Brad and I would have been married 33 years on May 23rd. He was my best friend, my husband, my life partner and the love of my life. His smile would always light up my heart and he could make me laugh in the toughest of times. His great big hugs would melt away all my worries and take away my tears.
Through all our years with the good and hard times, we had God's love and guiding hand, each other and the support of our families. Brad had an amazing moral compass and would always say just do what is right and all will be fine.
One of my favorite memories was when we were in Ireland and were having to cross a very narrow wood and rope bridge over a large ravine below. The bridge was old and the wood boards were spaced a bit apart from each other. I have a fear of heights and was scared. I gingerly stepped onto the bridge and had gone a few steps when the entire bridge began to sway violently and I yelled back to Brad "What happened?" He said, "If you fall, I don't want you to go alone into the ravine, so I am here with you. Now hurry up and get across!" He made me laugh so hard, the fear disappeared momentarily and the bridge was crossed.
Brad really was a kind, gentle and sensitive soul who loved his family and friends very much. He would tell me how proud he was of me, his brother and his friends many accomplishments.
