BIR, Collin of West Carrollton, OH, passed away on the Seventeenth of January, 2010. He was born in Lafayette, IN, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, July 21, 1982. Collin, and his brother, Aaron, were raised by parents, Dan and Patti Bir. In his lifetime, Collin's love, sincerity, friendship, and good nature touched everyone that met him. He graduated West Carrollton Senior High as an enthusiastic member of the marching band. He then went on to the MVCTC and graduated from their clerical program. Since then, Collin was employed at Goodwill and donated his time and heart to many non-profit organizations, touching even those he never met. He is still a standing member of the the Flashing Parrot Bar and Resort where he found joy and respect. In the end, these words will never encompass the light Collin brought to the world. He is survived by his parents; brother; grandparents, John and Mary Howell, Lou Bir, and the memory of his grandfather, Ray Bir; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will be receiving family and friends at 1:00PM and service begins at 1:50PM at St. Henry Church, 6696 Springboro Pike, on Saturday the 23rd. A celebration of his life to be held at Down the Pike, 1603 S. Alex Rd. immediately afterward. In place of flowers, please send donations to the Miami Valley Spina Bifida Organization, 4801 Springfield St., Riverside, OH 45431. Published in the Dayton Daily News on 1/20/2010 2000