Bradley Michael Cunningham
October 23, 1985 - October 31, 2004
Obituary
Bradley Michael Cunningham
Brad, age 19, Faithful son of Linda and Downey of Kent, died accidentally in a tragic fall on October 31, 2004 in Kanaskat, WA. Born October 23, 1985, Brad was homeschooled until age 16 when he enrolled in Running Start. He attended Highline Community College from 2001-2002, then Green River Community College until the summer of 2004. In September 2004 he was accepted into the Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Academy. Brad was currently working as a landscaper for Vanzanten Landscapes. Brad accepted Jesus as his Savior when he was a child and is now in His presence. He served the Lord doing teen mission trips to Mexico 2001 and 2002, New York 2003, and Costa Rica 2004. Brad thrived on snowboarding, hiking, biking, and working out at the gym. He is survived by his grieving parents Downey and Linda Cunningham of Kent; sister Dawn Jason Simmons of Roy, 4 brothers Downey Cunningham IV of Tukwila, Aaron Karyn Cunningham of Maple Valley, Landon Cunningham of Kent, and Austyn Cunningham of Kent; grandparents Jack and Dorothy Ring of Pahrump, Nevada, and Downey Jr. and Lou Cunningham of Renton; great-grandmother Verna Hatton of Sequim; 3 nephews Adin, Tanner, and Titus, and niece Rayna; many aunts, uncles, and foster siblings. Memorial Service Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 11:00am at Kent First Church of the Nazarene, 930 E. James St. Kent, WA 98031. Memorials may be made in Brad’s memory to the Kent Nazarene Teen Mission Fund.
Love and many prayers.
Bradley – I love you very much. I miss you even more. Bradley, I will always remember your ambition and love of life.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I love you all. Gina
Love,
Tommy, Amy, Rebecca & Autumn
Our thoughts and prayers are with Downey and Linda and family.
Linda, Downey, and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God comfort you now and in the days ahead. Because of Bradley’s profession of saving faith in Jesus, he is now in the very presence of his Savior, Jesus. Praise the Lord. Isaiah 26:3. Jon, Jane, and boys
To the Family of Bradley,
Although i was never given the privledge of meeting this amazing young man, i have been best friends with Cheri Gibbons and the Gibbons family for the last 15 years of my life…..knowing that the Cunningham family holds an immense love and passion for Christ as does the Gibbons family, i am extending my deepest sympathy as the loss of a loved one engraves one of the deepest pains i have ever experienced, but as you all know that Bradley is now in a far better place than any of us our and one day we will all be united again in the presence of the Heavenly Father…..
I wish you and your family many prayers.
Please know we care. You have our prayers, and thoughts.
Women Teaching Women Sunday School Class from Highlands Community Church.
I was heart-broken to hear of your loss. I know Bradley has made a difference in many peoples lives and I am thankful that I was able have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mr & Mrs Cunningham,
I am a dispatcher with Dawn at FireComm. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers and that ALL of us at FireComm are saddened at your loss. As I told Dawn, this would be a worst case scenario for us in normal circumstances, but even worse to know that it is the loved one of one of our own! Our prays and thoughts are with you! May you find peace and comfort in the loving arms of the Lord, and lay with Him just as Bradley does!
With love and hugs and prayers…..Renee White
To Dawn/Jason/Aidin/Tanner/Rayna and to the entire Cunningham family – May you all find comfort and strength in the warmth and caring of family and friends. My thoughts are with you…
Dear Linda & Downey,
I cannot imagine your grief and sadness at losing your child. My heart is so heavy for you right now. My only solace is knowing that Brad is now with Jesus and we shall see him again in glory.
Brad was such a big part of the youth ministry at Kent Naz and I know he will be missed by each and every one there.
The side of Brad I knew was quiet with a quick grin and an eagerness to help out without complaint.
Miles and Jeff have lost a good friend in Brad and look forward to seeing him in Heaven too.
My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Sheri
thinking of all the good times and great laughs we had and will have again someday.
“Your time came when you had to say goodbye,leave your earthly life and begin a new in the sky”
Brad was a wonderful young man. He was one of the few kids in the church that welcomed Kerry when she came to youth group functions during the time she was not attending regularly. He always had a kind word for her and he made her feel special. Brad also was very compassionate toward Morgan. She told me of a couple of occasions when she was unable to find me and was afraid. Brad would give her hugs and help her find someone she knew. Linda and Downey, I didn’t know Brad myself but from everything Kerry and Morgan have told me he was a son to be proud of. He will be missed. My heart is breaking for you. You and your family are in my prayers.
Linda and Downey, Our hearts go out for you and your family of the lost of Brad. We have fond memory of Joey and Brad playing Kent Little League with Coach Jerry Stark. May you find peace. Sincerely, Larry, Cindi, Joe and Mitch Pombrio
My sincerest sympathies to Bradley’s family in his loss.
Downey, Linda, Landen, and Austyn,
You are in our prayers now and the days ahead as you lean on the arms of our loving Father, the same arms that carried Brad home, and let Him carry you through this incredibly difficult time.
We love you.
Linda and Downey, I cannot imagine what is is like to lose a child. My heart and prayers are with you. I didn’t know Brad, but I know he is with our Lord today.God has his arms wrapped tightly around your family right now. I know you are leaning into them and letting them enfold you.
Your all in my prayers!
To the Family of Bradley,
Our hearts are with you and we hope you have the strength you need to see you through this difficult time.
We are so saddened by your loss. May you find peace in knowing that Brad is resting with Jesus and may you find comfort as you rest in Gods loving arms. God bless you and your family.
Nick, Carol and Nicholas Talbert
Hello Brad,
We love you and miss you. We’re ready for you to come home now. Even as we say this, we know that you can’t and you’re in a better place but it still is a hard fact for us to accept. How is heaven? Can you see us down here? Brad, we love you so much. We hope you know that. We’ll write more later, we know you don’t like long, mushy letters.
Love,
Linda and Alyssa
I just found out this tragic news and my heart goes out to you. Although I know this is an insanly hard time, I also know that Brad is a much better place. My prayers are with you each and every day, and they will continue to be. I will never forgot Brad and how much he impacted me and everyone else at GRCC.
Brad,do you remember,me?
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