Vets That Matter

10/19/2026

HONORING BRIAN E. COLLUM — A FINAL HERO’S TRIBUTE

With heavy hearts and profound respect, we would like to share the arrangements for tomorrow as we prepare to welcome our fellow veteran, TPD Police Officer, friend, and dedicated advocate for those who served.

Tomorrow’s Arrival and Tribute for Brian
• Departure from Oklahoma City: Approximately 9:45–10:00 a.m.
• Estimated arrival: 1:30–2:00 p.m., depending on traffic
• Location: Schaudt’s Funeral Service
• Address: 1329 E. 151st Street, Glenpool, OK 74033

Those who wish to join us are invited to gather outside the funeral home to stand together in honor of Brian and offer a final Hero’s Tribute as he makes his way home.

This will be an opportunity for us, as fellow veterans, Police Officers, friends, and members of the community, to show our gratitude for his service, his sacrifice, and the countless lives he touched through his dedication to helping veterans.

Brian devoted so much of himself to ensuring that those who served our nation and our community received the support and benefits they had earned. Tomorrow, we can return a measure of that respect by standing together to honor him.

Funeral services will be announced later once his family has had time to make the necessary arrangements. We will share additional information as it becomes available and as the family wishes it to be shared.

Until then, let us come together to honor Brian with the dignity, respect, and gratitude he so richly deserves.

10/19/2026

HONORING BRIAN E. COLLUM — A FINAL HERO’S TRIBUTE

With heavy hearts and profound respect, we would like to share the arrangements for tomorrow
as we prepare to welcome our fellow veteran, TPD Police Officer, friend, and dedicated advocate for those who served.

I have spoken with Jennifer, and the current arrangements are as follows:

Tomorrow’s Arrival and Tribute

• Departure from Oklahoma City: Approximately 9:45–10:00 a.m.
• Estimated arrival: 1:30–2:00 p.m., depending on traffic
• Location: Schaudt’s Funeral Service
• Address: 1329 E. 151st Street, Glenpool, OK 74033


Those who wish to join us are invited to gather outside the funeral home to stand together in honor of Brian and offer a final Hero’s Tribute as he makes his way home.
This will be an opportunity for us, as fellow veterans, Police Officers, friends, and members of the community, to show our gratitude for his service, his sacrifice, and the
countless lives he touched through his dedication to helping veterans. Brian devoted so much of himself to ensuring that those who served our nation and our community
received the support and benefits they had earned. Tomorrow, we can return a measure of that respect by standing together to honor him.

Funeral services will be announced later once his family has had time to make the necessary arrangements.
We will share additional information as it becomes available and as the family wishes it to be shared.

Until then, let us come together to honor Brian with the dignity, respect, and gratitude he so richly deserves.

Rest easy, Brian. Your service mattered. Your legacy lives on. You are coming home, and you will not be forgotten.

10/18/2026

In Loving Memory of Brian Collum: Supporting the Collum Family

We are raising funds to support the family of Brian Collum following his recent passing. As a veteran advocate who dedicated himself to Vets That Matter, Brian gave so much to others. Now, we want to surround his family with love and financial peace of mind. Donations will directly cover immediate family needs.

Thank you for your kindness.

https://givebutter.com/memorial-fund-for-brian-collum-rjetc7

10/14/2026

With heartfelt sorrow, our family shares that Brian Collum, a United States Army veteran and retired Tulsa police officer, died on October 13 at 5:43 p.m. from complications of an aneurysm.

Words seem far too small for what our hearts are carrying. How do we begin to describe the loss of someone whose place in our family can never be filled? How do we put into words the love and the memories we shared?

What matters most: our love for Brian. We are grateful for his life. And we will miss him more than we can adequately express.

Brian’s service in the U.S. Army and with the Tulsa Police Department were meaningful parts of his life. The service to our country and the Tulsa community was important. Brian’s greatest passion was assisting his fellow veterans, making sure they received the benefits they deserved. Brian’s motto was “You served, you deserve.”

We also recognize that behind those titles was a person whose life meant so much to the people who knew and loved him.

For us, Brian was part of our conversations, our gatherings, our memories, and our sense of family. His place among us cannot be summed up by a uniform, a career, or even a few carefully chosen words.

His absence will be felt in ways both large and small. There will be moments when we want to tell him something, hear his voice, or simply know that he is there. There will be familiar occasions that feel different because he is missing. And there will be unexpected reminders that bring both a smile and a wave of sorrow.

As we begin to face our loss, we want to express our gratitude to everyone who has reached out with love, prayers, condolences, and offers of help. Whether you have called, sent a message, shared a memory, or quietly held our family in your thoughts, your kindness matters. We may not be able to respond to every message, but please know that we receive your care with grateful hearts.

To those who knew Brian through his military service, his years with the Tulsa Police Department, or his work at the veteran center. Thank you for remembering him and for honoring the part of his life you shared. Memories matter. Each of you hold a piece of Brian, not only the record of what Brian did, but the memory of who he was.

We ask for patience and understanding as our family grieves. We would like you to honor our privacy during this time.

There are no words that can take away this loss, but there is comfort in knowing that we do not have to carry it alone.

Today, we are not ready to say everything that might someday be said about him. Today, we are grieving and we request that you honor our request so we, as a family can share our time together.

Brian, thank you for your service, for your place in our family, and for the life we were able to share with you. We wish there had been more time—more conversations, more ordinary days, and more opportunities to tell you what you meant to us.

We will miss you deeply. We will speak your name. We will tell your stories. And we will carry our love for you into the days ahead.

With love and gratitude,

The family of Brian Collum

10/11/2026

10/11/2026

I am saddened with all my heart to report that my dear friend and partner Brian Collum is in the hospital in Navarre, Florida. He had a fall and is in serious condition. His wife and children with him. Please keep them in your prayers. Peter

10/11/2026

❤️🤍💙 WHAT AN AMAZING SUCCESS! 🇺🇸🚗

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our car show such an incredible success! ❤️

To our amazing sponsors, car owners, vendors, food trucks, volunteers, attendees, the OBI Blood Bus, and everyone who donated their time, talents, resources, and support — WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! 🙌

A special thank-you to the Sand Springs Police and Fire Departments for your support and for being part of such a wonderful event!

Every person who showed up, every business that contributed, every volunteer who gave their time, and every participant who shared their passion for cars helped make a real difference.

🇺🇸 This was about so much more than cars. It was about coming together as a community to support an amazing cause — HELPING OUR VETERANS! 🇺🇸

Our veterans have sacrificed so much for our freedom, and we are honored to be part of a community that believes in giving back to those who have given so much for us.

We are beyond grateful for the generosity, kindness, and patriotism shown by everyone involved. Your support means more than words can express, and together, we are making a difference in the lives of our veterans. ❤️🤍💙

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! 🙏

We appreciate each and every one of you and can’t wait to see you at our next event!

🇺🇸 GOD BLESS OUR VETERANS, OUR COMMUNITY, AND THE USA! 🇺🇸

❤️🤍💙

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10/10/2026

Thank you to our Community! We had 211 cars, trucks, motorcycles, and rat rods!!!
See you next year!