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The death of Brad Wilkie

The death of Brad Wilkie has been announced.

 

Sunday, 23 November 2008

        

4BRDU has been informed of the death of Brad Wilkie, aged 41 years.

Brad, a former cornet player and member of Brisbane Brass, was the son of Alan and Joan Wilkie. Alan, a long term Musical Director of Brisbane Brass, passed away suddenly in 1999 at the age of 58.

The funeral will be held 11am Tuesday 25 November at the Great Northern Garden of Remembrance, Tallowood Drive, Deception Bay.

        

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