PSRC Early College offers our condolences to the Brown family. We are saddened by the loss of Ethan. Our prayers are with his family and friends. Ethan impacted a lot of lives here at the Early College. He was very active in the school and was a friend to all. He had such a kind and caring personality. He will be missed tremendously by our students and staff. His memory will live on in our hearts .....
"Ethan was was a great listener with one of the most caring hearts." Madison O.
"He's the bestest friend anybody could ever ask for, he's always here for the ups and down. Ethan always supported everyone through thick and thin. He's a true and genuine friend and will always be." Lakyn J.
"Ethan knew almost everyone on campus and was extremely intelligent and outgoing. The campus will truly feel different without him, but he’ll never be forgotten and his spirit will live on." Hannah W.
“Although I’ve never spoken to you in person I would always see you around campus with a smile on your face bringing joy to others. Rest easy beautiful soul" Iyana J.
"I think it’s an understatement to just simply say Ethan was an amazing person, he was one of the brightest and out going people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet.
From being a superintendent, the mechanical manager for the RobCoBots and a devoted athlete in track and swim to being one of my best friends, the person who tried to teach me how to play basketball, the person who busted the light in Math One trying to kill a fly, the person who would play Minecraft and Fortnite with me until two in the morning, and the person who would try to convince everyone we were siblings
because we shared the same last name even though we were complete opposites when it came to looks. The list could go on forever but it’s those little things that I will remember Ethan by the most. It breaks my heart knowing there are so many opportunities he’ll never get experience. My heart goes out to everyone who is mourning the loss of Ethan Josiah Brown." Rachel B.
"When the new freshman came in, Ethan Brown stood out among most. He just had the kind of heartening spirit that you couldn’t ignore. I will never forget the day that Ethan walked into my electrical meeting for robotics with a pen and a notebook. Needless to say, by the next meeting he had memorized everything. I remember thinking “Crap, my job is in danger.” But he always made me feel as though I was the best at my job. Not only was he a great student, but an incredible friend as well. His memory will forever continue to bless my heart and encourage my work." Abigail J.
"Ethan was a kind soul. He was one of my best friends who was always there for me and one that I could trust. He always tried to help others and was a great friend to all. I’m glad that he was a part of my life even if it was only for a little while. " Katie D.
"Ethan Brown to me was my friend, but he was also one of my precious underclassmen whom I wanted to be a role model for. When I first met Ethan, my immediate thought as I first talked to him was "I have never received so many compliments before." At first, I was surprised by it, but as I got to see him around campus more often, I truly saw how kindhearted of a person he was. Whenever I see him around his friends, I would always see a smile on their faces. Whenever I see him at Robotics, he is always actively engaged with an urge to learn. Whenever I see him helping others, he does it with enthusiasm and patience. While I wanted to teach him as his upperclassman, I felt like I learned so many things from him, just by observing his everyday genuine personality. For someone that I have only known for a year, he was someone that you don't come across often. Although Ethan may be gone and tears are overflowing, the support system here at RECHS shows that nobody is alone. The positive impact he had on our lives showed just how much he meant to us, as I will certainly remember what he has taught me." Jeffrey L.
"I don’t have many photos of us together, but I have memories- and the things that I have stored in my heart and mind outweigh anything that could be kept in a handheld device. They’re pure: you can’t photoshop them, you can’t put a filter on them…and that’s what makes them beautiful.
" I will always remember Ethan for his unwavering kindness; if I ever needed anything, he did not hesitate to help. At robotics competitions, he would give me the buttons I had yet to collect, not thinking twice about having to let them go. He used the gift card he won at summer camp to buy keychains for his friends. The last time we were together, we went to grab something to eat with a few other team members and, because I didn’t know we would be doing so, I didn’t bring any money. However, Ethan refused to let me go without getting something, and paid for my food; I had planned to return the favor the following week. All of the moments we shared- in class, at robotics meetings and competitions, Beta Convention, UNCP summer camp, and so much more- are moments that stand out in my memory for their ambience; Ethan had this ability to make the happiness of his environment increase tenfold. The night before I learned of his loss, I started drawing a cardinal, the visitor from heaven, the bird of the winter; and now, after some reflection, I see his character as such: a speck of red in a sea of white, a beautiful soul in this unpredictable world. I feel so honored to have known him. I’ll miss the memories we could’ve had, but I treasure those that we made in the short span of our friendship. Forever my “build-side duo” partner… <3" Hannah I.
"The grief I feel cannot be told
It cannot be bought and cannot be sold
The grief I feel cannot be said
For it is my own and inside my head
The grief I feel cannot be known
I don't understand it and it is my own
The grief I feel for my friend
Or classmate, acquaintance, it will not end
I don't understand the grief I feel
All I can hope is that we all heal." Jocelyn C.
"Ethan was one of the most genuine students I have ever taught. He had such a kind heart. He was always willing to help and eager to learn. He was friendly to everyone. I will always cherish the memories of him in my class and after-school. Future classes will hear the story of "Ethan versus the fly" and the my light bulb burst but the fly got away. I will truly miss him and his infectious smile." Ms. Edwards
"I taught Ethan during the 2019-2020 school year. He was my 6th grader then. Ethan was extremely bright and a hard worker. He was a supportive person to his friends and teachers. Ethan, I will always remember seeing your smile as you went about campus! Shine bright in heaven, Ethan!!--" Mrs. McCallum
"Ethan was an amazing young man who inspired those around him daily. He was always quick to lend a helping hand, often jumping in to help even before asked. He was simply there for others with an encouraging word or a smile. He was always ready and willing to listen to his classmates. His strong faith always showed through in his actions. I loved getting to know him as a student and as a member of the RobCoBots. His enthusiasm and dedication to learning and his love for others made him a true Early College Eagle." Mrs. Scarlett (Mrs Hester)
"Ethan was a kind student. Anytime he saw me pulling up in the parking lot, he always came and asked if I needed help with anything. I will truly miss his smile and his helping hand." Ms. Imbufe