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In Memory of O. Grant Bruton

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It is with the deepest sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved ESU KY Branch board member and dear friend O. Grant Bruton, Esq. Our full hearts and loving thoughts go out to his wife Sylvia, their family, and the many people Grant has touched over the years. The English-Speaking Union Kentucky Branch will be forever grateful for all Grant has done for us over his lifetime of service.

A Message from Karen Karpowich, Executive Director of the ESU:

"With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of O. Grant Bruton, Esq. an active, longtime ESU Member. He was the true embodiment of the ESU spirit and its mission to expand minds, strengthen friendships, and unlock opportunities for English language learners across the world.

Grant's involvement with the ESU stretches back to 1948; on an ESU scholarship, he attended Christ's Hospital School in the UK as the first-ever ESU Scholar from the ESU Kentucky Branch. After his exchange, he continued his involvement with the ESU; he served as Branch President twice, as the Chair of and Member of the Branch Scholarship Committee, and as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors for many years. 

Whilst enjoying a career as an appellate lawyer to the US Supreme Court and as a Special Justice on the Supreme Court of Kentucky, Grant still found time to study with and mentor other scholars and ESU Members. He enjoyed studying Shakespeare and history at Cambridge during his regular travels to England with his wife, Sylvia.

At the ESU Kentucky Branch's Queen's Tea Party held on June 5, 2022, Grant was recognized as the first-ever Kentucky Branch Scholar Champion. ESU Chairman Dr. E. Quinn Peeper attended the event and was able to present the award to Grant in person."

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If you wish to give a gift in lieu of flowers, please write all checks to the following address:

ESU Kentucky Branch
Attn: Kate Nitzken
9907 Winged Foot Drive
Louisville, KY 40223

 

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