Bradley: A Short Story

Best Friend: Bradley was an amazing person. He was the life of the party. Bradley was like a therapist, he always knew what words needed to be spoken. He always knew what was right for other people. When he was on the football team, he was never a jerk like the rest of them. Bradley cared for many people and many people cared for him.

Fiancé: Brad was my life and soul. He was the best fiancé anyone could ask for. Bradley knew me better than anyone. He knew when something was wrong, if I was hiding something, he even knew if I was lying. Bradley and I were that couple in school that everyone wanted to be. We were simply the perfect "it" couple. We loved each other so much. It's probably the best relationship I will ever have in my entire life.

Mom and Dad: He was the sweetest child in the world (Dad). He would always hug and kiss us goodbye, tell us how much we mean to him and how much he loves us. He never left the house without doing those things. I wish he didn't forget that night. I just need one more hug, one more kiss, one more I love you (Mom). Bradley was our baby boy. Even though he was 19, going off to college with a football scholarship, he was still our baby boy(Dad).

Older brother: Bradley was... man, Bradley was everything a person could want as a little brother. He was smart, funny, caring, silly, and very loving. He was awesome. When we were little, we created a game. It was like Cat and Mouse and Hide and Go Seek put together. Bradley was always mouse and I was cat. He would hide but when I found him, I'd chase him for hours. Ha, those were the days. Bradley knew how to make people laugh, even if they didn't want to. He just had that effect on people. If only... if only he didn't... that stupid message... I'm sorry, I can't...

January 25, 2009, tragedy struck Bradley Simmons' family and friends.