John Braue

My deepest condolences go to the Braue family. I know this must time of year must be particularily hard because I remember how much the Colonel loved the Fourth of July. One of my fondest childhood memories involve a Fourth of July in Edwardsville, in which the day was capped off by fireworks that we watched from the country club.

I will always remember the Colonels positive attitude. Before I left for college Colonel Braue imparted this philosophy that success comes in cans - I...