Our hearts are with the family and friends of Tom Brake who passed on Friday. A veteran of the Navy, he was a referee, Atlantic Affiliate vice president, and 2014 AAHA Volunteer of the Year.

In 2003, Tom co-founded the U.S. men's sled hockey development team and in 2006 the women's team too. He spent 21 years leading the Wings of Steel Sled Hockey Program in our affiliate and helped support many athletes on the Paralympic journey.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 6, with visitation at 9:30 a.m. and a service at 11 a.m. at Solid Rock Baptist Church, 402 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, N.J. 08009.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Tom’s memory to Wings of Steel Sled Hockey, Inc., 1007 Elmwood Avenue, Blackwood, N.J. 08012.