Bradley Hodges Vadas2/28/1964 - 9/11/2001
Beloved fiancé of Kris McFerren. Son of Donald Vadas and Connie Taylor. Brother of Melissa Prevey and Christopher (Denise) Vadas; uncle to their children. Friend to many in
Missed terribly by all.
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Hi Brad -
You don't know me, but thanks to the Internet, I know more about you than this simple obituary, above. I hope to honor the memory of you through these few words on my blog.
While reading about you, I found that the words of your wide circle of friends put your life into perspective the best. It was obvious you are a beloved friend.
I laughed to read of your nickname, The Squirrel, bestowed upon you sophomore year in high school. A tribute (?) given to you by a senior on the varsity team, based on the way you would scamper after the ball on the field. It was a nickname that stuck, too, but always used with affection. Your love of baseball comes through in so many of your friends' memories of you -- weekend games at
Frequently mentioned is your smile, so warm in the photos I have seen, the warmth reflected in your voice. I
imagine there is a great sense of humor that goes along with that smile. I wonder if that's what first drew Kris to you. You two had a strong commitment to each other, a long relationship that was to be celebrated in a springtime wedding.
Your commitment to your family is strong as well. Your calls to your father on that day, and to Kris, show the depth of your love. In your message to Kris, you said, "Take care of my dad; the two of you, love each other." A simple, heart-felt wish. My guess is that this wish is granted, tenfold, in your honor.
Brad, you are a remarkable young man, personally and professionally. A successful trader, you attained the position of Senior Vice President at Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods. The lessons you learned at
Nevertheless, most remarkable is your legacy of love, laughter, and teamwork. Your friends, family, and Kris continue to write to you, write about you on your memorial sites. Five years later, your death is still deeply felt. You are remembered with love, through tears and smiles. Even with an occasional acorn on your grave marker.
It has been an honor to read about your life. May your memory always be for a blessing. Walk with the angels.
Your admirer from a far,
Carol Anne
Photos from www.legacy.com and www.cnn.com
7 comments:
Some of these victims are so young, and every one of these tributes breaks my heart. You did a great job here.
Great tribute...these are so heartbreaking to go around and read.
Hugs
Carol Anne,
Thank you for your tribute to Brad. I am a friend of Brad's brother Chris. Attending Brad's memorial service was one of the most emotionally painful experiences of my life. Brad was everything that you have written and more, and I can tell you that we all lost an incredible person that day.
Obviously there are thousands of stories that are being told through the 2,996 project, but I can't tell you what it means to me to know that Brad, and every single victim of the murderous attacks of that day, will not be forgotten.
Thank you.
wow...that was a very heartfelt tribute you've done...I am very touched by all the tributes....thanks so much for your wonderful words, and the pictures as well...
Take care
Kirsten
I remembered Vincent Cangelosi
A touching tribute, Carol Anne.
The effect of the last few days will last a life time for me -- the reminders of talented, loved and loving lives that have been lost -- memories that we must keep alive.
That was a truly beautiful tribute. Another reminder of the good people taken from this world. I thank you.
Beautiful tribute, so sad.
Faina's tribute
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