Mr. Garret Scott Brunswick

Garret Scott Brunswick, affectionately known to his family and close friends as "Gary", was born Tuesday, October 26, 1965, to Charles and Lily Brunswick. He was the pride and joy of their lives. Gary was a bright and gifted child, both academically and athletically. He was an avid reader and could quote from every book he ever read, including the bible. As an adult Gary was known for the compassionate and spiritually uplifting cards and letters he wrote to close friends and family members. Gary attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic School from first through seventh grade. In addition to consistently achieving high grades, he excelled on the Ten and Under Cross Country Track Team. They were consistently ranked as division champions. Gary left Our Lady Queen of Peace and matriculated to St. Albans School in the 8th grade. He continued to run Cross Country Track winning the respect of his teammates as a fierce competitor, and source of good humor and corny jokes. Gary graduated from St. Albans in 1983 at age 17 and attended Catholic University for one year. He was accepted to Haverford University in Haverford, PA when he turned 18. After completing his second year at Haverford, Gary decided to take a break from academics and move to Alaska where he worked in a canary for several months raising money to, literally, backpack throughout Europe. He travelled to Germany, France, Amsterdam, Yemen, Italy and Spain, just to name a few. When asked why he did not take any pictures of the wonderful places he visited, Gary would reply, "Because they were my experiences, seen through my eyes. By telling you all the wonderful things that I saw and experienced I hope that you will be moved to make your own pilgrimage someday." After backpacking and travelling on buses and trains for almost a year, Gary returned to Washington, D.C.enrolled in the University of Maryland where he completed his coursework in Journalism and attained a position as a Journalist at the Bureau of National Affairs. He worked as a Journalist for Highway Safety. In addition to his many adventures, Gary was a familiar fixture on Capitol Hill throughout his adolescent and adult years. He was a relentless lobbyist and a close friend of Charles Marshall and Oscar Quarles from the Capitol Records Room. You might have thought that he had security clearance watching him roam the hallways, and being greeted by Congressmen, Senators and various international political figures. He once casually introduced his cousin Marcia to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during one of their visits to the Senate. Gary retired from the Bureau of National Affairs at age 39. He developed degenerative bone disease and suffered several breaks in his legs and hips over time. This made it difficult for him to get around without assistance. In 2013, Gary suffered a stroke and became confined to his wheelchair. His parents, medical assistant staff and computer became his only connection to the outside world. On Thursday, October 08, 2020, Gary passed away quietly in his sleep. He leaves behind his loving parents Charles and Lily Brunswick; countless cousins who remember his beautiful smile, thoughtful compassion, positive outlook on life, love and his childlike sense of humor.

Mr. Garret Scott Brunswick

October 26, 1965 - October 8, 2020