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Mike--thanks to you and John for easing my shock via e-mail. I appreciate it.
Brad and I go back over 20 years-----and I was going to call him yesterday to console him over the loss last week of his good friend and fishing partner Kevin. I'm kicking myself now as you can all imagine. We hsared a lot of laughs and few cros words over those years, and I would say Brad was probably my best friend in this world. I'm typing thru tears now, as the thought of how he doted on his son Kenny is tearing me apart.
Those of you who knew Brad know of his health problems, but many of you don't know the almost constant pain he's been in for almost 10 years. That's because he never let the pain get the better of his good nature and sense of humor. He's out o pain forever now, so pray for Kenny and his wife Marlene. Brad is also survived by his dad who became a presence in his life again in these last few years. I know Brad is most thankful for repairing that rift and those of us who know him am glad that he died at peace with his dad and all his family and friends.
He's off now to wet a line again with his buddy Huff and his mentors, Tommy McCauley and fat Frank. rest in peace, my friend, and I'll miss the hell outta ya.
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