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In Recognition of Samuel Alvin "Sammy" Brasher

Date: Feb. 26, 2004
Location: Washington, DC


IN RECOGNITION OF SAMUEL ALVIN "SAMMY" BRASHER-HON. MIKE ROGERS (Extensions of Remarks - February 26, 2004)

HON. MIKE ROGERS
OF ALABAMA
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2004

Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Samuel Alvin "Sammy" Brasher-known to many of us as the man with the harmonica.

Sammy Brasher was an inspiration to us all. Born in 1959 with Down syndrome, Sammy was not expected to live a full life. When he was born doctors told his parents he would only have 3 years on Earth. He lived to be 44.

Mr. Speaker, Sammy Brasher is a shining example to us all. Never one to give up easily, Sammy lived his life as a testament to what we all can be, and what we all can achieve. He never let his health slow him down, and kept us smiling with his ever-present musical companion, his harmonica.

Sammy Brasher's memory will always be with us, and so will his life. His smile, his harmonica, and his honesty touched us all. At this difficult time we grieve for his family and remember them in our hearts, and in our prayers.

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