My name is Michael Wilhoit and I am raising funds for my friend of 15 years Brad. Bradley Buchwalter and his family lost their home, with all their belongings, due to a fire on 8 April 2025.

Brad served in the Army as a Combat Engineer for 8 years, where he had multiple deployments and got out of the military honorably to pursue a law enforcement career. He has now served with the Butte County Sheriff’s Office for 9 1/2 years and is currently on the Butte Interagency Narcotics Task Force.

Brad has been an exemplary example of what a soldier, police officer, father, husband, and friend should be. He has given time and time again so that this country, family, and friends are safe. Giving back to him in his family's time of need obviously won’t fix the damage that has already been done but will hopefully take a small portion of this burden off his shoulders.