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COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF BRYCEN GRAY
(Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.)
Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life of Brycen Gray, a talented and bright young man who was sadly taken away from us this past April.
A native of Strongsville, in my district, Brycen was a student-
athlete at St. Edward High School. Dubbed a comedian by his friends and family, he had the power to bring a smile and joy to everyone he encountered.
Unfortunately, we lost Brycen in April. Following a battle with COVID-19, Brycen began to exhibit symptoms associated with COVID psychosis. Though he fought to the bitter end, he tragically passed after taking his own life.
Mr. Speaker, when I hear these stories and when I talk to the family, it is impossible not to get emotional. We lost a gifted, talented young man. And the hurt and pain that is inflicted upon those left behind is something no one should ever have to endure.
This is a moment where we should turn grief into action and actively find solutions. To start, we should work with the scientific community to gain a better understanding of the mental health implications of COVID-19 on Americans and other root causes of suicide, in particular amongst young Americans. This will help us look for further warning signs and make sure that young Americans get the help that they need.
We must not let Brycen's memory be forgotten. I pray for his parents, Shawn and Tara, and his two brothers, Ricky and Patrick, and the rest of the Gray family that has had to battle this horrible loss.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 105
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