“Lot’s of ‘Discharge magnets’ available.”

For anybody who spent time in the VMC/UMC ED, the above statement is likely to have meaning. In the days that our ED’s had magnetized boards, this is the quote that Brad Isaac RN, ED Coordinator, would use to encourage docs to dispo patients. It is with a heavy heart that I write about Brad as he recently died in a car collision.

From his weekend potlucks to his unique way of answering the phone, Brad was one of the key ingredients in the glue that holds together our Level 1 ED. He was a stabilizing force in an often chaotic environment. Brad had a lot to do with building the concept of “family” in the ED. It was also obvious how important his own family was to him. I will never forget the pride with which he would bring out some of his wife Terri’s award winning cookies or carrot cake to one of our potlucks. Brad was also very proud of his service in the Navy – often reminding us of this background with statements such as “Belay that order.”  I could go on and on about Brad and how his consistent leadership and the love he had of his work, our patients, and his fellow employees will be missed – but I’m guessing you get the point. There are many things we will not understand in this life – the tragedy of losing Brad at this time would be one of them.

Please join me in offering condolences to the Isaac family – including his wife Terri, and children – Marshall, Nicole, Brandon, and Jacob.  A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, May 18 @ 10AM in the Rose Garden located between the 10 Story and TCCB buildings.

For details regarding the service celebrating Brad’s life, please contact Deonna Villegas-McPeters @ 260-9168 or Chaplain Grimaldo Enriquez @ 488-8800.