[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 105 (Wednesday, June 16, 2021)]
[House]
[Pages H2827-H2828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF BRYCEN GRAY

  (Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the

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life of Brycen Gray, a talented and bright young man who was sadly 
taken away from us this past April.
  A native of Strongsville, in my district, Brycen was a student-
athlete at St. Edward High School. Dubbed a comedian by his friends and 
family, he had the power to bring a smile and joy to everyone he 
encountered.
  Unfortunately, we lost Brycen in April. Following a battle with 
COVID-19, Brycen began to exhibit symptoms associated with COVID 
psychosis. Though he fought to the bitter end, he tragically passed 
after taking his own life.
  Mr. Speaker, when I hear these stories and when I talk to the family, 
it is impossible not to get emotional. We lost a gifted, talented young 
man. And the hurt and pain that is inflicted upon those left behind is 
something no one should ever have to endure.
  This is a moment where we should turn grief into action and actively 
find solutions. To start, we should work with the scientific community 
to gain a better understanding of the mental health implications of 
COVID-19 on Americans and other root causes of suicide, in particular 
amongst young Americans. This will help us look for further warning 
signs and make sure that young Americans get the help that they need.
  We must not let Brycen's memory be forgotten. I pray for his parents, 
Shawn and Tara, and his two brothers, Ricky and Patrick, and the rest 
of the Gray family that has had to battle this horrible loss.

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