Brad Shaffer was a Husband, Father, Son, Brother, colleague and good friend. Life is such a scarce commodity that we just don't realize its value, until its gone.

Brad Shaffer will be something slightly different to each person who reads this. Please don't focus on these clunky words or explanations. Focus on how you remember Brad. A man who loved his family unconditionally. A man who gave everything of himself. To his job, to his band, to his friends, to his family, to his brother and Sister, to his two daughters and most of all to his wife.

Its not possible to say everything in this small place. But if you knew Brad... you are a better person for it. If you knew his girls, you see their father in them... their Kindness, their love of life, their dreams for the future.

Brad is not with us physically. All that we can do is remember him and take a brief moment and consider helping him and his family the very same way he helped every person he touched.

Death seldom comes at opportune times. We don't get a say in when God's Roll call occurs. Those of us left behind can honor Brad by helping his family and loved ones in the same way he would do for us.

Thank you all. God Bless you all. Wrap your arms around everyone you love before you close your eyes tonight. Tomorrow is not given.