Very well said! I did not know Jeff,but knew Brad very well. Man we lost a couple of great guys. Brad was as good of a guy you would ever want to meet. Krissy I know this has to be tough, hang in there. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Mike & Brenda

Absolutely brilliantly written, Brad. That's how you commemorate two special individuals this community so greatly respected.

Godspeed guys!

VERY nice.

Here are a few photos I had of Jeff and Brad from the past few years.

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Jeff with Tommy Hofstetter at Emerald Coast Poker Run in 2012

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Brad at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout in 2010

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Brad with Blume Loe (and others) at the 2013 Miami International Boat Show

I would really like to have a printed copy of this if that is at all possible.

Krissy

Great Story about some great guys.

My memory goes back a couple of years ago to Ugly Johns Poker Run at Grand Lake. We were guests of Bob and Sue Morgan, On one of the stops, (I remember it was lunch) everyone was around the restaurant and bar area waiting on a table. The crew wearing the "Smith" t-shirts was having a great time and I remember the conversation/banter between Brad and Bob, sort of the old vs new regime. You could tell there was total respect on both sides and they were not only comparing who could out do who that day, but the same time share knowledge and set up tips. I was impressed by the knowledge and camaraderie all the groups had. It truly was a family.

Ironically I had this same sharing of conversation w/Brad at the Toad this year at Shootout.... He seemed to actually remember the day when we talked and shared how he too missed our friend Bob Morgan...

I am not religious, But I truly believe they are now together to help whomever is the "next in line for innovation", they will be helping this person along the way in spirit...

RIP,,,

Commemorative decals, t-shirts, posters, etc., to remember Brad and Jeff are fine, but may I suggest pursuing another, more permanent way to honor them? Namely, pursuing their induction into the new Shootout Hall of Fame. (I must admit that I suggested this at another website's forum, but it failed to gain any traction.) Not knowing Brad or Jeff, I wouldn't feel right trying to lead such an effort. It really needs to be spearheaded by those who knew them. Go for it.

So sad, just can't believe it... Was excited for these guys to race that 46 Skater next year! I'm at a loss for words as like everyone else is too I'm sure

My heart really goes out to the families!! Especially Brads kids and wife!