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Phillip Rand Brown

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Towson, Maryland

Phillip Brown Obituary

BROWN , Phillip Rand Colonel Phillip Rand Brown , Veterinarian, Surgeon, Medical Commander, Professor, President of Field Health Care International, died on January 25, 2009 from complications of cancer. Loving husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, who had a love of learning, zest for life and boundless energy. He guided us on many adventures, encouraged us to embrace opportunities with his philosophy "drive fast and take chances". He touched and enriched so many lives through his teaching, mentoring and world wide humanitarian efforts. Where ever he found himself, he was always organizing, always mobilizing and trying to make the world a better place. He is survived by his wife Kathleen Kalaher; his siblings Brenda Micali, H. Keith Brown, Debbie Bambrick and her husband Bill, and Lisa Newberry and her husband Ralph; his three nephews and seven nieces; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, great nephews and great nieces.
The family will receive friends at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway exit 26), on Friday from 3 to 4 P.M., at which time a Memorial Service will be held. Interment will be held next week in Augusta, Georgia. Donations may be made to the Heifer Project International at www.heifer.org (800-422-0474) or another humanitarian effort.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 28, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Brown

43 Entries

Brandon Chan MD

April 4, 2024

Ive missed your advice and guidance. The fun we had at Hopkins was shaping my life even now..
Brandon Chan

John Schreiber

February 24, 2024

Here I am 15 years later finding out my old friend from the Air Force Reserves passed away in 2009. Randy simply speaking was a great human being. A mensch as they say.
May his wife and family know he touched many people he worked with as a great friend and mentor.

Mark Cox

February 10, 2009

I did not know Col. Brown, but wanted pass on my condolences to the family of a fellow guardsman. He truly served his country faithfully. May he rest in peace.
Ltc. Mark Cox
169 MDG South Carolina

Michael Hajatian

February 8, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary Kay Goetter

February 7, 2009

I don't know what made me click on the link but as soon as it said "Veterinarian" I remembered him...we deployed to Tunisia together in 2006. What a gentleman...a true gentleman. I realize I still have the business card he gave me. My prayers are with the family.

William Miller, SMSgt (R)

February 6, 2009

My deepest condolences on the passing of Col Brown. Randy was both a powerful mentor, and a good friend to me during my time with the 175th Wing. He will be sorely missed.

Kathy Washburn

February 3, 2009

Randy was an angel in our lives when we needed one. Tom and I will always be grateful for his caring and kindness. We send our love to all of his family.

Beverly Fricks

February 2, 2009

Mark Gosling

February 2, 2009

I took three trips with Randy and the last one was specifically because he was going to be the team chief. Many people in the military are managers, that is easy, the tough part is to be a leader, thank you Randy for being a leader. The missions I was on with you were significantly better because of you. I am very glad I was able to go around the world with you, it has been a true honor.

Don Alves

February 1, 2009

I met COL Brown on a humanitarian mission to SD. His calm, pleasant demeanor, willingness to teach and talk, and great sense of humor were a highlight of the trip. We will all miss him greatly.

Randell Young

January 30, 2009

I wish to share my deepest condolences to Randy Brown's family and other friends. I had the privelege and joy of working with Randy on many scientific projects over the past 15 years. He was always cheerful, good-humored, yet a skilled and practical mentor to me. I will feel his loss in both my professional and personal life. We can never understand how our flight will land, but Dr. Brown rode out his journey with gusto. May God bless Randy and comfort all his loved ones in his passing.
Sincerely,
Randell Young

Gloria Taylor

January 30, 2009

Lisa,
My heart goes out to you. What a tough few months you have obviously have had. I am sure your mom and dad are so proud of the wife and mother you have become. Next time you are in town, please call us.
Love,
Gloria, Grady and Rachel

Jonathan Cohen

January 30, 2009

I am saddened to hear the news of Dr Brown's passing. He was a kind man and a superior mentor in the surgical training lab. I will always think of him fondly.

Mark Thomas

January 30, 2009

I am extremely saddened at our loss of Col Brown. Although limited, the interaction I had with him was always pleasant. I don’t know how, but he knew my name and always offered helpful advice and guidance. No one can fill his void, but thankfully he has touched many people in such a way that his spirit and kindness will live on through them. Thank you for all the people you touched.

Col. Brown giving one of his "infamous" speeches before the CE trip to Bosnia.

Christi Harrell

January 29, 2009

Col. Brown had a passion for life and for helping others. He LOVED to talk and educate those around him! He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Salvatore Lombardi

January 29, 2009

When I transferred to the Maryland Air Guard, from Tennessee - Randy took me under his wing to make sure I felt comfortable in my new Guard home. He made sure we went to lunch at least once each drill - and many bottles of wine were drunk in Little Italy. We became collegues and then friends. As a physician - I know too well these things happen . As Randy's buddy - I don't understand why.
Rest well - Mission Complete.

Col. Sal Lombardi,
State Air Surgeon
Maryland Air National Guard

Barbara Lee

January 29, 2009

Col Brown created opportunities where there were none - because of him so many people traveled to places they otherwise would never have seen, shared experiences they otherwise would never have known. He reminded us that caring for those less fortunate is truly why we are here. From Belize to Peru to Bosnia to New Orleans to Rosebud - they are all better places because he led us there. He showed us the way. It is now up to us to show others.

Liz Bridges

January 29, 2009

I am so saddened at the loss of Randy. I traveled with him around the world teaching - I valued him as a friend and colleague and I learned much about being an officer and leader from him during simple conversations in a parking lot. I will always remember and miss him
Col Liz Bridges

Steph Walsh

January 29, 2009

Like many in the Air Guard, I knew Randy for some time. When I moved to the city last year, he was the one who gave me the grand tour of Fell's Point and all it has to offer. I enjoyed more than one wonderful dinner with him. Professionally and personally, he was a person who we all relied on, whose sheer passion for what he did was unmatched. Rest well Randy, for you had a life here beyond what most of us will have, and you continue to live now, still making sure we are all taken care of and safe.

I will miss you.

ALVARO ASENSIO

January 29, 2009

Tuve el honor y el placer de conocerlo en su reciente visita a Chile. El recuerdo que dejo el Coronel Brown fue de un profesional dedicado, pero sobre todo de una personalidad profundamente amable y cordial, que el Señor lo tenga en su santo reino y llegue mi mas profundo sentimiento de respecto a su familia.......feliz vuelo a la eternidad, Mi Coronel.

Jacqueline Flores

January 29, 2009

Hace unos meses lo conocimos en un curso acá en chile, y esta noticia nos ha sorprendido bastante.
Que Dios los acompañe en estos difíciles momentos .

Donna King

January 29, 2009

Debbie, Lisa, Keith and family, My prayers are for you during this time of sorrow. I have many fond memories of our times growing up, attending school and church together. Randy is resting in the loving arms of Jesus. Love to all, Donna (Jones) King, Appling, GA

Francisco Ruiz

January 29, 2009

Con profunda pena, nos informamos del sensible fallecimiento del Dr. Phillip Brown, lo conocimos en el reciente Curso de Trauma en Chile, muy buen profesional y docente, pudimos apreciar y compartir su calidez y amistad, lamentamos su perdida y acompañamos a su familia en estos dificiles momentos.
Atentamente General de Brigada Aerea (S) Francisco Ruiz Sepúlveda
Fuerza Aerea de Chile

Ruval Comendador

January 29, 2009

You lived your life as you wanted, may you rest in peace. Only time moves on to the next scene. Memory remains part of the heart forever.

Alger Rodo

January 29, 2009

Hace muy poco lo tuvimos como profesor en Chile, Sudamerica, donde tuve el agrado de conocerlo.
Quedamos todos asombrados con la noticia y esperamos que Dios acompañe a la familia en este duro momento que estan viviendo.
Dios lo tenga en su gloria.

Donna Samples

January 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. I had the privilege of knowing Col Brown through the Air Guard and enjoyed talking with him on many occasions. His wonderful outlook and sense of humor is something that I will always treasure.

Lavon Moody

January 29, 2009

He will be missed

Shannon Hoffman

January 29, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Melissa Sayles

January 29, 2009

I was truly shocked when I received the phone call that Col. Brown had passed. I know that he is in a better place now and at rest in his beautiful new home with our father. I know that he will be looking down on us hoping that we are not sad but happy that he is no longer suffering but at peace. My thoughts and continued prayers go out to his family and all of us at the 175th Med Group as this is such a tragic loss to a great commander and friend.

Asif Sukhera

January 28, 2009

I am really shocked. Its indeed very very sad that we have lost such a lively, charming and friendly health professional.

Pakistan Army Medical Corps owes a lot to him for his help in training, his committment and above all his Love for Pakistani's

We'll surely miss him and pray to Allah to give strength and courage to his family and loved ones to bear this irreparable loss. Ameen
Brigadier Dr Asif Mumtaz Sukhera
+923005165241

Randy in Sarajevo Shop 2005

January 28, 2009

Randy in Vienna 2005

January 28, 2009

Site Survey Team, Bosnia Humanitarian Mission May 2005

January 28, 2009

Rafik Muawwad

January 28, 2009

I had the privilege to work with Randy in July 2007 when we deployed to Moldova. We shared the same teaching tent and had a great time working with our students. I enjoyed particularly our flight back from Frankfurt to Washington. I was looking forward to another mission with Randy. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed.

From Sage Clients For Randy

January 28, 2009

My heart is very touched and saddened but I know that heaven is rejoicing. My thoughts and prayers go out to family, loved ones and friends. In the little time I knew Randy I felt like I had always known him, he seemed like family and touched my heart with his kindness, gentleness humor and compassion. He was a kindred soul and a good man. I know he will be deeply missed but his memory will live with us forever. I talked to him over the holidays and he was then in good spirits and very positive and upbeat. It takes a special soul touched by God's strength and peace to endure life's unexpected cross like Randy did. He's been in my prayers daily since learning of his disease. He will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. He will be deeply and dearly missed. I know that God is going to take real good care of him!

With tears in my eyes I know Randy would want us to celebrate his life with joy and not dwell on the sadness. That brings a smile to my face and peace in my heart.

"God promises a safe landing, but He never promised an easy journey".

To the joy, friendship and humor that Randy brought into this world, may his soul now rest eternally in peace!

May God Bless Randy and everyone who knew him!

In His Loving Memory,
I am sincerely,
Bev

I was heartbroken to hear this morning that Randy passed away. I am sure the sense of loss you feel today is overwhelming. You all are in my thoughts.
Unfortunately I never worked very closely with Randy on any projects; because I am sure if I had I would have seen first hand just how caring, compassionate and knowledgeable he truly was. That was certainly my first and lasting impression of Randy.
He was a very likeable person and I know he will be deeply missed. I hope his family, friends and loved ones take some comfort in knowing he’s in a good place keeping a watchful eye on those he touched.

Most sincerely,
John

Thank you for passing on the information. I enjoyed meeting and working with Randy. He has made many contributions not only to SAGE and their clients but to many people in the world. He will be missed.

Linda

I am so sorry to hear this. I will share this and I will try to attend. This is very sad!

Silvia

How terribly sad this is. Thanks for letting us know. My condolences to you & the staff at Sage. Though my experiences with him were brief & few, it was very clear to me that Randy was a very kind and gentle man

Deb

So sorry to hear about Randy’s passing. I was devastated when I got the news this morning. He was such a great personality and he had a way of lighting up every room he walked into. Some of the staff members he worked with during the implementation were equally sad to get the news this morning. I hope you two are holding up….it is just so hard especially when it happens at such a young age.
Thanks,
Alice

I was so shocked and saddened by the news of Randy’s passing. I had no idea he had taken ill. He will be missed at PPG. I always found him to be a warm and caring person. He was always willing to lend a hand during our training.
Again, my sincere sympathy.

Practice Operations Manager
Premier Physician Group

I am so sorry to hear of Randy’s death. My sincere condolences to all of you who were fortunate enough to have known him and worked with him. I am sure this is a sad time for all of you. Joyce

Cheers!

January 28, 2009

Gene Bonventre

January 28, 2009

I had the privilege of working with Randy in Pakistan, where he was instrumental in teaching the Pakistanis how to manage disasters after their devastating earthquake in 2005. Even though Randy was sick because of the food for much of the time, not to mention the 14 hour days and the jet lag, he was the most popular of the 10 American instructors. He worked harder than all of us. Our lives, and the lives of countless ordinary people of Pakistan, are better off because of Randy's dedication.

Hap Harris

January 28, 2009

Randy and I have run together since Junior High School. I have many fond memories of our times together. Frances joins me in sending our love and prayers to the family. Randy was a very good friend. I will miss him greatly

Rusty Strawn

January 28, 2009

My deepest sympathies to Randy's family and many, many friends. We've lost a very special person. He was so enthusiastic and his compassion for helping people was extraordinary. Every time we called to invite him to teach in some far away country, he'd immediately accept. Randy was a true adventurer and a dedicated ambassador. I will miss our conversations. God speed, Colonel!!

Davenport Bruker

January 28, 2009

Randy and I were good friends in high school and roomed together at the University of Georgia. I have so many fond memories of him. He had such a big heart and was always such a joy to be around. You will missed, Randy Brown, you will be missed.

Don McDaniel

January 28, 2009

To Randy's family and friends: Randy was a true gentlemen and a scholar - he was one of the most decent men I've ever met, and his passion and exuberance for life were contagious - I feel privileged to have known and worked with Randy for the past 3 years. We lost a great man.

SMSgt Clyde Michael

January 28, 2009

Mrs Brown:

I am truely sorry for your loss. I was a member of the 175th Wing and worked in Personnel and had frequent contact with Col Brown. He was always laughing and had a zest for life.

Paula Infeld

January 28, 2009

To all Rand's family and friends my deepest condolences for the loss of a great friend. I was lucky enough to work with Rand for a year and he was loved by everyone he comes in contact with. His sense of humor and stories about his adventures in the world delighted all. I greatly miss him.

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