Judge Brannon's portrait hanging

Judge Brannon’s portrait was hung in the West Palm Beach federal courthouse last week.  It was an informal setting but according to several sources, there was an incredible turnout.  Dr. Pamela Brannon, his surviving spouse, flew in for the occasion.  Judge Matthewman gave remarks focused on how much Judge Brannon loved his job and how fortunate everyone was to have known him.

His portrait was created by the Court’s portrait artist, Cyd Wicker, and he was involved in the process before he passed.  It was important to Judge Brannon that his portrait be hung in the West Palm Beach courthouse where he devoted many years of service as an Assistant Federal Public Defender and Magistrate Judge.  Judge Brannon  chose to include his U.S. Coast Guard pin in his portrait as a tribute to his USCG days, which he loved.  In fact, his final resting place will be the USCG Academy in New London, CT.   His wife was wearing the pin at the ceremony.