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70 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com MAY JUNE 2016 EMBRACE A True Shooting Star BRADLEY ROSSEL SHINES AS A COMMUNITY LEADER By AliciaWanek Ashooting star is described as a meteor that glows as it moves through the atmosphere. In Bradley Rossels acceptance speech for the Chesed Award from Chabad of Plano he likened what he calls the shooting stars in basketball to the other men he was honored with that evening Dr. Cary Israel and Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein. However the fact that he was being recognized for the shining example he sets as he goes through life making an impact on everyone he meets makes him the embodiment of a shooting star. The galaxy of stars surrounding his own bright light are the members of his amazing family. Bradley was born the first in a set of triplets. His sister Ilana came second and his brother Jeremy third. Forty-one years ago that was an especially unusual event. It became apparent pretty early however that Bradley would have some special challenges but they havent slowed him down thanks in large part to the support of Ilana and Jeremy. His mom Beverly says Their support has brought him to where he is today. Growing up he was treated just the same as his siblings and they were very protective of Bradley. Beverly says He was mainstreamed in our family. Jeremys and Ilanas friends engulfed him too. Beverly says If you werent friends with Bradley you werent part of the group. To this day the triplets are extremely close. When Bradley was recognized at the Chabad of Plano Gathering of Inspiration event on April 17th for his tireless efforts as a volunteer with Jewish Family Services over 40 family members came to show their support for Uncle Moo. Family from as far away as Maryland and Illinois flew in for his big night and everyone agreed that hed earned all of the accolades. His Brother Jeremy says Im very proud of him...I enjoy when he is recognized for his own efforts. His sister Ilana says I wish the world for my brother and couldnt think of anyone who deserves the recognition more. It just validates all hes done. The award is given annually to someone who lives out the qualities of chesed. Chesed is a Hebrew word that is often translated as loving-kindness. According to Jewish Family Services executive director Michael Fleisher Bradley is the personification of a volunteer for their organization and shows love and kindness every day he is there. Bradleys responsibilities include stocking the food pantry assisting with special events such as diaper drives helping in the resale shop and calling to remind people of their appointments. Michael says its not just his dependability and strong work ethic that they appreciate but its also his can do will do attitude always The Rossel Family. Pictured l-r Jeremy Ilana Bradley Beverly and Cary. In everything you do you inspire all of us to scale the walls of our limitations and access the true freedom that is achieved by being the best person that we all can be. - Rabbi Menachem Block Chabad of Plano on why Bradley was chosen for the Chesed community spirit award