Current Entries
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| Name: | Bill & Kay Conner |
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| Location: | Coeur D'Alene, ID |
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| Comments: | As Brad's parents, we sincerely thank and appreciate each of you for the love, honor, and respect you have shown for Brad in such a variety of ways.
To the Kellogg High School Class of "84" and each of the generous supporters of the Memorial Scholarship Fund, God bless you!
Papa & Mama Conner |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Brendan Hay |
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| Location: | Ft. Lewis |
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| Comments: | I can't believe that a year has almost passed. That is a day that I will live with the rest of my life. I am truley proud to have served with him and have no way to repay the sacrifice he made. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Erik Larson |
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| Location: | Huntsville, AL |
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| Comments: | I first met Brad back in 1987. We were stationed at RedStone Aresenal, AL. We became good friends right from the start. We were big Seattle Seahawks fans. We had lots of fun just hanging around, going to the gym, movies and to chruch. In a very short time, Brad became my best friend/brother and I will never forget him. My prayers go out to his family,Cyndi and the kids. May the Lord be with you always.
Your friend alway,
Erik |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Kelly Baldwin |
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| Location: | Hayden, Idaho |
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| Comments: | I have known Brad since he moved to Wardner, Idaho (I think we were freshmen in high school at that time). I knew then that he was a great guy and was going to do wonderful things later in life and he most certainly did. He is truly missed.
Kelly (Peterson) Baldwin |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Margaret Maisel |
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| Location: | Idaho |
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| Comments: | Rod and I are Gideons with Bill and Kay. What a wonderful way to remember someone. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Joy Persoon |
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| Location: | Kellogg, Idaho |
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| Comments: | What a singer!! I loved that boy. Always keeping me on my toes in class but hey, those are the kids that add the spark to your life. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Kari Beckenhauer |
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| Location: | Lincoln |
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| Comments: | What a wonderful tribute to Brad! |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Katie Conner |
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| Location: | Mobile, AL |
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| Comments: | Hello,
I'm Katie Conner. I am Brad's oldest daughter. I just wanted to say thank you for taking time to make this memorial. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Aaron Conner |
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| Location: | Mobile, Alabama |
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| Comments: | Long Live SPARTACUS!
-MC |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Lee Haynes |
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| Location: | Page, Idaho |
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| Comments: | A leader and a humble Christian who lived the life and walked the walk. Well done thou good and faitful servant. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Jason Inman |
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| Location: | Ft. Lewis, WA |
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| Comments: | It was an honor to serve with Brad. Email me if there's a way to help. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Jo Sokolowski |
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| Location: | Centralia, WA |
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| Comments: | I am Brad's first cousin. My mother was Brad's mothers only sister. Brad was six months older than me and so we shared many memories of family gatherings and functions together. We grew up knowing each other pretty good in our younger years. In our adult years, Brad was busy with his military career and raising his family. I'm glad that I got to spend time with him at his parents 50th anniversary, because it was our last visit. I will always have him in my heart and memories. Jo Sokolowski |
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| Visit Date: | 4/23/2008 |
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| Name: | Candy Stallings |
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| Location: | Southern California |
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| Comments: | I recently met Tracy and learned about Brad. I wanted to share with his family just how grateful we are for Brad and his -- and your -- sacrifices for the sake of our country. We are all safer because of Brad and all the others like him. God Bless Brad and may you all be comforted knowing that his service is truly appreciated by people you will never know. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/24/2008 |
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| Name: | Chris & Kim Frazier |
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| Location: | Ft. Bragg, NC |
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| Comments: | We are longtime friends from 10th SF Group, Colorado Springs,CO. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/24/2008 |
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| Name: | Brenda Day |
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| Location: | Washington |
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| Comments: | Broder,
You lived life to it's fullest.I was blessed to grow up with you and am honored to call you my brother. I miss you.
I love you Broder,
Brenda |
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| Visit Date: | 4/24/2008 |
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| Name: | Anjelica |
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| Location: | WA |
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| Comments: | Not a day goes by I don't think of this family or pray for them; they are remarkable and I miss them bunches! |
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| Visit Date: | 4/24/2008 |
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| Name: | Brian Conner |
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| Location: | Canby, Oregon |
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| Comments: | I love you Brad |
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| Visit Date: | 4/24/2008 |
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| Name: | Daniel Sullivan |
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| Location: | Colorado Springs |
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| Comments: | Hello,
My name is Daniel Sullivan aka "Docsully". Brad was my first Team Sergeant. I served on Brad's ODA 054 from January 2002 - July 2002.
Brad was good man. We all miss him. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/25/2008 |
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| Name: | SFC Will (Ax) Foley |
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| Location: | Camp Mackall, NC |
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| Comments: | Brad was my Team Sergeant on SFODA 054 10th SFG at Ft. Carson.
We were a young team and Brad always took personal interest in every team member’s development and success both at work and at home with our families. He strived to ensure we would be ready for what we would all inevitably face. Through his example and tough realistic training, Brad built 054 into a tight and cohesive team while always leading from the front. I will always remember Brad as a fine NCO, mentor and close friend. He is a true professional.
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| Visit Date: | 4/27/2008 |
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| Name: | Paul Sasse |
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| Location: | Belcamp MD |
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| Comments: | I had the chance to serve with SGM Conner. He never asked us to do anything he would not do himself and truly cared for his soldiers. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/27/2008 |
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| Name: | Michael Updike |
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| Location: | Ft. Bragg, NC |
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| Comments: | I was one of Brad soldiers in Iraq. I was in the same Fire Base as him. He was one of the most influential SGM's that I knew. He will truly be missed by soldieirs and his family. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/28/2008 |
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| Name: | Bryan |
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| Location: | Fort Lewis, WA |
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| Comments: | I first met SGM Conner while inprocessing into Fort Lewis. We were both arriving at the same time and I didn't realize that he was going to be my Company Sergeant Major. I feel extremely lucky to have served with him. We worked out of the same small camp in Iraq and I was fortunate enough to have someone of his caliber and experience to turn to for advice. My detachment conducted a very successful operation on the day before he was killed and he was the first person I saw upon returning to our camp. He looked at me and told me that we had done a great job. That couldn't have meant more to me coming from anyone else. His loss was deeply felt by everyone on my detachment and I hope that we were able to do right by him in the months that followed. We'll miss him. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/28/2008 |
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| Name: | Aaron Blevins |
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| Location: | 10th SFG(A) |
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| Comments: | I was a classmate with Brad at the Special Forces Medical Sergeants Course in San Antonio, TX. From there we became members of the 10th SFG(A) assigned to Ft. Devens and Ft. Carson. Brad was alway head of the class and his peers, always leaning forward in the foxhole. I respected his devotion to duty, our country and his family. His fast progression thru the ranks was proven by his dedication to being one of the best. My last conversation with Brad was while he was one of our 1st SGT's at Fort Carson. We were at the Group HQ's and his first question to me was "Aaron it's been a long time, how's your family doing?". We talked about deployment tempo, training, future assignments and living in Colorado Springs. Brad was a stand up guy, awesome soldier and highly liked as a Senior NCO. He is always missed by everyone who had association with him and WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. BRAD, DE OPPRESO LIBER, see you on the other side my brother.
Aaron |
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| Visit Date: | 4/28/2008 |
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| Name: | Sheila Conner Stockdale |
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| Location: | Canton, MI |
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| Comments: | Brad was my cousin. My memories of him are as a little boy. When I close my eyes, I see him running as fast as he can. He was determined to keep up and never let his leg braces hold him back. Our family paths divided a long time ago, so I never had the opportunity to know him as an adult. Brad touched many lives and we are all richer for it. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/29/2008 |
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| Name: | KatieBug Conner |
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| Location: | Mobile, AL |
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| Comments: | I love my Dad!!! Live on Spartacus!
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Brad's KatieBug |
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| Visit Date: | 5/2/2008 |
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| Name: | Merv Kaltvedt |
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| Location: | Kuwait City |
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| Comments: | I think I first got to know Brad when we were both on the Kellogg Rams Junior Football team. I might add we were undefeated that year. Brad always had a way to make your day.
My fondest memory of Brad was on a trip back from Bonners Ferry after a great basketball exhibition by himself and Darin. I remember how he would lead the guys in rallys and had the highest with regards to team and school spirit. This memory lives within me on a daily basis. Brad once did a skit in Junior High, he dressed up like a cheerleader, I remember it well. Just the thought makes me smile.
Brad, I know your up in heaven looking down on us. Thank you for being such a good person and my friend.
Merv "Magician" Kaltvedt
Class of 1984 |
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| Visit Date: | 5/10/2008 |
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| Name: | Dennis J. Wadsworth |
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| Location: | Phoenix |
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| Comments: | A wonderful tribute to a wonderful person. I always will have great memories of our high school and football years. Brad was a great team memember and always a good friend to all. He will be missed but never forgotten. I am honored to have been his friend. His dedication will be a lasting reminder to what we have as AMERICANS! God bless his friends,family and all those who served with him as he was a true red blooded AMERICAN!!! |
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| Visit Date: | 5/10/2008 |
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| Name: | Jim Hoffman |
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| Location: | Idaho |
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| Comments: | Congrads to Adam Furlin, our first winner of the Brad Conner Memorial Scholarship. What a special day and tribute to a guy we can all look up to. Thanks to everyone for making this dream a reality. |
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| Visit Date: | 5/16/2008 |
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| Name: | Christina Gunter |
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| Location: | Tuscumbia |
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| Comments: | Hey, most of you don't know me but I am one of Uncle Brad's neices. Hints the Uncle part. But I am praying for all of you even though I don't know you, God does. I love you Aunt Cyndi, Aaron, Katie, and little Rachel. YOu are all in my thougts and I will see you soon. |
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| Visit Date: | 5/29/2008 |
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| Name: | Papa & Mama Conner |
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| Location: | Coeur D 'Alene, ID |
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| Comments: | We and the 3 Bees just got home from Fort Bragg, NC. Brad's name is now on the Memorial Wall there. The two days of events were awsome, as was our trip to Arlington National Cemetery.
Congratulations to Adam Furlin, the first Brad Conner Memorial Scholarship winner, YEA!!
To some very special people from Fort Lewis, WA, God Bless you.
Mama & Papa Conner |
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| Visit Date: | 6/6/2008 |
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| Name: | Dorothy Hall |
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| Location: | Pinehurst, Id |
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| Comments: | My dad used to tell me "follow a well behaved kid home and you will find a loving family". No family has proven that more true than Brad's. Brad's life and death will always have an effect on my life and the way I react to many situations. And I've seen enough of Brad's kids to know the same is true there. My prayers are with each of you. |
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| Visit Date: | 6/12/2008 |
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| Name: | Tim Keck |
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| Location: | Colorado Springs |
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| Comments: | Brad and I served on the same team in 10th SFG(A) and deployed together many times. He was a good man, the epitome of the Special Forces soldier and a true friend that will be missed more than words can express. Cyndi, Malinda and I are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. I always have felt blessed and honored to be his friend. |
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| Visit Date: | 6/16/2008 |
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| Name: | Bill & Kay Conner |
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| Location: | Coeur D' Alene, ID |
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| Comments: | "Class of 84" and everyone that put their heart and hard work into the scholarship golf tournament, you truly are a "Class Act". To every merchant, doner, sponser and golfer along with everyone that took part in the food and fun of the day, in Brad's name and from our hearts, we say thank you and God bless you!
To Brenda, who like "Broder" gives so much of herself for others, you are our precious Bee. |
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| Visit Date: | 7/25/2008 |
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| Name: | Guy LeMire |
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| Location: | Arlington, VA |
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| Comments: | Brad was one of the finest Soldiers with whom I've had the honor of serving with. His impact and legacy continue to reverberate throughout Special Forces and inspire all of us to achieve our very best. |
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| Visit Date: | 7/29/2008 |
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| Name: | Franklin Dickerson |
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| Location: | Killeen, TX |
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| Comments: | I went to Polish language school with Brad from January 1994 to June 1994 at Ft Bragg N.C. One day, I came back to class a little early from lunch break and Brad was sitting at his desk in the classroom reading the newspaper, I noticed he was reading the stock market section. "Trying to get rich?" I asked.
"I already am rich. I'm the richest man in the world."
He said. "Oh ya? Hows that?" I asked.
Brad pulled out a photograph of his beatiful wife and baby, and he showed it to me.
"That's how I am rich. I am the richest man in the world."
I was unmarried at the time, however I always remembered that day, the time he said that. It always stuck in my memory. When I heard what had happened I was very sad.
However, my wife and I are now expecting our second baby boy.
Bradley Conner Dickerson is due on December 29 2008. |
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| Visit Date: | 10/21/2008 |
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| Name: | Terri Davis |
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| Location: | Spokane, WA |
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| Comments: | I went to high school with Brad. He had such an infectious smile and great attitude. I know he is truly missed by many. I'm sorry that I won't get the chance to thank him for his amazing military service. Thank You to his wife and family for what he did for our country. You are in my thoughts and my prayers. |
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| Visit Date: | 12/28/2008 |
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| Name: | Kim Byrd |
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| Location: | Apopka, FL |
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| Comments: | I didn't know Brad except from stories. I would have loved the chance to meet what seems to be such and awesome person. Brad, thank you for all your sacrifice and love for your family. God knows that Cindy, Aaron, Katie and Rachel will be fine. I know they miss you every day. They will be fine and live through the legacy you left. |
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| Visit Date: | 1/14/2009 |
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| Name: | Kolea Cooper |
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| Location: | Talllahasee FL |
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| Comments: | I went to school with Brad in Kellogg. I was surprised to see all of the diverse things he challenged himself to do from choir to ROTC Drill team he made it so cool. I got a chance to see him at our reunion in 1994 cyndi was pregnant and I just had my second child and was feeling sorry for myself as my husband was deploying after that trip and she and I lamented together as Brad was leaving too. He came up to us and said you girls complain about not looking good and I think my wife looks the most beautiful now more than ever. I thought that was great! It is really very very sad to have learned this news and it goes to show that Only the good die young. His children have a wonderful example to look to as they grow to be all that they can be. Prayer to all the family, Brad is watching over you all. |
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| Visit Date: | 2/21/2009 |
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| Name: | MC |
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| Location: | Mobile, AL |
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| Comments: | Happy birthday Spartacus!
you are missed more than my words or actions could express. Know that the women are in good hands and that I am modeling my every action after you.
Love you dad and miss you so much,
Man Cub |
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| Visit Date: | 3/4/2009 |
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| Name: | David Walterman |
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| Location: | Corona, CA |
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| Comments: | My heartfelt thanks to Brad, and all the other men and women who serve and have served our country with such dedication and pride. You pay the ultimate price for our well-being and freedom...I am truly grateful. I can't help but see by all these comments that Brad's legacy will live on because of his character, integrity, and God's calling on his life. God's blessing on the entire Conner family. |
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| Visit Date: | 3/23/2009 |
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| Name: | Jerry Williams |
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| Location: | Panama City, FL |
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| Comments: | I have mourned the loss of this great man since the moment I received the news and continue to do so today. Brad and I served as the CO and XO of the USMC JROTC unit at Kellogg High School. What I will always hold onto is that through everything Brad always held to his christian principles. Even now I am filled with a deep sense of loss. Brad stood for all that was good and right in this world and I will forever miss his friendship and comraderie. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/20/2009 |
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| Name: | Mike Hull |
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| Location: | Wallace, ID |
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| Comments: | I just wanted you to know I think this is a wonderful tribute to a man who I knew and respected and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. I honestly believe that my children will grow up in a better world because of men and women like Brad and for that I'm thankful. Keep up the good work. |
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| Visit Date: | 4/22/2009 |
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| Name: | Brian Williams |
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| Location: | Diamond Bar, CA. |
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| Comments: | It's hard to believe it's already been 2 years since the loss of Brad, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of him and his family. My prayers go out to Brads Family, Friends, and Team Mates (those still here and those that have fallen). |
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| Visit Date: | 5/11/2009 |
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| Name: | David Teller |
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| Location: | Spokane, WA. |
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| Comments: | I played high school basketball with Brad when he lived in Kellogg. I lived up the street from him so he gave me a ride to practice, for which I was always grateful. Being a veteran also, I feel honored to have known him. |
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| Visit Date: | 5/21/2009 |
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| Name: | Mince Family |
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| Location: | Kathleen, Georgia |
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| Comments: | Just wanted to let the Conner family know that we are thinking of them. |
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| Visit Date: | 5/25/2009 |
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| Name: | Lyle & Karla Cook |
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| Location: | Post Falls, Idaho |
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| Comments: | Bill and Kay, thanks so much for coming over and sharing Brad's tribute video with us for our Memorial Day cookout this year. I think it's probably the first time we have actually commemorated what Memorial Day is all about. Such a powerful reminder that our freedom is not free! We love you!
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| Visit Date: | 5/29/2009 |
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| Name: | Della Bozman |
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| Location: | Bismarck, ND |
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| Comments: | As I recall I only met Brad once with his family while in Helena, MT. I was blessed with his testimony both in his love for our Lord and for his lovely family. What a tribute to his parents for the training he received at an early age. I only wish I could have known you better. |
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| Visit Date: | 5/29/2009 |
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| Name: | Jimmy Morrison |
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| Location: | Hayden,ID |
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| Comments: | Brad was the first guy I knew who was nice to me from day one in high school. He was a great teammate on the basketball team and friend in the high school choir. We all owe our freedom to guys like Brad. |
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| Visit Date: | 6/12/2009 |
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| Name: | David Mann |
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| Location: | Denver, CO |
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| Comments: | Was updating all my pages with proud warriors I had served them. I remember the day I go the news we had lost Brad, the wind went out of me, as did my legs. I was fortunate enough to serve side by side with Brad during OIF 3. I don't know that I had ever met an individual so full of life, devotion to his God, or with greater love for his family. Now that I know about this, I will be at the 2010 Gold Tournament. I have full faith that God simply had a greater need for him up there than we can understand down here. I am sure he waits with patient love to be reunited with his family. THE BEST |
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| Visit Date: | 11/4/2009 |
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| Name: | Chris Haeder |
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| Location: | Spokane, WA |
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| Comments: | Just found out about Brad; words cannot truly express my sorrow... A man like him should have lived forever...a true man of God, role model, friend, brother-in-law, everything excellent and good that God intended in his creation... |
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| Visit Date: | 12/10/2009 |
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| Name: | Rory Travis |
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| Location: | Colorado Springs |
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| Comments: | I sat down to compose a family Christmas letter early this morning. While reviewing letters from previous years, I came across a few letters and articles I had saved about the loss of great men that I knew- served with. My heart hurt at the thought of so many families continuing on day after day without their husband, father, son, and good friend. I was terribly saddened; I almost deleted my "comment" from Brad's guestbook. However, as I remember Brad's smile and contagious enthusiasm toward everything to which he devoted his attention, I now realize I am very fortunate just to have known such a great man and to have been Brad's friend and comrade. God blessed me. |
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| Visit Date: | 12/19/2009 |
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