I had the pleasure of meeting and "learning" with Senator Britt in the graduate program at Bowie State University. Senator Britt, or as we called her "Gwen," was one of the kindest and gentlest woman I have ever met. My heart is very heavy right now with this news and please know that she will truly be missed by everyone whose had the opportunity to meet, work with, learn with and be represented by her. To the Britt family, thank you for sharing your wife and mother with us, she was a lovely woman and it was an honor to know her. You have my deepest condolences during this time.

I am so sorry to hear this. Senator Britt was a lady of great dignity who had a distinguished history in the civil rights movement, but also stayed very contemporary and plugged in to what was happening in this century. She made a special effort to build coalitions with Montgomery County. My sympathy to her family and her constituents.

Senator Britt was my neighbor and a dear, dear friend. When my brother died several years ago, she appeared at my front door just so she could give me a hug to show how much she cared. I served four years as her campaign treasurer before moving to the District of Columbia one year ago. In fact she was over at my house just a few weeks ago where went over her campaign report together. We would always talk about those issues she cared so much about. She felt deeply about equal rights for all, leading her to be the Senate's champion of gay rights.

As a white man from the South, I was in total awe at the brave and significant role she played in civil rights. Her friendship is one that I treasured and I will miss her kind and generous heart. Maryland has lost a real hero.

My family is very sad that Senator Britt has died. She and husband Travis were a wonderful example of a couple devoted to each other and to those they came in contact with. We are praying for her family and our community as we lost a really great lady who set an example for all. No matter how busy she was with her work in Annapolis, she was always there in our community attending meetings do good work. I remember the last time I saw her and of course she always asked about the family, especially our daughters. They looked up to her and when my daughter was a Page in Annapolis she kept an eye on her. That was the type of person she was, a loving caring angel. God must have needed a special angel and called her home.

When Senator Britt was first elected, she attended a couple of meetings of the Takoma-Langley Multi-jurisdictional Pedestrian Safety Committee. I described pedestrian safety education programs at Langley Park-McCormick Elementary School. After the meeting, she made a point of walking over and hugging me, thanking me for my work. She was a sincere, caring woman with a big heart.

If she did in fact have a heart attack, I'm wondering whether she knew about recent reports on the signs of heart attack for women (which differ from the well-known signs for men): extreme fatigue for days before the heart attack, neck or jaw pain, nausea, breathing problems, dizziness and heartburn.

Today's reports say she went to the hospital because she thought she had the flu.

I'm so very sorry for her death. What a great loss to Prince George's County and the state of Maryland.

Laurie Kelly
Takoma Park

I first became familiar with Gwendolyn Britt from her advocacy for civil marriage rights for gays. I was impressed beyond belief in hearing her speak at a large Equality Maryland event. She led the crowd in singing "We Shall Overcome" and it was truly an amazing moment. I am shocked beyond belief at her death and feel like gay rights in Maryland is set back without her amazing advocacy. What a loss, to so many personally, but also to so many important causes she was dedicated to. This is very sad. What a woman with an amazing legacy but so much more she was set to accomplish. She was a light.

It sadden me deeply to learn of my dear friend's death. Sen Britt and I were high school colleages, but our paths did not cross again until I entered politics. Gwen was a "quiet" fighter, but a fighter nonetheless. She was a true believer for equality no matter race, creed, religion. She was honest, passionate, sincere, loving, kind, gentle and strong. Our hearts are heavy with the passing of such a great leader and champion of the people. God be with her husband, Travis, in this dark hour, and may he know that there are many, many who not only loved, but respected her deeply.

Bettyjean Bailey Schmiedigen, Mayor, Town of Brentwood

Travis: Please accept my condolences over the loss of your wife. Truly a tragedy for you and Prince George's County. My thoughts remain with you and your family although I no longer live in Maryland.

I'll never forget when Reds Pryor couldn't be admitted to the Glen Echo Crystal Poll with the rest of us Montgomery Blair footballers. Britt didn't stand for things like that.

Senator Britt will be missed terribly by all who knew her. I remember her grassroots campaign when she ran for the senate seat, she was the picture of elegance, dignity and grace and she fought a fair and clean race. I saw the Senator two week ago during the passing of a mutal friend and she embraced and hugged me and we spoke briefly, but it was just her way to always acknowledge everyone she knew with affection. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know this wonderful lady and my deepest sympathy go out to her family.

Travis, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Gwen was an amazing woman. I know she will be missed by all who knew her.

She was a great friend and a great politician. She didn't let people's perceptions dictate her life and she was a true champion for those that needed it.

Neither District 47 or Maryland will ever be the same without her.

The Mayor, Council, Staff, and Residents of Mount Rainier Maryland extend our deepest sympathy to Senator Gwendolyn Britt's family on their recent loss. Our City and our residents have lost a champion. We appreciated all of her work and efforts on our behalf. She was frequently in our City shopping at the Glut which she loved, appreciated and talked about often. She was a strong supporter of the "New Joe's Emporium." There is nothing that we can do to change the outcome of that fateful day, but we want the family to know that we care, and understand the heartache they bare. We want them to know that we too will miss her, and share in their grief! We are praying for her family.

Our deepest sympathy goes to Travis and to the family of this amazing woman from everyone here at Glen Echo Park. We plan to include her story of bravery and shepherding change in our upcoming civil rights exhibition here at the Park. I am sorry she did not live to see us complete the exhibit.

The flag at the Park is at half-mast and we have posted notices of tribute throughout the Park in memory of this special lady.

She was a vibrant, active leader and will not be replaced.

We can now treasure her memory for the amazing story that her life was and the impact that she had on so many through her leadership.

Thank you for this opportunity to post condolences and remembrances of Senator Britt. First to Mr. Britt, please accept my condolences and those of the community I represent, Cool Spring Terrace in Adelphi.

Senator Britt last attended our Association meeting in February 2006. She accepted the invitation to address our organization without hesitation and proceeded to inform our small group about her activities and other legislation pending in Annapolis. With quiet dignity she asked us to call her on any occasion and to provide her with our thoughts and insights on various pending legislation. She made us all feel an integral part of the process and that our opinions really mattered.

My last image of Gwen will be of Travis and her on the dance floor last month at the Friends Among Friends benefit sponsored in part by the 47th District delegation. It was a fun and festive occasion and, knowing how hard she worked for all of us in the 47th District and across Maryland, it was good to see her relaxing and having a good time!

I am glad I had the opportunity to meet and work with her and will miss her, but comforted to know that her story and her work will live on in so many touched by her life.

Gwen is truly going to be missed by myself and my daughter and her grandaughter Tiffany Britt, we love you and may you rest in peace.

Travis and Gwen's other family members, those at Giant Food have not forgotten your loved one either. God obviously needs His angel up in heaven. Our prayer is that God be with you during this time. Never forget her smile. On behalf of the Giant Food of Landover family.

DEAR:UNCLE TRAVIS.
I AM TRUELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
I KNOW SHE WAS YOUR BEST FRIEND,YOUR EVERYTHING.JUST KNOW THAT SHE WILL ALWAY'S BE WITH YOU
IN YOUR HEART AND SPIRIT.

LOVE:THE DAVENPORT FAMILY.

I was very saddened to learn of Gwen Britt's passing. Gwen and I were co-workers in the HR Department at Giant Food for many years. She was a valuable member of our team, always willing to go the extra mile on the job. But more than this, Gwen was a wonderful woman...warm, sincere and caring. My deepest condolences to her family.

SORRY 4 DA LOST...DIDNT KNO MRS.BRiTT BUT ANY LOST iS A SAD 1...MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE ENITRIE FAMILY

Dear uncle Travis, you have my deepest sympathy. My beautiful Aunt Gwen will be missed. Even though I haven't seen you in so long, you are in my prayers and in my heart. I will always and forever love you. Keep your head up and keep that beautiful smile on your face. Love you and hope to see you soon!

Love your niece Laurie and family xoxoxoxo

gwendolyn britt was and still is grandmother she is so great she would always the best and asked her to give me advice i was so sad when she passed

love timathi miss you mama

My grandmother in my opinion was and still is the greatest grandmother EVER. When I was younger and would do something wrong she would never yell at me (that's why people call her soft spoken). She will never be fogotten. I LOVE YOU GRANDMA and i always will.

UNCLE TRAVIS, WE LOVE AND PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ,BUT YOUR STRENGHT COMES FROM THE LORD,

I was fortunate enough to work in the office next to Senator Britt during most of her time in the Maryland Senate. She was a wise, wise woman and a kind one. She will be missed.

I Love You Grandma!