To Brad

I can't imagine why your precious life was stolen away, leaving all of us stunned by the void

and vast emptiness.

So young

So soon

So unexpected

So special

So loved by EVERYONE

No, this could never happen to one of us, no one we would know, certainly not us...

 

But my words feel meaningless and trival.

Nothing I could conjure up could possibly do justice in honoring your life

Only silence and reflection seem appropriate for this somber mood.

 

We are all experiencing the shock of losing you, Brad.

My head is filled with images of you and your exceptional character.

I see you laughing, smiling.

The sound of your music is emanating joy throughout the room.

Now you are dancing across from me. You're looking so "less than zero" with your sunglasses

hung halfway down your nose, oxford shirt untucked and loose tie. You're doing a tremendous

job of staying in character for our 80's party - all I can do is grin.

 

I'm watching and noticing what a caring and selfless individual you are...

You are a driven soul - brave and courageous.

Self-sacrificing.

I see you training your heart out to raise money to help others -

to make a difference in the lives of those suffering with AIDS.

Honorable.

 

I want you to know that I think you are distinctive and unique

and you've made a huge impression on me.

All of your wonderful qualities have touched me and I will

never forget you, nor the impact you've made on the lives

of all those who knew you. I'm consumed with sadness.

So, I'm sending my love to you wherever you are...

Kathy