My name is Don Kennedy, and on October 1, 2006 my son, Bryce Kennedy, was killed in an alcohol related accident. He was 19 years old and in the prime of his life.  In the spring of 2008, I was asked to be a guest speaker at the Hawley ISD (Hawley, TX)  Shattered Dreams Program to share my family’s story with their students.  I was amazed at the impact it made on the majority of the students.  Shattered Dreams is a program where the school, with the help of a film crew, stage an accident, involving several of their students.  During this accident there is usually fatality, a serious injury and an arrest. The student body is released from class to witness the accident and then the following day there is an assembly to talk about the previous day’s events.  There are also guest speakers who share their real life experience.

On October 11, 2008 Bryce Kennedy Memorial Inc. held its first annual Bryce Kennedy Memorial "Shattered Clays for Shattered Dreams" Sporting Clay Event.  We are currently gearing up for our Second Annual event to be held October 10, 2009 at Abilene Clay Sports.  With funds from last years event we have had sponsored two Shattered Dreams programs and numerous other events that teach you the dangers of underage drinking and drinking and driving.  Hopefully with your donation we can top our event from last year.

Bryce Kennedy Memorial Inc. is dependent on fund raising events and sponsors.  That is where you come in.  Underage drinking and drinking and driving are on the rise and we feel like it is important to get the message out there.  Please consider being a sponsor of "Shattered Clays for Shattered Dreams."

For more information regarding Bryce Kennedy Memorial Inc. please contact me, Don Kennedy at 325-691-0758 or 325-280-4008.  Bryce Kennedy Memorial is a 501c3 organization.

 

Thank You for Your Time,

Don Kennedy
Chairman, Bryce Kennedy Memorial Inc.

 

Note from Mom:

I just want to say thanks for all of the support that we have had.  As Bryce's mom the loss that I have feared most since Bryce's death  has been the loss of Bryce's memory.  Bryce Kennedy Memorial is a tribute to a young man who loved people, loved the Lord and had a great enthusiasm for the outdoors.  At the same time we are able to help others to learn about the dangers of drinking and driving and underage drinking.

Thank you-
Shawn Kennedy

 

 

"Shattered Clays for Shattered Dreams"

Look for information regarding our 2012 Fifth  Annual Shattered Clays for Shattered Dreams!

For more information contact:
Don Kennedy
Brycekennedymemorial@yahoo.com
or call 325-691-0758

Bryce Kennedy

July 30, 1987-
October 1, 2006 

Bryce Andrew Kennedy was born July 30, 1987 he was the first born child to  Don and Shawn Kennedy. He was also the first grandchild to Ronnie and Claudia Ingle and Darrell and Peggy Kennedy.  He was the great grandson to Floy Kenner and the late Claude Kenner, Jr. and to Shirley Musick and the late George Ingle, Jr. and Virgil Musick and to Gracie Poor and the late Vernon Poor and the late Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Kennedy.  Bryce's sister, Kelcee was born 2 years later and Bryce adored her.  He also was the first nephew to Layne and Jaylene Ingle and he doted on his cousin, Blayz.

  Bryce participated in many sports starting soccer at the age of 4 and baseball shortly there after. He played 11 seasons of soccer on the same team and participated in Little League at Dixie and Junior league at Southwest. He played football at Cooper High school all 4 years of high school and baseball his freshman year.  Bryce loved the great outdoors including hunting and shooting. 

He also was active in church, serving as an Acolyte and Junior Deacon and the Central Area as a youth officer two years, helping lead the CYF camping program at Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat for two years (Bryce attended camp regularly since the age 9).  One of Bryce's favorite places was Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat where he shared his faith and friendship. 

Bryce was a victim in an alcohol related accident October 1, 2006.  By supporting Bryce Kennedy Memorial, Bryce's memory lives on as well as making the difference in the life of a teenager.

It is our goal to make Shattered Clays for Shattered Dreams as special to you as it is to us.  Thank you for your participation and for your time and money  in memory of Bryce.

Don & Shawn Kennedy & Kelcee Kennedy-Davis