Bradley James Hatcher Memorial Fund CHARITYSMITH

BRADLEY JAMES HATCHER MEMORIAL FUND

vialBradley James Hatcher was an amazing and talented young man whose life was taken by cancer in March of 2005. Brad was a strong and respected athlete in snowboarding as well as soccer. Snowboarding was Brad’s life; he spent every moment focusing on personal progression and new accomplishments of skill level. In fact his stoke for being on the mountain made everyone around him excited as well.

Bradley had an artistic strength that brought beautiful pottery to those he loved that we all cherish today. He was a leader in all he did. Brad carried a presence so strong and confident that people were drawn to him. Brad was surrounded and loved by so many friends all the time. We his loved ones and close friends wish to carry on his strength and passion for life through his memorial fund. We hope to achieve assistance for families who are experiencing similar challenges as we all did with loosing such an amazing person in our lives.

WE MISS YOU BRADLEY; YOUR SPIRIT CARRIES ON NOW AND FOREVER!!!

Proceeds from the BRADLEY JAMES HATCHER MEMORIAL FUND will benefit students, artists, and athletes inflicted with terminal illness to assist with medical and family financial needs.

About Brad
Bradley James Hatcher was born on June 20, 1981, to Judy McKee and Bryan Hatcher, in Provo, Utah. He was delivered by Dr. Mom on the front seat of her Subaru in the hospital parking lot. When Brad was born, he joined his oldest brother and best friend for life Tyler. Brad always wanted to do everything with Ty and admired him more than anyone could know. In fact, when I (his sister) ask my mom about Brad as a child, she tells me about his love for his big brother.

At the age of 20 months, Brad was blessed with a new companion... me, his little sister. If I were to share my childhood memories of Brad, we'd be here for hours discussing wet willies, swirlies, nuggies, and my fear of being trapped under blankets for a long time. Brad always told me it was his job to make me strong. Thanks Brad.

At the age of four, Brad and the rest of us were blessed with another sibliing, our little sister Allison Nicole. Allie remembers Brad as a determined accomplisher who never gave up. She too remembers his diligent efforts "to make us strong."

As many of you know, Brad was always making us laugh. He had a fantastic sense of humor and was the best at making everything a little lighter in life.

Brad attended kindergarten at Boulton Elementary and attended Meadowbrook Elementary in the first grade. It was also at this age that Brad decided to change his name. He told our mom that he was tired of being Bradley James and was going to go by "Bradley James Whipper Snapper Hatcher from now on."

Growing up there was never a dull moment with my brother around. Once, while sitting down to dinner, my mom noticed the noodles Brad and Ty had put on the table were still hard as a rock. When she asked them how they thought noodles were prepared, Brad explained he thought they would "just faint" when showed to water.

Brad also had many friends throughout his life. We would often play night games with all the neighborhood kids and Brad was a very loyal friend to many of those around him. Adam Allred tells me that when he was younger and known for his sleep walking, Brad would put one shoe on his foot, and the other on Adam, and tie them together. This way if Adam tried to get up, it would wake up Brad. I am often reminded of the ways Brad took care of his friends and helped them out.

At the age of 8, Robb Edgar joined our lives as our step-dad and friend. Robb remembers Brad as an easy going "lover-of-life." He says Brad was always doing the extreme and making everyone around him feel better.

Brad attended Mueller Park Jr High where I remember being known as "Brad's little sister." My brother was always experimenting with the extreme, including dying his hair fire engine red with Doug -- and then leaving for school with a hat on so as not to be stopped by his mom. The two spent the rest of the day shoveling school sidewalks in a blizzard before being sent home to have their heads shaved.

My brother Brad had his usual affect on people during junior high at Mueller Park and he added many more friends to his network. At this time another little sister showed up, Megan Sarah. Megan thinks of Brad as "a wonderful snowboarder and funny guy." Soon after Megan, Garret and Weston were born. They remain Brad's little buddies and friends who will always remember him in their hearts and want to be like him.

Brad went to Woods Cross High School where was consistently on the Honor Roll. His GPA never fell below a 3.78, despite the fact that he always managed to dodge the long hours of studying. Brad found a love for art in high school and was an amazing artist with pencil, paint, and pottery. I think he was able to achieve and perfect anything he decided to.

Brad also grew up playing and loving soccer throughout highschool and beyond. He was Junior Class Vice President and enjoyed getting into trouble with his friends including Doug and Trey. I won't go into much detail here but 300 golf balls rolling down 1800 South is not a good idea guys.

Following high school Brad was always making sure the rest of us knew he loved us. He loved his mother dearly and would take her to lunch quiet often. Brad loved exploring and finding new things to do in his life. He lived with his roommates and best friends and loved to snowboard every chance he got. He worked at the Porcupine Pub & Grill for the four years and loved every minute of it. His girlfriend Stacey Adams, the love of his life, has been there through good and bad and meant the world to him.

Brad was diagnosed with a very rare teratoma tumor in July of last year. I remember hearing the news and Brad saying he'd be ok. Never once during his illness did I hear Brad complain and be bitter. Brad showed us all his amazing character through this all. Brad passed away on March 4, 2005, at his mother's home.

I think Brad has taught us all how to love life and live every minute of it. Thank you all for all your love and support. One of the last things I heard Brad say was to tell everyone "Thank you" and that you were all some of the best people he's known and had made it all so much easier for him.

Brad, we love you and admire all you did on this earth. You're my hero and friend forever. I love you and I'll see you down the road. - Amanda Hatcher.

 

 

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