During the “People’s Tribute to I. Lee Brody” held on Saturday, September 27, 1997 at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, Philip W. Bravin said it best with the following statement (reprinted with permission)
Thank You, Lee…
When we get up in the morning,
an alarm clock wakes deaf American up…
When a deaf-blind person talks on the TTY,
a Telebrailler is used…
When two deaf people talk on the TTY,
they use a modem to communicate…
When people are in need of help,
they receive support…
When someone rings the doorbell,
we answer the door…
When a baby cries,
we get up and cuddle the baby…
When a hearing person calls a deaf person,
we use the relay service…
When we want to learn how to use a computer,
our hands are being held…
For all of the above,
deaf America thanks thee for our beloved Lee…
May his deeds and love be with us forever…
Thank you, Lee…
This memorial service was attended by over 500 people.
