I saw an email from a Toastmaster club that I attend meeting every now and then; a shocking news of a friend’s passing due to a heart condition. Brad was only 54. I hasn’t attended the meeting (seen him) for a while yet I remember his unique style. Brad was ambiguous and perhaps quirky sometimes, yet he was always willing to jump in the meeting to support. He used to be the club president and picked up an elder member who didn’t drive to the meeting or other Toastmaster events (pre-Covid virtual meeting). Brad never talked about that. We learned that when the member recognized him in an award.
Inspired by Caroline Catlin’s TEDx talk (see more in “TEDx Seattle Other Sides” post), I decided to light-up a flash light tonight for Brad (as an alternative to candle since I don’t have it at home) and send Brad’s brother a card. As Caroline said ‘You don’t need to light up a room to make a difference.’ May Brad and his family rest in peace and love~
Note: name change to protect people’s privacy