Brooks-Newell-Obituary

Brooks Newell

San Antonio, Texas

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NEWELLTMCS (SS) Brooks R. Newell loving Father, Grandfather, Son, Brother and Uncle entered into eternal rest at the age of 71 on August 9, 2010 in San Antonio. Brooks honorably served 24 active duty years in the U.S. Navy and 10 years in the IRR retiring as TMCS (SS). Brooks served on many naval...

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Miss you every day Dad, never gets any easier. That feeling of wanting to call you and talk about my week and catch up with you is difficult to not be able to do. This year will mark 10 years since we said goodbye. Still seems like it happened yesterday. I know you're keeping Grandma and Grandpa company with Uncle Rip. Wish you could see the changes for our family and the great things that have happened. The boys are all grown now, they're so big. It's hard to believe they're all men now,...

Dear Newell Family:

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.

Although I did not have the honor and pleasure of knowing him, as Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

His commitment to...