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Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the
life and legacy of my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Paul Bradley “Brad” Brechtelsbauer, who passed away on April 15 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
I had the distinct privilege of knowing Brad for more than 40 years. We went to college and medical school together and later practiced medicine side by side in eastern North Carolina.
ENT doctor, becoming a regional leader in cochlear implantation, giving many the gift of hearing their very first words.
physicians in eastern North Carolina at East Carolina University's School of Medicine and contributing to the broader medical community with distinction.
as a gentle giant—kind, compassionate, and beloved by his patients, colleagues, and all who knew him.
cancer diagnosis. Even in the face of a very daunting illness, he showed remarkable courage, compassion, and grace.
his tractor, tinkering with equipment, and playing in his cherished musical group.
Mr. Speaker, along with many in our medical community, I will miss Brad dearly. May God grant comfort and peace to his family in this difficult time.