A Sung Hero  BRAD KIRN [1972-2005] (B.B.A. ‘96), who was an
active member of USD’s orientation program, passed away on Sept.
15, 2005, less than a year after being diagnosed with a brain
tumor. He was 33.  It was his second battle against cancer.
Shortly after transferring to USD in 1993, Brad was diagnosed
with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and successfully conquered it with
radiation therapy.  Brad, who by day worked for Qualcomm in
corporate research and business development, was a musician by
night. His band, Kirn Kounty, played at clubs like downtown’s
4th & B and the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. In 1997, the
band won a VH1 “Hometown Heroes” contest and opened for ex-
Bangle Susanna Hoffs.  “They don’t come any better than Brad,”
says his wife of five years, Kirstin (Gracyzk) Kirn (B.A. ‘96).
“He was really funny and had a heart of gold. He was honest,
loyal, thoughtful and truly cared about everyone.””