When I look back at "the first day", and the days following, I still don't know how we accomplished all that we did. So many things to be taken care of and a service to be arranged, and all on top of unbearable shock and grief. Planning a service was so hard. There are so many details, and every one of them was followed by a "what would Brad like?".  I have always been a firm believer in family, and in this family. To watch us come together, and in our worst condition, decide and agree on so many details and decisions was actually awe inspiring. I personally, am truly proud of our family and I am glad to be a part of it.

You can read some of what was spoken at the memorial by clicking here for Kristin's words and here for Patrick's words, or here for Kate's words.