[Nfbwv-talk] Brad’s passing

[David Andrews]

I first met Brad in 1982 -- we were a part of the same NFB Leadership 
seminar, the Ragged Seminar.  He was living in Chicago at the time, 
and I moved there later on.  We lived in the same place at different 
times, Chicago, West Virginia, Baltimore, and Minnesota.

Dave

At 02:17 PM 1/17/2019, you wrote:
>I first encountered Brad Hodges during a public relations committee 
>meeting at an NFB national convention.  That was more years ago than 
>I can recall--long before he even dreamed of moving to West 
>Virginia.  I located him in the room at the close of the meeting, 
>and we talked about our common interests in public radio, audio 
>production, music, etc.  We have had many similar conversations over 
>the years, and so our relationship transcended our shared commitment 
>to the Federation.  Throughout the time that Brad and Joe have live 
>here in West Virginia, We have shared many meetings, meals, and 
>phone conversations.  They have visited in our home when traveling 
>to or from Baltimore and points east.  When I took on the project of 
>starting a little radio station here in Keyser, Brad took a personal 
>interest in the endeavor, and shared ideas, suggestions, and 
>information about folks who might be able to help.
>
>Brad brought fresh ideas and a "big picture" perspective to the work 
>of the National Federation of the Blind here in West Virginia.  At 
>the same time, however, he grew to care about the well-being of his 
>friends and fellow Federationists in our state on a very personal level.
>
>Sometimes lives end much too soon, and Karen and I are shocked and 
>saddened by the loss of not only a fellow Federationist, but also a 
>true friend.  There is really nothing more to say.
>
>Peace,
>
>Ed
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: NFBWV-talk [mailto:nfbwv-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
>Sheri Koch via NFBWV-talk
>Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 10:15 PM
>To: NFB of West Virginia Discussion List <nfbwv-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Sheri Koch <skochnfbwv at gmail.com>
>Subject: [Nfbwv-talk] Brad's passing
>
>    - It is with deep sadness that I let you all know that Brad passed away
>    this evening.  He spent his last few days in the care of hospice with his
>    loving husband Joe at his side.  Arrangements have not yet been made.  I
>    will share the obituary once I have it. In the meantime, keep praying for
>    Joe.
>    -
>
>--
>Sheri Koch, President
>National Federation of the Blind of West Virginia
>304-993-5103