I was really sad to hear of Phil's demise
He was a great man who lived for others and his passion; Public Health
A few days ago, I received good news from IIE about a proposal submitted. I immediately sent mail to Phil awaiting a response only to be informed of his demise. My sympathy to his family
 May his soul rest in peace. Dr Bachman though dead, lives on through his good works. HHH Emory University 2011

I was sad when I received the news of Phil's demise
A few days ago, I had good news from IIE regarding a proposal submitted . I sent mail to Phil immediately and have since been awaiting a response only to be informed of his demise. Dr Brachman was a good man, lived for humanity through his passion not only for public health but individual lives. My girls and I had the opportunity to learn from you. Though Phil is dead, he lives on through his good work
To his family, our sympathy. HHH Emory University 2011

"My soul is sorrowful even unto death" these gospel words traduce what I am feeling... Papa Brachman (I told him it is the way we would call him in Burkina Faso to show love and respect) was just an amazing person. I talked with him the last time on Friday and when I was leaving him he told me : "Hope I Will see you before you leave...". I did not know it was the good bye... I know I have been blessed to share a little part of Papa Brachman's journey. I am wordless to say the influence He have and Will continue to have in my life. I just love him much...
Rest in peace Papa Brachman! You Will leave forever in our hearts.
Basilia Humphrey Fellow 2015-2016

Dear Phil. You will be my hero forever! Thank you for everything you have done for me, for Humphrey Fellows, for the CDC, for the University and for people.
With love,
Ruben

I am a former Humphrey fellow 2006-2007 at the Rollins school of Public Health.
I can not express how sad I am to know that Phil died. He was such a good teacher, leader, and best of all friend. His way of communicating with people was remarkable.
Not only he was of great help to us all during the stay in the US, but also he kept his support after we left back to our countries.
I wish he lived much longer.
My condolences to his family and to all the friends and fellows

We were all lucky and blessed to have Philip in our lives. He believed that knowledge will change people and help them live a better life and he was dedicated to help this knowledge to spread around the world. He was brave, with a great sense of humor, generous. He was our mentor, a great friend, a rock during the fellowship. We had a gift. He will continue to live in the hearts of all the fellows!

One great man that made me realize my leadership potentials against the odd of coming from a developing, "fantastically corrupt" country! You gave me audience with phenomenal world leaders like Hilary Clinton, President Jimmy Carter, etc! You would always say, "Nina, you can do/be anything"!
Wao! Now you're gone! Your strength, passion and intelligence made light of your age....I never wanted to think you will die one day! Adieu Dr Philip Brachman.....The Humphrey Program and Public Health have lost a hero! ‪#‎Epidemiologist‬! ‪#‎Physician‬! ‪#‎Hero‬! ‪#‎Friend‬! ‪#‎Leader‬!

A true inspiring mentor and a perfect role model for the entire public health fraternity like us.. An ever energetic, lively and enthusiastic... Always radiating positive vibrations... Feel very sorry and sad that we could not fulfill his wish to visit India.. Earnestly pray for his soul to rest in eternal peace and Greatest tribute would be to imbibe and put into practice his noble virtues & spirit for the welfare of society at large...

Dr. Pankaj Shah, MD
Hubert Humphrey Fellow (1998 - 99)
Director, Community Health
SEWA Rural, Jhagadia
India

Phil was a man who touched every person that crosses his path with his kindness, empathy and compassion. He knows every one of his students, follows their lives and asks about them.

I am honored to be among the last group of his fellows at Emory and will remember him for the rest of my life for his fatherly presence.

The world has lost an icon, but heaven has called back home one of its Angels.

You will be forever missed. RIP Prof Phil.

Edward Kenyi - South Sudan (Emory Humphrey Fellow 2015/2016)

"Thank you DR. Brachman, for every single word, for being a role model, an example of strength, for believing in a better word and make it happen. It was a privilege being your fellow this year"
Patricia Chueiri
Humphrey Fellow, Emory (2015/16)

I was fortunate enough to be a student of Dr. Brachman when I was studying in Emory University as part of Humphrey program. Although 20 years has passed, I still clearly remembered many things that Dr. Brachman have done for us or spoken to us. Either for mid-term retreat or south Georgia trip, he always give us a ride and drive a long way to the destinations. He invited us to his home and cook food on a barbecue at backyard. In this activities, he was proud of telling me that he could cook rice and could pick up three peanuts with chopstick at a time, when he stay in Taiwan to assist with establishment of Field Epidemiology Training Program in 1982. It was really a happy and wonderful experience to work with Dr. Brachman. The kindest, most enthusiastic and energetic mentor, Dr. Brachman, I will always remember you in my life.

My heart is breaking for the passing of a really great man. Dr. Brachman was my hero, my icon and my example. I will never forget how selflessly he worked to support us to shape our Humphrey Year, how hard he tried to promote us on our professional and social life, how tirelessly pushed us to reach our goals and how eagerly he wanted to see our success. It was my privilege and honor to be his student. Words have seemed wholly inadequate to express my sadness.

May God give him eternal rest and the family the strength to bear this greatest pain.

Eteri Kipiani, MD
Emory Humphrey Fellow 2012/2013
Georgia

he was a great teacher, a kind farther, a good friend, to all of us who walked through the Humphrey program over the years. His remarkable support, great guidance, was an immense mental relief to the professionals from the developing world while in USA.
He was not only an American but also a Sri Lankan or what ever the nationality you name he was a part of it.
Off the hats to Dr Brachman. People like you is a rare species to day in the world of technology.

I am deeply saddened by the passing of a great mentor, friend and colleague. I am 1996/97 Humphrey Fellows when I studied health policy, planning and management. Phil was a great teacher and mentor. Later when we moved to the States, he invited me a couple of times to meet the new Humphrey Fellows. He congratulated heartly when I was promoted to a full professorship at the Loma Linda University School of Public Health in California. He will be deeply missed by many. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Ronald Mataya

I can’t stop tears in my eyes while writing this post. Our, elder, our father, our inspiration, our Global Public Health Leader, Dr Philip Brachman, left us on June 6th, making the Emory Humphrey Fellows Orphans.
He has lasting touch on my life, my thoughts, my view of looking at life, dealing situations, dealing with Humans, its that, its so much that he gave me and all of Humphrey Fellows, that we are totally different Human beings . 
As per my believes, he has Holy Soul as he passed away on 1st Ramadan. He will be always in our Heart. August 8th 2015 to June 6th -2016

As a Humphrey fellow, I had a great opportuniy to interact with this wonderful, nice and intelligent professor of public health. He give me the opportuniy to meet the former president of USA, President Jimmy Carter and his wife. Prof. Philip Brachman may God keep you your soul as light a candle that will never end in eternity. rest in peace forever.Amen.

Professor Brachman was a great inspiration to us who attended the Summer Course International Applied Epidemiology. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Joseph Wamala - Ministry of Health Uganda

The news of the passing of this great friend, father, role model and Icon of Global Health has shattered my day. his professionalism knew no boundaries, his Humphrey Fellows were his favorites. Personally, Dr. Brachman was such an inspiration to me. He always reminded us about our potential to excel. Even after the Fellowship he cared., I still remembered his call to me during the height of the Ebola outbreak in my country Liberia. He went beyond the call of duty. Such a good man with a great heart, will truly be missed Phil, RIP my forever Hero

Prof Brachman will live forever in my heart as a great mentor and very generous person, sharing with me his exceptional knowledge. He helped me to discover the amazing and special face of the US.
Rest in peace.
Ana Tudor (Humphrey Alumni 2009, Romania)

I am so sorry, very sad news, but Prof Brachman will live forever in our hearts and minds. His was a great person. I always remember him in my hart time. He was a big symbol for me.
Rest in peace.
Dr.Lama Hamisch (Humphrey Alumni 2009-2010, Syria)

Philip Brahman used to make regular donations to the children of PINA Uganda. Do you remember an important time in your life when you got a new pair of shoes? 30 Children of PINA Uganda remember a pair of bed sheet received from Prof. Philip Brachman. A pair of bed sheet that changed their lives. Watch this video - http://youtu.be/yA3Wb20w1N4- to know how a pair of bed sheet changed the lives of vulnerable children and young women at PINA Uganda.

Rest in peace Dr. Philip Brachman. Thank you for being such a wonderful influential force in our lives. We shall keep the spirit alive.

Namusoke Asia - Humphrey Fellow 2012-2013- Uganda.

Good bye, Philip…
Humphrey Program at Emory will never be the same without you…
You were the heart and soul of this program…
Wise mentor, kind father, dearest friend…
You are forever in our hearts,
Rest in peace,    
Vladimir Shalnev, MD, PhD, Dr. Sc,
Professor, North Western Medical University,
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow 2000-2001

I would like to reiterate what everyone has said throughout this tribute page: He was a great man and he will be sorely missed. His passing was so sudden that I regret not having told him what impact he has had on me. I think we have missed a kind and strong soul.He will forever be missed. He has had a full life and that is something I will take comfort in.

I was so saddened by this news. It is a huge loss for our global health community, Emory Humphrey Fellowship program and all of us.......
He inspired all of us in many different ways.....by his great dedication to the Humphrey 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.
Rest in Peace, Phil...

Po Po Myint
Emory Humphrey Fellow (2011-12)

Words cannot express my profound grief.
It saddened me to learn of Phil´s death yesterday. I have no doubt all of us Humphrey Fellows who had the enormous privilege to be part of Phil´s life an mentoring are deeply sorry for his physical loss.
We have lost one of the kindest and bravest warriors and leaders I have ever had the privilege to know. His death will defenitely affect our lifes for he was and will be a truly legend in Public Health not just for his colleges and students at Emory but all over the world!
His integrity inspired many people, I am certain he impacted the lives of all of his students, not only as a teacher, but as a counselor, guide and friend. I had not seen him for many years, but I will always remember him with his vibrant personality and great energy. What a marvelous human being!
I will say a special prayer each day in his memory in thanks for having had the opportunity to know him and count him as my friend. I will pray also for the family to have the strength to carry on.
Phil, you will always be remembered!

David Avilés, MD
Medical Coordinator
Minitry of Health of El Salvador.
Humphrey Fellow, Emory University 2004 - 2005

A remarkable man and role model of integrity, modesty and humanity.
I have very warm memories of him and we enjoyed many moments of pure human interaction.
Rest in peace Philip
Wasim Maziak
(Humphrey class of 1994, Syria)

This indeed is a very very sad day on the passing away of an icon in Global Health such as Prof Phil Brachman. I was very privileged and honored to be his student during my Humphrey Fellowship (2010/2011) at Emory University/CDC.

He was not only my Prof, mentor. friend and hero but my role model in every sense of the word. There are so many great memories of my interaction with Prof Brachman that have been indelibly etched in me for life. More importantly I have applied many of his advice, teachings and learning experiences in both my personal and professional life.

I will be bold to say that U.S. has lost a 'national treasure' by the passing away of Prof Brachman. His passing away will be felt globally in terms of his contributions and expertise in Global Health initiatives. His legacy will live on especially among the many Humphrey Fellows whose lives he touched in so many positive and different ways.

Ashraf Mohammed (PhD - Public Health)
Cape Town, South Africa. Currently residing in Vancouver, BC. Canada

I am Jiatong Zhuo, Humphrey Fellow 98/97. I am shocked and very much greif to hear that Pref. Philip Brachman pass away this mornoing。 Pref. Philip Brachman is so kind and helped all Humphrey fellows, especcial for me, just wrote a great preface for my new book! I am so sad for lost a very good mentor and great public health predecessor。His spirit will encorage me and promote me hard working in the public health forever!

Jiatong Zhuo, Humphrey Fellow, RSPH, Emory
Deputy director, Guangxi Provincial CDC, China

From far, Burundi, I can't forget Dr Philip's encouragement: "President Carter does know about your country, we won't allow it, but if you can, tell'im about! You never know. And let your brother and sisters know about our area", (2014) he calmly told me. Can't forget. RIP Dr.

Audace Machado

Every detail has been called up clearly at Emory in my Humphrey year. It is honorable for me to hold the fellowship and learned from dear Dr. Brachman not only in his courses but also outside the classroom. He arranged everything orderly and got every information ready for the fellows, the prestigious old man drove us a lot to site visit, presentation even in his 80s that I have never seen in my country, if one can put this under his comprehensive background, it really touch something in your heart. He put me to CDC for the professional affiliation and help to expand my professional network, it was no doubt to mean a lot to my career development; He helped me pass through the difficulties, I shared his story when I returned my country, his random actions raised so many hope in my friends.  May your gentle soul rest in peace.

I was so sad to hear of Dr. Brachman's passing a few hours ago by fellow RSPH alum. I never took one of his classes but I DID work for him as the Humphrey Program Assistant my second year in school (2000-2001). I loved the program and all that he and Sharri did to create a wonderful experience for the Humphrey Fellows. And you could tell they loved being at Emory and being mentored and supported by Dr. Brachman. He was a great man and an inspiration to so many of us for so many reasons. Rest in peace, Dr. Brachman. You are already missed by so many.

Through his connections and his ever willingness to connect me to people within and outside of Georgia, I was able to establish networks in many parts of the US (CDC, Washington DC, etc) and the world. This will continue to be my connection with Dr. Philip Brachman. He may be gone, but his memories will live forever in our hearts, in our memories and in the changes that we want to create in ourselves, in our countries and in the world.

Dr. Brachman was a really great and highly respected director of our Humphrey Fellowship program. I learn from him either the way of professional or personality. It was my privilege to be his student and friend, we will follow the wish of his path to make the world better.

Prof.Brachman is my most favorite professor. He taught and helped me everything. I so proud to be your advisee and student. You will be in my life forever. ...Bye bye professor..

I was shocked to know about the Dr Philip's sad news. I had unforgettable memories with him as a Humphrey Fellow of 2010-11 in Emory University. As a humble, resourceful and kind Professor, he mentored us. I learnt a lot from him: how to be humble, kind, punctual ,firm and especially growing old.
Such a Great Loss for his family, Emory, CDC, Humphrey Fellows etc.!!

I am Ari, a Humphrey fellow from 2008/09 batch from Sri Lanka. I have never seen such an amazing person like Professor Brachman. He was a great teacher, but more than that he was a great human being. He always believed that education can make a big difference in people living under difficult and vulnerable situations.
He is a wonderful person, his genuinely interested in showing us American heritage. He used to drive a big van with all of us for thousands of miles, several days at a time, irrespective of his age and some physical discomforts due to a neck problem.
I do not believe there will be another great human being during my life time.
My you rest in peace, our dear Professor Phil.