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for Richard Brawley
Bill Hopkins
August 20, 2009
Rich,
As your friend, your co-worker and your union president - you will be missed by all three of me!
Heartfelt condolences to your family.
Tanya Smith-Banning
August 18, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Brawley Family, Rich & I graduated from MHS together & spent time at KCC together, I have thought about him much over the years & was truly shocked to hear of his untimely passing, he will be greatly missed!
Deloy Johnson
August 18, 2009
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My trips to our Kalamazoo office will not be the same. Rich and I always had a great time whenever I needed to work in Kalamazoo. We would banter back and forth and Rich would often make me a fresh pot of coffee. I will miss Rich and the way he took care of our staff in Kalamazoo.
Deloy Johnson
IT Manager
United States District Court & Probation
Mark Trowbridge
August 18, 2009
My condolences to the Brawley family. Rich and I worked together for approximately 10 years at the Kalamazoo Federal Building. During that time, we spent many hours talking about Nascar, fishing, and hunting. Rich was a very kind and generous person, and always made the day better. He would do special things like brushing the snow off coworker's vehicles in the winter. He will be truly missed, and I will think of him everytime I drive into the Federal Building parking lot.
Darlene Henderson
August 18, 2009
Rich was a very good friend. I met him on my first day at the federal building, when he directed me where to park and escorted me to the probation office. Rich was always kind and helpful in that way. He would do anything for anyone. He had such a giving spirit.
Over the years we became close, sharing most everything. He continually said "TW" to me, because he knew I hated the term "typical woman." We had a lot of fun joking around, decorating offices and vehicles. I even put streamers on his bike handles - without touching it, of course - for his birthday.
I think I am still in shock at his loss. He was just in my office on Thursday, giggling about decorating another coworker's office in Michigan State decor, as she was a U of M fan. I told him he was a "TI" = "typical instigator." He said he gets it honest and told me about how his father use to prank Chris at work with racoon and deer parts (some details!). I was very busy that day, but thought he justed needed to talk about his father. I knew he missed him deeply.
Rich loved and cared for his family very much. I feel like I know each of you through him. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Dar
Nicole (Zink) Blowers
August 18, 2009
John,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. May Peace and fond memories help ease the pain during your time of sorrow.
Randy Sebright
August 17, 2009
Rich we will miss you and your wonderful love that touched everyone you met. The fourth pew on the right side of the church will never be the same. The spot you held each Lord's Day will have your laughter, smiles, giggles and yes the biggest heart we have known in our congregation. Your memories will be our happiness till we meet again. Our prayers will continue to be with your Mom, John and Tonya. It is not goodbye my brother in Christ it is see you later.
Randy and Linda Sebright
Mary Lou Ulmer
August 17, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Rich. He was a big part of our family, too. The friendship he shared with my brother, Mark, will never be forgotten. They were like brothers and always had such great times. Please know that we understand how you are hurting. Jesus said in John 16:20, "I tell you, you will weep and mourn, but the world will rejoice; you will have pain, but your pain will turn to joy." May your faith carry you through this sorrowful time.
God Bless You,
Mary Lou (Mark Musgrave's sister)
Randy and Mandy Conine
August 17, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
August 17, 2009
Rich was very kind to me when I first started to work at the federal court. I am very sorry about your loss. Ellen Carmody
Paul Dogan
August 17, 2009
My condolences to the entire family.
It has been a long time since Rich & I hung out-always remember the laughing & the sense of humor he had & was willing to share.
Tiffany Moan
August 16, 2009
Norma,
I am so sorry about Rich. I love you very much, and if you need me for anything, let me know. Please give Tonya and John an extra hug for me.
Love,
Tif
Sharon (Tedrow) Baylis
August 16, 2009
Norma, So So Sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know Rich. But I know he had to be a very special and Beautiful person. Because I know that his Mom & Dad were! May God Bless you and your family.
Matt & Angie Dale
August 16, 2009
Rich was a very dear friend of ours. We will always cherish the fun times we had going to the Nascar races. Rich was a very kind, fun-loving person that would do anything for someone in need. He will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Sharon Whaley
August 16, 2009
Rich was a coworker and will be missed by many. We teased each other often about our favorite college teams: I am a Michigan State fan and Rich was a huge Ohio State Buckeye. We had fun ribbing each other about our favorite teams. Rich used to get a kick out of teasing many of us and would get the giggles when he would describe how he successfully pulled a prank on one of us. I will miss his giggles the most. I offer my deepest condolences to Rich's family.
Michael Berry
August 16, 2009
Rich will be dearly missed by all who met him. The stories and memories we had together will last the rest of my lifetime. May God bless and keep you you all in His loving arms.
Jeanni Morey
August 16, 2009
What a shock to learn Rich was gone. I only knew him by our telephone contact through work; but I know I always looked forward to Tuesdays at 4:45pm; he was the bright point in my day. He will definitely be missed.
Joanne (Lampert) Mains
August 16, 2009
Life is not fair to those that are taken too soon, unexpectedly depriving families of thier loved ones, I wish the family strength in this time of loss and will always remember Richard as a fun loving spirit who was full of life and enjoyed every moment of his. God Bless and never forget to tell those you care for that you love them when they depart your sight for we never know when it will be our last chance to do so...
Ray & Kelli Johnson
August 16, 2009
Rich was a great man and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Ray and Kelli Johnson
Peggy Michael
August 16, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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