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Remembering Bishop Brazier: President Obama And Others Pay Tribute
Bisho Brazier: Honored by President Barack Obama
Arthur M. Brazier, known as Bishop Brazier to the many members of Chicago’s Apostolic Church of God, passed away today at age 89. Brazier, whose son now heads the Woodlawn organization that he helped found years ago, was hospitalized earlier this week.
Bishop Brazier was a leader in the civil rights movement after growing up during the Great Depression. He was a staff sergeant in the United States Army in India and Burma during World War II, and he touched thousands of lives through his ministries.
“Improving my community isn’t a job, it’s been my whole life,” he once said.
President Barack Obama, who served in Chicago before coming to Washington, D.C., was among the many who paid tribute to Brazier, releasing a statement on his passing: “There is no way that we can replace the gentle heart and boundless determination that Bishop Brazier brought to some of the most pressing challenges facing Chicago and our nation.”
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anthony davis commented on Oct 22 10 at 5:33 pmi attend his church and he was the most good hearted man. he brought me to gad and i will dearly miss him
James R. Diggs commented on Oct 22 10 at 5:39 pmI’m praying for the Brazier family Bishop Brazier was a great man of GOD…..
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Patricia Bunton commented on Oct 23 10 at 2:00 pmI will always remember Bishop Brazier as a gifted, articulate, driven, man of God. He preached from The Word and from his heart. As much as we will miss him, and we WILL definately miss him! How awesome, humbling and blessed he must feel at this time to be in the presence of the One that he dedicated his life to, The Almighty God!
Deborah Jackson commented on Oct 23 10 at 3:39 pmI attended his church twice. He had knowledge and wisdom his sermons always hit home addressing everyone in the congregation he kept it real. He will be missed.
Ethel Golding commented on Oct 23 10 at 7:20 pmBishop was truly a great humanitarian and man of God. He brought a many souls to God, including myself. He taught me what Christianty was really about. I was honored to serve in one of the church choirs for a number of years.
eulabeckom commented on Oct 24 10 at 10:27 pmThank God for long life of Bishop Brazier. I attended the church on several occasions weddings and sunday service. My deepest sympathy to the Brazier family. God bless the TWO organization….
Deborah Dixon commented on Oct 25 10 at 1:00 pmThank you Bishop for being a part of my life for over 15 years. You were truly a great man of God. I love you and I will continue to pray for the ACOG family.
Edith Chandler commented on Oct 25 10 at 1:12 pmBishop Brazier,a brilliant man of integrity a man who preached the Gospel where you could understand it.Who constantly reminded us that we are Saved by Grace and Grace alone.We thank God for such a man. I was not a member there but a faithful TV follwer.May God continue bless Apostolic Church of God you had a great teacher and servant of the Lord.
Linda N. Stewart commented on Oct 26 10 at 6:09 pmI am saddened by the lost of Bishop Brazier. Both my son and I were baptized by him. I will miss this lovely and caring man
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