Washington, District of Columbia
Jan 1, 1986 – Jan 29, 2011
On January 29, 2011, Brandon Earl Braswell, went home to be with Lord. He was born January 1, 1986 to Edward Braswell and Dawn Thomas. He attended DC Public Schools and graduated from Continental Academy. He was employed by Glencor Services in Clinton, Maryland. Mentoring the youth was his passion. He served as a football coach with the Freeman Branch Recreation League in Washington D.C. Brandon was an avid sports fan and athlete. He played the position of Quarterback with the Woodland Tigers football team in Washington DC. His favorite pastime was spending time with his mother Dawn Thomas, his cherished daughter Brandi, his godson, Demont'e Hewitt, and his best friends De'Angelo Bowman & Maurice White. Brandon also loved Barack Obama, Lil Wayne and attending Backyard Band concerts. He was preceded in death by: Paternal Grandmother Christine Bowman; Aunt Carla Harkum; and Uncle Larry Braswell. Survivors: His devoted mother Dawn Thomas; father Edward Braswell; step-father Edward Thomas, Sr. ; daughter Brandi E. Braswell. one sister, Shariah Braswell; three brothers, Darius Dawkins; and Edward and Cameron Thomas; maternal grandmother, Margaret Harkum; four aunts, LaTasha Harkum; Kathleen Brinkley; Deborah Jean Braswell; and Robin Bowman; five uncles, Charles; James; Michael and Gregory Braswell; Ralph and Christopher Bowman; and Jerome Brinkley. Numerous cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the Temple of Praise 700 Southern Avenue S.E. Washington DC. 20032. Officiator Reverend Paige A Harris. Internment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery Suitland, MD
Brandon it has been a year since you have gone to glory and not a day go by that I don't think about our frienship we had here on earth but I know that I will see again keep smiling from heaven.
January 30, 2012
With our deepest sympathy and love in this time of deep sorrow.. The Roth family ( from Edmund Burke School) Dick, Pat, Siobhan, Soren, Joe, Michelle, Cassius, Soren and Ingrid
February 15, 2011
Dawn, My prayers are with you and your family, god sent his angel to show the world, how we suppose to look out for our youth and Mother, stay strong
Roberta Austin-Thomas
OPM
February 11, 2011
Brandon the man!!! you are my first born and my best friend.You are in a much better place than me. It's get hard and hard everyday to stay strong but I know you would have want me to.I'm going to Love and Miss the rest my life.Your father,Your friend
February 10, 2011
Dawn, may God bless you and your family.
Denise Lee
February 10, 2011 | Baltimore, MD
Miss Dawn your in my thoughts and prayers during this time of grieve...My condolences are with the entire Braswell family..
kenya britain
February 09, 2011 | New York, NY
Brandon I have known you since middle school. And you was always a cool dude in my book. You was a good friend to so many people and me as well. I remember how so many times back in school when people use to talk about me. You always stood up to say ah man stop messing with my homie. LOL I will always remember that. You most def was a special person. You will truely be missed. Rest In Peace
Ricardo Douglas Jr
February 08, 2011 | Temple Hill, MD
RIP B!!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED!!! A TRUE SWEETHEART HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY! CRAZY WORLD! MAY YOUR SOUL REST BABY!!! <3 <3 <3 LOVE, BRITTANY
BRITTANY BOSTON
February 08, 2011 | WASHINGTON, DC
Brandon I never meet you but you were my daughters dearest friend. I heard nothing but good thing about you and was very impressed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family especially your beautiful Blessed daughter who was the love of your life. Just know that your life and legacy will remain in all of us so that we will be able to move foward in our life journey. The word of God says to be absent fromt the body is to be present with the Lord and I know you mad it in love...
February 08, 2011