TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF ROBERT LAM AY BRADLEY. JR,
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His Infinite Wisdom, has granted Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr. eternal life on Monday May 12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr. was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1978 to the late Robert L. Bradley Sr. and Gail Bradley. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at a young age and was confirmed at South Shore United Methodist Church. Robert attended Sunday school and was a member of South Shore United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop. Robert raised his voice in praise to the Lord as he sang in the Community Renewal Society's "All God's Children Community Choir'; and
WHEREAS, Robert received his education from Roseland Christian Elementary School, two years at De LaSalle Institute, graduated from St. Frances de Sales High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Degree from Olive Harvey College; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr. was a active member of the Chicago Police Explores in the 22nd District and participated in active shooter training exercises with SWAT and the Chicago Police Department at Northeastern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, Robert was completing his investigative training for Wicklander-Zulwski, while he continued to work as a Regional Assets Protection Investigator for Marshall Field's. He also worked as a Field Support Specialist in the Office of Technological Services for the Chicago Public Schools; created and presented training for educators and administrators; and managed project installations throughout the Midwest and Eastern Regions for Red Box Automated DVD Corporation. Robert later became a Dell certified system expert DCSE and a Cisco certified networking associate CAN; and
WHEREAS, In August 2006 Robert and the former Nichole Thompson were united in marriage, but in 2008 they divorced. He later met the love of his life, Emmem in March 2010 and the couple were engaged on April 3, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr. was a man who enjoyed life, cooking, dancing, music and people, he lived life to its fullest. He enriched the lives of the young and the old. Robert Cecilia will be deeply missed, but the memory of his character, intelligence and compassion will continue to live on in those who knew and loved him; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr. leaves behind, to mourn his loss and celebrate his memory, his loving and devoted mother, Gail Bradley, loving grandparents, /Robert and Gwendolyn Mayes; uncle and aunt/godmother, Jonathan and Beverly Hawkins; half-sisters, Jennifer Jackson and Jasmine Pough; his loving and devoted fiancee, Emmem Ekorikoh; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, To his beloved family, Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr. imparts a legacy of faithfulness, service and dignity; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Michelle Harris, Alderman of the 8th Ward, has informed this august body of the passing of this admirable and noble citizen; now therefore
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this 25th day of June 2014 A.D., do hereby express our sorrow on the death of Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr. and extend to his family and loved ones our sincere condolence.
MICHELLE HARRIS Alderman - 8th Ward
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Robert Lamay Bradley, Jr.
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