Author: Tara Bartosch

I met Brad through Dave and Sara in CA. And when I met my now husband he was living in Oregon shortly after the Conners moved to the same area. Every time I visited we were sure to meet up (and Brad always picked out the best places to eat and insisted on treating us). And then when we moved to Oregon earlier this year Brad and Jen were always first to reach out and offer advice or help. And frankly we wouldn’t be where we’re at today and living the life we have without both Brad and Jen. Shortly before his passing Brad, Jen and Emily stopped by to welcome us to our new home. And brought us a margarita machine. It was the BEST gift ever from the most incredible people and I just wish Brad was hear to drink frozen margaritas with us. Cheers to you Brad. And all the love to Jen, Emily and Ben.

I cannot tell you how thankful I am for meeting Brad and having the pleasure of calling him my friend! He was genuinely one of a kind and could ALWAYS make everyone laugh! Such an amazing, proud family man and was always so much fun to be around! He truly had a way to make everyone around him feel so important, cared for and loved! I’ll never forget the epic Halloween parties that he and Jen hosted….the street tacos, margaritas, Karaoke, my skeleton boyfriend on their front porch, the costumes, all
the laughs, and best of all – the friendships that last beyond a lifetime! Gone too soon, but never forgotten! Rest easy my friend! Sending big hugs and lots of love to the Conners family!

I first met Brad when I came up here from the LA area after being a cop down there. We worked graveyard shift together and Brad was a newer officer. He was so friendly and enthusiastic that we became friends very quickly. He thirst for wanting to learn and get better was infectious and hew knew I had worked in a rough area and wanted to be the best he could be. We would meet up, share a coffee in the wee hours and just keep each other company. We remained friends and his smile and joy for life was infectious. I am going to miss him making me laugh, finding joy and humor in life and I so respected how he loved Jen and the kids. I will miss you brother until we can meet again and share some more stories. Godspeed and cheers to you my friend.

The stars shine a little bit brighter at night with your amazing light up in the heavens, Brad. You are so loved, and will be greatly missed. Cheers to you, my friend.

I found a reproduction of a shirt my brother, Brad, and I all bought at A Day On The Green in October of 1991. Sending love from Austin Tx. To a life well lived!

When Brad walked into dispatch he always make the room brighter. He had an uncanny way of making us all smile and feel like we mattered. Brad was someone who would help anyone, support us all and was someone to look up to. I am sure he is watching over us all. Support and love to his family.
Janel / SRPD dispatch