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Bradley was just Bradley. My mom and I always used to talk about that. He just had this personality you couldn’t really describe. "
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Lowery Thomas ,
friend
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Bradley was well liked by everybody. He was always smiling. He was great at golf, but you wouldn’t know it because he didn’t talk about himself. Bradley meant a lot to our whole school, not just the athletes or the golf team. "
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Brian Jones ,
friend
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Bradley was a source of amazement for us. There is no question in my mind that he was going to be a superstar. "
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Buford McCarty ,
Executive Director of the Alabama Golf Association
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When I walked in the halls today (after his death), it was amazing to see the variety of kids he affected. Everyone knew him and respected him. His reach was far and wide. "
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Gena Morris ,
Spain Park HS Athletic Director
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I said years ago that Bradley was special. He was either going to win on the PGA Tour one day or be the president of the United States. "
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Alan Kaufman ,
UAB Men’s Golf Coach
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He had an infectious personality and a strong sense of what life was all about. If you met Bradley, you liked Bradley. If you knew Bradley, you were better for it. "
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Al Del Greco ,
Spain Park HS Golf Coach
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He was close to so many people, he was just the kind of kid that just had that charisma, that smile, that sparkle in his eyes. He had it all. "
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Hank Johnson ,
Golf Instructor
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You just knew he was going to have some form of success, just because he was happy with what he was doing. I don’t think I ever saw Bradley miserable on the golf course. Even on his worst day, he was trying to gain something from it. "
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Mike Griffin ,
Auburn Men’s Golf Coach
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It (his death) was a shock, like, unbelievable. When my wife called, it was like she was telling me that something happened to Kevin (his son). That’s how you feel. I didn’t know Bradley that well, but every time I saw him he was the most gracious, nicest, most humble kid you’ll ever see. "
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Bob Tway ,
PGA Tour Member
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Some kids, when they’re good in sports, they are kind of cool, and they know they’re cool. Not Bradley. Bradley was a really good golfer, but he was totally unaffected and totally natural. That’s what I was impressed with. "
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Paul Laveroni ,
San Francisco Attorney
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Bradley was everybody's friend. He was always in a good mood which put others, who were having a bad day, in a good mood. I never once heard him put anyone down! Bradley was a man of great character and that is why so many people loved him. "
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Alix Whitaker ,
Friend
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Bradley has touched the life of my son and others more than anyone will ever know. What is so wonderful that today is graduation for the 2007 class of Spain Park and all week everytime the students have been together Bradley has been part of the conversations. His legacy and character lives in so many of these young men. We will remember Bradley always. "
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Fairy Sutherland ,
Parent of class member
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Awesome story and a great young man. God is blessed to have him in heaven. "
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Brad Smith ,
No relation
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There was something about Bradley that drew peeople towards him. Everyone knew he was going to be a successful person. "
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Cory Gilmer ,
Friend
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Bradley meant more to my life than he ever knew. It's been over a year and I'm in college now but I still miss him everyday, because he had that big of an impact on my life. Not only was he my friend and teammate, but most importantly he was my brother in Christ. "
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Scott Barnes ,
Friend
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Bradley was always fun to be around. He made me laugh and was that kind of person that you would want to spend time with. I will never forget the hours I shared with Bradley on and off the golf course, whether it was during a practice round or throwing the football. Boy did he love Auburn football! He was modest, humble and very enthusiastic about life. He is truely missed. "
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Christopher Gold ,
Friend
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Think it's great the memorial foundation you set up in Brad's memory. Prayers are with Brad's family and friends. "
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Friend ,
PGA Member
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Other than his obvious talent, Bradley was without a doubt the most fun person ever to play golf with. As far as a friend, he made unbelievable impact on my life and I look forward to seeing him again one day in Heaven. "
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Phillip ,
Friend
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