May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
Life is not fair sometimes. Brad was a great guy to just hang around with. He always made you feel comfortable. My heart goes out to his family. So sorry John.
This memorial website was created to help Brad's kids remember him. Please click on the stories tab and share a story (or many) with them and add any photos or videos that you have. Eventually, the stories and photos will be made into books for the kids to keep and share with their kids. If you wish to keep your message private, please email to sweglesmemories@gmail.com. Thank you!
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May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Brad passing ..I had not seen him in years. I knew him from the old sailing days when he ran Natisma ( can't spell it) Oh my gosh, some of the most memorable and entertaining sailing was with Brad I laugh when I think about some of his sailing situations he got in.I am so so sorry for your loss.He will be missed :-(
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May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
Life is not fair sometimes. Brad was a great guy to just hang around with. He always made you feel comfortable. My heart goes out to his family. So sorry John.
May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
I was so deeply saddened to hear of Brad passing ..I had not seen him in years. I knew him from the old sailing days when he ran Natisma ( can't spell it) Oh my gosh, some of the most memorable and entertaining sailing was with Brad I laugh when I think about some of his sailing situations he got in.I am so so sorry for your loss.He will be missed :-(
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I'm on my way over
June 16, 2012
On a cold January day last winter we had a pipe freeze and burst in our home. What was really streaming through the ceilings (yes, ceilings...burst on the 2nd floor and was making it's way down into the basement full speed ahead). I'm running around the house trying to figure out what to do (on phone with Geoff, who ends up being of little help) and who walks in the door but Brad and within seconds the problem is solved and the water supply is turned off and he helps us mop up the puddles.
The dust settles, and I mention to Brad it's a good thing he showed up out of the blue as this was happening. But apparently it wasn't by coincidence. My 10 year old son (who happens to be a little focused on the Titanic) had sent Brad a simple text that read...
"Are house is flooding and it's going fast we all need help"
Brad's reply
"I'm on my way over"
No questions asked, Brad just knew Henry needed help and he came. Loved that quality in Brad.
Three amigos at spring break
May 19, 2012
As was mentioned in the previous post, Brad, Rob Maywood and I headed to Florida for spring break during our senior year of high shool. Not sure on the fashion choices of the straw hats.
Ace
Best buddies as kids
May 19, 2012
Brad and I were great friends growing up, spending lots of time together from kindergarten through high school. I am sad that we lost touch once college began, but I guess that is the nature of things. Brad has a special place in my life. We were companions as we went from boys to young men. I hope that posting a few photos will bring a smile during this very difficult time. The first image appears to be a kindergarten field trip during our Richard school days. Brad is in the front row, far left. To the right of him are Rob Wood and Mike Leinweber. I am peeking out from behind Rob's head. Maggie Fox is in pigtails in the row behind me. Jump forward over a decade and you will see three guys trying to be cool on spring break in Florida senior year. In the straw hats photo, Brad is far right, Rob Maywood is in the middle and I am on the left. The same trio is in the hot tub in the third image. I will try to find more photos to post.
Albert "Ace" Dickson