Career
Foreign other people with a similar name, see Brendan Foster and Brandon Foster. KOMO, a local broadcasting station, reported the story of Brenden"s last wish on November 7, 2008, which was to feed the homeless. The story inspired many, and prompted attention from national media such as Cable News Network and the Associated Press, even drawing international attention.
The Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise paid for Brenden"s funeral.
He is buried at Evergreen Washelli Cemetery in Seattle, Washington. The Brenden Foster Food Drive was created by the broadcasting station in his honor.
In Seattle, volunteers from the Emerald City Lights Bike Ride passed out over 200 sandwiches to the homeless. Brenden"s story also reached KOMO"s sister station KATU (Portland, Oregon), which reported actions inspired by Brenden in Los Angeles, California and Pensacola, Florida, among other places.
At the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles, for instance, over 2,500 meals have been served in Brenden"s name.
His advocacy for the homeless housed in tent cities continues to be remembered. More than 2,500 meals at the Union Rescue Mission have been served in Brenden"s name.