""I was a Captain riding District Car 4 fighting a residential garage fire. When Brady, the Battalion Chief, arrived he directed me to a certain position in the structure. I resisted saying it was "too hot." He was adamant saying, "Give me that hose" and moved to where he had told me to go. When fighting the fire was over on his way to his Chief's car he stopped by the District Car and told me, "Next time you tell me it's too hot, make me believe it -- I almost burned up in there." That was Brady - brave, decisive. and totally honest. He was an accomplished firefighter and a valued friend." Leroy Steadman"
In loving memory of
Thomas Brady Pool
December 1, 1926 - December 19, 2018
Thomas Brady Pool was born on December 1st, 1926 at St. David's Hospital in Austin, Texas, the youngest of 6 children to Viola and Hill Baxter Pool.
Brady Pool passed into the arms of our Lord on December 19th, 2018 at the age of 92 in his home, in his favorite chair. Special thanks must go to his loving daughter Kathy for her devotion to Brady's needs and to his grandson John who has been by his side these last few months.
Thomas Brady Pool was preceded in death by his wife Wanda, parents Viola & Hill Baxter Pool and his 5 siblings Ruth, Grover, James, Oca and Claude as well as his son, Thomas Vincent Pool. Brady is survived by his children: William, Kathy & Beki. Grandchildren: John Guentzel, Melissa Pool, Jolie Kirsten, Michelle Breehl, Phillip Pool, Sarah Pool Barrows, Tommy Pool, Billy Pool, Amy Chovanec and Jacob Boesch. 16 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren.
The most defining aspect of Brady's life was his marriage to Wanda Pool. They enjoyed a 62-year marriage with unwavering love for each other. After Brady retired, they traveled much of the country together. Brady and Wanda enjoyed dancing at the Broken Spoke, the SPJST Hall and Polka-fests where they would tear up the dance floor together.
Brady Pool was a tremendously accomplished, loving and generous human being. At the age of 17, Brady joined the United States Navy during WWII. After the war Brady had distinguished career in the Austin Fire Department for over 39 years. Starting out as a cadet and retiring as Acting Chief of the Department.
We thank God for Brady and all you gave us. And we pray you rest in eternal peace with Wanda.
Visitation will be held at 1 PM Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Harrell Funeral Home, 4435 Frontier Trail, in Austin. The funeral service will take place immediately afterwards, at 2 PM at the same location. Burial will follow, at Live Oak Cemetery, 6400 Twin Creek Road, Manchaca, Texas.
Tributes
"I had the distinct privilege to work with Chief Pool at The Austin Fire Department for 17 years. He was a gentleman, a Firefighters Firefighter, a man of integrity and a trusted Public Servant. A Life Well Lived. Helen (Campbell) Johnson"