Brad,
Maybe I need to write this. I can't get over you not being here. You influenced me more than anyone I've ever met. I was always honored to be counted among you trusted friends. We became so very close so fast. When we began hanging out together, we realized that we needed each other. We would stay up all night explaining our philosophies on anything and everything to each other ...
I don't think I'm ready to write this... The pain is truly impairing me. I just want one more of our conversations together in the early morning hours. One more show together. One more trip to the library to cut out photos of art we like. I want you to be here. I need you to meet my daughter and husband. I need for you to be more than my memories and the stories I tell.
I just saw Jr. and Ryan for the first time in 16 years. It was Jr's birthday and the only topic that we couldn't allow ourselves to discuss was you. Jr and I knew that his birthday would be ruined because it still hurts too much. I will write you again when I am able. There's no excuse for why it has taken me this long. I have your picture framed in our living room. I look at you every day and smile while I ache inside like never before. I love you Brad. I always will.
Sarah Schatz
(formerly Sarah Petty)
One of a thousand great Brad quotes that I witnessed:
Brad, Chad, and I were at Crestwood mall. We all went to use the restroom, I walked out of the ladies room and overheard this...
Chad: Dude, Why don't you wash your hands? That's nasty!
Brad: Shut the fuck up, I KNOW WHERE MY DICK'S BEEN!!
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chad
another five minutes
Thu, 06/24/2010 - 11:14pmI am forgetting everything in our past to write this..I know it hurts kid. I am sorry you feel this loss. I understand infinately what you mean by another late night conversation. I would kill for just a few more minutes of his time. The loss of Brad has effected me like nothing has ever shaken me. I do not wish that on you. I am sorry. I remember you being the only one of us that cared like i did to go check on him. I am sorry Sarah. His lights on he's cool. Got a message in November he's cool, I know you know what I am talking about. I am sorry for this Sarah. It hurts so bad. He could talk like no one else on this planet. Could understand like no one. He is gone though. Has been for a while. I have not adjusted, still cry at the death parts of certain movies. Ridiculous ones but ones that remind me of him. I am sorry this hurts. I am sorry you miss him. Hug what he gave you cause frankly it is all that we are left with.
-Chad
TheHobbit
The light's on
Thu, 04/21/2011 - 2:58amChad,