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Brendon Burfield, 16, died in a motorcycle crash on Sept. 26, Kennedale High School Principal Michael Cagle wrote in a social media post.<\/p>\n
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A Kennedale High School student who died in a motorcycle crash last month is remembered by family and school officials as a kind and confident boy.<\/p>\n
Brendon Burfield, 16, died in a motorcycle crash o<\/a>n Sept. 26, Kennedale High School Principal Michael Cagle wrote in a social media post.<\/p>\n The teenager loved Kennedale High School and was cherished by his classmates and teachers, the post read.<\/p>\n In a picture shared in the post taken on Fall Picture Day, Cagle said Burfield had relaxed smile and a sense of ease. \u201cYou wouldn\u2019t know it by looking, but Brendon rarely lost a motorcycle race he entered; he was definitely a Wildcat,\u201d Cagle wrote.<\/p>\n Cagle added that the photo showed a confident, brilliant, brave, polite, gracious, kind and gentle young man.<\/p>\n \u201cOur hearts are completely shattered<\/a>. Brendon was suddenly and tragically taken from us far too soon, with so much life ahead of him. He leaves behind a void that can never be filled,\u201d family members wrote on a GoFundMe page created for funeral expenses.<\/p>\n The family described the teen as a fearless, curious and deeply imaginative young man with an ambitious spirit who inspired those around him.<\/p>\n \u201cRest in peace, Brendon. You will never, ever be forgotten. We love you always, and we will carry you with us in every moment forward,\u201d the post read.<\/p>\n The fundraiser for Burfield had raised over $5,700 toward a $10,000 goal.<\/p>\n This story was originally published October 4, 2026 at 8:02 PM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fort Worth Star-Telegram<\/p>\n