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February 24, 2014
Gary and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I just heard about it now because I was out of town. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. Gary, I remember you sharing with me in the Oncology waiting room that Brad was witnessed to about Christ being his Savior and that he seemed to accept that grace in his life. Hopefully that gives you more peace knowing he is in heaven. May God's love and peace be with you both and your family.
Tony Kuczaboski
MaiXi Lee
February 21, 2014
I didnt know much about him and i only had him for seventh grade history, but from what i've heard; he's an inspiring and a fun teacher. The time i had him was one of my favorite seventh grade classes when he always had riddles for the classes to think and have a fun time after learning about history. Another thing that i enjoyed was hearing from him that he was waiting for awhile for my class to answer a history question until someone did and i remembered him saying that he was going to have a bad weekend if no one knew the answer. Remembering that time showed to me that Mr. Engen wanted to make sure his students are learning and that he will be disappointed in us if he didn't show how much knowledge we learned from him.
Patsy & Mick Grossenburg
February 18, 2014
Mary and family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Brad. He sounded like such a wonderful son and dedicated teacher. We also have a son that is 40 years old and know how hard it must be for you to lose him. Our prayers and sympathy to you and your family. God bless you and keep you.
Charles Bass
February 18, 2014
Mr. Engen was an inspiring and uniquely creative teacher. He always encouraged us to be imaginative. I was glad to be in one of his classes.
-Class of 2015
February 15, 2014
Mr. Engen was one of the most influential teachers i ever had at white bear, his care free spirit and never give up attitude was truly inspirational! may he forever be remembered as one of the best teachers and coaches to ever be a part of white bear lake!
~ Cody Schultz, White Bear Grad 2012
February 15, 2014
Gary and family,
I didn't know Brad but I know you Gary, and from what you've said of your son and from what I've read he must have had the best of examples in you and your wife. I'm with you in prayer today and my hope is that our Lord is holding you close. I know Brad is already in His arms.
God bless you,
Mark Schommer Maple Grove, Mn
February 14, 2014
Mr. Engen was by far the most influential teacher in my daughter's life. He had a gift, a way of reaching and connecting with students that nurtured, encouraged and inspired them. He will be truly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Nate Anderson
February 14, 2014
Unforgettable energy and personality. I hope he knew the impact he had on his students and players. See you when I get there Coach Engen. Rest in paradise.
American Cancer Fund
February 14, 2014
he staff of American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Brad's passing. We have received a memorial donation in his name and our sincere condolences go out to his family.
Jared Anderson
February 14, 2014
7th grade, to break the ice on the very first day, Mr. Engen had me spray him with the "white board cleaner" ... Water. And run out of the room yelling like a crazy person. So I did it! So many great things to make learning fun. Great teacher, coach, and friend. Jared Anderson 2006 WBL grad.
February 13, 2014
Such an amazing man. He will be missed by many. His jokes, and his stories were what got me through the day at school. I am sorry for your loss and he will never be forgotten
February 13, 2014
What an incredible educator and talented communicator. His ability to make such a positive impact on so many diverse young lives with his passion will be sorely missed but will carry forward. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Mao Yang
February 13, 2014
I will miss you dearly. Even though I did not get to know you as much as I would've liked to, I will always remember your kind heart and fun sense of humor. Thank you for being such a great teacher to me and so many others.
Molly O'Rourke
February 13, 2014
I was very honored to have had Mr.Engen 2 years in a row. He blessed his students in many different ways and taught us all the important things in life. Mr.Engen took time out of his day to teach of simple thing like how to properly shake someone's hand. He has touched the lives of so many, and he will always be remembered by the White Bear Community. Carpe Diem!
Sam Barton
February 13, 2014
Mr. Engen was my favorite teacher at Sunrise and my favorite homeroom teacher of all time. He was the kind of teacher everybody liked. He kicked me out of class once on the first week of school for basically nothing, he then came into the hallway and apologized and told me he had to kick someone out so the kids wouldn't think he was a pushover. He was a great man I'm just glad we all got to have an amazing and passionate teacher.
Michael schintgen
February 13, 2014
he was great teacher, he always made learning fun he spoke with so much enthusiasm , one of my top teachers at sunrise ,my sympathy goes to the family...
Lindsey Johnson
February 13, 2014
Mr. Engen was such a great teacher. I was honored to have him as a teacher. Last year I graduated with a degree in Elementary education with a middle school emphasis in Social Studies. He is one of the major reasons I added social studies to my degree.
Nathan Longeway
February 13, 2014
As coach you taught us the value of hardwork and what it means to be a true team, as a teacher you inspired us to follow our dreams and never be afraid to admit when we need help, as a person you showed us kindness and compassion. You are truely one of a kind and the world has a little less sunshine in it now that your light has passed from this world and onto heaven.
Brianna Luecke
February 13, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Engen was an amazing teacher and a great track coach. He will be missed dearly by all the students who's hearts he touched. We will never forget you Mr. Engen, rest in peace.
Amber MacLennan
February 13, 2014
Many of my friends had you as a teacher, and all I hear are good things. Only the good die young! Rest In Paradise and I wish your family and friends much comfort. Wish I coulda met you. -white bear lake former student.
February 12, 2014
Mr. Engen was an incredible teacher and coach. It is tragic that he was taken so young; yet even in his short amount of time, he made an impact upon countless numbers of students. A man of that merit will surely not be forgotten.
February 12, 2014
Im sorry for you loss, he was one of my favorite teachers, and will be missed by many.
Renee Christianson
February 12, 2014
So sorry for your loss. I do not know your family but lost my fiancee' about 1 yr ago to brain cancer, such a horrible disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ruettimann
February 12, 2014
A great soul lost too soon! You were a great teacher and coach! Rest in piece!
Courtney Trapp
February 12, 2014
Jodi and family,
So sorry for your loss. Please know that you guys are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Courtney Trapp and family
February 12, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss. Although I do not know your family I now what it is like to lose someone so young to such a horrible disease. My husband died of a rare form of brain cancer almost 3 years ago at the age of 40. So sad so young, RIP Brad.
Kitty Patraw
February 12, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss He was a wonderful teacher and my children Loved him very much !!!
Ann Jonas
February 12, 2014
Sorry for your loss to the Engen family. He was a great teacher and will be missed.
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