Time Capsule by Ella Jane Brewer

Meet Brent!

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:06:42 UTC

Today you will get to know more about Brent Hanson! Brent is 72 years old, and upon talking to him, his passion for his family and love for life became immediately apparent.

Family

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:15:35 UTC

Family is very important to Brent. He is lucky enough to live within a short drive from all of them which is something that he is very grateful for. Spending time with his family is something that brings Brent emence joy, he has loved being able to watch his 2 daughters Amy and Carlie as well as his 5 grandkids grow up.

Brents wife

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:31:03 UTC

This is Brent's wife Ginger. Brents memories with Ginger are some of his favorite.

Addition fun fact about Brent

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:35:26 UTC

Every year for Christmas Brent and Ginger host their family Christmas which always has a fun theme. Past themes include SNL, tropical, and decades. This year the theme was Barbie, and Brent and Ginger dressed up as Barbie and Ken.

Getting Married

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:38:57 UTC

Brent recalls one of his most impactful and favorite life events as his wedding day where he married Ginger

Children and Grandchildren

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:42:21 UTC

Another one of Brent's favorite memories is having children and grandchildren. Living close to family has allowed Brent to be very involved in his grandchildren's lives, for example, attending sporting events, which is something that brings him lots of joy

Other nonpersonal life events

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:46:44 UTC

Brent describes that the 911 attack also had a large impact on his life. 911 changed his outlook on life and made him very grateful for his family. Brent also mentioned that family challenges had an impact on his life, while difficult, they made him and his family stronger.

Memorable song

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:51:45 UTC

Wedding song

Memorable song

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:52:57 UTC

Brent used to sing this song to his oldest daughter Amy when she was little

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:54:28 UTC

"Never give up when you get knocked down, get up tougher"

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:54:40 UTC

"Work hard"

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:55:02 UTC

"Treat people as you would like to be treated"

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:55:16 UTC

"Believe in country and God"

State Football Championship

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 03:59:39 UTC

Brent recalls one of his favorite memories being state football championship appearances. Growing up playing football and coaching at various different locations football has always been something close to Brents heart.

How has society shaped aging?

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 04:02:21 UTC

When asked this question Brent responded, "society should respect all people regardless of age and understand where each age group fits into the world". Brent believes every age group has a purpose in this world and holds value.

Additional thoughts on aging

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 04:04:11 UTC

Brent thinks that the way people look at each other should have little to do with age and much more to do with who they are in regard to how they treat people and what they have/did contribute to society.

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 04:04:43 UTC

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 04:05:18 UTC

How has society changed over your lifetime?

ellabrewer4 — 2025-02-10 04:11:51 UTC

Brent believes that now more than ever, society needs to remember to treat everyone with kindness and work with each other not against.