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Salaam Brown Obituary

Salaam M. Brown PORTSMOUTH - Sgt. First Class Salaam Makkah "Boosie" Brown, 38, of the 600 block of Phoebus Square, Apt. 301, died Aug. 28, 2010 in Germany. Born in Richmond, he served in the United States Army for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, April Brown; stepdaughter, Katisha Brown; mother, Linnell Vaughan and father, Jesse Brown; five sisters; one brother. He was predeceased by his mother, Carol Brown. A funeral will be held today, Sept. 8, at noon in Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1131 Crawford St., Portsmouth, VA 23704, and Parkview United Methodist Church with Bishop Marcus D. Brown presiding. Burial will be held in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. A viewing was held Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 6 p.m. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 8, 2010.

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Antqualene Johnson

November 11, 2010

To my little "big brother". I am saddened by your passing. It's been some time since you've gone, and I'm just now hearing the news. Your family is in my prayers. Love you, bro.

September 22, 2010

I want to send my deepest condolences to the family of Salaam Brown. I was stationed with Brown in Nuemburg Germany. Although he was very quiet, he stood out with his exceptional personality and bright smile. In time I hope you find comfort in knowing he is in a much better place. I am truly saddened. Deidre Huery (Colorado Springs, CO)

Felice Newsome

September 17, 2010

To the Family I send my deepest condolences at this time. Brown-you will be missed. Just knowing you're no longer with is saddens my heart. My prayers are with you April. Be strong, GOD did not bring you this far to leave you. You will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. From 1 of many friends of the 55th (double nickle) PSC, Germany

Tara Johnson-Washington

September 17, 2010

I want to give my sincere condolences to the Brown family. I knew Brown in Germany when I was stationed there with him. He was a great person and friend. I am truly sorry for your loss. May God continue to heal you and keep you in faith always. To his wife, I wish I had known you. He was a great man. He will be missed. Tara (Johnson) Washington

Rest in Peace, Brother

Christopher Edwards

September 17, 2010

I want to send my condolences to the Brown Family during this trying time. May God continue to strengthen his family, friends as well as others touched by Salaam during his short time with us. Salaam, although far in physical, was close in my heart as a friend from his first tour in Nurnberg, Germany with the 55th PSC. He will forever remain in the hearts of my Family. God Bless you brother, rest in peace.

Terri Farr

September 16, 2010

May Salaam's loved ones find peace and understanding in his passing. May all of us who had the opportunity to know Salaam as a friend and fellow soldier, continue to keep his memory alive and never forget the good times. God bless each one of you...know that Salaam has found eternal peace and one day your/our paths will cross again...My thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family...Peace be unto you...

Kelvin Howell

September 16, 2010

I want to send to my deepest condolences to the Brown family. I am just hearing of this news today and it it saddens me very much. Salaam and I served together in Nurnberg, Germany back in 1992-1994. I just recently got back in contact with him this year on Facebook and it hurts me to read this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Brown family. Kelvin Howell (Tampa, Florida)

Christina Brown

September 9, 2010

To April and Salaam Brown family he will be missed by all of us, I myself thank god that my family had the opportunity of knowing him and welcoming him into our family to all of you god has place this outstanding soldier somewhere much higher than the Army, he is now in god hands my prayers will continue for his family as well as mine and when you look up into the sky at night that shining star you see will let you know he is going to be okay because he is in heaven now, may god bless you always this is from one of April's, family members from Charleston WV, Christina Brown

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