Comments on: Former Tech linebacker star dead at 44 http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/ Texas Tech University Sports presented by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:04:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: James T. Johnson http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-18069 James T. Johnson Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:18:55 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-18069 I was a walk-on linebacker at Tech who was fortunate enough to play alongside Brad. As I mentioned before, Brad made me want to become a better player. In order to be on the field with him, Dwayne Jiles, Mike Kinsey, and Michael Johnson I had to become a better player. Brad was the epitome of toughness and leadership. As a linebacker coach and defensive coordinator, I look for the same qualities in the kids I coach. For me, as with us all, Brad will always be in our hearts and mind. God Bless you Brad and your family. I was a walk-on linebacker at Tech who was fortunate enough to play alongside Brad. As I mentioned before, Brad made me want to become a better player. In order to be on the field with him, Dwayne Jiles, Mike Kinsey, and Michael Johnson I had to become a better player. Brad was the epitome of toughness and leadership. As a linebacker coach and defensive coordinator, I look for the same qualities in the kids I coach. For me, as with us all, Brad will always be in our hearts and mind. God Bless you Brad and your family.

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]]> By: Barry T. Fletcher http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17778 Barry T. Fletcher Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:56:04 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17778 Rest in peace Brad and God bless your family. Rest in peace Brad and God bless your family.

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]]> By: Joe McBride http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17763 Joe McBride Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:20:19 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17763 Brad... I love you like a brother. It was an honor hanging out and spending time with you. May God hold you in his arms! Brad… I love you like a brother. It was an honor hanging out and spending time with you. May God hold you in his arms!

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]]> By: Angela Kell Hastings http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17738 Angela Kell Hastings Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:52:30 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17738 correction: my phone number is 817-704-8223. Dudley, I would love to hear from you as well. I hope you noticed you are on the website www.bradhastings.net. Angela Kell Hastings correction: my phone number is 817-704-8223.

Dudley, I would love to hear from you as well. I hope you noticed you are on the website http://www.bradhastings.net.

Angela Kell Hastings

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]]> By: Dudley McAfee http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17734 Dudley McAfee Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:24:53 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17734 Brad, You were always like a brother to me and my heart aches to think that you're gone. All of the incredible Tech memories that I have of you, Joe and I will stay with me my entire life. Some of the best memories I ever had were with you and I am truly honored to have known you and to have called you one of my best friends. You were larger than life and loyal to all of those that you loved. I love you Palzo and it breaks my heart to know that you're gone. To Ava and Bradley: I knew your Dad well. He was one of my best friends and we have shared many wonderful times together over the years. The last time we talked was a few months ago and most of the conversation was about our kids. He loved being your Dad and he was so proud of both of you. He loved you with all of his heart. I pray that God gives you the strength to be able to deal with this now and in the future. If you ever need anything, even just to hear a funny story about your Dad or you want to ask me some questions in the future because you miss him so much, please ask your Mom to contact me. I will contact her soon so she will have my contact information. Dudley McAfee Brad,
You were always like a brother to me and my heart aches to think that you’re gone. All of the incredible Tech memories that I have of you, Joe and I will stay with me my entire life. Some of the best memories I ever had were with you and I am truly honored to have known you and to have called you one of my best friends. You were larger than life and loyal to all of those that you loved. I love you Palzo and it breaks my heart to know that you’re gone.

To Ava and Bradley:
I knew your Dad well. He was one of my best friends and we have shared many wonderful times together over the years. The last time we talked was a few months ago and most of the conversation was about our kids. He loved being your Dad and he was so proud of both of you. He loved you with all of his heart. I pray that God gives you the strength to be able to deal with this now and in the future. If you ever need anything, even just to hear a funny story about your Dad or you want to ask me some questions in the future because you miss him so much, please ask your Mom to contact me. I will contact her soon so she will have my contact information.

Dudley McAfee

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]]> By: Angela Kell Hastings http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17731 Angela Kell Hastings Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:33:07 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17731 Bob Lankston, Joe McBride and Steve Chittenden, please call me. Angela Kell Hastings. 817-707-8223. I do not have a number to contact you. Again, I appreciate everyone's comments. Brad would be so honored to see how many people cared for and remembered him. Angela Kell Hastings Bob Lankston, Joe McBride and Steve Chittenden, please call me. Angela Kell Hastings. 817-707-8223. I do not have a number to contact you.

Again, I appreciate everyone’s comments. Brad would be so honored to see how many people cared for and remembered him.

Angela Kell Hastings

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]]> By: BOB LANGSTON http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17729 BOB LANGSTON Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:44:47 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17729 WE WILL MISS YOU BRAD. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. I DID NOT MEET YOUR MOM OR DAD. I'M SURE THEY ARE GREAT FOLKS. BRAD, YOU WERE THE FIRST I WORKED WITH AT INTERSTATE BATTERIES ( A GREAT COMPANY . . . ACTUALLY, IT WAS A FAMILY ). I DO REMEMBER YOU NOT ONLY BEING A TOUGH GUY, BUT A GREAT LEADER. I SAW YOUR TOUGHNESS EARLY; I WAS SO IN AWE OF YOU, BUT WITHIN DAYS, I SAW WHAT A GREAT MAN YOU ARE, WITH SUCH A GOOD HEART. BECAUSE OF WORKING WITH YOU, I AM A BETTER MAN. THANK YOU. ANGELA, BRADLEY , JR. AND AVA MAIRIE: I JUST WANT TO SAY FROM MY FAMILY THAT OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS. WE WILL MISS YOU BRAD. MY CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY. I DID NOT MEET YOUR MOM OR DAD. I’M SURE THEY ARE GREAT FOLKS.

BRAD, YOU WERE THE FIRST I WORKED WITH AT INTERSTATE BATTERIES ( A GREAT COMPANY . . . ACTUALLY, IT WAS A FAMILY ). I DO REMEMBER YOU NOT ONLY BEING A TOUGH GUY, BUT A GREAT LEADER. I SAW YOUR TOUGHNESS EARLY; I WAS SO IN AWE OF YOU, BUT WITHIN DAYS, I SAW WHAT A GREAT MAN YOU ARE, WITH SUCH A GOOD HEART. BECAUSE OF WORKING WITH YOU, I AM A BETTER MAN.

THANK YOU.

ANGELA, BRADLEY , JR. AND AVA MAIRIE: I JUST WANT TO SAY FROM MY FAMILY THAT OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOURS.

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]]> By: Ernie H http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17727 Ernie H Thu, 09 Apr 2009 01:21:59 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17727 I only knew Brad for about a year & a half when I was a Junior & he was a Senior at the old Bowie. He was just such a beast on the field but just a real nice guy off of it. I will never forget in practice one time we were doing 40 yard dashes, one on one. Brad stepped up to the line & no one else stepped up to run against him because they knew they would not win. I went ahead & stepped up there, because I wanted to guage myself against the best. I don't have to tell you the result because he was the best. I only knew Brad for about a year & a half when I was a Junior & he was a Senior at the old Bowie. He was just such a beast on the field but just a real nice guy off of it.
I will never forget in practice one time we were doing 40 yard dashes, one on one. Brad stepped up to the line & no one else stepped up to run against him because they knew they would not win. I went ahead & stepped up there, because I wanted to guage myself against the best. I don’t have to tell you the result because he was the best.

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]]> By: kerberos06 http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17724 kerberos06 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:09:58 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17724 I was at TECH when Brad played for the Raiders, this guy paved the way for other sought after recruits for the team. Brad was a class act on campus and showed it on field. He gave 110% on every play as a linebacker. I can still remember the times I saw him outside of dorms, he was always laughing and enjoying life. God Bless you and your family. I was at TECH when Brad played for the Raiders, this guy paved the way for other sought after recruits for the team. Brad was a class act on campus and showed it on field. He gave 110% on every play as a linebacker. I can still remember the times I saw him outside of dorms, he was always laughing and enjoying life. God Bless you and your family.

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]]> By: Todd M. http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/06/former-tech-linebacker-star-dead-at-44/comment-page-1/#comment-17723 Todd M. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:09:08 +0000 http://www.redraiders.com/?p=7073#comment-17723 My earliest tech memories are of big #44 and the havoc he caused offenses. Rest in Peace Brad and may God watch over your family. My earliest tech memories are of big #44 and the havoc he caused offenses. Rest in Peace Brad and may God watch over your family.

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