[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 22 (Thursday, February 26, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E251]
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            IN RECOGNITION OF SAMUEL ALVIN ``SAMMY'' BRASHER

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                            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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