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Bradley White Obituary
"Brad" White, 41
Former Anchorage resident Bradley C. "Brad" White passed away April 6, 2014 in Thousand Oaks, CA after a year long battle with cancer. Born June 30, 1972 in Chicago, he was raised in Barrington, IL.
Brad was a civilian international pilot. He moved to Alaska in 2000 and started his flying career in the Alaskan bush, as Station Master in St. Mary's, Alaska, for Tanana Air. He then transitioned to med-evac pilot out of Anchorage.
The flying he did most recently took him all over the world and into some pretty intense situations. Eight years ago he accepted a position in Khartoum, Sudan, Africa; flying country leaders and United Nations VIPs to the hot spots in Africa.
Succeeding assignments led him to Panama, Colombia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Moscow, and for the last several years, working with the military out of both Kabul and Bagram AFB in Afghanistan.
As a fun side activity, Brad was involved with Discovery Channel as one of the featured pilots in the adventure series, "Dangerous Flights." It was released in The States last November.
The world was Brad's territory. For him, heading to Dubai or Athens or Tokyo was like one of us hopping into the car and heading to the mall.
Those who knew him considered Brad unique, a one-of-a-kind person who lived life so large. He was fun and funny, smart, strong, creative and energetic. And thoughtful and kind. One of his most endearing gifts was his true charisma; the ability to genuinely connect with people. Wherever he went, he left something of himself. He had friends all over the world.
Brad leaves behind his mother, Barbara White of Palatine, IL; father, Pierce (Meg) White of St. Charles, IL; brother and sister-in-law, Don and Amy White; and nephew, Quinn of Thousand Oaks, CA; numerous relatives, and more devoted friends, world-wide, than one can count.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bradley White
Bianca Lizzeth Viatela Carrascal
April 6, 2025
Siempre estarás en mi corazón
Bianca Lizzeth Viatela Carrascal
April 13, 2024
El 6 como ya es costumbre, te pensé gracias por ser mi ángel te extraño.
JAMES M. PATON (KCNW)
December 24, 2023
Godspeed
Bianca Lizzeth Viatela
April 9, 2023
Te extraño Brad, allí dónde estés, gracias por tu amor y por tu persona. Agradezco a la vida el haberte conocido.
Riley Allen
January 15, 2023
Hell of a pilot, fun to watch on Dangerous Flights and a guy you wished you could have known. Just watched the series he was on ferry flying and looked him up and saw what happened to him and was honestly crushed and numb for a bit.. really bummed me out.. I never knew him but wished I had. Sorry for your loss.
Aoife Molloy
April 17, 2017
Brad lighting this candle to remember you as the pilot who showed us your romantic side on a call and your professionalism in flight may you now be jetting around heaven international where when our time comes to meet God you will pilot us to heaven brad thank you for the memories
Aoife Molloy
April 17, 2017
Barbara and Donald your lovely son and brother was a credit to you he loved his flying and i enjoyed watching his skill in the flight cockpit your hearts are heavy with grief this i know and you are in my heart
Jill Hayes-Green
December 9, 2016
I just happened to do a search for Brad. Ive looked for him in the past, but never had any luck.
I spent my Freshman year at Carthage (91/92) and this is where I met him. A tall, thinner guy with a deep scratchy voice, a hippie at heart and an overall God person. I truely enjoyed being friends with him while I was there.
I recall Brad "welcoming me" by giving me my very own Greatful Dead sticker for my door. But my greatest memory is the homecoming dance, held at a local hotel, where he jumped into the pool fully clothed. I'll never forget that moment... and thinking, I'm gonna dig that dude!!!
I'm sorry to hear of this news.
And yet happy I found him.
Much love.
Peter Fedun
May 12, 2014
I work as a transcriber and Dangerous Flights was one of the shows that I had the great fortune to work on. As a transcriber I work on hours and hours of raw unedited footage, much of which never makes it to air, and Brad's sense of humour was never lost on me. Please accept my sincere condolences, he was a good man.
John Maxwell
May 10, 2014
A bold , brave gentleman with a super sense of humor , really saddened to learn of Brad's passing, with the clouds now friend , rest in peace .
John Maxwell UK
John Tinker
April 28, 2014
i've worked with Brad in St. Mary's. I have been thinking of him lately & decided to search for him. I am very shocked & saddened by my search. RIP my dear friend...
April 24, 2014
Sharing the cockpit with Brad was always a pleasure. I cherish the memories of our flights in Colombia, Honduras and Ecuador. He will be missed by many pilots around the world.
Ibu, Panama
love
Bianca Liz
April 21, 2014
sincere condolences for Brad's family. it is very sad to lose him, but his spirit accompanied with love. Very sad to lose him, but his spirit will always accompany us with love that we remember.
My heart cries for not seeing him again, but he's in a good place, in the glory of God.
Is always present in my her beautiful blue eyes, his love, his laughter, his being, and will continue to live in the hearts of those who love him.
Myra Schliesing
April 19, 2014
I have only known Brad through his mother but am certain of his fine character and so deeply saddened that the Lord took him home so early in life. I know from all of your pictures and testimonies that you have a deep love for him for which he is so blessed. May time take the pain and leave you with the precious memories. My deepest sympathy for your loss.........
Vince Phillips
April 15, 2014
You will be missed Brad. I knew him in high school and thought very highly of him. Always had a smile and never pulled punches. RIP
Camille
April 14, 2014
It is so difficult to lose our love ones. There is very little that can be said that will bring you immediate comfort.
Please accept my sincere sympathy along with these words of comfort: "he heals the brokenhearted ; he binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3 Know that God will continue to give you what you need to live each day without He invites you to let him help. . (Jeremiah 29:12) . . .And YOU will certainly call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to YOU. . .
April 14, 2014
Possessing the gift of a great personality and his awesome life adventures can only be imagined by most. A son to cherish and a brother to be proud of.
Brad, thank you for allowing so many of us to journey with you on your last mission - Team Brad.
I truly believe that God will have a great mission planned for Brads heavenly journey.
Peace be with you Brad
Peace be with you family and friends
Marsha Lenz
April 14, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dorie & Ray Lorden
April 14, 2014
With great sadness we send our condolences to Barb, Don, Amy and Quinn. How much you loved him is so evident. God is collecting your tears in His bottle; He will come and comfort you in your loss.
Betsy Toll
April 13, 2014
This next adventure, whatever it might be and wherever it leads, is the one you were born for, Brad. All love and good wishes for an amazing journey.
Amy & Jim Ferris
April 13, 2014
Our sincere condolences for Brad's family. The loss is great, and unfathomable.
Julia Michaels
April 13, 2014
So very very sad. I really thought you would pull through.
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