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for Ambrose Brazelton
Randy Gronert
March 22, 2023
Dear Braz my good man, now ten weeks have we span. Since your arrival and words of survival to the Winona educaring clan. I appreciate your concern for motivating we the learned. However, I must admit, there's only one thing I regret. That only some were able to come. Now were you to appear at a workshop next year, we will undo the undone, sing the unsung and reverse the unwon. I've heard, of course, that story of "beating a dead horse", but to this situation it does not apply! You see Braz, people enjoy your views, cues and razzmatazz! And "bring him back" has been the cry!
Teresia Simmons
April 27, 2011
Braz was a wonderful friend, colleague,and mentor. He taught me to listen the children and to always put them first. Consider their needs and truly get to know them. The are our teachers. I just found out about his loss and I am truly saddened that the world has lost such a beautiful person. He will always be a part of me and a part of my life.
Love you, Braz
Teresia Hall Harper Simmons
Beverly Parker
January 4, 2011
I just found out that Mr. Brazelton died about a week ago. He was my physical education teacher at Bryan Elementary School. He was a great teacher, a great role model and a great person. I will never forget the activities he involed his students in such as the tumbling and drill teams. I had hoped to see him again but since I won't in this life please accept my sincere condolences and may God bless his family. He will never be gorgotten by me.
Nell Harris
July 21, 2010
I met Mr. Brazelton only once when he did a presentation for the Head Start program teachers and staff. It was around 1979 or 80. To say the man made an impression on my life is putting it mildly. I truly enjoyed and was permanently impacted by his enthusiasm. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Carol Price-Ray
July 8, 2010
Mr. Brazelton was one of my favorite teachers back at
Crosby School. He was very special in many ways. I had him around 1954. He is the only person I ever got a paddling from. Today I am a Great-grandmother, wife, nurse and retired. May God bless the family. Carol Price Ray.
Gwendolyn Poole-Chambers
July 6, 2010
Mrs. Brazelton, Carl & Leslie & Family, We are saddened to hear of Mr. Brazelton's passing. Growing up in Wesley Temple would have been impossible without his love for the youth there. He took me & my brothers to VBS Memorial Camp in Columbus (church camp), and it was awesome. My family have very fond memories of you all. We will keep you in our prayers. Love to you all!
Michael Kolody
July 3, 2010
My condolences to Mr. Brazelton's family and friends. I met Mr. Brazelton on a few occasions way back in 1966 and 1967 at Bryan School. I was a football player at North High School, and we had a small group from the high school going around to visit the various schools in North Akron. Our mission was to impress upon the children to enjoy themselves over the summer and to be on the watch for vandals breaking windows in their schools. Mr. Brazelton met with me briefly on all of my visits, and he made all of us feel very welcome and appreciated. I knew 44 years ago that he was a man who genuinely cared very much about his students. He was a man of great character and a very special human being. May he rest in peace.
DEBRA AND JESSE HENDERSON
July 3, 2010
I WILL ALWAYS REMENBER YOU, WHEN I WAS IN FOURTH GRADE YOU WERE IN INSPIRATION FOR ME TO REACH HIGHER PLANES AAND MY GRANDMOTHER LOVED YOU TO, ESPECIALLY THE DRILL TEAM AT BRYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NORTH AKRON. RIP LOVE YOU ALWAYS DEBRA AND JESSE HENDERSON.
Linda Snow
July 3, 2010
Back in 1970 my soon-to-be-husband and I were students at Ohio University. We decided we wanted to go to an OU-Miami football game but neither of us owned a car. (Few students did back then!) We ended up "thumbing a ride" from Athens down to Miami...something I wouldn't even remotely consider doing today!! It took 3 drivers on the road to get us there and lucky for us, one of them was Ambrose Brazelton. While we never saw him face-to-face again, I never ever forgot that name. He asked for an address and after that he sent us volumes of letters and poems, which we enjoyed immensely. (I was an English major at OU, so all that poetry really enlightened my soul). A year later, my 'boyfriend' and I married. We had 4 beautiful children who are now all happily married themselves. I am expecting my 9th grandchild any day now. Unfortunately, the love of my life, divorced me for another womam in 2001. I immediately moved to Columbus and saw the obituary for Ambrose earlier this week. I have never ever forgotten the fun we had that day in 1970, thumbing a ride to Oxford and ending up in his car. What a delightful man he was and I am sure he will be so missed by SO many! God Bless. Linda Snow, in Dublin, OHIO. ([email protected])
Sandra Wilbur
July 2, 2010
Braz was a gift to the children and teachers involved in physical education.
We were blessed. He will be missed.
Sandra Wilbur
teacher and administrator of physical education in NJ
Richard Beasley
July 2, 2010
A call from Finley informed me, that his ‘Uncle Ambrose’ had pasted away. Almost instantly I remembered helping build Soap Box Derby cars in my neighbor’s garage, going tobogganing at Goodyear Metropolitan Park, and being saved after Carl defended Stewart and Mr. Brazelton defended me. Later, I asked my wife had she heard of Ambrose Brazelton. She said, “Oh yes he would carry me on his shoulders during the long community jogs we took in his gym class. I felt on top of the world, he was my hero.” I replied, “Yea mine too!”
My sincere sympathy to the family,
July 2, 2010
Thank you for your service to our country so that we can embrace the freedom we have today.
Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Worthington/Columbus OH
LORNA COOPER
July 2, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Larry McCrimager
July 2, 2010
Bro. Carl Brazelton & Family,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the srevices but I am praying for you and your family that God will
give you the strength that you need during this time and the days ahead.
God bless you and your family.
Fraternally,
Roxanne Gossett
July 2, 2010
My Uncle Ambrose…generous, loving, caring, role model, the words and emotions cannot describe the such a GREAT Man. I will miss many things especially every time I saw him his arms open for a strong hug. He help mold the fate of my mother and siblings by having providing love and support through darkness. Uncle Ambrose and Aunt Amanda was a shining light. With love to Uncle Ambrose, Aunt Amanda, Aunt Leslie, Carl, Amber, Rudy and the rest of the family.
Herma Rivers
July 1, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Leslie Parker Barnes
July 1, 2010
Thank you for sharing Mr. Brazelton with the youth of Akron -- we all loved and held him in the highest esteem. My deepest condolences.
Mike Portis
July 1, 2010
Mr.Brazelton was a great life force. As young kid at Bryan School, he taught us you could be what ever you wanted to be. Also he taught us there was little excuse for not being fit physically and mentally. The “Head Stand Rhapsody” was a great example of his genius of challenging both body and mind. But to sum it all up he was a great teacher and a blessing to all his students.
Sherri Mitko
July 1, 2010
Leslie I am so sorry for your lost. I know you and your family have been very blessed to have a man of his character to be part of your life. Your father seems like he was wonderful man and enjoyed a full life.
Harold Munford
July 1, 2010
To Amanda and family as you know Ambrose was a mentor and a great role model to me and will never be forgotten my deepest condolences and sympathy during this difficult time. I deeeply regret that I cannot be with you at this time. But you will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Attorney Freddie Green
July 1, 2010
To the Brazelton and Ridgill families.
My deepest sympathy is with the family as you prepare for the homegoing of a gentleman I considered my mentor, teacher, and father. I credit him with my succes nad keeping me on the straight and narrow. I valued his sternness and caring nature for me and all the North Akron (Bryan School) rugrats.
Thank you Mr Bazelton for allowing me to share your friendship and walk the path with you.
God Bless the entire family.
The Teakwood Heights Civic Association
July 1, 2010
In the community of Teakwood Heights, the absence of Mr. Brazelton will leave a big void! He was not only the Vice President of our Civic Association he was the community’s number one advocate. He advocated for the youth, the seniors, the families, and all else who was about the good of Teakwood Heights. “Mr. Brazelton,” as he was fondly called throughout the neighborhood, will be dearly missed by his Teakwood neighbors. The Teakwood Heights Civic Association on behalf of the Teakwood Heights community.
Evelyn Scott
July 1, 2010
To The Entire Brazelton Family: It was a very sad day to pick up the BJ and find that our legend was gone. I cannot begin to understand your loss. I only know that Mr. Brazelton was so much more than a teacher in my life. He was the man I have most admired in my life. He was my coach, drill team director, instructor, father and hero. I have carried him with me since 1963.
I had the privilege of seeing him honored by his peers at Akron U in 1981. Ican truly tell you that they did not say enough. He was so much more than ALL OF THAT! May God keep and comfort you all during your time of grief and please accept my heartfelt sympathies.
ALLISON KENT
July 1, 2010
PRAYING FOR YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW MAY GOD EMBRACE YOU AND COMFORT YOU IN THE DAYS O COME.
ALLISON KENT
July 1, 2010
PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU ALL
Kerry Lubin
June 30, 2010
My Heart and prayers go out to Braz' family. I feel honored to have had the pleasure of meeting & knowing Braz through Camp Ceasar. I feel like our profession took a big loss through his passing, however, we are all better people for having him in our lives and we all need to carry his vision of "keeping children first!"
June 30, 2010
When I was a student at Kent State University the instructors used Mr. Brazelton as an example of what a teacher should be. We heard his name over and over in our classes. His programs, his innovations as well as the wonderful man that he was became a part of our education. We all came to admire him. My condolences to the family.
Margaret Valletta
June 30, 2010
My deepest Condolences to the Brazelton Family. My memories go back to my childhood when Ambrose worked alongside my mother. They seemed to make magic when it dealt with children and adults with learning disabilities. I remember him as a humble, sweet man, and have his wonderful book which I treasure. God Bless all of you during this most difficult time. Margaret (Giallombardo) Valletta
June 30, 2010
To the Family
I was a member of the drill/ tumbling team, under the direction of Mr. Brazelton. He was so proud of us he took us on the Gene Caroll amateur show in Cleveland, Ohio with our tumbling act. I shall never forget the experience. He was truly one of a kind. I and countless others will always remember him and his legacy.
God Bless You
Sandra "Montgomery" Sykes
Cindi Berry Robins
June 30, 2010
It is with fond memories that I have of Mr. Brazelton and Bryan School. he was certainly ahead of his time in teaching. He could reach nearly everyone with his ways and methods. No candy or gum was allowed unless you had enough for the whole class. He loved the world series and we did too if you were in his room. God has certainly found a good and faithful angel for His heaven. Bless this family dear Lord as they go forward without their love one.
Shirley Rivers-Grant
June 30, 2010
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Suellen Vance
June 30, 2010
Leslie and family: Your Maybury "family" is thinking of you and praying with you. Our sympathy and support is yours.
Bondy Clinton
June 30, 2010
To the Brazelton Family, our Sympathy and prays are with your Family, We will miss his jokes and smile. We were blessed to have known and spent time with him. We'll miss him a lot more then words can express.
theo ward-palmer
June 30, 2010
To the Brazelton Family...I also was one of the FANTASTIC Drill/Tumbling team..which we all still talk about...May God Bless you in this time of loss and keep you in his care
Stanley Childers
June 30, 2010
To The Brazelton Family....
Mr. Brazelton was one of a kind. He taught us at Bryan Elementary School to hold your head up high and be responsible for your actions. The physical endurance and techniques he taught us was amazing. He was a mentor and a father away from home. His advise has helped me to be a better person, husband and father to this day. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have known him. He will always be an inspiration to me. We'll miss him.
Karen Browne Anderson
June 30, 2010
Carl and Alex,
My family extends our sincere sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron Duckworth
June 30, 2010
Mr.Braz,i thought i was in shape,he proved me wrong.Thank you for the life lessons.Rest in peace Sir.
Joyce Chapman
June 30, 2010
I became acquainted with Braze at Ohio University in a physical education class. His theory about children and their physical bodies stayed with me throughout my teaching career and on into the management of children and grandchildren. He was wonderful to work with and I am grateful for his life. You have certainly been blessed to have been a part of Braze. May the love and comfort of our Lord carry you through the days ahead as you adjust to a life without him
Sonja Marburger
June 30, 2010
Leslie and family: I was so sorry to hear that your father had passed. I know he will be greatly missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda {Rivers} Taylor
June 30, 2010
I was a member of the Tiny Tots Tumbling Team, the Drill Team, The Square Dancers, and various other activities made available to the students of Bryan Elementary School. I cherish mostly memories of Mr. Brazelton's teachings of honor, self respect, respect for others, family values, personal hygiene, and the list goes on. He taught his students to be young ladies and gentlemen. He played such an important part in so many lives and I will cherish his memory throughout eternity.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
June 30, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jim Ross
June 29, 2010
To know Braz was to have a "new light" brighten your life. I met Braz 20 years ago at Camp Caesar and was always humbled in his presence. I remember Braz for his wisdom, sense of humor, insight and love for all...especially the kids. To say the world is a better place to have Ambrose leave his footprints is a vast understatement. In your time of grief please take comfort in knowing Braz was respected as a professional and loved as a man! God Bless!
John Grzymko
June 29, 2010
To the Brazelton Family
I was deeply sadden by the news of Braz's passing. He was an inspiration to me in many ways - and not just professionally, he touched me spiritually and morally at a time in my life when I could have gone the wrong way. I will, as will you, miss him greatly. My prayers are with you
Patricia "Patti" Payne-Lightbourn
June 29, 2010
To the Brazelton Family,
I was saddened to learn about the loss of Mr. Braz. I will never forget him and all the funny things he used to say. He was the dad everyone would die to have in their life. I am blessed to have had him as a part of my life as a teenager trying to find my way. He was the teacher that I aspired to be. He will truly be missed, but I know he is smiling down on all those he loved and cared about.
June 29, 2010
Dear Brazelton Family, We are deeply saddened by your loss of Mr. Brazelton. May you find comfort in memories....God Bless your family. Elliott, Lois & Raquel Wallace
Alberta and William Coleman
June 29, 2010
To: The Brazelton Family
We are deeply saddened by your loss, and we are praying that God will guard, guide, and protect you as you navigate through life without Braz. He was an exceptional person that left an indelible impression on us. May you always be renewed and restored by his memory. God bless each of you!
June 29, 2010
To the Brazelton/Ridgill Family,and our Friends,
We also have an ache in our hearts for for the loss of our long time neighbor and good friend. He will be missed by all, but we will always remember him with a smile in our hearts and a gleam in our eyes. Thinking of you,
Ramona Saunders, Elvia(Saunders)Price, Saundra Saunders, Cheryl(Saunders)Geores and Jocelyn Saunders
Warren Austin
June 29, 2010
I admired and loved this man as a father figure and just all around greatperson. Need more like him. Going to miss him. May the peace of God abide fully with the family and those that will miss until we meet him again.
Warren "Diamond" Austin
Gregg Montgomery
June 29, 2010
To the Brazelton Family:
I had the pleasure of hearing "Braz" speak at WV Wesleyan College in 1972. He shared a vision of physical education and children that was well ahead of the world of "Dodgeball" and "Duck Duck Goose" that somehow continue,in some parts of the country, despite his never-ending efforts to speak of their demise. I am honored to have known him for the past 38 years and I will continue,on his behalf, to spread the Gospel of "What's Right for Children," according to "Braz"
God Bless your family during this time of sorrow but know that he did not die in vain and was loved by many across this country and beyond, for doing the "right thing" In his own words, "You are beautiful". We all felt beautiful when Braz spoke to us. Thank you for sharing him with the world. Camp Caesar
will always remember "Braz"
Most Sincerely,
Doris Becton-Clayton
June 29, 2010
To the family,
When I think of Mr. Brazelton I must say Bryan School. When I say Mr. Brazelton I think of the Drill Team he started,the Music we made with Drum Stick and Balls, the invitations we got to Perform for other under his leadership (he was proud of us) The Syncopated Beat With The Rumba Step. This man was wise beyond his years and he shared his wisdom with ALL of US. I will always be grateful for his Contributions to MY LIFE.
Rest In Peace
MARGARET (SMITH ROBERTS
June 28, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Kathy Stout
June 28, 2010
To the family of "Braz",
He was a man that touched many people's lives. He was an educator, a mentor, and a friend!!! Coming to Camp Caesar just hasn't been the same without him, but we know that Braz would want us to "carry on". I feel honored to have met him, and will continue to "keep children first!".
June 28, 2010
To the Brazelton Family,
The years I spent teaching at Bryan School were some of the most rewarding of my life. So much of that reward was generated through my association with the students and my fellow teachers. Braz was one of the teachers. God did not make a better, more compassionate person interested in the welfare of his students than Ambrose Brazelton. This is revealed in his book, “I May Be Little on the Outside, But I Am Big On the Inside.” Braz was big on the inside and on the outside. He will never be forgotten.
Allen D. and Shirley A. Jackson
Hillcrest Heights, Maryland
[email protected]
Margaret Svetlik Abbott
June 28, 2010
I met Braz at a national AAHPER convention in Houston while working my way through KSU. He and his friends inspired me to focus on the elementary level PE. For years he kept me under his wing and shared his unique and unrelenting love of children with me and many MANY future educators. I treasure the memory of his rescuing me at the AAHPERD in MN along with the rest of the Ohio crazies. He touched me and will always be my valued friend and mentor. There have never been any Fat Freddie's in my classes or life. Thanks for sharing your life and insights with me. MRSA
Walter Reynolds
June 28, 2010
This man sent me to Washington DC, 1961-1962, as a school patrol representative of Bryan School. I can always remember the square dances and gym classes and the BIG wooden paddle.
I thank our Father in Heaven for allowing this servant to spend time here on earth. He touched and influenced so many lives.
My heart felt sympathy to the Brazelton family and thank you for sharing this person with so many of us in the community that needed him.
Lisa Morris
June 28, 2010
Wow Mr. Brazelton! Yes he did touch many young people for more than one decade. I went to Findley School, and I can remember him because he was afro-american and he just stood out! He was ahead of his time and caught up with it from the future generations he touched. I had the pleasure of running into him in Columbus, Ohio and he gave me a copy of his book and autographed it for me. He won't be forgotten, he'll live on in the many lives he touched. Mr. Brazelton, taught and gave respect along with many other character building qualities. RIP Mr. Brazelton!!
Jim Reed
June 28, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
bobby kuba
June 28, 2010
My mother took me to Purdue to work with Braz in 1962. I was lucky to be with him over the last 20 weeks.
Bobby, you will never win
but everyone loves a loser with a grin
I have been grinning every day since meeting the Turkey Brazelton!
Sue Long
June 27, 2010
Braz, you have inspired many and touched every heart. You, Buster and others will start a Heaven Camp Caesar. In your memory, we will always "keep children first."
Charles Small
June 27, 2010
There is no way that you have died. You have mentored so many yong men and women that your legacy will live on for ages. So take your rest and may God bless you.
Min Cora Hamilton & Jacqueline Hamilton Baxter & The Entire Hamilton Family
June 27, 2010
To The Entire Brazelton Families:
God Bless you all in your time of sorrow.Mr. Brazelton will be greatly missed. He was our gym teacher, drill team instructor(white T-shirts/blue jeans/white/sneakers),square dance teacher, etc.etc.@ Bryan School(APS) etc.Thank You all for sharing him with us & for us.
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