[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 132 (Thursday, September 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1568]
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              REMEMBERING A TRUE PUBLIC SERVANT AND FATHER

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart and deep 
sympathy to commemorate the life of a tremendous public servant, Mr. 
Bryan Coleman
  After graduating from Flint Northern High School in 1988 Bryan 
attended Mott Community College and then Eastern Michigan University. 
In 1994 he was hired as a Flint Police Officer protecting the community 
he so dearly loved. He served on the force admirably for 17 years 
rising to the rank of sergeant and later becoming a detective.
  Detective Coleman was not just known for his work on the Flint Police 
force. He was known by many as a gregarious and outgoing gentleman. 
People who knew Bryan called him a ``people person,'' and it did not 
take long after meeting Bryan to know him. His natural love for life 
drew many people into his life and for that they are thankful.
  Bryan loved life; one of his many loves was the University of 
Michigan football team. Each fall he spent most Saturdays watching his 
beloved maize and blue often at the stadium cheering them on. What 
Bryan loved the most was spending time with his family and his son 
Brandon. Bryan's love for his son was deep and meaningful. The firm 
foundation that Bryan created for Brandon will have a lasting impact on 
Brandon's journey through life. Bryan's commitment to family, friends 
and loving life will be carried on by all of those who were fortunate 
enough to know him.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to his 
family and host of friends.

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