manager Elon Friedman. “He was a great teammate who played anywhere on the field where he was needed and always got the job done. He also was a good hitter. ” Friedman also was Brad’s teammate and manager on a coed floor hockey team called the Ugly Pucklings that plays in a league at the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit in West Bloomfield when there isn’t a pandemic. “Brad was our goalie. He was the best goalie in the league, ” Friedman said. Brad doesn’t play softball, floor hockey or ice hock- ey anymore because of his brain surgeries. But he and Friedman still see each other because they’re good friends and their families are close. The two men talked for an hour the night before Brad’s brain surgery earlier this month. “Brad said he couldn’t wait to get the surgery done and over with, ” Friedman said. “The surgery was originally scheduled for Dec. 23, but Brad postponed it because he didn’t want to miss winter break time with his kids. His family went to Florida for a vacation. ” Jackie Kallen said her son missed about a month of work following his 2017 brain sur- gery. Brad owns a residential construction company and is a part-time disc jockey. Friedman still marvels at what he saw Brad doing about a week after the 2017 surgery. “There he was, with staples in his head, up on a ladder painting his house, ” Friedman said. Brad isn’t doing any house painting these days as he’s recovering from brain surgery once again. But he is spending time catching up with well wishes from friends near and far. “I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers, love and support I’ve received, ” Brad said in a text message. “This was my second brain surgery, so at least I knew what to expect. It’s not easy (recovering), but with the right attitude, anything is bearable. I’m fortunate to have such a strong family and such great friends. I can’t thank everyone enough. ” Friedman said Brad is a guy who likes the simple things in life. All the medical issues and drama don’t fit his lifestyle. “For Brad, a treat is a slice of cheese pizza from Buddy’s, French fries from McDonald’s or a regular Coke, ” Friedman said. Those wishing to send get well wishes to Brad can post them on his Facebook page. CHUCK FRIEDMAN Brad Kallen (center) of Temple Israel No. 3 holds the Jeff Fox Sportsmanship Award presented annually by the Inter-Congregational Men’s Club Summer Softball League. With Kallen are Temple Israel No. 3 manager Elon Friedman and Adam Fox, Jeff’s son. FIND A HOME YOU LOVE IN 2021 FOR REFERENCE: WWW.ENTREPRISESCANADA.CA FULL PRE-APPROVAL We're here for you from start to finish No surprises at the closing table! We perform full, underwritten pre-approvals so you know exactly what you can afford when searching for a new home. Stay at home, we'll handle the rest Forget faxing and dropping off documents! Our mobile mortgage app makes submitting documents and obtaining signatures easy. Upload documents, use e-signatures, create loan scenarios, and more. We work with realtors and home services all over Michigan! We'll work together as a team with your realtor to bring you the best service and loan options. Looking for a realtor? We can recommend some of the best in the business! Is 2021 the year you finally find your dream home? We're here to help make this your best year yet in homeownership. First home? Second home? Our mortgage bankers are ready to help you get started! MOBILE MORTGAGE APP TEAMWORK Dedicated to getting you the home you deserve Work with an experienced team These LOW RATES won't last forever, see how you can take advantage NOW! WWW.CAPITALMORTGAGEFUNDING.COM 1-800-LOW-RATE This does not constitute as a commitment to lend or extend credit. Loans are subject to credit and property approval. All information is subject to change without notice. Not all loans or products are available in all states or for all dollar amounts. Restrictions may apply. Capital Mortgage Funding is Powered by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation. NMLS#2289 EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY. JANUARY 21 • 2021 | 27