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for Brad Schoener
Colin Burns
May 31, 2014
Mr. Schooner will always be a friend of springfield and will be commemorated.
J Binder
April 21, 2014
I learned under Mr. Schoner as a student at Stonehurst Hills elementary in the 90's. He was one of the best teachers I ever met in my school career. You could tell he really had a passion for what he did, and he really cared about bringing that to students. He will be greatly missed, and I am saddened by his loss both because he was a wonderful man, and because of how many future generations will miss out on the delight of learning from him.
Basheerah
December 24, 2013
Mr. Schoener was one of the most inspirational people i have ever met. He fire-started my passion for music back when i was in the second grade. I am now in the 11th grade, i've been instructed by many great musicians, but none come close to him. Every time i pick up a piece of music I think of this great man.
Monet J
May 2, 2009
Mr. Schoener was the best music teacher and only music I ever had. I wish I could have said goodbye.
Gary Schoener
April 12, 2009
We were saddened to hear of Brad's death, and sorry we were too far away to attend the Memorial. We saw him when he was young, but both I (Gary) and my sister Carol were gone from Lansdowne when he accomplished so much as an adult. Our parents Gar and Doris Schoener kept us up on Brad's accomplishments. Gar himself died a couple of years ago and mother now lives out with me in Minneapolis (where I have lived since 1966) My sister Carol lives in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois. Our best wishes and condolences to all.
Ashley T
April 6, 2009
Mr. Schoener was my teacher. I have so many memories of him. He was always smiling and laughing. I'm very lucky to even have known him.
Amy Diep
April 4, 2009
Mr. Schoener was my band teacher.He was the best teacher I've ever had.When I heard he died,I started to cry-a lot.But
he is in a better place now.
Midnight Hour
March 28, 2009
We were all saddened to hear of the passing of our former band mate. Brad will always be a member of our band, and we'll always remember him with a smile and lots of funny stories. With Love,
pat henry
March 27, 2009
Thank you Brad .You have been an inspiration to my grand daughter Colette,and although I know you only through your music.We thank God for you.Pat Henry Newtown Square Pa
mary behan
March 27, 2009
what a treasure. We have been so lucky in Upper Darby to have had Brad Scheoner in our schools and in our lives
Laura (Lannutti) Wolfinger
March 27, 2009
I graduated from Temple University with Brad - he made all those crazy musid ed classes a blast. I'm sorry we didn't keep in touch after college, but I've followed his amazing career as the "Music Man of Upper Darby". I'm so proud to have known him. He was surely a gift to his students and family.
Susan Brown
March 26, 2009
I grew up with Brad from birth on. He was just "nice" all the time even throughout high school when I was the "little sister". I kept up with his health issues via my mother and kept him and his family in my prayers. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers...what a void there will be except for all the happy memories of a life very well lived!
The Lord be with you,
Susan Hare Brown
Betsy Strittmatter
March 26, 2009
Mr. Schoener's wife, Jennifer, was my daughter's instrumental teacher when she was in elementary school. At one of the spring concerts, my daughter and two other clarinetists were playing "Annie Laurie". Toward the end of the piece, out came Mr. Schoener dressed in his kilt and playing "Annie Laurie" on the bagpipes. What a beautiful memory! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Lisa McVeigh
March 26, 2009
I worked with Brad at Stonehurst Hills Elementary School. I will never forget how he inspired students to join the band by walking around the playground playing the various band instruments that the students could learn. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.
Amy Corona
March 26, 2009
When I moved to Upper Darby School District in elementary school, Mr. Schoener made me feel welcome in the band and in the school. Some of my favorite memories from when I knew him were how he encouraged me to play from my heart and not from the music on the page and how he dressed up in his kilt for our elementary school Halloween parade and played bagpipes for us to "march" to. He was always around pushing kids to do their best, through words, music, and his actions. He was a true hero in Delaware County and will be missed.
Ashlie King-Bratton
March 26, 2009
I didnt't know the Shoener Family personally, but Upper Darby being my home for so many years, and being an alumi of Beverly Hills, and a previous Student of Upper Darby High, i've heard good things of him. My prayers go to his family. I know this is a difficult time for them, and i can share their pain becuase my mother passed in 2005 from the same cancer. she being only 43 at the time. My blessings are with him and his family family.
steven cohen
March 26, 2009
I did not know him. I am a long time runner in the Distance Run. I, and so many others, appreciated his playing to cheer us on. He brought smiles to thousands of strangers each year at the race. We did not know his name, but his presence was felt and appreciated.
David Blumberg
March 25, 2009
Brad was a great guy. I've known him since College, and he was a real gem. Always working really hard to give the gift of Music to everyone he came in contact with. He will be missed!
Diane Lombardo
March 25, 2009
Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to the Schoener family. Our children are part of the music programs at DHMS and Primos. Although we did not know Brad personally, he and his story touched our hearts and inspired us all. May God Bless you with comfort, strength, and peace at this difficult time. Diane, Bob, Chris, and Rachael Lombardo
Cecil Holloway
March 25, 2009
Brad, Thank you for inspiring so many people. Thank you for making this world a better place. I'll never forget riding motorcycles with you on the West Chester Pike and our chats during Marching Band season at Rustin High School.
Diane, Jing & Pit Portugal
March 24, 2009
Our hearts go out to Mr Schoener's family. Our daughter will surely miss him, especially in the next Gala.
March 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mildred Crothers (cousin)
Barbara Crothers Elvin (cousin)
Susan Pinto
March 24, 2009
I have very fond memories of Brad. He was such a great musician and will leave many great memories behind.
Kris Morrison
March 24, 2009
Our prayers and thoughts go out to Jen, Lauren and Bradford.
Brad will live on through you and the wonderful music he shared with so many.
Sincerely,
Kris and Jeff Morrison
Heather and Chelsea Kenner
Megan Edwards
March 24, 2009
I always had such a good feeling after Brad played trumpet in church. You could tell he absolutely loved making music and sharing it with others. What a wonderful musician and person.
Cynthia Spalding
March 24, 2009
Brad Schoener was such a great teacher, inspiration, and friend. My son had Mr. Schoener for his first band teacher at Stonehurst Hills Elementary School, as did my daughter. Today my son is a musician studying for his degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston. We, no doubt, have Brad Schoener to thank for giving Jamie his start. His legacy will live on in students and musicians like my kids. Thanks so much for all you have done. Cindy, Dan, Jamie and Ryan Spalding
Lynne DeGiosafatto
March 24, 2009
I remember him at Stonehurst Elementary School and how proud he was of his students. He was inspiring to all the kids. I am sure he is playing a band in heaven.
Lynne, Janine and Justin DeGiosafatto
betty sharp
March 24, 2009
I would just like to say what an inspiration this man was for my family even thou we couldn't afford lesson he made sure my daughter learn everything in school she could that had to do with music. thank you for being you.
Ms Betty Sharp
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