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Major Woody
Samba Enigma
Joined: December 04, 2002
Posts: 9010
Location: Portland, OR
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I have not replied to this thread until now because I just didn't know what to say. Never met Brad in person but feel as though I did after getting to know him in these forums and in chat over the years.
Brad has always been a class act, seems to have made friends with everyone he ever met--even Alex.
I will miss writing Tubgirl haikus in chat with Brad. What a great wit he has. I will miss being booted from chat just for logging in with a smiley face. I will miss seeing pictures of Brad right in the middle of things at every show and campout he could attend.
Brad, thanks for everything! May you be at peace and finally out of pain. You have touched many lives and although the timing of this sucks, you have left the world a much better place because of your time in it.
Your courage is inspiring.
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QueSeraSera
Samba Member
Joined: July 10, 2006
Posts: 220
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I have deliberately stayed away from this thread. Chat and the other updates are hard enough. Jon told me that I really should come read it, and of course, he's right, even just to deal. It is tough to lose a friend.
Of course, my wishes for Brad are those of peace and painlessness. You can relax, Brad-- we all know how very, very tough you are.
Nothing but love.
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Outkast
Samba Member
Joined: November 13, 2004
Posts: 255
Location: frozen Canadian wasteland
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Hey never met you but your pictures always showed a happy prankster looking guy and by all the comments you have a huge circle of friends .I will be pulling for you and I will also put you in my families prayers .Hang in there .
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Glenn 
Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001
Posts: 76884
Location: Sneaking up behind you
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| Hey never met you but your pictures always showed a happy prankster looking guy |
Ain't that the truth. That guy always has a smile on his face.
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pyrOman
Fire Master
Joined: July 21, 2003
Posts: 12403
Location: Over 2002 posts deleted!
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| Hey never met you but your pictures always showed a happy prankster looking guy |
Ain't that the truth. That guy always has a smile on his face. |
Musta been enjoying every second to its fullest! 
And we think we have problems. 
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crukab
Samba Chef
Joined: December 13, 2002
Posts: 6116
Location: Vermont
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Dammm, Just Dammm, peace be with you & your family Brad.
Please everyone think of this situation & donate to cancer research,when you can, donate in in the honor of Brad. 
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My Pops:
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I know you will always be with me, rest in peace with no more pain. 8/13/14.....
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tirekicker
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Joined: October 16, 2007
Posts: 826
Location: Orange, CA
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Chat will not be the same without that green HamburgerBrad name on the users list. I will miss your chocolate pudding teasing.
I'll see you later Brad. When I catch up to you I bet you'll be a moderator and ban my ass for a week.
Your friend, Julio
tirekicker.
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EZ Gruv
King of Plaid
Joined: December 10, 2002
Posts: 8544
Location: Las Vegas
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I talked to Henry a few minutes ago. Brad is being transported to his home in Chino right now.
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VDubTech
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Joined: December 29, 2002
Posts: 9142
Location: Syracuse, NY
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I don't even know what to say.....I never had the honor of meeting Brad but clearly what's happening to him is just plain wrong. The big C is a real motherfucker, I've seen it take people close to me and I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Keep fightin Brad, we're all behind you.....
Fuck Cancer.
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jps1145
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Joined: March 16, 2005
Posts: 654
Location: Tehachapi, CA
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Never got to meet brad either though I think we've been in a couple places at the same time. He DOES a great job over in the off road forum. Best wishes and prayers!
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Skate
SBS Hit Squad
Joined: March 24, 2004
Posts: 995
Location: Acton Ca.
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| I talked to Henry a few minutes ago. Brad is being transported to his home in Chino right now. |
 
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VolksFire
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Joined: July 24, 2006
Posts: 901
Location: NorCal
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| I talked to Henry a few minutes ago. Brad is being transported to his home in Chino right now. |
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x2. its only proper to let the man be in his home with family and friends. Keep up the fight Brad. thinking of you everyday. miss ya in chat. 
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gerg
a.k.a. 6volt65
Joined: April 25, 2003
Posts: 5454
Location: Monroe, LA
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Great that he will be at home and not some generic hospital room. I hear enough sorrowing stories from my wife when she gets home from her 12s to know this has got to be wonderful for brad to go home.
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69 Jim
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Joined: September 27, 2004
Posts: 6264
Location: Chickengeorge's Neighbor
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| Glenn wrote: |
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| Hey never met you but your pictures always showed a happy prankster looking guy |
Ain't that the truth. That guy always has a smile on his face. |
Always. |
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The Sage
Samba Member
Joined: December 10, 2005
Posts: 2470
Location: Traverse City
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| Skate wrote: |
| EZ Gruv wrote: |
| I talked to Henry a few minutes ago. Brad is being transported to his home in Chino right now. |
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x2. its only proper to let the man be in his home with family and friends. Keep up the fight Brad. thinking of you everyday. miss ya in chat. |
I know we have chat king Russ representing us out there right now. God Bless you Brad.
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BeadleBus
Samba Member
Joined: February 16, 2007
Posts: 124
Location: So. Cal. (And...Colorado River Valley, Az.!)
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I had no idea that this thread was here, we have been updated via e-mail by our Samba friends. This is a very hard and unfair situation.
Brad be strong and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you!
We met a few years back at BBB, and had a lot of laughs (and Lou’s secret cherries  ) around the campfire with Pinto, Brad and company. It was this experience and fond memory that will keep us coming back.
Brad has touched our lives in many wonderful ways. It is an honor to have met you and had the opportunity to spend time with you at many events…you will always be in our heart.
Stay strong young man!
Hugs
~Debby and Gary
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HamburgerBrad
Je suis Napoléon!
Joined: February 21, 2003
Posts: 6957
Location: SoCal
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Hello everyone. This is Chris, one of his buddies from high school that has kept in touch with him ever since. I do not know most of you, but I have heard many an adventure that he has had with everyone (in and outside of the forums). I want to personally extend a warm heart-felt thank you from his friends and family for the prayers and well wishes. Brad will be home today in Chino Hills. He is in good spirits and looking forward to being home. If any of you that are close enough would like to visit or want any information, please contact me: [email protected]
If you see his SN on the members list online, that is most likely me checking messages for him.
Update: Brad is currently at home. A little tired but able to interact with all the visitors.
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Ms. Priss
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Joined: March 21, 2003
Posts: 185
Location: Washington State
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Please tell him we're all pulling for him!
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EdW
Samba Member
Joined: January 13, 2005
Posts: 2385
Location: Unemployment Office
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| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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FASTBACKDON
The other insensitive jerk like Neil
Joined: October 08, 2004
Posts: 3592
Location: TORRANCE CALIF
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| I'm just so glad he's home. |
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