Schuyler Donta Bradley

“Amazing human. Amazing son. Amazing brother.” That was how 19-year-old Schuyler D. Bradley was accurately described in a recent memorial at Indiana University where he was a sophomore studying informatics and business.

Schuyler was born to Daphne Marie Groff on July 6, 2001, where he joined his older brother Ghiche, in their hometown of Kankakee, IL. Schuyler’s mother went on to welcome his little sister, Jersey, and little brother, Dana, after the family started a new life in Indianapolis.

Schuyler attended Pike Township Schools, along with Ghiche, before their mother decided that the only place for her babies was Cathedral High School. However, before his arrival, he had already begun to make a name for himself as an athlete.

He played sports at all points in life. He was the MVP for 8thgrade basketball. He was also a tournament champion wrestler. He played both offense and defense in football and took pride in always playing a starting position.

After two years of success with Cathedral football, #82 ended his athletic career with the Greyhounds before graduating from Carmel High School in 2019.

After being accepted to numerous colleges, he chose to be a Groups Scholar at Indiana University. He pledged Acacia Fraternity and it was there he found a sense of comfort and belonging amongst his brothers.

Schuyler’s beautiful green eyes lit up any room he entered - and that was even before he smiled and those famous dimples popped. He was genuine, hardworking, and sincere. Schuyler wore his heart on his sleeve, loved hard, and loved loud. His solid conscience proved him quick to defend injustice and protect those whom he held dearest.

The bonds he shared with his close-knit family were unmatched. His mother’s “Ride or Die” baby, he gave her a run for her money while still truly being a good boy growing into a stellar young man. Schuyler, along with his mother and siblings, had a family group text that left you clutching your pearls as your stomach cramped with laughter. If you were not accustomed to their style of love, it could be seen as intense. Schuyler, cut from the same cloth as his mother, could hold his own with a quick wit, this being a necessary skill with this band of five when they got together. Sometimes, when his Nana was a part of their group text, it was often too much for her, and she would eventually leave the chat.

Schuyler’s sweet soul was tragically stolen from this world at 2:15a.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, leaving so many behind who are now no longer complete. He is survived by his mother, Daphne Groff; brothers, Ghiche Bradley Jr. and Dana Hyde; sister, Jersey Rodgers; grandmother(Nana), Gloria Belletete; grandfather (Papa), Derek Love; uncle, Ryan Kilbride; aunt, Jessica Dierckman; the Groff and Montoya family; cousins Jordann and Jaxson Kilbride; father, Ghiche Bradley Sr.. Schuyler was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Rose and Roger Harrington.

He was also fortunate to have family defined by love, and not blood, such as: Maurice Tucker, Richard and Janet Carroll, the Gallant family, Tearrah Terry, Nicole Townsend, Sabrina Bippus, the Rogers family, the Quigley family and many more. Schuyler’s family would like to give special thanks to both the Carmel High School and Cathedral families, Eye Surgeons of Indiana doctors and staff, Acacia Fraternity, Groups Class G 19, Indiana University, and his special boys - Phil Garcia, Gabe Quigley, Alex Fox, Camryn Mazur, Donnovan Johnson, Connor Jones, Evan Dawn, Sam Rogers, Alec Najem, and Brandon (Bino)Sandy.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th from noon to 3:00 p.m. with a celebration of life service at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with balloon release immediately following in the Cathedral High School Welch Activity Center, 5225 E. 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226. Reception to follow at George's Neighborhood Grill 6935 Lake Plaza Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46220.