Excerpts from the Dunwoody High Newsletter and Posts from Brad’s friends on Facebook. I knew him to be a wonderful teacher and brilliant, kind man. He Coached one of my sons on the DHS Cross Country team and taught the other AP Physics. Rest In Peace Mr. Hendrickson…yours was a life well lived. ~Audra Anders
Wildcat Nation:
It is with a very heavy heart that I must share the news of the passing of a beloved pillar of Dunwoody High School. Coach Brad Hendrickson passed away this weekend after a long battle with Pancreatic cancer. The mark he made on Dunwoody High School as an athlete, coach, and most importantly, an educator, was one never to be forgotten. Below you will find the beautiful words of his wife Danielle as well as the wishes of the family. I am confident that our community will proudly embrace Brad’s memory and legacy.
Sincerely,
Tom Bass, Principal
Dunwoody High School
Danielle Hendrickson: (Brad’s wife)
“There are no words that can describe the loss that is felt with the passing of my husband, Brad Hendrickson. The outpouring of love and support from all those near and far is a testament to the man he was. To know him meant to know pure goodness. He loved everyone and was at your side the moment you needed. He fought his battle with cancer in the same way he lived his life- with strength, a smile, love and determination to be the best person he could no matter what the challenge. He was a dedicated teacher, encouraging coach, loving friend, husband, brother and son, but most of all the most amazing human being!
He loved his job, his students and the Dunwoody community. Teaching and coaching gave him so much joy. Our family will be having a private service, but he has asked the following of all that loved him:”
In lieu of flowers –
Perform community service/project in his name or go for a nice run/walk enjoying the great outdoors together with those you love.
Make Donations to one of the causes/programs close to his heart or one close to yours-
- Donation to pancreatic cancer research
- Dunwoody Cross Country
- Donation to Emory Winship cancer center- Pancreatic and Liver Cancer Fund
This is one of Brad’s favorite quotes that he lived out in his life. Just being with him made you want to be a better person.
Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can. -John Wesley
Ingrid Soble Gero (DHS Teacher, former PCMS Teacher)
Dunn Neugebauer (Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School)
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