Brady C. is the son of Army SGT 1st Class Keith C. Brady is currently a student at Methodist University studying Criminal Justice. After graduation, Brady plans to commission into the Army with hopes to become Ranger and Special Forces qualified. Brady’s biggest inspiration for his career path is his father. “My dad gave the biggest sacrifice in the world. I am so proud of him and what he did and I strive to be like him every day. He is my biggest inspiration in life and the main reason I want to be in the Army,” he shares.
Brady shares that his father has been described to him by others as “a hero, a great father and friend, a leader, and someone that would sacrifice himself for his men and his country.” He knows that his father would be most proud of his belief in always taking care of his family. He shares, “…whenever my family needs help, I am right there for them.”
Brady’s advice for other students going through similar experiences is to never forget. “Always speak about your parent, tell others about them and what they were like so that they are never forgotten.”
Fallen Patriots has positively impacted Brady’s life by helping with the financial burden of continuing his education. Brady shares, “Receiving the Fallen Patriots scholarship has impacted me greatly. My dad always wanted me to go to college and to continue my education and this scholarship is helping me get there.”
There are approximately 25,000 children who have lost an active duty parent in the military over the last 35 years. The vision of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to ensure that every such child receives all necessary college funding.