Bradley Walters Obituary

The most important thing I loved about Brad was that he had made the Lord Jesus the Lord of his life. He always had a radiant smile and for such a young person had many of the fruits of the Holy Spirit maturing in his life. He inspired all who knew him and was not intimidated by those around him. I believe this was God in him. In the short time we knew him, these qualities enriched our lives. We will miss him very much. His family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Our love,

Norman and Betty Coggins

Hello I am Julie's cousin Debbie and the times that we were around Brad you could see the LORD at work in his life.We love you Julie and Catherine.GOD BLESS you both.

Brad was truly one of the most inspirational people I have ever known. He had a way of making others want to do better. He loved GOD, family and others in a magnanemous way. He had a smile that would light up the room. How fortunate we were to know him and to have him in our lives, if only for a short while. Julie, I know your loss is immeasurable.We pray for you and Catherine daily, and for your peace. God will be with you always and you will be reunited with Brad one day. As for Brad, Philippians 1:3, best describes how I feel about Him:" I thank my God upon every remembrance of you". Love Aunt Pam

Brad was our "son-in-law" which is the proper term in our society. However in our lives he was our son. He was the man that you want your daughter to marry and we were fortunate to have him in our family as our son for 7 years. We will always remember his beautiful smile and the wonderful way he always made us feel "special". He was a devoted and loving husband, father, and son and we will always love and miss him.

Julie,

18 months ago I was asked to reply in writing to a public forum about the War on Iraq. I did, and my response went like this . . .

“The more important question in a blog format is . . . are the sacrifices worth it? And when I hear the word sacrifice, I immediately think – personal sacrifices. For myself, I have to say yes, not knowing how or when this opinion may send me spiraling into a state of despair. I have two close people in my life in the Marines. One is my best friend’s husband. Her sacrifices are my sacrifices as our lives are intertwined . . . (I continued with a list of specifics) . . . There is not one aspect of their life that does not revolve around his commitment to US Military or the War on Iraq. All I can say is, “Thank you Brad. I am in awe of you and I will do all I can for Julie to help this sacrificial life the you two have chosen be as blessed as possible. I love you both.” Despair may come in an infinite number of packages. We are foolish to think we are safe from hardship no matter what life path we choose. I humbly admire those who elect a high-risk path for a greater good. And should despair become my portion due to the War on Iraq, I just pray that the Lord sustains me in my weakness. The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. It is His call. No soul passes from this world to the next without His permissive will. We should not refuse to do the right thing for fear that God will do the “wrong thing” by taking someone we love. In the end, His will is always right and He is an active God.”

And now, my own words bring me comfort. Yes, despair has come, but not at the hands of the war. We have lost Brad, but God has not done the wrong thing by us. I love you immeasurably and I will continue to try to carry your burdens as much as one human can do for another until one of us departs for Heaven. You are not alone.

I love you.

Hey there, Julie. I heard about what happened through your friend Dana. May I say how sorry I am for your loss? I am praying for you and your baby daughter that you would know the great love of our Father in heaven more than ever before. May you feel the Father's touch in your soul today and every day, and I pray that you would experience God lifting you and your burden and carrying both through this time. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and give you peace, friend. May goodness and lovingkindness flow into your life in superabundance, and may you know the loving comfort of God through many friends and family members. By the way, I'm glad that you have a friend like Dana to stand with you. Though I don't know either of you, it is plain through what I see that she loves you very much. Lucky you! Cheers, friend.

Julie,
I didn't know you or Brad, but through Dana's Sharing I have learned just a bit about you both. I know it doesn't ease the pain, but I am proud of your husband and I consider him an American Hero. You and Catherine are in my prayers and as sorrowful as this time is, take heart in the knowledge that you will be together again one day when the Lord calls us home. God bless you both.

Julie,
You and your family are in the prayers of all at First Baptist Church of Charlotte. Dana has shared some wonderful family pictures with us! May the Lord be your source of strength! God Bless you and your family!

So very sorry to hear of your loss...I know words can never express the deep sorrow felt for you and by you. I pray that God would be sufficient at this time and that you would feel the freedom you need to say to Him what is truely on your heart. He can handle it and He already knows what's there anyway! Much love to you!

The thoughts and prayers of your brothers and sisters in Christ are with you, even those you do not know. I Pray that the love of those, your very extended family, gives you strength now and durring the coming trials.

My thoughts and prayers are with Julie, Catherine and the Walters family tonight as I have just heard the terrible news.

Brad and I were friends during childhood, spending many vacation days together when our families would travel. I have very fond memories of my time with him and to this day can't take a vacation anywhere in the world without thinking of him or the Walters family.
Sadley we have not kept in touch very often over the years as we both pursued our careers and started families. It seems as though Bradly had grown into a very successful, generous man with a wonderful family and someone I would have liked to have gotten to know all over again as an adult.

God Bless and be strong

Brad was a true American Hero and a great man. Our family will truly miss him. The love and devotion he had to God and his family was a true inspiration. No words can express the sympathy I feel for Julie and Catherine. Thank You Brad for all that you did for us you will never know how much of an impact you made on this world. We love and miss you.

I met Brad in high school. I'm not sure I would've survived Algebra II without him. I was so impressed that not only did he know at such a young age that he wanted to be a pilot, but he also knew what was required to reach this goal, and committed himself to doing so very early in his life. He was a good friend, and a hard worker. I used to go out of my way to drive past Green's Produce just to see if he was working (he almost always was). I feel very lucky to have known Brad at all. To the Walters family: It takes amazing people to raise such a great man. To Julie, though I've not had the honor of meeting you, as a Marine wife myself, I know you are an amazing woman. My sincerest condolences to all of you.

Our family is saddened by the loss of Brad. Brad loved the Lord, his family and his country. He was a precious gift to our family for seven years. He will truly be missed.
Aunt Karen

Alexandra,
I can't imagine what your family must be going through. Truly my prayers and thoughts to you and your family. May God's wings wrap each of you and comfort you during this time. Susan J

Dearest Alexandra and family -
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Being a military wife - I know we are all of the same big family. Brad went to be with our Lord doing what he loved and serving our wonderful country. I know he will be missed by all. Each and every time you see a beautiful flower, a tree blowing gently in the breeze or a bright and beautiful day, know in your hearts that he is smiling down on you all.
Hugs and love -
Carol Schultz

I attended elementary through high school with Brad in Arlington and I was deeply saddened when I heard of his death. Brad was one of those rare individuals who knew exactly what he wanted to do with his life from a young age and went on to accomplish his dreams without wavering in his conviction. I am proud to have known him. My prayers are with him, his wife, young daughter and all of his family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that fond memories of such a beautiful soul will comfort all of you in this sad time.

On behalf of all the Walters Family, I want to thank everyone for their support, well wishes, thoughts and prayers during this tragic time. Bradley will be greatly missed as he was our youngest in the family. He also accomplished many things in his short life with us. Thank you again.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Our children went to school with Brad at Arlington HS, and he was a fine young man, and an exemplary Marine. May it comfort you to know that we grieve with you. God bless you, and keep you, and give you peace. Russ and Charlee Hagan, Ft. Worth, TX Semper Fi

I never had the honor to know Captain Walters, it is clear he was loved by many. Captain Walters, you are a true American Hero. God bless you and your grieving family. With the upmost respect, an American citizen who cares.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Julie, Catherine and the Walters and Brigman families. Brad is a hero. May God give you comfort and peace during the days ahead.

Ms. Walters and Family,

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bradley. Our prayers are with you. If we can be of any help to you now, please do not hesitate to contact us.

You are in my prayers. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of bereavement and in the future.

Even though I did not know Brad personally, I can think of him with a great deal of admiration and respect. We were both members of The Citadel class of 98. My thoughts are with his family.

It was an honor and a privilege to know Brad. I can always remember how happy both Julie and Brad were when they were together and it seemed even more obvious since the birth of their little girl. Brad was a great American, a great Marine, but overall just a great individual. His memory will stay with me forever and I know Catherine will grow up knowing what a wonderful person her father was. My thoughts and prayers are with Julie, Catherine, and the family. All my love.

Our family is enjoying their freedom because of your family member's selfless bravery. God Bless you all,
Kari L.

I know Julie and Brad through my dear friend, Dana Harrington. Although I had the pleasure of meeting Brad only once and have been in Julie's presence only a few times, God has laid this family on my heart continually since Dana called me Thursday night to tell me Brad's helicopter was missing and to ask for my prayers. Julie, Catherine and Walters/Brigman family: I will continue to pray for you as God walks you through this journey. May He constantly give you peace beyond your understanding as Brad experiences his eternal reward.

I didn't know Brad, but we are both in the "Brotherhood of the Ring",
though years apart.
My deep sympathy to Jeannine and her family onthe loss of a husband, father son and hero.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We are greatful for his service to his country. He gave his life that
America might be free.

Our family is praying for you and yours! May God bless you through this.

Although we didn't have the honor of knowing Capt. Walters, I hope you will accept our sincere condolences for his loss. Please know that he is a hero to my husband & I. I hope & pray time will help to ease your pain. May God bless & keep each of you.

Lt. Col. Irvind Borgen (Retired)
(Citadel 1958)

God Bless you and your family, Brad. I'll never forget those dumbfounded discussions at 2 AM about the next day's homework, lab, or test... or you and Darryl carrying me through our senior design project (that goofy thermostat in a box... did we ever get that thing to work?)

I was a Citadel classmate of Brad's. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Walters clan. God Bless and keep you all.

DeWalt, Jen, and Kendall Alderman

My family is praying for yours. We know he was a special and well loved person. We pray for your peace and comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. May God give you strength, comfort and peace now and in the days to come.

Our deepest sympathy to Jeannine and her family on what must surely be a heart breaking loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We are greatful for his service to his country. May God guide you through this difficult time.

From Hawaii our prayers, rosaries, and masses will be dedicated to you and yours. Warmest alohas, Madonna

Brad is one of the most unique persons you will ever meet. The first time I met Brad was in 7th grade football. Boy could he hit those pads! He was the strongest and one of the best athletes on the team. He always had this will about him with that caring and giving persona. I remember one time his bird flew out the door and it took us two days to get it back and he never gave up. All he could say is my dad is not going to be happy if I don’t get that bird back before he gets back in town.

All he wanted to do was become a pilot in the military. I was so happy for him when we spoke in his parent’s front yard after he graduated from military school. Every time I go down Fielder Rd. I always look for him and always will.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Capt Bradley Walters' family. I work at a credit union that he would visit often and the day of his passing he came in to the credit union, sensed that I was having a bad day and just made me laugh and made my day a little brighter..... All of us here at the credit union are saddened by the loss. He is a great person and a true hero. GOD Bless

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest sympathies. You are in our prayers.
May your memories bring you comfort.
The Moreno-Emeric/ Long Family

What a blessing to have known Brad in my lifetime. I will always let Catherine know that her daddy was a great man of strong faith and loved her very much. My prayers are with Julie and the family. Aunt Connie

My heart goes out to Mr. Walters and his family. I work at a credit union that he visited often and just a couple of days before his passing he came in when I was having a bad day and just made me laugh. He always put a smile on the employees faces. He will be missed.

My heart goes out to Mr. Walters and his family. I work at a credit union that he visited often and just a couple of days before his passing he came in when I was having a bad day and just made me laugh. He always put a smile on the employees faces. He will be missed.

A true hero...I have a husband in Afghanistan at this time. They are all hero's. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this sad time.
God Bless

God Bless your family. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Your son is a true hero to us all!

I will miss Brad tremendously. He had a lasting impact on me, my wife and two boys for the brief years that we knew him. He exemplified the values of America and the USMC. I am proud to have known him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God give you the strength that you need to overcome this difficult time.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

God will reward him for his ultimate sacrifice. Who will ever will do for the least of my brother, that he has done un to me.

A true american HERO...
God Bless the family.

Capt Walters, a great man, great Marine and a great Leader. You will truley be missed Sir. Semper Fidelis.

"SO OTHERS MAY LIVE"
SSgt Moniot, C.M.

My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's love comfort you & give you peace.

My most sincere condolences to the Walters family for your loss.
As a former Sgt. of Marines in Vietnam, I can tell you Chopper pilots held a special place in the hearts of combat Marines. They are some of the bravest of men.
I know when I reach the pearly gates Bradley will be there to greet me, and I can salute, and say well done sir.
May the Peace of God be with you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

A True Hero, We don't even know him, but all our troops are Heroes.God bless you and your family.I taught land survival at the Schools Command in Pensacola.(NAVAVSCOLSCOM)