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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Philip Brachman, 88, born on July 28, 1927 and passed away on June 6, 2016. We will remember him forever.

Memorial donations may be made to 
“Books For Africa”, a project Dr. Brachman has been working with a school in Kenya.
There is a website to go to: https://www.booksforafrica.org/donate/funds.html

Information on his memorial service is below:
Friday, June 10, 2016
1:00pm
Paideia School Auditorium
1509 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta  

September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023
Oh Philip! So you re gone. I was among your several students in 2013 for the Applied Epidemiology Course. You indeed touched my life by the quality of your couching and mentoring. Thank you Sir for all your impact. Never will I forget your legacy. Adieu. Good night!
June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023
Your dedication to work and love for humanity are ever remembered! RIP
June 6, 2023
June 6, 2023
Service, Science, and Joy is how I remember Philip.
June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022
Dr Philip Branchman is truly a servant Leader who dedicated his vision, time, energy and resources to the Hubert H. Humphrey fellowship program. Peace and love ❤
E K
June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022
You are remembered every day and will forever be in our life, through what you imparted in us. RIP
October 3, 2021
October 3, 2021
I recently came upon my CME certificate from U of Michigan School of Public Health for the 2004 Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology. It was here that I had the great privilege of spending time with Dr. Brachman-our professor for the epidemiology course. It was a highlight of the program. What a brilliant scientific mind. I have thought of Dr.. Brachman often since those days and his gift "Medical Detectives" i have used often in my teaching. How wonderful it would be to hear thoughts on today's Covid-19 pandemic from his keen, scientific, and well reasoned public health perspective.
Peace
Jim Ferguson
June 9, 2021
June 9, 2021
It has been 5 years since the passing of Prof Philip Brachman. In the past, I always contacted Phil for advice when I faced with nay public health emerging problems and he always gave me good and practical advice.  I wonder what Phil's advice to me will be as I struggle along the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 7, 2021
June 7, 2021
Why can I am successfully fighting the polio free/measlease ellimination and the unknow emrgency disease like SARS..., Because Prof. Brachman hsa been teaching me how to establish and carry out surveillance system , And much more important was he gave me the book "medical detective" on the day of 17/11/1994 when I visited his office while I was a CDC visiting scholar to let me know how to how to detect the new or unknow infectious disease!
 Jiatong Zhuo Humphrey Fellow 97/98, Emory
June 6, 2021
June 6, 2021
Paideia stands, Phil, and you're the reason, our first board chairman, probably the only true funny one in the world. We remember.
Love forever,
Bernie Schein
July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
One of the greatest teachers and human being I came across.....I miss you, sir....
July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
Happy Birthday Phil. I miss you dearly and daily.
Tadashi
July 28, 2020
July 28, 2020
Phil, you are a continuing inspiration. Despite COVID, the Humphrey Program continues--even if for only 5 months this year. Miss your warmth and confidence.
June 6, 2020
June 6, 2020
I am still missing you my friend. I wish we could talk about our world today and hear your words of wisdom. Til we meet again... ❤️
June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020
I am deeply memory Prf. Brachman for both his voice and his figure still in front of me. I am always feel lucky to be one of his student at Emory and never, never forget.
      Jiatong Zhuo, Advisor of Guangxi CDC, China
      Humphrey Fellow 97/98. RSPH EMORY
June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020
I will never forget Phil; I got to know him in the 80s in the State of Kuwait and at the CDC in Atlanta Georgia. I never forget when I was invited to his home for diver, along with other colleagues of mine form Kuwait. We were asked to attend the EIS course in 1980. Previously he had conducted 4 courses form 1980 to 1984 in Kuwait. Afterwards for many years I kept in Contact…..I miss him greatly.
July 30, 2019
July 30, 2019
I never forget Professor Brachman gave me so much. He let me have the chance to share my working experience with the Humphreyfellow when I visited RSPH, Emory in 2013. The students very interested in and actively interaction each other.
July 28, 2019
July 28, 2019
Phil was a kind and thoughtful mentor and supervisor. After my two years in EIS working with him, he also supported me to develop the first house-to-house family planning project in Matlab, Bangladesh. It was a leap of faith for him and me, as one of two CDC epidemiologists at the Cholera Research Laboratory (now ICDDR,B). They don't make many like Phil. We are all enriched by the way he touched our lives.
June 27, 2019
June 27, 2019
It was a great sad to hear of the passing of prof Brachman. In 2001, I joined theInternational Course in Applied Epidemiology in CDC. From then on, he became one of my unforgettable teachers. In 2005, Prof Brachman was invitted to visit the SZCDC in China and his lectures and laughter have stayed here. I recommended four of my students to attend his courses in 2008 and my students brought back his greetings and expectations. I always thought he'd always be with us.
June 6, 2018
June 6, 2018
Dear Phil,
You've been physically gone for two years but your spirit lives on in the testimonials and memories of many. I have enjoyed serving as coordinator of the Humphrey Program and I aspire to have a few of the good traits you had...but you left big shoes to fill. I miss you. I wish I could turn to you for guidance! I miss your smile. I miss your wisdom. I miss your immense ability to serve the Fellows. But we carry on! Cheers! Roger
September 11, 2017
September 11, 2017
I still cannot believe you are gone. You were the greatest mentor and inspiration I've ever had in my career. You guided me throughout my global field experience, practicum, and thesis. You helped me make decisions with difficult career choices. Your passion for global health and brilliance as an epidemiologist will never be forgotten. You touched the lives of so many people. RIP Dr. Brachman
July 29, 2017
July 29, 2017
Professor Philip S Brachman's vision encourage me to solicit and Persuade our local government more and more funding to the public health , meanwhile his epidemiological surveillance skill enrich me successfully disclose the infectious disease nature and make it more and more effectively controlled! I never forget Prof. Dr. Philip S Brachman!

Jiatong Zhuo Humphrey fellow, 97/98, public Health policy/management RSPH,Emory
Deputy director, Guangxi CDC
July 28, 2017
July 28, 2017
We will never forget you Phil. Such a great teacher for the students and fellows, such a great father for the family, such a great public health warrior for the people in need. We love you so much.
July 28, 2017
July 28, 2017
Phil, you are immensely missed... You were a mentor, friend, teacher, simply a terrific person who did care...Your magnificent energy, causes, and portfolio - all were everything but simple. The only simplicity was in your non-demonstrative behavior while you'd accomplish monumental projects. Hey, one man in charge of a world-changing Humphrey program, one many in charge of CDC's Field Epidemiology Training Program from 1954 to 1986, combating various arrays of bioterrorism, including the infamous anthrax attacks of early 2000s. I wish you would be with us today, at your 90 years, patently with that mysterious everlasting energy and passion of yours. Thank you Phil, thank you for touching so many lives with your bounty and benevolence. Naira R. Matevosyan (Humphrey fellow, 2005-2006).
June 12, 2017
June 12, 2017
You will be forever missed Dr. Brachman! Your words of advice an attention to details including your love for people will forever be ahallmark of the HHH fellowship programme!
June 7, 2017
June 7, 2017
Still sorely missed, Phil. Rest in Peace, our teacher and friend.
June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017
I remember, it was the last week of my Professional Affiliation at Washington DC and last days of my Humphrey Fellowship and stay in USA. I was happy as I was about to go to my Country, meet relatives and share great experience of Humphrey fellowship at USA. I was on my way back to home, when I called Flavia, our program coordinator, she sounded very down, and I asked her what happened you sound so down, she replied “AHMED SOMETHING HAPPENED” And I knew, for next 30 minutes’ walk, I was controlling myself not to burst out in tears, as the part of world from I am, Man are not supposed to cry in front of public, but due to immense shock and sadness, I broke social rule and kept cleaning my eyes full of tears, till I reached my apartment.
Dr Brachman was not a teacher, he was like Sindh (My Province where my home is) for me, he was my home in USA, where I can learn, share life experiences without any pressure. He made me understand one thing, people are not good or bad, they are different. And from that day I never labeled someone good or bad on my subjective judgment. My entire career and life will have lasting effect of Dr Brachman forever. Thank you Dr Brachman
To me Dr Brachman was a Holy and Spiritual Human, and I strongly believe in it based on the evidence, that he passed away on eve of 1st Ramazam of 2016, we Muslims, strongly believe, the one who is very close to God, Loved by God is given this respect and God call them on the eve or during the most honored, respected and holy month of year. I Miss you and will keep missing you in my life to come.

Ahmed Laghari
June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017
On a recent trip to CDC to attend a meeting, I could not help but let my mind wander back in time to when I was an EIS Officer...and the person whom made my EIS experience so memorable--and of course, that person is Phil Brachman. He has left an incredible legacy of applied public health practitioners whom all miss his energetic presence.
June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017
If you mean something to someone, or you help someone, or love someone, or if even a single person remember you, then maybe you never really pass away. With my great respect!
June 6, 2017
June 6, 2017
I miss you a lot, I miss your voice screaming at me, I miss your phone calls asking if my kids wanted a book from the BOOKSTORE you loved to go, I miss you support, I miss your emails, I miss you telling me that I was not fast enough, I miss you asking me what type of cheese I wanted from Wisconsin, I miss you telling to be quiet, I miss you all about you. And life is so different without having you around! And no one cant replace YOU. You were Unique. It was 8 years working together and I miss the good days and the bad days. You helped me grown personally and professionally. You showed me how valuable I was as no one has done it before. And I confess that I am a lit bit lost without you. THANK you! And again I MISS you.
May 4, 2017
May 4, 2017
A true public health hero, a role model who cares for other people's life. Dr. Brachman has been and will still be an example of dedication for a better future . His legacy will live forever.
Rest In Peace!
Biesse D. Soura (Humphrey class 2005-2006)
January 12, 2017
January 12, 2017
It's 7 months and 5 days since the passing of a very special person. I met and got to know Dr. Brachman at the Summer Session in Epidemiology Program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. In a very short time that I attended the program, I was very amazed by the level of energy he had in doing the work he loved; and even remembering me by name made me feel appreciated. From way out here in the remote Pacific Island of Kosrae, I will always remember "Phil" not only as an excellent teacher but a very caring person that has touched my life.
July 31, 2016
July 31, 2016
Professor Brachman was a good-hearted, incredible person and an invaluable asset to Emory. It's terribly sad to lose an individual who inspired, helped, and educated thousands of professionals gathered in the Humphrey family, a mighty family which Dr. Brachman led and nurtured so well. (Naira Matevosyan, Humphrey Fellow 2005-2006).
July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016
I am Amer Al-Atbee, Humphrey Fellow 2014/2015. I am shocked and very much greif to hear that Pref. Philip Brachman pass away, Pref. Philip Brachman was a great teacher, father and mentor to all Humphrey fellows, I am so sad for lost a very good mentor and great public health predecessor, His spirit will encourage me and all for hard working in the public health forever!
He will be always in our hearts


Amer Al-Atbee, Humphrey Fellow, RSPH, Emory
Iraq
June 20, 2016
June 20, 2016
he will always be missed and respected by all of us. He is alive in my heart and memory forever. He is such passionate and dedicated educator I ever seen!
May he rest in peace.

HHH fellow in Emory (2013-14)
June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
It just leaves us speachless hearing about such sad new. Phil has been the best coordinator, mentor ever ! thank you Phil for your passion and your love for Humphrey program and for all humphreys ! RIP, you will be in our memory for ever !
Ella, 2011-2012 Humphrey fellow from Madagascar
June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
The world and public health professionals in particular, have lost a true legend and a man who embodied public health and its core principles. Phil will be missed by many especially those who have no voice to speak for them. A life very well lived! RIP
June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
How can one begin to describe the loss of such a public health 'giant'? He was a passionate educator; an individual who gave so much of himself to further the world of applied public health practice. We have all lost a friend, and I have lost an esteemed colleague.
June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
"I was so saddened by this news. It is a huge loss for our global health community, including Malaysian EIP ( Epidemiological Intelligence Program ) in which he had contributed a lot to all of us ( 1st Badge ).......
He inspired all of us in many different ways.....by his great dedication to the EIP program and contribution to the global health.....by his way of living in humanity, etc.
He is my role model, great mentor and the best Professor ever.
He will be sadly missed forever.
June 12, 2016
Our hearts can be empty because a good man is gone, or cherish his memory and let it live. Phil as I called him, has paid his due to humanity and transformed so many lives worldwide. I thank God I had the privilege to be mentored and taught by him. RIP Phil. i will forever cherish his memory. HHH 2011-2012
June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016
Dr. Brachman was a real human being and a real hero for me. He sat up standards we have to aim for professionally and personally. He will always have a special place in my heart.
June 12, 2016
June 12, 2016
A wonderful man, first chairman of Paideia board. So warm, so witty, so compassionate. I loved Phillip, and I love Susan, Sarah, Xander. Hell, I even love David! My condolences to you all.
Love,
Bernie Schein
June 11, 2016
June 11, 2016
When I first met him at my in laws house he brought me flowers because I got a good score on an entrance exam for graduate school. I never met him before and he was so kind to do that. That will always be my memory of him and I know from my mother in law how wonderful of a man he truly was.
June 11, 2016
June 11, 2016
Phil was a great mentor and supervisor, willing to take a risk on me to serve as the Acting Chief EIS Officer working with him to recruit new officers and to be a swing epidemiologist covering several major areas in infectious disease, reproductive health and drug abuse. How lucky we were to have his leadership and thoughtful guidance.
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September 10, 2023
September 10, 2023
Oh Philip! So you re gone. I was among your several students in 2013 for the Applied Epidemiology Course. You indeed touched my life by the quality of your couching and mentoring. Thank you Sir for all your impact. Never will I forget your legacy. Adieu. Good night!
June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023
Your dedication to work and love for humanity are ever remembered! RIP
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June 7, 2021
Why can I am successfully fighting the polio free/measlease ellimination and the unknow emrgency disease like SARS..., Because Prof. Brachman hsa been teaching me how to establish and carry out surveillance system , And much more important was he gave me the book "medical detective" on the day of 17/11/1994 when I visited his office while I was a CDC visiting scholar to let me know how to how to detect the new or unknow infectious disease! Jiatong Zhuo Humphrey Fellow 97/98, Emory
June 7, 2021
Why can I am successfully fighting the polio free/measlease ellimination and the unknow emrgency disease like SARS..., Because Prof. Brachman hsa been teaching me how to establish and carry out surveillance system , And much more important was he gave me the book "medical detective" on the day of 17/11/1994 when I visited his office while I was a CDC visiting scholar to let me know how to how to detect the new or unknow infectious disease! Jiatong Zhuo Humphrey Fellow 97/98, Emory

Prof Brachman, my unforgettable teacher

June 27, 2019

It was a great sad to hear of the passing of prof Brachman. In 2001, I joined theInternational Course in Applied Epidemiology in CDC.  From then on, he became one of my unforgettable teachers. In 2005, Prof Brachman was invitted to visit the SZCDC in China and his lectures and laughter  have stayed here. I recommended four of my students to attend his courses in 2008 and my students brought back his greetings and expectations. I always thought he'd always be with us.

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