Norfolk, Virginia
NEWPORT NEWS - Ralph Wilson Brake, Colonel, United States Army (retired), 91, passed away on Nov. 1, 2009, at his home in The Chesapeake.Born Oct. 9, 1918, in Rocky Mount, N.C., he earned an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and a graduate degree from Harvard...
Read MoreRemembering Ralph for many, many years of Bushmaster reunions. I remember very well the reunion he planned and held in Virginia Beach. He and I were the committee that planned the Colorado Springs reunion and for that reason had many long telephone conversations. He was so considerate and concerned with the Bushmaster widows. Sympathy to the family. I will miss him in Kansas City.
Ruth Powell
November 22, 2009 | Sfford, AZ
I met your Dad several times at Bushmaster reunions and enjoyed talking with him. He was such a gentleman and I know he will be missed by many. My sincere sympathy to the family.
Virginia Jansen, Rockford, Illinois
November 17, 2009
Dear Jacque, we just wanted to say that you are still in our thoughts and prayers and we are so very sorry about your dad. Dorinda & Arnette (Need Center)
Dorina & Arnette
November 11, 2009
Dear Jacque,
Sorry to hear about your loss. We had seen him only a month ago at Bennett's Creek Nursery. He brought this huge birthday card he received so we can all see. He will definitely be missed. God bless you and your family. Sincerely, Dan and Maria
Stephenson
November 04, 2009 | Virginia Beach, VA
As our dear back door neighbors for nearly a quarter century, Ralph and Phyllis Brake were very special to us. Our memories include numerous joint projects, many hours of just sitting and talking with them, and a personal interview by our daughter of Ralph as a very significant World War II veteran and career officer. Since his move to the Chesapeake, we have enjoyed several dinners with Ralph at his favorite restaurants, most recently to celebrate his 91st birthday. Our yard is peppered...
Lyle & Nancy Bagley
November 04, 2009 | Virginia Beach, VA
Dear Jacque,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your stories of him were so touching, I felt as if I knew him. Love, Patty Riesbeck
Patricia Riesbeck
November 03, 2009
Jacque...was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I always enjoyed hearing you speak of him, and was always impressed by his obvious love of life and family. You are in my thoughts and prayer. Mary Ellen
November 03, 2009
Dear Jacque
Your father sounds like a wonderful man who lived a full and happy life. You and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Christine Burns, NEED Center
November 03, 2009
Jacque,
I'm thinkin' on you and sending you energy and love. Love Alice Ayles
November 03, 2009
