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Brent Kirstein

Todd 2024 was the year the world lost one of the best individuals it ever created. Todd Barron’s unparalleled energy and passion for life experiences shaped everyone in his atmosphere and the memories created will last for eternity. I first met Todd in 2012 and to me, he was a true friend, a warrior and example of unlimited greatness. There are so many thoughts that come to mind when remembering Todd and I will begin this story at the inception of our friendship. We first met in 2012 when I moved to Florida and was at a low point in my life. I had just went through a divorce, my dog passed away and I was adapting to living in a new state. We were introduced at a party by a mutual friend and Todd instantly made me feel welcome into a new group of people. Looking back on memories it’s clear that Todd had a profound effect on my life with illustrating what happiness should look like. Todd had the ability to make everyone laugh and be the life of the party but was also one of the most intelligent and serious people that I know. It’s cliche to say - but he walked the fine line between work hard play hard. One of the things we had in common was event planning and Todd had mastered it every single time, with securing hard to get reservations and booking amazing vacations and experiences for his friends and family. I have so many fond memories of our friendship, one of them was at Sapori in Boca Raton August 2014; we had a dinner with 5 couples at and at the time there was a social media trend called the ice bucket challenge to promote awareness for ALS. After an amazing dinner we went outside and despite it being a freezing 50 degrees in Florida, Todd convinced the server to dump a bucket filled with ice cold water on him. Looking back on it, I could not imagine how uncomfortable the 45 minute soaking wet ride home to Wellington must have been, but Todd lived for the moment. Another memory was our June 2017 group trip to San Francisco and Napa Valley. Todd planned the best itinerary of known wineries, hidden gems and amazing restaurants. This was a special trip for me not only because of the company but also because I leaned my wife Sharon was pregnant with our first child. I remember Todd giving me a big hug and telling me that fatherhood is the best gift any man can receive. To cherish every moment and be sure that my children know how much I loved them. Over the 12 years that I knew Todd there were so many fun nights like dinners @ Sunset Sushi and special events at Mar-a-lago. The last trip we took together was in September 2022 and I was felt so blessed to host Todd at the Rams vs Bills game @ Sofi Stadium in LA. Despite having to walk almost a mile with a prosthetic leg, he never complained. This was yet another explain of the mental discipline and strength that Todd possessed. When I think of how to best articulate to his daughters Sarah and Lilah how much their father meant to his friends it’s hard to put into words. Ultimately there is not enough that can be said about his character and impact to the world. We should all aspire to be half the man that Todd Barron was. He was proud, humble, dignified and majestic. He was a bright star and I will always cherish our friendship. Love you bro Todd

2024 was the year the world lost one of the best individuals it ever created. Todd Barron’s unparalleled energy and passion for life experiences shaped everyone in his atmosphere and the memories created will last for eternity. I first met Todd in 2012 and to me, he was a true friend, a warrior and example of unlimited greatness.

There are so many thoughts that come to mind when remembering Todd and I will begin this story at the inception of our friendship. We first met in 2012 when I moved to Florida and was at a low point in my life. I had just went through a divorce, my dog passed away and I was adapting to living in a new state. We were introduced at a party by a mutual friend and Todd instantly made me feel welcome into a new group of people. Looking back on memories it’s clear that Todd had a profound effect on my life with illustrating what happiness should look like.

Todd had the ability to make everyone laugh and be the life of the party but was also one of the most intelligent and serious people that I know. It’s cliche to say - but he walked the fine line between work hard play hard. One of the things we had in common was event planning and Todd had mastered it every single time, with securing hard to get reservations and booking amazing vacations and experiences for his friends and family.

I have so many fond memories of our friendship, one of them was at Sapori in Boca Raton August 2014; we had a dinner with 5 couples at and at the time there was a social media trend called the ice bucket challenge to promote awareness for ALS. After an amazing dinner we went outside and despite it being a freezing 50 degrees in Florida, Todd convinced the server to dump a bucket filled with ice cold water on him. Looking back on it, I could not imagine how uncomfortable the 45 minute soaking wet ride home to Wellington must have been, but Todd lived for the moment.

Another memory was our June 2017 group trip to San Francisco and Napa Valley. Todd planned the best itinerary of known wineries, hidden gems and amazing restaurants. This was a special trip for me not only because of the company but also because I leaned my wife Sharon was pregnant with our first child. I remember Todd giving me a big hug and telling me that fatherhood is the best gift any man can receive. To cherish every moment and be sure that my children know how much I loved them.

Over the 12 years that I knew Todd there were so many fun nights like dinners @ Sunset Sushi and special events at Mar-a-lago. The last trip we took together was in September 2022 and I was felt so blessed to
host Todd at the Rams vs Bills game @ Sofi Stadium in LA. Despite having to walk almost a mile with a prosthetic leg, he never complained. This was yet another explain of the mental discipline and strength that Todd possessed.

When I think of how to best articulate to his daughters Sarah and Lilah how much their father meant to his friends it’s hard to put into words. Ultimately there is not enough that can be said about his character and impact to the world. We should all aspire to be half the man that Todd Barron was. He was proud, humble, dignified and majestic. He was a bright star and I will always cherish our friendship. Love you bro