In Memory of Bradly Noel

Bradly Noel left this life far too soon.  Although Bradly traveled a difficult road in life, you would never know it by talking with him.  His gentle spirit and humble personality made him very easy to like.  One of his most admirable traits was his desire to meet people and help whomever he could.  Bradly lost his father when he was young.  Struggled with a variety of problems, including addiction and being homeless.  Bradly knew that he needed to take steps towards recovery and a better life.  With support from good friends, like Ryan, he made progress, he attended PACE classes and the Advancing Your Career Workshop.  In addition to daily meetings, he lived at the Progress House, who aided him in his transition back into society.  It was during this time that Bradly came to faith in Jesus Christ and the redeeming power of His love.

Many of us prefer to hide our dark and ugly past, but Bradly wasn't like that.  It wasn't a source of pride, but he was proud that he changed.  He was filled with joy and freedom from his past.  Bradly did not measure success in terms of worldly possessions, but in the number and quality of his friends.  He shared his faith boldly and would use his story as a testimony to show what is possible when we choose to walk with our Savior.  If you are not a person of faith, that wouldn't bother him either...you would still be loved by Bradly.  If he knew you were sad or alone, he would come to you.  Not to give advice or tell you what to do, but to just be near you and let you know that you are not alone in this life.

He loved his job at the Indian House of Representatives; he loved our daughter Katie, his fiance; he loved going to the Pacers games; he loved being with friends; and he loved being a member of the family.  The past year, like all of us, had good times and bad.  Bradly lost his mother last Fall, which was an unexpected blow for him, his brothers, and sisters.  Through the winter, burdens must have weighed heavy on him.  We lost Bradly in a moment of weakness and our hearts are heavy with grief.  

We have created this funding request to seek help with funeral and memorial services for Bradly.  Since his parents are gone, the burden on his remaining family has been a lot.  It is our hope that enough can be raised to help the family with the funeral expenses.  If any surplus is collected, it will go towards the debt still owed for is mother's funeral.  (Bradly would be pleased.)  If any surplus remains beyond these expenses, it would be donated in Bradly's name to the programs that helped him and where he volunteered his time.  (PACE Indy , The Progress House , Dream Center Indy )  All monies will be distributed to help his family and honor his name.