NBC Washington’s Chopper 4 photographer and reporter Brad Freitas passed away earlier this week at the age of 42.
Freitas worked at NBC 4 for eight years and was a two-time Emmy-award winner. As the station’s “eye in the sky,” he covered events ranging from traffic accidents to escaped zebras roaming in Price George’s County. Freitas also revealed the Commanders name inside of FedEx Field the night before the team officially announced its rebranding.
Freitas leaves behind a wife and young daughter. The family will be hosting a private memorial service of close friends and family to honor Brad’s life and legacy and are asking that donations be made in Brad’s name to local animal shelters.
NBC Washington shared the following tribute on Friday morning:
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Courtesy https://www.keeneybasford.com/obituary/bradley-freitas:
Bradley Robert Freitas, 42, of Frederick, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 12th. Brad was born September 28th, 1981 to Bob and Cathy Freitas. Growing up in Sterling, Virginia, he graduated in 1999 from Potomac Falls High School where he was involved with both the wrestling and football programs.
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— ʙʀᴀᴅ ꜰʀᴇɪᴛᴀꜱ (@Chopper4Brad) February 2, 2022
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