Brandon Simpson, 28, originally of New Hampshire, moved to South Florida four years ago to fulfill a lifelong dream. He died on April 28, one day after his birthday, after his car was pulled from the New River, near the Avenue of the Arts bridge.
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Brandon Simpson’s bedroom at his home in New Hampshire was decorated with photos of sailboats and beaches.
He knew since he was young that he wanted to leave the cold for the sun and sand. He finally recently lived out his dream. With little plan, he packed up his car and headed south with one of his lifelong friends and Simpson’s rescue dog, Kona, in August 2021. Within a few years, he had built a life in Fort Lauderdale, working a restaurant job that he loved at night and spending his days at the beach.
