I would like to take a moment to share some of the wonderful memories I hold of Tony… I was a student of his brother Eddie. I trained for nearly a decade with Eddie in his Hattiesburg dojo. Tony would come on special occasions to visit and share in weekend “thump sessions.” An amazing martial artist this man was!! I would stand along side his brother and watch with admiration, the skill and intensity this man demonstrated as he performed in the ring.

It went so much deeper than that… I spent many many days and nights hanging out with the Brower family and shared some wonderful memories with them all. The Browers are a very special family to me… they have always been and always will be. I love you all so much. Please never forget that!! In times when I needed you most… you were near. Know that my love and prayers are with you now and always.

Tony, I remember like it was yesterday the thump session where I got in the ring to spar you. I put my headgear on. Before we started, you asked me why I put the gear on. I said because you’re a black belt and that intimidates me. You gave me that acknowledging head nod (bow), patted gloves with me and began your fancy footwork. Before I could take one step, that signature hook kick you did so well, removed the gear from my head without even messing up one hair on my head. What a talented human being you were in so many ways… It was an honor and a privilege to have shared a moment in time with you! I'll always carry that "Browertude" with me...

Until we meet again…
Love you, Tony!