Evan Brady Tribute
Evan Brady, a 2005 Malvern Prep grad and lacrosse player, passed on Sept. 20, 2005, after a courageous, lengthy battle against cancer.
Evan, of Newtown Square, was respected and revered by all in the Malvern community and a special Mass was held in his honor on the day of his death. A number of students, many of them athletes, spoke eloquently and with passion about Evan's effect on their lives. Evan had earned a scholarship to Saint Joseph's.
"Evan was an unbelievable kid," said teacher Joe Redican. "He inspired and touched us all. All through his fight, he showed such resiliency."
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Remembrances
Dan Gough #64, Cardinal O'Hara football: "I had an injury and I had the opportunity to workout with Evan every day to recover. We had great conversations and great stories. Every time I got down on myself for being hurt I just thought of him and what he has gone through, he helped me get through the injury."
Steve Layne, '06: "I have gotten to become very close with Evan Brady the past five years of my life. He has impacted my life so dramatically and become my greatest influence to date... He's one of the area's biggest advocates of the game, and had dedicated a major part of his life as a coach to Malvern Prep lacrosse and the Duke's Lacrosse Program because the cancer in his knee took away his ability to play."
Amber Civitella '06: "He was more concerned about how I was doing than himself. He is the most selfless and heroic person I know, and will ever meet."
Dan Plunkett, Malvern Prep '04: "He had more courage then anyone I have ever met. I will never forget hearing him cheering from the stands at sporting events and always yelling 'c'mon plunk.'"
Chris Marcozzi, MP '05: "I remember numerous days before lacrosse practice when he would be jogging around shooting on me with one bad leg. I would tell him that if he was in pain I could find another player to do it, but he simply asked for the ball back and look at me as if to say, 'Are you kidding me?'"
Ali Fordham, VMA '06: "Evan I will never forget what you said to me that night, 'live for the day, don't worry about what's to come.'"
Colin Waring, MP '05: "Honestly, Ev I would give everything back (including all the money I won from you playing poker) just to spend a couple more seconds with you."