up there...I mean it wouldnt be a selfish thing to do at all, but rather answer many questions.

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By Cider Jim - May 28th, 2008, 9:16 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:16 am #177577

HMO, I believe his death was the result of a car accident, but you may have the spelling of his name wrong. I remember reading about his death in the Lynchburg fishwrap, but I can't recall many details.

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 9:18 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:18 am #177581

Oh geez, if he was driving then I doubt he was handicapped...that photo really made me think he was...

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By TDDance234 - May 28th, 2008, 9:37 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:37 am #177603

Hold My Own wrote:Oh geez, if he was driving then I doubt he was handicapped...that photo really made me think he was...

Just bnecause he was driving doesn't disqualify him from being handicapped. I know quite a few people who are in wheel chairs and are driving these days. I am curious to find out what it means, too. I did some searching on google and only came up with a few Xanga and myspace pages.

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By Cider Jim - May 28th, 2008, 9:41 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:41 am #177607

According to Mrs. Cider, the guy's nickname was "Brandino," but I couldn't find much with a Google or N&A search.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 9:43 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:43 am #177611

TDDance234 wrote:
Hold My Own wrote:Oh geez, if he was driving then I doubt he was handicapped...that photo really made me think he was...
Just bnecause he was driving doesn't disqualify him from being handicapped. I know quite a few people who are in wheel chairs and are driving these days. I am curious to find out what it means, too. I did some searching on google and only came up with a few Xanga and myspace pages.

I know what your saying about the handicap but it appeared to be a mental thing

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By Cider Jim - May 28th, 2008, 9:51 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:51 am #177616

HMO, you are probably offending this guy's memory in so many ways. You might want to stop while you are behind.

"If Cider hit the books any harder, they'd press charges"--Lefty
"When you’re right you’re right"--Purple
"I shall not participate in many discussions..."

--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 9:53 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:53 am #177618

I mean well

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By LUconn - May 28th, 2008, 9:56 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:56 am #177621

I think you're assuming that just because of the goofy way he gives the thumbs up.

*please disregard this post if dated before 2017 and accept my apologies*

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 9:58 am

- May 28th, 2008, 9:58 am #177624

Its a fair guess right? All this time I was thinking he was an employee for someone like Southern Air, kinda like a helper or something

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By ALUmnus - May 28th, 2008, 11:50 am

- May 28th, 2008, 11:50 am #177656

LUconn wrote:I think you're assuming that just because of the goofy way he gives the thumbs up.

Kind of like John McCain.

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By 4everfsu - May 28th, 2008, 11:55 am

- May 28th, 2008, 11:55 am #177659

In McCain's behalf that may be the result of the arm injuries as the result of his ejection, and capture and torture as a POW

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By tinytim - May 28th, 2008, 1:52 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 1:52 pm #177712

So who's Brandino?

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By blwall1416 - May 28th, 2008, 1:57 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 1:57 pm #177720

tinytim wrote:So who was Brandino?

FTFY

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 1:58 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 1:58 pm #177721

what does FTFY mean???? I always see it

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By Sly Fox - May 28th, 2008, 1:59 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 1:59 pm #177725

Fixed That For You

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 2:05 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 2:05 pm #177731

blwall1416 wrote:
tinytim wrote:So who was Brandino?
FTFY

now that I know what that means...that's brutal!

and to answer your question its a person who has billboards in memory of them that may or may not have been handicapped...we'll uncover this in no time, no worries

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By tinytim - May 28th, 2008, 2:36 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 2:36 pm #177751

That sounds great, I will also make sure that I check my grammar before posting

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By blwall1416 - May 28th, 2008, 2:55 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 2:55 pm #177764

Hold My Own wrote:now that I know what that means...that's brutal!

didn't mean it in a bad way...just factual.

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By Rocketfan - May 28th, 2008, 3:03 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 3:03 pm #177770

Hold My Own wrote:
blwall1416 wrote:
tinytim wrote:So who was Brandino?
FTFY

now that I know what that means...that's brutal!

This coming from the guy who was trying to portray Brandino as some handicapped retard just like 10 posts ago......thats brutal, mean well or not.

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By Hold My Own - May 28th, 2008, 4:24 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 4:24 pm #177784

I'm being serious, if I'm wrong about there being a handicap then I'm sorry but come on, who wouldnt think that

Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.

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By SuperJon - May 28th, 2008, 4:38 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 4:38 pm #177785

Hold My Own wrote:I'm being serious, if I'm wrong about there being a handicap then I'm sorry but come on, who wouldnt think that

I never once thought that.

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By Schfourteenteen - May 28th, 2008, 6:16 pm

- May 28th, 2008, 6:16 pm #177796

tinytim wrote:That sounds great, I will also make sure that I check my grammar before posting

I hope she doesnt call you that