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| Name: | Josefina Banda |
| E-mail address: | josefinabanda@gmail.com |
| Comments: | To my cousin Brandon,
I never knew this web page existed, but today I sat in my home thinking of you, was doing a google search, put in your name and this is what I found. You and I have always been the closest and since you and I talk often (i'm sure you think it's very funny that i still talk with you) that I miss you too much. When you left me I didn't know how to handle it...by the way you still have my darts. You were and still are my best friend, my side kick and my right hand man. No one will ever replace you, I can't believe how much time has passed. You pictures keep my memories alive and when I'm sad I know you sit by me listening as always to my sorrows. I got married in May and I asked you what you thought, how funny? I smoke a Newport and remember us sitting outside talking about anything and everything until all hours. We had our fights and you hated my boyfriends, but at the end of the day we would sit down and say sorry. Thank you for every word every hug every time I messed up or was sad and you ran over to make sure I would get through it. My heart is still broken but I know you are still with me. I will never forget you cuz, never. I will always love you forever, and if anyone comes to get me when it's my time I want it to be you. Kiss Nana and Tata for me, tell them I love them and miss them. I miss you very much, no words can express it. Love you. Jo |
| Name: | Katie |
| E-mail address: | youso@cox.net |
| Comments: | I MISS YOU!!! I miss you so much Brandon. I just wish so much that you were still here with us. Here we are 7 years later and it still hurts. I cant belive its been that long, and it Still feels like yesterday. I stopped by to see you today, and I cryed like I did the day you died. I took my kids and told them all about you. But I found my self unable to express what a WONDERFUL person you were. I feel sorry for the people that will never get to meet you. Thier missing out. You brought the best out in Everyone, made everyone laugh, and could put a smile on the face of everyone in the room! Brandon I miss you so much. I just hope your looking down on us all and were making you proud.
I love and miss you...Katie |
| Name: | Tink |
| E-mail address: | Rtincke@Qwest.com |
| Comments: | B
Where to begin. There are so many things that I thought we would be going thru together. My girls are getting to be all grown up. Jordan is headed to high school Ashley is off to junior high. Ry Jr is getting real big and has turned to quite the little man. There is not a day that goes by that I don't find myself talking to you. People must think I'm crazy drivin down the road lookig like I'm talking to myself. One day we will meet again and will be able to tell all the stories and everything that has go e on over the years. You would be happy to know that I have managed to keep Danielle around. I truly owe that great part of my life to you. The things that your loss of life has taught me and shown me a light that I didn't think exsisted. I love you Brother |
| Name: | Tink |
| E-mail address: | Rtincke@Qwest.com |
| Comments: | B
Where to begin. There are so many things that I thought we would be going thru together. My girls are getting to be all grown up. Jordan is headed to high school Ashley is off to junior high. Ry Jr is getting real big and has turned to quite the little man. There is not a day that goes by that I don't find myself talking to you. People must think I'm crazy drivin down the road lookig like I'm talking to myself. One day we will meet again and will be able to tell all the stories and everything that has go e on over the years. You would be happy to know that I have managed to keep Danielle around. I truly owe that great part of my life to you. The things that your loss of life has taught me and shown me a light that I didn't think exsisted. I love you Brother |
| Name: | Stu (Joey) |
| E-mail address: | smeltonjr@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hey brotha, been a long time, I didn't even know there was this site till today. My family and I talk about you all the time man. We love and miss you greatly. I hope your still bringing many smiles to many faces! Love and miss you man!!
Stu |
| Name: | Stu (Joey) |
| E-mail address: | smeltonjr@aol.com |
| Comments: | Its been a long time my brotha, my family and I still talk about you and miss you greatly!! You will always be in my heart my friend and you will always be our Cookie! Raise the roof!!!
Stu |
| Name: | Mitchell |
| E-mail address: | mitchell@bol.com.br |
| Homepage URL: | http://belice.4t.com/valium/buy-valium-in-the-uk.html |
| Comments: | Great website, keep up the good work. How about changing links with me? esomeprazole medication ... tramadol hcl dosing ... |
| Name: | Mom |
| E-mail address: | jazfan@cox.net |
| Comments: | Brandon,
Today marks 6 years since you left us so suddenly. In so many ways, it only feels like only 6 days ago rather than 6 years. The pain is still so raw..my heart is gripped with much sorrow. I struggle with my feelings of wanting one more chance to see you, to talk with you again, to tell you how much I love you. I know you are in a place where love knows no bounds and there is nothing but joy. It fills me with great peace to have the assurance of that but at the same time I selfishly want to be with you. I miss you, son, so very much, today and every day. Love, Mom |
| Name: | Chad Baker |
| E-mail address: | cahd-baker@qwest.net |
| Comments: | Happy belated b-day brandon! Was thinking about you today and wished you were still here. You were a great friend and I'll never forget hanging out at the apartment on 15th ave. and bell. Seems like it was yesterday. Rest in peace and I'll see you again some day.
Your Friend, Chad Baker |
| Name: | chad baker |
| Comments: | It had been a while since when hung out together, but I remember living together at 15th ave. and Bell like it was yesterday. You were a great friend and I miss hearing from you. I am sure your in a better place, but wish you were still here. I was looking at the picture on the webpage and your daughter is beautiful! Miss you alot, and I know I will see you again some day. God bless!
your friend, chad baker |
| Name: | Andrea |
| Comments: | testing, please ignore |
| Name: | Katie |
| E-mail address: | youso@cox.com |
| Comments: | Miss you everyday....... Its been so long. I still wear the PJ bottoms you lent Nick forever ago. I will never forget the PJ party at the break. we had so much fun that night. We had fun everynight? Miss you everyday...... |
| Name: | Unknown |
| Comments: | I will always miss you. |
| Name: | Mikey |
| Comments: | B -
Just wanted to drop a line and say we miss you. You are still in our payers and I know you are always watching over us!! Mikey |
| Name: | Danielle |
| Comments: | I miss you B. happy belated birthday and wish you were here... |
| Name: | andrea |
| Comments: | happy birthday!!!even though you're not here with us,i feel your presence so i just wanted to wish you happy birthday!i know you wouldn't like us to cry,cos this day should be spent in laughter and happiness.and so it is.i love you and that is for ever graved in my haert.kisses for your dear and inoccent soul.i love you..... |
| Name: | Sherrill Gaydosz (Brandon's Mom) |
| E-mail address: | jazfan@cox.net |
| Comments: | This is a letter I wrote to a friend, who lost her 21 yr old son Jason in Iraq this year. I'm sharing it because it shows what a beautiful healing God has given and is still giving me and how He worked through someone I hardly knew at the time, to send me a message of hope and peace on Mother's Day this past year. Hope it blesses you.
Sherrill (Brandon's Mom) ------------------------------------------------------- Jodi, I don't know if I necessarily have words of wisdom but I can share what I went through. You may not be up for reading it now, which I totally understand. I didn't feel much like reading or doing much of anything at all for a long, long time. I didn't want to eat, couldn't sleep, couldn't work, I just literally wanted to die myself. My whole world came crashing in on me. The pain was unbearable and I was inconsolable. I wanted God to just take me too. I didn't think I would ever be able to function again....nor did I care. Brandon, my oldest son, was 25 yrs old when he died in 2002 in a motorcycle accident. He lost control of his bike while exiting the freeway, hit a road sign and died instantly. He left behind an 11 month old baby girl, Jazzmyn, his wife, Sunny, 3 brothers, Nick, Zach, Franki and 3 sisters, Lauren, Kara & Michelle. My son, Nick was 21 at the time, in the Navy and aboard an aircraft carrier on his way home from an 8 month tour of duty. We had to notify him through the Red Cross and they flew him home immediately. Zach, my youngest, was just 13 and was with me when I found out. I was taking him to school when my cell phone rang. That's when the nightmare began. I had plenty of family around me and my best friend came to stay with me for a week. They handled the everything for me. I just couldn't. I was a wreck. As the blur of weeks and months went by, I knew I needed to get help. I couldn't deal with it on my own. I still couldn't eat and did not care if I lived or died. I wanted to be with my son...that's all. I decided I better go see a doctor and my pastor. I begged the doctor to give me some meds to help me cope, which he did. That helped me begin to sleep and eat a little bit better. It was a good start I thought. I started counselling with my pastor soon after. I made myself do it but I was such a mess during the sessions that I wasn't really able to verbalize my pain. I just sobbed. I decided to put counselling on hold....it was too soon, but I did manage to learn some things though. I learned about the different stages of grief and that it is a journey. No one copes with it quite the same way and it's very unpredictable. I had never lost anyone so close to me before so this was new territory for me. My son Nick had to leave after a couple of weeks and get ready for another tour of duty. He was in a state of shock I think. He and Brandon were so close. I asked him if he wanted to say anything at the funeral and he said he couldn't. Zach on the other hand, had written a letter to Brandon. Nick agreed to go stand with Zach when he read it but he could not speak. That is the one of the only times I saw Nick cry. He held everything in. My heart just ached for him. I wished so badly he didn't have to leave so quickly. I knew it was going to be devastating for him to try to deal with the loss of his brother and to have to do it thousands of miles away with no family to support him. I needed to be with him too, but it was not to be. About that time, my brother suggested that I create a memorial website for Brandon. It was the perfect outlet for me and I poured myself into it. I included a guestbook that people could sign on to and write down their special memories of him. It was good therapy for me and has turned out to be a very special tribute to him. I attempted counselling again later on after finding someone I felt comfortable with. She really helped me to get it all out there ....all my guilt, my fears, my anger, my pain. She encouraged me to journal as I felt like it but it never really caught on for me. It's only now that I'm starting to put it down on paper. I've never actually written anything about what happened or how I felt about any of it, until now....with this letter to you. Funny how things happen. I attended the funeral for your son and thought it was a beautiful, beautiful tribute to him. I felt like I got a glimpse into the heart of the man he was and wish I would have had the opportunity to know him. You must be so very proud of him...the way he lived his life and the way he put it all on the line for all of us. I'm grateful you have the assurance that Jason is in Heaven now. I didn't necessarily have that when Brandon left us. I struggled so much with it and begged God to let me know....to give me some kind of sign that he was with Him and he was ok. I didn't get my answer until this past Mother's Day, when a lady whom I had only met once, sent me the song 'If You Could See Me Now'. She told me her mother had passed away a few months before and she was terribly distraught. One night, she got on her knees and begged God to give her a dream so she would know for sure she was ok. She felt guilty for telling God what to do, so she added...Lord, do what you will on my behalf and she went to sleep. She woke the next morning to her alarm, which was set to Christian music. It was playing 'If You Could See Me Now', right from the beginning! She had never heard it before and hasn't heard it since on that station. She cried and cried for joy....knowing it was coming straight from the heart of God for her. Wow! She didn't really know me and surely didn't know what I was going through, but she felt compelled to share it with me that day. That song came to mark a significant turning point in my healing. God always provides....and I'm amazed at His wonderful grace and love. There's so much more to say but I'll close for now. I hope this comforts you in some way to know you are not alone in your grief journey. God's peace to you and your family, Sherrill |
| Name: | Sherrill (Brandon's Mom) |
| E-mail address: | jazfan@cox.net |
| Comments: | Brandon,
You are on my mind, my son. I miss you terribly...the pain never leaves me, ever. But What does console me is knowing that you are in Heaven, sitting at the feet of Jesus, walking streets of gold, standing tall and whole and knowing I will see you again. The other is seeing the incredible impact your life and death has had on so many people. Even as I sat at your funeral, I knew that people's lives were being changed. It was an incredible feeling....even through my heartache and tears, I knew God was at work and making something beautiful out of the tragedy. He is so good at that! I want to share a song that someone shared with me on Mother's Day this past year. It came to be a turning point for me in my grief journey. It gave me a whole new perspective on things. I pray it brings some peace to all of you reading this. It's called 'If You Could See Me Now'. The words are incredible. To listen, go to this website: www.countryheart.homestead.com/ifyoucouldseemenow.html The best source of comfort I know is God's Word and His promises have become ever so dear to me. Here are some of my favorites. Hope it blesses you. Psalm 147:3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Isaiah 41:10 Fear not, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious hand. Isaiah 61:1-3 The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has appointed me to bring good news to the poor.He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to announce the captives free. He has sent me to tell those who mourn that the time of the Lord's favor has come, and with it, the day of God's anger against their enemies. To all who mourn, he will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the Lord has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his glory. I Thessalonians 4:13-14 My brothers and sisters, I want you to know what will happen to the Christians who have died so you will not be full of sorrow like those who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus comes, God will bring back with Him all the Christians who have died. God's peace to you, Sherrill Gaydosz |
| Name: | TINK |
| E-mail address: | ryan.tincker@qwest.com |
| Comments: | B,
Today is thanksgiving and the day where we all come up with the things that we are thankfull for. The funny thing is that as a society we need an excuse to tell the people that we love that we are thankfull for there presence in our lives. I wanted to repeat myself and thank you for being there and being an irreplacable friend. So for all that read this remember on this day to be thankfull for life and the lives of those you care about. Once this day has come and gone don wait till next year to be thankfull. Your Friend, TINK |
| Name: | TINK |
| E-mail address: | ryan.tincker@qwest.net |
| Comments: | B,
It has been a minute since I have wrote to you in here. I just thought I would send a note real quick, It is coming up on the holidays and when that happens things get a little rough but you know me, I dont talk about those things. Both the girls are getting very big and are both doing very well with there traveling soccer clubs. Ryan Jr. is well, he is a handfull but at times is way to much like his Daddy. I want to thank you for coming to see me in my sleep last week it has helped. To everyone, I have always beleived in God and even though I dont always live my life in his path he is always in my heart and mind. I dont know that if in my dreams I am just imaganing these encounters with a friend that I will always hold true or if God is allowing us to comunicate but whatever it is it is great so when all is low and you a needing to be close to a loved one all is in your heart and mind and if it is important enough you will be able to reach them. I love you all and hope that life is treating everyone well. TINK |
| Name: | TINK |
| E-mail address: | ryan.tincker@qwest.com |
| Comments: | B,
I cannot tell you how life has changed since you have been gone. Life as I know it will never be the same. For some they have moved on and others pretend like there over it and then theres the few of us that are affected everyday ll day. When i was a kid I was told that there would be one person in our lives that you would connect with and be best of friends. You are that one! I dont think that I have ever talked to anyone about the night that I lost the only true friend that I will ever have. and I think that this is a good time to do it. It was a Sunday night and we were talking about our families and were trying to figure out how we got everything so screwed up and how we were going to fix it. Over the years we spent alot time trying to keep what we thought was our youth and as we got older reallity started to set in. We both had families that we loved very much and they also loved us as much as they could. We were not easy people to love and get along with, I thin that is one of the things that brought together alsost 12 years ago to the date. We talked about how over the years and frustrated as we had been with eachother at differant times that there was nothing that would change the friendship that we had and we couldnt wait to be older at a camp ground or on the lake with our families telling old stories that everyone was tired of hearing but we loved them like it was yesterday. I never thought that as we sat there, this conversation would be the last that we had. I know now that we still talk more than I will tell anyone. If poeple knew how much we still comunicate they would have me committed for being crazy. Over the years we have been eachothers good and bad influences but there was always a balance of the two. As we were both trying to figure out how to fix in our lives what we had most deffinatly broke, behind eachothers backs we were both talking to the others loved ones trying fix it for eachother. Which is how it usually went, you would break it and I would try and fix it vs/vrs. I have not been able to be as close with everyone than I would like to. Im not sure exactly why. It is probably a little of alot. I think that it is hard for me becasue it makes everything so real. There are days when I just want to call your Mom and hug her and tell her how everything will be Ok, but there are too many days where I dont beleive it myself. My kids miss you verymuch, you are a topic of discussion for one reason or another everyday. This has been a promise that we made to eachother that has been very hard to keep. Alot of things that were said that are hard for me to hear. You were 4 months older than and you were like my little brother that I fealt responsible to protect and that was one of the things that we talked about that night, that you were able to protect yourself and I could not always take every fight or win every battle for you. There is not a day that goes by that I dont wish that I could have protected you on that night. I know that you would not have wanted harm to me either. I jsut ope that everyone truly knows that if I could have taken your place so they would not feel the pain they do, I would have without even thinking about it. I spend alot of time feeling like there was something that I could have done or should have done to stop or prevent what happened. As much as I know there was not, that thought will haunt me for the rest of my life. The last thing that you said to me before we parted that night was that you loved me like a brother and our friendship would be untill the day one of us left this world. I think that wahat you should have said was our friendship will never die and even if one of us leaves early we will meet again. I still have alot to do here but I promise that we will see eachother again. To everyone, I need for you all to know that you are in my thoughts everyday and even though we dont talk I love you all like you are my own family. I hope that there will be a day that we can all be one. Ryan "TINK" |
| Name: | Dawn Anna Bradford |
| E-mail address: | dawnbradford2002@msn.com |
| Comments: | Brandon came into our life with a bang. The doctors told us to take Sherrill home, that it was premature labor and that she had lots of time before the baby would come. After being home a short while, we called a friend who was a Peditrician and described symptoms and he urged us to get Sherrill to the hospital immediately. It was a fast and wild ride with Sherril grabbing the seat that included her dad's tie and he felt he was being choked while trying to keep her calm. As we arrived at the hospital parking lot, a female doctor (or midwife) recognized that we were about to have a baby born outside the hospital, grabbed Sherrill and ushered her quickly into the birthing area and within just minutes, Brandon Lee was born...a beautiful healthy baby boy.Knowing Brandon's personality later, he wouldn't have minded making a grand entrance on the hospital parking lot.
I remember the extreme joy that Ed and I had over the arrival of our grandson. We went to Meto Center to buy him so clothes and toys and it was the proudest moments of our life. We had to restrain our selves from standing in the middle of Metro and announce the birth of our Brandon Lee Bradforf. Ed managed to tell every clerk or any stranger about his grandson. It was immensely exciting to add this bundle of personality to our family. Now I see alot of Brandon's genes in Jazzy. She is very smart, she has personality plus and is such an adorable child and did I mention that she is gorgeous! I miss my firstborn grandchild. I keep thinking he will return from a trip and we all be together again. The song "If You Cound See Me Now" describing what heaven is like, I wouldn't want him to come back and fight the battles of life again. I see he and Papa hanging out and laughing with such pure joy at being in the Savior's presence. I love you Brandon and miss you so much at your birthday. Wow! You would be 28 years this year. We look forward to that day when we are all together for eternity. Much love, Nonny |
| Name: | Mike A |
| E-mail address: | mvarcola@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Brandon,
I was just reading what your mom wrote. I cannot believe you would be 28. I was actually thinking about your birthday last week. Well I know you are up there like Jazzy says watching over everyone. You are still with us all, and have always impacted our lives even today!! Keep a close eye on eveyone and I will catch you soon. |
| Name: | Sherrill (Brandon's Mom) |
| E-mail address: | jazfan@cox.net |
| Comments: | It's your 28th birthday, my sweet Brandon.
I can't even begin to describe how broken my heart is today. I miss you more than words can ever say. I went to the cemetery after work and met Sunny and Jazzy there. Jazzy came running up to me saying 'G.G., what's wrong? Why are you crying? Daddy Brandon is up in Heaven with Jesus, ok?!' Like...it's allright, all taken care of. What can you say to that? I hugged her and said 'Yes, baby, that is right'. With that, I dried my tears and we blew kisses up to you and said we love you. And we do....so very much. Love always and forever, Mom |
| Name: | ROBERT UNDERWOOD |
| E-mail address: | robquadaz@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Brandon was like a brother to me. Whenever I was feeling down he was right ther by my side through thick and thin. Whenever he came over to my place, we would always have a good time. Whether at a barbecue, a or at The Break having a beer and shooting pool. We will love him and miss him forever. Love you Brother
Rob |
| Name: | ED (BUDDY) BRADFORD |
| E-mail address: | ebradford2002@msn.com |
| Comments: | DEAR BRANDON,
YOU WERE MY FIRST GRANDCHILD AND WE COULDN'T HAVE KNOWN AT THAT TIME WHAT AN IMPACT YOU WOULD HAVE ON ALL OF US. YOU WERE SO FULL OF ENERGY AND LIFE, IT SEEMS LIKE LIFE WAS CONCENTRATED IN YOU. FROM THE EARLIEST DAYS, YOU ALWAYS WERE TRYING NEW AND ADVENTUROUS STUNTS. HERE ARE A FEW I LOVE TO RECALL: I REMEMBER THE FIRST SENTENCE THAT YOU EVER PUT TOGETHER IN MY PRESENCE..." I LOVE YOU BUDDY". THAT SENTENCE CAME ABOUT BECAUSE I WOULD ASK YOU "ARE YOU MY LITTLE BUDDY?" WHEN YOU WERE BARELY OLDER THAN INFANCY YOU LIKED TO CLIMB UP ON THE HEADBOARD TO REALLY HIGH PLACES AND VIEW ALL OF US FROM ABOVE. NOW YOU REALLY CAN VIEW ALL OF US FROM ABOVE. I REMEMBER WHEN YOU WERE ABOUT TWO YEARS OLD AND YOUR UNCLE DARREN PUT SKIING EQUIPMENT ON YOU AND YOU INSTINCTIVELY STRUCK THE PROPER POSTURE TO SKI. YOU COULD PLAY BASEBALL WITH ME WHEN YOU COULD BARELY WALK AND COULD THROW AND BAT EITHER RIGHT OR LEFT HANDEDLY. VERY UNUSUAL FOR A KID SO YOUNG. WHEN YOU WERE ABOUT THE SAME AGE WE WERE TOSSING THE BASKETBALL AROUND IN FRONT OF THE FIREPLACE ONE WINTER EVENING AND I TOLD YOU TO "DO A FAKE" BEFORE YOU PASSED TO DARREN. NONNY SAID "ED, BRANDON IS TO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND THINGS LIKE THAT"....WELL, NONNY WAS WRONG AND BEFORE BRANDON TOSSED THE BALL THE NEXT TIME, HE LOOKED AT ME AND PASSED TO BRANDON. I THINK HE UNDERSTOOD MORE THAN WE SUSPECTED FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES. WHEN YOU WERE A BABY AND WERE SITTING ON MY LAP. ON THE FROM PORCH AT THE CABIN IN PRESCOTT, YOU WERE FACINATED BY MOTORCYCLES AS THEY PASSED BY AND WOULD WATCH AS SOON AS THEY STARTED UP THE HILL FROM KELLYS AND WOULD FOLLOW THEM UNTIL THEY WERE OUT OF SIGHT. YOU RODE WITH ME FROM THE TIME YOU WERE A FEW MONTHS OLD AND WE RODE TOGETHER UNTIL JUST BEFORE YOU RODE INTO ETERNITY. YOU RODE INTO ETERNITY BUT NOT OUT OF MY LIFE AND ALL THE TIMES WE SPENT TOGETHER TALKING ABOUT ETHERNITY AND HOW WE MUST LIVE HERE TO GO THERE, I KNOW YOU WERE NOT UNINFORMED ABOUT KNOWING CHRIST PERSONALLY, AS YOU AND I PRAYED TOGEHTER WHILE YOU LIVED WITH US IN CASA GRANDE DURING YOUR JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. I CHEREISH EVERY MINUTE I SHARED WITH YOU AND AM SO GLAD THAT GOD CHOSE TO PLACE YOU IN MY LIFE FOR 25 YEARS. I LOVE SONNY AND JAZZY AND YOUR PERSONALITY LIVES ON WITH US THROUGH YOUR LITTLE DUPLICATE. SINCE I WAS WITH YOU SO MUCH IN YOUR EARLY LIFE I CAN COMPARE HER PERSONALITY WITH YOURS SO EASILY. TO BRANDONS FRIENDS WHO WERE SO KIND TO COME TO YOUR MEMORIAL SERVICE AND TO DO SO MANY MEANINGFUL THINGS TOWARD YOUR SONNY AND JAZZY, I SAY A SPECIAL THANKS. AND IF ANY OF THEM WISH TO TALK TO ME ABOUT THINGS THEY ARE FACING IN LIFE AND ANY TENDENCY TO EXPLORE A RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST I WILL MAKE MYSELF AVAILABLE TO YOU AT ebradford2002@msn.com. WITH LOVE AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU THANKS FOR LOVING MY BRANDO.....ED (BUDDY) BRADFORD |
| Name: | Danielle Tincker |
| E-mail address: | dtinckerbell@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Katie |
| E-mail address: | kathryn.c.trevett.ncyc@statefarm.com |
| Comments: | -B-
2 years!!!!! It’s as unbelievable 2 years later as it was the day it happened. I think about you all the time, and miss so you much. I think about all the fun we had, and how you could always make me laugh. I miss your beautiful smile, your wonderful personality, and your love for life. A lot of people drifted apart, and a lot of things changed after you died. You were a big influence, and such a wonderful friend to so many. You were and still are a wonderful man with a big heart with a place for everyone. You’re a once in a life time friend and will never be forgotten. Love and miss you so much, Katie |
| Name: | Angela |
| E-mail address: | Ashoemaker@car-truck-accessories.com |
| Comments: | B~
Well here we are a couple days after your birthday and coming up on the anniversary of you leaving us, I am not sure how to deal with all of this, I miss you so much. I look at this page on a regular basis and wonder how to put in word everything that we did and have been through, it’s impossible. So I guess I am here to say that Matt, me and all the kids are doing so good, we are back living in Arizona. I am sure you know about # 3 Jaelyn, she arrived safely but has giving me a run for my money. I look at these pictures of Jazzy all the time I can’t believe how much she looks like you! Her and Ethan are very close in age, I think they would get along so good. Not only that, he is a brut and he could protect her for you!! I remember you calling me and telling me you were going to have a baby and I was telling you I am going to have my 2nd, we both we freaking out but yet so excited. I just can’t believe were time has gone. It seems like yesterday we were out running all over town all night long in “green bean” causing some serious trouble! You know Matt still has his bronco; he will never get rid of that thing even with 3 kids! He now has Ethan obsessed with them, surprise. Kamryn is 4 yrs old now I can’t believe that, cute as ever and smart as a whip. We are in some major trouble with these kids of ours. So please do me a favor and help me out with them, help me make sure that they are safe. I visit your grave often, still can’t forgive myself for not make it to the funeral. That is something I struggle with all the time, but I know you know how much you mean to me! My life will never be the same knowing that I can’t pick up the phone and call you and I hate that! Well, I love you so much and miss more then you will ever know. I hold ALL of our memories together in a special place in my heart. I will love you FOREVER!!! Love, Angel |
| Name: | Angela |
| E-mail address: | Ashoemaker@car-truck-accessories.com |
| Comments: | B~
Well here we are a couple days after your birthday and coming up on the anniversary of you leaving us, I am not sure how to deal with all of this, I miss you so much. I look at this page on a regular basis and wonder how to put in word everything that we did and have been through, it’s impossible. So I guess I am here to say that Matt, me and all the kids are doing so good, we are back living in Arizona. I am sure you know about # 3 Jaelyn, she arrived safely but has giving me a run for my money. I look at these pictures of Jazzy all the time I can’t believe how much she looks like you! Her and Ethan are very close in age, I think they would get along so good. Not only that, he is a brut and he could protect her for you!! I remember you calling me and telling me you were going to have a baby and I was telling you I am going to have my 2nd, we both we freaking out but yet so excited. I just can’t believe were time has gone. It seems like yesterday we were out running all over town all night long in “green bean” causing some serious trouble! You know Matt still has his bronco; he will never get rid of that thing even with 3 kids! He now has Ethan obsessed with them, surprise. Kamryn is 4 yrs old now I can’t believe that, cute as ever and smart as a whip. We are in some major trouble with these kids of ours. So please do me a favor and help me out with them, help me make sure that they are safe. I visit your grave often, still can’t forgive myself for not make it to the funeral. That is something I struggle with all the time, but I know you know how much you mean to me! My life will never be the same knowing that I can’t pick up the phone and call you and I hate that! Well, I love you so much and miss more then you will ever know. I hold ALL of our memories together in a special place in my heart. I will love you FOREVER!!! Love, Angel |
| Name: | Jessica |
| E-mail address: | jjones@cmlawyers.com |
| Comments: | Hello Brandon,
It is getting close to two whole years since you have been gone, yet I can hardly believe it has been that long. Jazzy is getting so big, and her funloving little personality reminds me so much of you. She is so adorable and is growing into a beautiful little girl. I just know we will have so many funny stories to tell her about you, like the time you were changing her diaper and she squirted all over your shirt and face!! My sides hurt so bad from laughing. I will always have so many wonderful memories to look back on, and I cherish every one of them. The three of us (Kelly Cameron and I) are doing great, and we still think of you often. Just know that you will always hold a place in our hearts. Love always, Jessica |
| Name: | Mikey |
| E-mail address: | MVARCOLA@Hotmail.Com |
| Comments: | Hey B,
Well it has been a long time. I was thinking about this web site the otherday. You know still to this day I think about you all of the time and all of the fun and trouble that we have had!! Just to let you know you are all still in everyone's thoughts and hearts!! No one has for gotton about you and never will!!!!!!! But just wanted to say hello and let you know you are still with us and always will be. |
| Name: | Arla Ashcraft |
| E-mail address: | aashcraft@westlandtitle.com |
| Comments: | Hey Brandon!
It's been a while, so I thought I would drop a quick line! I miss ya, and was just thinking about you. Sometimes I find myself dazing off, thinking about you, and all of the fun we used to have! Especially all of the fun we should still be having, and watching Jazzy grow up. I haven't seen her or Sunny for a while, but I'm sure that all is well! Anyhow, I miss you, and I'm always thinking about you! Love ya! Arla |
| Name: | Jessie Meyers |
| E-mail address: | meyers_17@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have to say that I've never met Brandon or anyone even remotly related to him.. I was just searching the internet for a spanish project when i happened upon your page... I find it a very touching story and am very glad I happened upon your page because it helped me get over some of the personal issues of a very dear friend passing away only two weeks ago so I thank everyone who helped create this page... it was very helpful. God bless you!!!! Jessie |
| Name: | Layla |
| E-mail address: | laylamaz@aol.com |
| Comments: | What a beautiful tribute.God Bless Brandon's family & friends. |
| Name: | Katie |
| E-mail address: | ntrevett@msn.com |
| Comments: | B.
A whole year has gone by, but it hurts like it was just yeasterday that we lost you. I think about you everyday, and I could never tell you how much I miss your smile, your laugh, and your friendship. It hurts so bad. It just feels like it was not your time. I love you, Katie |
| Name: | Celeste Quintanar |
| E-mail address: | q_celeste@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Brandon was a great guy. Always making me laugh. I've known him since I was a little girl. I could always count on him doing some type of trick on me at summer camp! I will never forget his smile and humor. He is greatly missed. |
| Name: | Christina Villa |
| E-mail address: | cvilla2911@aol.com |
| Comments: | Brandon:
A full year has gone by and still it seems like just yesterday that you were here. I spent this evening with your family at the cemetary. I got to see your Mom again, Sunny & Jazzy, Frankie, Zack, Buddy and a host of others that I don't know by name. You are still missed by them all. You have a beautiful daughter who is full of life and a constant blessing to your family. A part of you that still remains. You have a very special family and they all reflect how it is that you came to touch so many lives. I still think of you daily and wonder why your not here anymore. Buddy says that only the Lord has the answer to that, he may be on to something. I'll check into it and let you know. Still thinking of you always! Chris |
| Name: | amykatie |
| E-mail address: | amykatie20@aol.com |
| Comments: | brandon always made everyones day, and if it was just one of thoses days he made it a day to remeber....hes always in my thoughts..and i believe hes watching us.love to all who holds him dear.amykatie |
| Name: | test |
| E-mail address: | ete |
| Homepage URL: | http://ete |
| Comments: | tete |
| Name: | Brian Rose |
| E-mail address: | auze420@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just thinking of you and the ones that love you B. |
| Name: | Brian Rose |
| E-mail address: | auze420@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just thinking of you and the ones that love you B. |
| Name: | danielle tincker |
| Name: | Christina Villa |
| E-mail address: | cvilla2911@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hey You!
Finally! I just spent some time looking at the comments from the people who love you and the dates of their messages. So much pain for such a prolonged period of time. Then there's the rest of us! WE haven't written yet, and WE weren't at Jazzy's first birthday, WE aren't your family. WE... are merely one handfull of people who's lives you touched. THANK YOU JESUS; I feel that finally I can speak for WE and sign your book: Brandon, Thank you for giving us all of you at the cost of your family. Now for Me! How is it that you have touched my life! I think back to all of the little, inconsiquential things that you used to do and say that are now not a part of my everyday life. Always positive, always happy, always straight forward. You were wise and honest to a fault; and as much as I was stuck into the "not what I wanted to hear", you were brutal with that smile that said to me that it was okay to be pissed and I might even be right, but laughter was better than being right. It's now November and you still haunt me everyday. Your smile, your wit, your laughter, your support, your death, your burial, the tributes, the pain. The Lord's Prayer! Brandon, it is amazing to me that you are so seemingly an aquaintace to me on the outside and such a religous pain in my ass to my soul! The wit that you carried keeps me going. For months on end and "test" after "test". I could say so much about your wit! Your integrity along with Ryans held me together through some of the most trying times! Now your gone and I now have to figure out for myself the test! Your death left me numb! I am still numb! But for some reason the "Lords Prayer" came to me with your face attached. I don't know where it will take me, even if I have the guts to grab on to it. I do know that it came from you and for this is say Thank you! Rest in Peace Brandon and continue to "kick me in the ass"! Please tell Ryan that I wish him the best! Hold onto him and show him the way! Have Fun my friend! Please stay with me always! Your Beautiful Bar Princess! Christina |
| Name: | Adrian Sanders |
| Comments: | Sunny, thanks for sharing all the memories. You know you are my lil sis' and if you ever need anything.... I GOTCHA BACK!! Always. |
| Name: | Mike Arculeo |
| E-mail address: | MVARCOLA@Hotmail.Com |
| Comments: | Well, all I can say is Brandon you will be missed so greatly. I am so glad that we had the chance to share all the times that we did. Brandon was the best friend anyone could ask for. He would give the shirt off his back to help anyone at anytime. Also everyone always had to be smiling. Your lasting memories will stay with me for a lifetime. I will never forget that smile that lit up a room and the personality that everyone got along with. Brandon I will miss you and cannot wait until we meet again someday up in the sunny skies.
Mikey |
| Name: | Kelley Downs |
| E-mail address: | kelley.downs@cox.net |
| Name: | Joyice Gere |
| Comments: | Thanks for sharing these memories of Brandon. His life was short but rich with love, the giving and the getting from such a great family and group of friends. Until heaven. |
| Name: | melvin worters |
| E-mail address: | shakamf12@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | thanks for all the memories |
| Name: | Jamie Jantzen |
| E-mail address: | jj41179@aol.com |
| Comments: | -Every exit is an entry somewhere else...
Tom Stoppard Every exit is an entry somewhere else...B is missed by so many people who loved and cared about him in such a deep way. This tribute is a beautiful way to keep his memory alive and his spirit with us. I wanted to speak at the service but didn't have a chance too, I would have told the story of Brandon, Ryan, and Jason in my parents living room one Sunday before "teen night" at Club Rio, which seemed like the "cool" thing to do one summer and all of a sudden B is teaching MY MOM the butterfly...Brandon you'll be missed terribly, you always knew how to get people to do the most and keep them laughing...Sherril if read this i'm the girl who gave you the book of poetry by Maya Angelou, i hope it helped to bring some peace to you and your family, my heart and prayers go out to you...Sunny your doing a great job raising your daughter, she is sooo pretty...Keep her smiling that is what B would have wanted...Thanks for letting me share...Jamie J |
| Name: | Lauren Gaydosz |
| E-mail address: | girlygirlnot1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Brandon,
Wow it still seems to be so unreal that you are really gone. I mean its still like no he can't be but you are. For the past few days I have been watching lil Jazzy and everytime she does that loud shreak that you taught her or she does that headbut I think of you. It is so different without you here. The family parties aren't the same and its just really hard to think about what happened. You made such an impact on so many people. You were such a loving guy and the best brother any person could ever ask for. You would always make me laugh so hard to the point where my stomach would hurt. It is so weird to think that your gone. It's like I still choose to believe that you went on a vacation and just didn't tell anybody. Now I know that its not true but its easier that way. I miss you so much and I can't wait to see you again. I love you Brandon. |
| Name: | Shelley Kriner |
| E-mail address: | mkriner@cox.net |
| Comments: | Wow i dont even know what to say. I miss you Brandon, I never imagined you not ever being around. It did not quite hit me until maybe a couple of weeks ago when I was out with a bunch of our friends and thinking that you were going to be there any minute but you were not. After all this happened i tried to call your phone a couple of times to talk to you or ask you what you were going to be doing and I realized that i would not get a answer. I was going through the numbers in my phone just the other day and i ran across your cell phone number. Just out of habbit i called the number. Of course it was disconnected but hey it was worth a try to hear your voice one last time. I miss the way you always ragged om me about everything. How you always tried to cheer me up, and most of all your smile. I will always miss those things about you. I cant wait for the day to see you again and tell you about everything in my life so i can hear you give me a lecture on not what to do. Anyways i am going to go back to work now but I love you Brandon and miss you very much!
Shell |
| Name: | Shelley Kriner |
| E-mail address: | mkriner@cox.net |
| Comments: | we will always miss him. I am thinking about you Brandon. |
| Name: | Debra Hollins |
| E-mail address: | debra.a.hollins@aexp.com |
| Comments: | Sherrill,
What a beautiful memorial to your son. I know he will live in everyone's hearts and minds forever. After looking at all the pictures I feel like a know him in some small way. I hope that you and the extended family are finding a way through this very difficult time. I am thinking of your. Love Debra |
| Name: | Horace & Jeretta Hardwick |
| E-mail address: | hhardwick@cox-internet.com |
| Name: | Arla Aschcraft |
| E-mail address: | aashcraft@westlandtitle.com |
| Comments: | B-
I miss you! I think about you every day, and still hope that somehow, it's all just a nightmare. Everyone misses you so much. Of all of the people to leave, it was definately not supposed to be you, you were the invincible man. Nothing could stop you. You made such a huge impact on my life. You could always make me smile or laugh, no matter how bad my day was going! You weren't going to put up with crankiness. You would always say "You're out with with me now, so quit your whining, and have fun!" I miss that, I miss you! I look at Jazz, and I can't believe how much she looks like you, how much she acts like you. Her first birthday was great! She is such a shining little star, and Sunny, she's such a trooper. You know that I loved you very much, but your wife had more love for you, than anyone I've ever seen! She misses you! Let her know that you are still here with her, and that you'll never leave her again! Let us all know that! I miss you, and I can't wait to see again! Love always! Arla |
| Name: | Arla Aschcraft |
| E-mail address: | aashcraft@westlandtitle.com |
| Comments: | B-
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| Name: | Valerie Poplawski |
| E-mail address: | valjopop@yahoo |
| Comments: | Sometimes missing someone
doesn't mean you can't live without them, it means living without them makes life less enjoyable!!! My thoughts and prayers go to his family,wife and child. I miss you Brandon. Love Valerie Poplawski |
| Name: | Katie Trevett |
| E-mail address: | nktrevett@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Brandon,
I miss you so much. I think about you day after day and wonder when it will became real to me. I never thought we would loss you. The world lost a wonderful person, and we all lost a great friend. With the time we had together, you made a huge impact on my life, and you left your mark in this the world. Brandon, I will never forget all the times we spent together, your beautiful smile, loving hugs, and how you could always make me laugh. Even in the hardest times, you always made it a little Easier. Thank you for all you have given to me I love you Brandon, and thank God, everyday that he brought you in to my life. I can never say good bye, but I will miss you until I see you again. Love you always, Katie |
| Name: | Danielle Tincker |
| E-mail address: | DTincker@msn.com |
| Comments: | My thoughts and prayers are w/ you now and always. This is a beautiful tribute and a wonderful way to share Brandon's memory. There has not been a day that has passed me by that I havent prayed and thought about you all. I hope you all are well...Hi sunny, jazz, cheryl....God bless you all. Danielle |
| Name: | Gwen & Bill Carlson |
| E-mail address: | gmc1220@qwest.net |
| Comments: | What a beautiful tribute to your son. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Gwen, Bill and family. |
| Name: | Jessica Floeck |
| E-mail address: | jfloeck@cmbrewer.com |
| Comments: | I miss you Brandon, life just isn't the same w/out you. I miss your smile, your laugh and the way you would make me feel better, even if I was having the worst day imaginable. I truly wish that we wouldn't have gotten into that argument the last time I saw you, but I'll always remember all of the good times we had. Jazzy is getting bigger everyday, and Sunny has remained very strong, I am very proud of her, and admire her tremendously. Goodbye's are never forever, and I know that I will see you again someday.
I love you and miss you very much. Love always Jessica |
| Name: | Jade Martin |
| E-mail address: | nicolejade25@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Carole L Hannon |
| E-mail address: | Channon@us.ibm.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://nrbiblechapel.com |
| Comments: | Sherrill and family,
What a magnificent tribute. I thoroughly enjoyed experiencing his life through these photos. How blessed to have had such a soul in your life and part of your family. Be comforted in knowing that the Lord will unite you all again and that you are loved very very much. Carole and Gene Hannon |
| Name: | Kelly A. Jones |
| E-mail address: | kj.jarjar@cox.net |
| Comments: | To B,
It has been a while since we have talk so I thought I would write. It's just not the same with you not here. My day was always a bit more fun when you were in it. I used to wonder every morning before you got to work what you were going to do to make me laugh that day. I miss that. I spent the Fourth of July with your wife and daughter. We went to the fire works show at the Peoria Sports Complex. The show was great and your daughter watched most of it until passing out in the stroller. It was kind of funny the way she was sleeping. She was laying back with one foot out of the stroller and one foot in, with her head burried in the side. The three of us looked at her(Sunny, Jess and I) and said, wow, who does that remind you of. Well it's been fun but I have to go get Cameron now. By the way he is getting big and doing great, keep and eye on him for me when i can't ok!! Love Ya B |
| Name: | Kara Gaydosz (brandon's sis) |
| E-mail address: | glitterygirl6@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | I loved Brandon! He was like the kindest and most loving guy there ever was!He had the best smile anybody I've ever know, and he used it all the time! He would always make me smile on bad days or on good days I would be on the floor laghing! He was a great brother! I will miss him with all my heart! He was one of a kind! He loved life and his beutiful wife and daughter; Sunny and Jazzy! I can't wait until my day comes to see him in heaven! I will never get out of this horrifing shock of his loes but I know he's up there some where looking down at us, smiling! |
| Name: | Brian Rose |
| E-mail address: | auze420@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Brandon was the first person I met when I started half way through the school year in 1990. We were in 7th grade, and I thought there was now way everybody in Arizona could be like this kid. He was so witty, and had a one liner for everything. We hung out everyday at school, after school and on the weekends too.
During highschool Brandon was the funniest guy in our classs hands down! He was always so damn happy. Sometimes...Most of the time, I did not want to be there, I hated it. Brandon always seemed to light a fire under my ass. "You gotta go Brian, if you don't your parents will call and ask ME why?" Or my favorite "Brian are you stupid?, that one girl is in that class." That one always seemed to get me there. After highschool we rarely talked. I regret that deeply now. The Rose family(Dustin, Donna, Michael and myself), send our deepest sympathies to Brandons wife, daughter, mother and family. He will be missed by all, and forgotten by few. To everyone reading this, Stay strong and follow your heart. Brandon would'nt have had it any other way. Brian Rose 6/25/02 |
| Name: | Bob Rodriguez |
| E-mail address: | Bob.N.Rodriguez@AEXP.com |
| Comments: | I was very proud to be Brandon's Uncle as I shared with you all at his funeral. I hope that my tribute to him gets on this web site as a memorial to a great nepwhew. I will alway's keep him in my memory.
Tio Bobby |
| Name: | Joyce Rodriguez |
| E-mail address: | joyce.n.rodriguez@aexp.com |
| Comments: | I am Brandon's aunt. Everyday I look at his picture and say to Brandon, "How can this be? How can this be? You have your whole life in front of you. Your daughter will miss you so. How can this be?" When you die so young, it is so hard to accept and to make it real. But it is real and my heart is breaking. The only comfort I receive is that Brandon was saved and is in heaven. I will see you someday. No more pain, no more sadness only peace and joy. I will see you someday. |
| Name: | Joseph |
| Comments: |
My Moms Words for Me, from the "Bible".... And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have Faith as a grain of Mustard Seed, Ye shall say unto this Mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and Nothing shall be Impossible, To You. For Sunny, and Jazzmyn ......... Peace ...... |
| Name: | Joseph |
| Comments: |
Even though I only met Brandon, face to face, twice, and saw him in the complex a few times, I feel that I knew him, a little bit better through his Mom, Sherrill...... You see, I am my Moms ... Brandon ! Her First-Born, a Son, With My Issues ... My Mom says she loves all her kids the Same, But we both know, It's Different with your # one Son ... Brandon, I'll see you on the Bridge, or at The Gate !!!! PEACE .............. Joseph M. Sutch |
| Name: | Lauren Karnes |
| E-mail address: | RoXyGurl8605@aol.com |
| Comments: | I didn't know Brandon, but from Lauren G.(My best friend)I knew what a great person he was and how loved he was. He was a very lucky guy to be blessed with such a nice and caring family and a beautiful wife and daughter, Sunny and Jazz. I wish I could have been lucky enough to have known him, but hearing all the funny stories from his loved ones gets me to know him a little bit better. And Sherrill is so strong I admire her, because I wasn't nearly that brave with my fathers death. Sunny too, doing such a good job being strong for The Little Jazz. You are all doing very good, being the best you can be because you are a strong family, which is something that will help you get through it over time. And just remember he will be up there waiting, just keep your faith. (Sorry I said so much :) )
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| Name: | Sherrill Gaydosz |
| E-mail address: | sgaydosz@cox.net |
| Comments: | Brandon,
I am missing you & loving you so very much today. It is the one month anniversary of your passing & I'm still struggling to believe you are really gone. My heart aches to see you, talk with you, laugh with you again. I spent the evening with your beautiful daughter Jazzmyn.She is such a blessing to me and a constant reminder of you. I thank God for giving us such a precious gift.I am looking forward to the day that I will see you again, son. Until then.....just know how very much you are loved & that I will cherish the memories of you in my heart forever. Love, Mom p.s. Jazz has been looking at your pictures and saying 'da-da' all night! |