A CELEBRATION FOR BRICK
by his daughter in law Janet Snyder |
Brick Bradford was my father-in-law: |
I thought his colleagues and others who love |
Please join us for the Celebration of Life of John W. "Brick" Bradford, Aviator |
John Bradford
May 6, 1920 - September 24, 2014
![]() It is with great sadness that the Bradford family announces the death of Brick. He was married to Mary for 68 years. On Wednesday, September 24, my dad, John "Brick" Bradford, earned the last set of wings he will ever need. It was a tragic day for our family and a sad day for Canadian aviation. For those of you who knew/flew with dad, you knew that he had two loves - his family and flying. He was universally loved by the former and decorated and honored for the latter. We ask that you keep our family in your thoughts and prayers. There will be a celebration of Brick's live in early November. We will keep you posted with the details. David Bradford ![]() BRICK BRADFORD WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS UK |
A LAST GREETING TO BRICKhe was seven years old, the same year that Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean to Paris. Brick took flying lessons at the Hamilton flying club and was piloting planes before he could drive a car. It was at the Hamilton club that Jack was dubbed Brick after the comic strip hero of the day, Brick Bradford. The nickname stuck. Brick continued to be a pilot until he was 75 years old. He flew for the RCAF/RAF in World War II training pilots in Windsor Ontario and in England. Later in the war he flew reconnaissance over Burma. After the war he flew for KLM, then came back to Canada and continued his flying career with for Hollinger, McNamara, Starflight, Overseas National, Purolator and Medivac in British Columbia. |
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ONA CREW - ONA STAFF
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MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE |
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ONA CREW JUNIORSDavid BradfordCalifornia winery![]() ![]() ![]() ONA on airliners.net |
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CAPTAIN BRICK BRADFORD
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![]() Captain Ed Veronelli, F/O David Mulligan and F/E Ed Kaye Photo by courtesy of Ed Kaye ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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I put my bags and jacket in the room, took my tie off, and went to Ray's room. We had a quick drink and Ray told me we were invited to the stewardess´s room for a drink, the cabin crew had commercialed in previously. After socializing and a drink, it was time for dinner. |