Lost you 3 years ago man. Not a day goes by where I don't have to hold myself together at some point. I really miss you man, we all do

Bradley was a beautiful person. Always full of love,happiness and kindness. He continues to be missed by all
Rest in Peace

To know you’d be 30 today is crazy and I wish I could be celebrating with you. But, I know you’re having the biggest party up in heaven and wouldn’t trade that to come back here
🎉🥳😘. I added this photo because it’s snowing this week and we put this unicorn outfit on Tippy. Mom told me that you and Leslie had bought it for Kitty and put it on her one day before Halloween. She said how y’all were cracking up and how cute kitty was in it. I didn’t know that’s where this silly unicorn outfit came from- I’m glad I know now! I will always cherish memories, stories, and pictures of you. I love you❤️.

Forever loved, always missed, never forgotten 💜💛10/30/21 #lilbroBVK

I can’t believe it’s been 2 years. I miss you more and more each day. I think about you often and all memories we have. I look forward to the day I see you again.

Forever loved, always missed, never forgotten 💜💛10/30/21 #lilbroBVK

It’s been 2 years since we lost you bro. Seems like yesterday I got that phone call. I love you like crazy and miss you today as much as ever. Our Vikings beat the packers yesterday and Kirk cousins got hurt and out for the year, and I thought it was weird because he’s never been hurt like that, and gets hurt on the day we lost you. Was just kind of weird. I can picture you laughing up there at the continuous hurt from being a Vikings fan haha. Not cool man! Lol.. but your family loves and misses you so much man, still doesn’t feel real. People come up to me all the time and talk about you still and I have to pull myself together. But you touched so many people and I don’t think you realized it and just how special you were and are to us and never realized how big the emptiness would be without you. But I had to write something to get my thoughts out about my emotions today. Love you more than anything man.

Bradley was always a busy bee. He has a strength of a million. He showed up to everyday with a smile on his face he always has a positive face and no challenge was above him. He was a loving soul and cared about everybody around him. He was kind giving caring and loving and he will be missed today and every day in the future. This big green eyes set it all he was loving kind compassionate caring and just a sweetheart for a friend. I will continue to miss him dearly and only wish that I could have changed the outcome.. he was a wonderful man full of goodness kindness courtesy ppp and much much more. The world is truly a lonely place without Bradley. He was loved by all and Love by me and I miss himself what a mistake this world made not having badly in their grits. I miss himself he was such a bud

Hope you’re celebrating your 29th birthday big 🎉🥳😘.  Wish you were here to enjoy crab legs with us.  Thankful we have great memories to remember you by; you will always be cherished. Miss you more and more each day! Can’t wait to see you again. 

Forever loved, always missed, never forgotten 💜💛10/30/21 #lilbroBVK

I continue to pray for your family. Bradley was a wonderful person.full of goodness, kind,caring and just a pleasure to be around. Always upbeat,ready for any challenge. He is greatly missed. He loved his parents and his family and friends with all his heart. I miss him dearly.

A year has gone by and I still miss you more than I can possibly say. I am grateful for your life, even as I mourn your death. I laugh at the memories, even as I cry for those not made. I recognize the beauty in life, even as I experience its ugliness. I embrace hope and joy, even as my heart breaks. I live… even as I grieve.  

Forever loved, always missed, never forgotten 💜💛.
#10/30/21 #lilbroBVK 

Just to hear your voice again. I love you and miss you 😭💕. Remembering that you are always with us. I can’t wait to see you again💜.

Please let me begin ny offering my most heartfelt sympathy. Bradley was truly an exceptional man. He arrived to work everyday. With a smile on his face and an attitude that everyone around him loved. He was smart. Good looking.hard working and always appreciative  and respectful.my shifts at Blaze pizza always hinged on Bradley being there. If he was there we had a good day
Bradley was a wonderful perron. Full of love for everyone  especially his family
 Love  him and miss him each day 

Happy Birthday Bradley🥳. I miss you and wish you were here everyday, especially today. I know you are celebrating big today and watching over us. 
I love you, forever and always 💜💛

Bradley sent this picture sharing how he was enjoying Florida.

Merry Christmas Bradley 🎄✝️, I’m sure you’re celebrating with Jesus big today.  Today is especially hard- it’s just not quite the same without you, but I know you’re with us. Thinking about last year in all our matching Christmas pjs 🤣, what good memories. 
Miss you and love you forever and always 
💜💛 Kelsey 

hey Bradley, I miss you. I know this isn't quite like texting you but it's close to it. I was looking up at the sky and it just brought back the last time you came down to the ranch and I was sad about my friend not wanting to be my friend anymore and I had went out to the porch to calm down and you followed me out there and it was dead silent and out of nowhere you said "wouldn't it be crazy if the moon just fell" and it made me laugh so hard I cried lol soon that lead to more conversations about the sky but now that you're up there it looks a lot different, the stars shine a little brighter and the moon seems a lot bigger. love you always❤


Today’s especially hard and I miss you 💔. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you.  I will always cherish this picture from the last time you visited. Of course we weren’t prepared for the photo-mom likes to take random, surprise pictures… don’t love how I look, but I’m thankful she got this one. We were all sitting there looking up cars for you. Glad you got the one you were so excited about. 

I love you, forever and always 💜.

 

Over the last several days, I have been awaken to all the great traits Bradley had, traits that we sometimes overlook because of life …  Please talk to your loved ones and remind them what you see in them. Don’t be so caught up in life. As they say; “stop and smell the roses”. Tell your loved ones the beauty you see in them. Look them in the eyes when you do. I’ll always wish I could do it just one more time…..

As I was writing this letter,  a friend sent me a text that read….
One minute after a believer dies:
-Angels usher your soul to Heaven (Luke 16:22)
-You immediately enter God’s presence (2 Corinthians 5: 6-8)
- You are conscious, in command of your thinking, feeling, speech and memories (Luke 16: 19-31)
-you participate in magnificent worship with angels and believers before the throne of God and Christ
(Revelations 4-5)
-You are aware to some degree of activities and events on Earth (Revelation 6: 9-10)
-You will recognize and communicate with believers who preceded you to Heaven (Luke 9: 28-36)


Jimmy this is the Que to show the pictures.
Jesus Christ is Bradley’s Lord and Savior. That is the ONLY thing that matters in this life. The promise of eternal life in Heaven with the Father, which is where Bradley is now. That is what gives me a sense of peace; knowing we will someday be reunited for all of eternity. 

Lastly, when Bradley was a toddler, he would always hold the outer rim of my ears. He would gently rub them with his tiny fingers. Sometimes, he would grit his little teeth and make a humming noise. It was a strange, yet endearing, fetish of his. We would joke that it would be funny he didn’t get over it when he was old enough to have a girlfriend. 
In remembrance of this, I ask that everyone hold your ear, and gently rub, so soft, the outer rim of your ear. Bradley loved doing that, and oh how I miss it. (do this for 4-8 seconds).
Thank you all for spending this time with us today. It truly means more to me than I can express. God Bless.


I will miss the conversations about our team the Minnesota Vikings , the frustrations and the joy we experienced together on game days, whether through texts or just watching it together .  Bradley is in heaven now, but I guarantee,  if you give Bradley a plate of crab legs and put on the Vikings game,  he was in Heaven on earth! Bradley was a funny one when it came to eating crab legs, He would spend 30 minutes pulling all the meat out and the next 2 minutes consuming the lumps of meat. 
The weekend before his passing, he was at the house and we had such a wonderful visit. He made the comment on Sunday that he really wished the Vikings were playing Sunday so we could watch the game together, but it was their Bye week . 
Bradley really had a lot of traits that I wished I had. He could write with perfect grammar and punctuation. He could read something and tell you in his own words what it meant in such a way that often I really was in AWE. He knew the bible and could discuss chapters and what they meant to him. The one thing he had, that I loved more than anything in this world, was seeing him happy and smiling. He had such a beautiful smile, that came from his mother, cause it sure wasn’t me. Bradley was never at a loss for words. He always had an opinion, whether you wanted to hear it or not. 
We can never ever understand why a parent has to bury a child, but I promise, it’s the toughest, most heart-wrenching thing I’ve ever been through. When I wake in the morning, and lay there and reflect on his life, I experience lots of sorrow and joy.  I will say though, I would go through all this again to have the time I did have with him on this earth.  continued....


Sorry everyone, but I know I cannot get through the words I wish to speak of my son, Bradley. I have asked my dear friend Jimmy to speak the words for me.  
I thank each and every one of you for being here. Those that are here because of the relationship they had with Bradley, and to those that are here in support of Myself and Shelley. 
Bradley was our 3rd child and he was our Baby. He was a very special person. I cannot express to you the knowledge and the wisdom he had at such a young age. He had the looks, the charisma, and the kindness that anyone could ever ask for in a son. Bradley loved wearing nice clothes and sporting a good look. There was a time in his life that, if it wasn’t a polo, he wasn’t wearing it. He loved animals and especially, his pug Mugsy, until her passing. It wasn’t too long after that we brought Kitty cat into the family. Kitty cat is a dog by the way. Kitty became Bradley’s dog. Bradley would sleep with her, watch all his shows with her, and when he was away he wanted to come home to be with his Kitty cat. He enjoyed being with his family, of course, but he loved his dog.
Those of us that have children know how tough times can be between each other. We had our moments, but Bradley would always apologize when he was wrong and tell me that he loved me. All he really ever wanted to do was to make me proud of him , and I was .  He was really just so kind and endearing. I really wish I could convey to everyone the good times we had, but there are so many and not enough time in the day.  Continued....


Shelly and John I was so sadden to hear of your loss. I just remember how precious your children were when they were small when Mark and Paige moved next door. You are all in my prayers. I pray for the Peace of God to hold you forever. Love you all. Charlotte.

Bradley, i don’t even know where to begin. You were such a loving and caring person and would go out of your way to help anyone with anything even if you were going through it yourself. It was an honor to be your cousin even tho i barley even got to see you, you made such a big in pact on my life. Last spring break when we went kayaking and then went to get burgers will forever be one of my favorite memories of you. Mala and dad were so so slow and you just wanted to keep moving and adventuring like always and we got so ahead of them that when we had to wait we finally got to catch up with each other. Just talking to you could make someone’s day you always always had a smile on your face tho you were going through so much. You made it so easy to talk to you and i loved that about you, i felt that i could talk to you about anything and everything even tho i may have annoyed you sometimes lol. Being able to have you to talk to about everything i had been going through made it 10x more bearable. You will forever be in my heart and i will keep my promise. i love you always <3

I have been struggling to find the words to say so I will keep it short and sweet. 

The way Bradley loved... I will never forget it.         Truly. Madly. Deeply.
I can only hope he knows I loved him just the same.

If Bradley loved you, he loved you with every ounce in his body.  He wore his heart on his sleeve and made everyone aware of how special they were to him. I’m so grateful to have experienced a brief moment in time with him. He taught me so much about love and life. Kindness is everything and Bradley is one of the kindest souls to ever cross my path. 

Bradley Kraemer, you will forever hold a very special place in my heart. ❤️ 



Bradley I could tell how much you loved your family in the short conversation we had.   Although having you as their angel feels different than having you here on earth, I hope you love and guidance from heaven brings peace to your family.   

Oh Bradley , I'm gonna miss you beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I've always lived for my family , and now that your gone there is a piece of me that's  gone. I'll always see a little something in YOU,  in everything I do. Just yesterday watching others play corn hole I could see you ,  just the way you would  toss those bags. The little quirks in your body motion when you would release the bag. I love you son and  I know I'll see you again. I'll cherish the memories of you  and I'll be a better person for having known you . Rest in Peace my Boy . DAD

I will always remember Bradley for his sweet smile and his beautiful eyes.  I had the pleasure of seeing him when he would come visit Shelley at work. It was always so nice when he would come in because he was so kind and polite. I know he loved his family so much and he was loved by so many.  He left behind many wonderful memories and will never be forgotten.  

Bradley, I miss you. 
I have loved looking at pictures of you. You were so funny, full of life, and had a good heart. When you loved someone, you loved hard. You were very smart- I was amazed at all you knew about history and the Bible. I always thought you would be the best politician or lawyer because you were good at choosing a side and standing firm in your beliefs with such confidence and respect. 

It has made me smile to read what your friends have posted about you. How much you encouraged them and were there for them. How they loved to see you at work each day because you made them laugh and feel important. 

After you went back to FL, all I could think was how much I missed you. We didn’t make the time to play pickle-ball when you were here. You bragged you would beat me but I’m just not sure that’s true. Guess we will never know, but I do know if we had been a team, we would have been hard to beat. 
Our last car ride you told me the pizza you would make for yourself at work, with one jalapeño and one piece of spinach… it still makes me laugh. 
I was looking forward to the possibility of you coming back and moving in with me, but I know God’s plans and thoughts are higher than my own and I know you are truly home. 

I know it’s been a hard road for you these last few years and you fought each day to just get here. 
I didn’t say it to you and I wish I would have… I was so proud of you for what you were accomplishing. You looked great, were working hard, and saving for a car. Oh how glad I am that you got that car, you were so happy and proud. 

I will never forget your smile, and the time we had together. 
You will forever be in my heart. I love you. 

Bradley…what can I say…you’re my best friend the past 27 years. The amount of memories and stories I could tell are endless. You were more than just a brother. My best friend, person I could always go to. I envied you. You have such style and looks that I don’t have. And you made it look easy. You are so loved by so many people, and I will dedicate the rest of my life to live for the both of us  little buddy.  My whole heart is with you Bradley and our family. Until I see you again my brother 

I knew Bradley as John’s little brother
My son (Kurt) and John played ball together for many years.
Shelly and I were always at the concession stand buying snacks for Bradley and Shelby so we could watch the game and keep the little ones happy & entertained.
I did not know Bradley as a young adult but after reading the many fond memories of him,
 I can see Bradley was a very special person and had touched so many lives.
The Russell family sends their love and prayers

I had the great opportunity to meet Bradley when he came into the dental office to either help his mom (Shelly), have work done, or just come and visit for a little while. I remember every time seeing Bradley he always had a contagious smile on his face. He was such a sweet helpful man. I will miss that smile in the office but always remember it!! Cherish the good adventures you had with Bradley be grateful for the life you had with him. Shelly just know that you and your family have friends that are here for you guys and love all of you very dearly!! Bradley will always be remembered and loved by all!    
With Love 
 Colleen

   Bradley was one of the little guys on the trek in the back canyon
trail. I had with me Beej, Bradley, Jordan (Steve), Vance, Devin,and Austin.  Grandpa set up cameras to monitor deer. It was dusk and as I recall Bradley tripped the camera flash. “What was that?”, they asked.... I said it’s Granpa’s camera.  So they all made faces and jumped in around just to see the flash... ummm fast forward a week when Grandpa has the photos he could not wait to witness!
   I am the one who got the “Vance look”... but what do you bet he still has the photos?
   

I love this sweet boy so much. Bradley had a heart of gold. He always had a hug ready for me. He always tried to give my girls advice about their teenage years. He was a great cousin who looked out for them.  Bradley just always had that sweet loving personality. We will miss him so much. I am going to miss all his wise political posts. I love you Bradley so much! You and Michael watch over our family. 
Love you always!
Aunt Christy

I remember when we were 4 year olds and Bradley claimed "he was the only one in his family that knew how to make popcorn" Vance and I thinking that was so cool we asked him to make some. Ultimately he put it in for too long and smoke started coming out. Our moms rushed in, threw us outside to find the burnt remnants of a popcorn bag in the microwave. It was always a story to get a laugh out of.  He was always ambitious and had his own unique personality. I may have my tales to tell but he could always tell the best stories and just how he would tell them. I have never met anyone who told them like he did.

I first met Bradley when he would come to see us at the dental office.  Bradley was a gentleman and always so courteous. I believe that was important to him. Your beloved Bradley was a sweet soul with a quiet intelligence about him. Bradley was sensitive and humble.  His presence was  striking and one of goodness and innocence, which shined through his eyes.  The love Bradley knew through his family was endless. 

“ What is lovely never dies, but passes into another loveliness, Star-dust or sea-foam, flower , or winged air” - Thomas Bailey Aldrich 

With all our love ,  The Youd family ❤️

I loved working with Bradley, he always had a smile on his face when he came in the back door at work in the morning, He come in and clock in and went to work with that smile , he was always happy.he come to the back of the house in the morning and always ask me and Marryann how We we're doing and if he could help us with anything  because that's how he was,always trying to help out  and I loved that about him, He was a good friend with a big heart.he would pop in and  talk about football or joke around with me and Marryann and make us laugh, even if I was down, He would Cheer me up,he never had a bad thing to say about anyone. Bradley loved them Vikings, we would joke around about the Dallas cowboys and the Vikings. I am going to miss him a lot 😢 he was a good friend with a big heart and a great person and he will be missed by everyone's  here at Blaze pizza , your friends for life Ray Cabrera you will  be missed. R.I.P My friend Bradley you touched my heart ❤ 

I am just lucky to have met Bradley. He made days easier for me especially while in Florida, i was always looking forward to seeing him each day. My friends and I would call him blue eyes when we talked about him lol his eyes were the first thing I noticed and of course how handsome he was. He was also so sweet & kind to everyone. He would go out of his way to make people feel better when a lot of us were at our worst. I would love to tell him thank you & that I’m grateful to have had the pleasure of getting to know him. He was always someone I could confide in when I thought I had no one and I hope I was as good to him as he was to me. until we meet again, Bradley ❤️ Rest easy. 

I remember I was opening up the store in the morning, and there was a guy outside wearing a dress shirt and nice pants. I was like, “who is this guy”? I was so confused. I go outside to ask him if I can help him at all thinking it was a customer that waits outside for an hour. He said, “My name is Bradley and I’m here for an interview”. From that moment my life changed. I sat him down to ask him questions about past jobs and his availability. I also asked him where he’s from because he spoke with a southern twang. He said he came down to Florida the month prior for treatment. He seemed embarrassed. I then told him I came from New York for treatment. His eyes widened and they were glistening. We both confided in each other about our lives and the pain of our disease. I had some pretty hard days, but Bradley would hug me and tell me that I’m doing just fine. He made me feel like such a strong person and that I’m finally giving something back to the world. We knew the same people outside of work, and we also have the same religion. We would talk about our program and god together. I knew that when he was working, it was going to be a great day. He not only impacted my life, but also the lives of many in this world. He was truly a blessing and gave so much people hope and inspiration. Such a hard worker and a genuine man. He will be missed dearly. I love you B-RAD  <3,

- Sara,
Your sister in sobriety and Christ 

Working with Bradley was one of, if not the best experience I've ever had with him. Not a moment went by that he wasn't smiling, not a moment went by that he wasn’t  making jokes, and he always brought positive energy to the work place. Knowing Bradley was a pleasure and Im sure he's looking down on all of us. My favorite memory of Bradly was at the pizza shop we both work at. I was pressing some dough to make a cheesy bread and the dough fell apart in my hands for the second time. Without missing a beat he pipes up and says “We’ll get that cheesy bread tomorrow if you keep that up”. Another coworker of ours, Aleea, was there and the second she heard that she bursted out laughing. 100% My favorite and most cheerful memory I have of him.

I love you man, Well get that cheesy bread tomorrow for sure. Rest easy bro.

There’s so much that I will miss about Bradley, but one of my favorite memories would have to be how we would sing in the car. No matter what was going on we would sing, he loved my voice even though I would say I’m an awful singer. But that didn’t matter because it was Bradley, and he would always sing with me. I miss his little southern accent. And his smile, and how he would always make sure I was okay. I lost one of my dearest friends. See you when I see you my friend. Lots of love always. 

I had the pleasure meeting your precious Bradley when he would come to the dental office.  I told you after first seeing him he is a looker😉. I was able to know him through the many stories you would share with me.  He loved family, Vikings football & politics.
I remember when he and John went to pick up #45 yard signs and stickers.  They  happily brought one back to the office for me!  Love that conservative young man🇺🇸
May our God of peace and comfort surround you and your family.  Love you guys❤️

Bradley was always such a gentleman with a smile that lit up the room.  He was funny and a joy to be around.  We are blessed to have known him for so many years and was such a good friend to our entire family.  I’ll never forget the smile and excitement on his face when we booked him and Sam airline tickets to fly to Miami for the Miami basketball game.  They both had so much fun and it made us happy!  He is gone much too soon but was loved by many, including our family.

 I remember when we lived next door that Bradley  would come up to the fence between us and talk so sweet to my new puppies.   He seemed to really love talking to them and I thought it was so sweet and cute for a young man to treat them like that. 

I remember playing Pickleball with Bradley when he was in Florida. He had never played, but was so strong and athletic he was awesome! He kept jumping so high and SMASHING the ball! Every time he would jump up I’d say “uh ohhhhh”!! He was a natural and I loved being with him💖

Our hearts are broken with yours over this.  Bradley was such a  handsome young man and so kind-hearted.  There are no words to lend comfort, but we have not stopped praying for God’s peace and understanding, that only He can give.  Love you all, The Willer’s 

John William Kraemer, II and Michelle Suzanne Kraemer

John Kraemer III and Kelsey Kraemer

Vance and Judy Arnold and John Sr. and Carol Kraemer

Mike and Vicki Drews, Mark Arnold, Donnie and Dana Hurdle, Sean and Vicky Kraemer, Mike and Sandy Kraemer, Chris and Becky Kraemer and Jay and Christy Tolar

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Bradley Vance Kraemer

19 January, 1994 – 30 October, 2021

Collierville Funeral Home

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