Still thinking about you, big dawg. But, I can carry on thinking about how you always had them jokes. You was a funny dude. Keep resting, we still got the watch.

2Cor5:6-8  To be absent the body is to be with the Lord

I met Brad when he got to 3-4 AVN at fort hood in 2007 and he became my Squad leader. The very first thing he did was to have a BBQ at his house that weekend to get to know his soldiers and their family’s. He showed a kind of leadership I’d never experienced before. He truly cared about our wellbeing and our families wellbeing. He set an example that no other NCO ever lives up to in the rest of my army career. I looked up to Brad as a leader, Friend and a mentor. Brad I will never forget you and thank you for your friendship see you on the other side brother.

SFC Reynolds and I was in basic training together in 2001. We cross paths again later at Ft Hood. It's always great to run into a Army brother in the Aviation community. It was also good to see him progress through the ranks and leading Soldiers. It was a privilege to serve with him in the same organization (Taskforce Comanche) in Shindand,  Afghanistan 2010-2011. He will be forever missed. 

Brad,  I have many memories from multiple deployments to SWA. I was the contract support and was always there to see old friends between 4ID and 1ACB, you were one of the greats. I too am sorry you battled the demons alone, God test your soul Brother! Prayers to the family and friends.  Mrs Reynolds if you ever need anything please don’t hesitate to call on me.

Love and Prayers to the Family!  Brad was one of my Troopers in Katterbach, Germany.  Brad was a phenomenal young man and Soldier in peacetime and during OIF.   He continued his mantra of excellence through his life.   Brad, you are loved and so missed!  

CSM (R) Guy R. Niles
Kempner, Texas

SFC Reynolds was an influential leader with a big heart, he truly cared about his Soldiers. SFC Reynolds helped me out when I was in a bind, he was there for me when I needed help during difficult times. He will be missed but never forgotten.  

I want to send you my condolences for your loved one that has gone to his rest. I’m sure you’ll had many happy memories of him as a child and growing up. 
I praise the Heavenly Father for sustaining him all these years. He will be forever in your 💕. May our Heavenly Holy Spirit strengthen  and comfort you all.

To SFC Reynolds family, loved ones, soldiers and anyone he came across within His military career..
Many may know the kind of man, soldier leader, son, father and husband he was. He was never condescending or belittling when it came to soldiers. The kind of man you would be able to go fishing with, as he would always offered. Although he just came to my unit a few months ago, he has left a great impact on many soldiers in 615th. An American soldier and a wonderful Platoon Sgt. I remember speaking to him last Friday. It's scary how everything can change so fast in the matter of days. This isn't goodbye but simply a see you later. The army keeps rolling along! Cold steel! R.I.P SFC BRAD REYNOLDS. 🖤

I first met SFC Reynolds when I moved to B co 615th he was my platoon sergeant. I was so mad about the move but he talked to me and help me understand how the move was a better opportunity for my military career. From that time on we grew a professional relationship and talk about everything from PCSing, Germany to buying a house. I will sincerely miss you SFC Reynolds. I cannot walk in the PC shop anymore, it hurt more than ever to look at your empty desk. Rest Easy Brad Reynolds 💚

I am always saddened when we lose a Soldier. I wish only the best for this family and the friends of SFC Reynolds. RIP Brother.

I served with Brad back in 2003-2005 in Germany and in OIF2 to Iraq. From having a few beers in the barracks to busting our butts in Iraq, he was always a great guy to have around and to be friends with. Brad was the type of person that would give the shirt off his back and he was always there if you needed someone to talk with. I lost contact with him over the years but I heard through others about what kind of NCO he had become. You will be missed brother. Until we all meet again. 

I had the pleasure of working with SFC Reynolds during my time in the Army and deployed with him to Afghanistan in 2017. He cared about his Soldiers and was a really good dude. I enjoyed having him around and we often talked about the old school deployments and how easy we had it now. He is truly missed by all.

Brad was my Platoon Sergeant over at Ft. Wainwright. I was also a patient of mrs. Reynolds' around the same time. 

Brad got to fort wainwright while i was in a dark time. He demoted me for some of my actions, like any leader would have. But the notable thing here is what he did after demoting me. 

Months later, Brad would always talk to me about how he was proud that I straightened my life out. He would approach me and just talk about life, or offer advice or teach me things. He seemed like a very happy and caring man.

 I'm so sorry you felt like you had to fight your battles alone. You were a NCO true to the core, and your life lessons and jokes will stay with me forever.  God bless your wife and children. Until Valhalla. 

I had the pleasure of getting to know the Reynolds during their time at Ft. Wainwright while their kids went to our SAC program. Such an amazing caring family, I remember Mr. Reynolds always coming in and saying “Hi Ms. Carla” when he’d pick up the kids. When one of them would get in trouble, he’d always be like “what did they do this time.” My heart goes out to the whole Reynolds family Mrs. Reynolds, Brayden, Makenna and Bryson. You’ll be in my thoughts! ❤️

Love & Light my brother, I will cherish our conversations about Fort Drum and the crazy Amish folks. You were a great Platoon Sergeant, a great leader, and great man. I’m praying that your family finds peace throughout everything. See you on the other side my brother. 

I served with him in Germany.  A co 601st, Ansbach.  A funny guy always had a smile. I do remember we had a couple professional differences but that was the job.  He was a great guy and I am at a loss with this.  Monday is Memorial Day.  He will be on my list of guys i will drink to and yes shed some tears for.  Rest easy brother, on the green. 

Sgt Reynolds was my platoon sergeant a little while back. The man never had an easy life and he wasn't always given the best of situations and it was something we had in common. He would sit with me and talk for hours about anything that was bothering me. For some reason he was one of the few I would open up to and he would open up to me as well. He is a model for what leadership should do with troubled soldiers or soldiers in rough patches. Rest easy and look over us, just as you always did.

Brad and I went to Holliday High School together. He was a very sweet and caring guy. RIP my friend❤

I served with Brad. Rest in peace brother. It was an honor serving with you. 

There are some many memories that run through my mind when thinking of Brad. The one I laugh at till this day is when Brad was teasing me and I started teasing him back and he balled me up until I said Uncle.  Whenever I saw him again he would tell me, “don’t get balled up again.” He really is an amazing individual and his smile could light up a room. He will forever have a place in my heart. 

I was the lunch lady at Holliday ISD when Brad was in school. He was such a nice young man. He was in the band with my son. This saddens my heart.



I remember meeting Brad in Germany. He was one of the nicest and most selfless people I've ever met. I knew him and kept in contact with him for the years following my pcs to Campbell and even when I was out of the military and working in Ft. Riley. I ran into him on my deployments to Afghanistan as a civilian and he made my stay there memorable with the laughs we had. I will miss you brother. This world just got a little less bright without you here. 

I met Brad on my first trip to Afghanistan, I was a newbie and it was ugly, Brad always had time time to listen to my complaining about, well,  everything, the heat, the food , the bugs the noise,  he was always so patient,  the one thing above all else was how genuine his care was for others around him, he was goofy and always an honorable man, he blushed bright red if I was the only female in the room and an off colour joke was told, and I knew that was on my behalf.  My heart is broken and I’ll miss you, you were one of a kind and the loss is deep. 

Brad was one of my favorite people to serve with. I meet him in Germany, our first duty station, he had a way to bring laughter to our shop when we were given some of the dumbest orders to do. He will truly be missed. 

I met Brad in Germany. We were in the engine shop together. What a goofy group of troops we were. I remember having fun together, laughing (mostly at each other) and supporting each other through all the tough times. Brad was great for that. People you deploy with become your family and even if you don’t talk for awhile, you can jump right back in when you get the chance. He was a great friend and I am truly devastated that he is gone from this Earth.  I am sad for his family and I hope that you can hold on to the happy memories of him. I’m sure there are so many. Rest is peace, my brother. I hope I see you again. 

Brad you were always like one of my little brothers. Such an awesome guy with such a big heart.  There are just no words at a time like this . You will be missed by many. Prayers for the family. 

We went to school together and hung out in High School.  He was always so kind to me.  You will be missed!

I knew brad as a young PFC. Brad was a great guy who cared so much about others.  Though it was difficult at the time to see how this goofy kid, who could barely walk without tripping and was constantly smiling, would ever make a career out of the military, it became obvious once given responsibility how much he was destined to lead. The Army and world will truly miss you.

What a great kid. Brad was always positive and I enjoyed being his high school principal. I will always remember Brad's big smile. I was so proud of how well he had done after graduation. I will miss Brad and am praying for his family. ❤️🙏🏼

I met Brad in Afghanistan in 2010. He was the first person I met there because he was sent to get me from the what we called an airport there. He showed me around and from that day on, I never seen him without a smile on his face. He was always trying to do what he could to help you, no matter what. I will never forget you, brother. You are my brother and always will be. I love you bro. Rest in Peace

SFC Reynolds was one of the first leaders I had when I had first shown up to Fort. Bliss. He was a leader that lead by example. At the time I don't think I realized how much I had learned from him as a leader and a person. I will never forget him I mean it's hard to forget a guy that goofy. I will proudly share my memories of SFC reynolds with my friends and family in the years to come. Rest easy brother.

Brad was a fine Soldier, a faithful friend, husband, and father.  I served with Brad from September 2007 until December 2010, including a deployment to Camp Taji, Iraq.  It was in Iraq that I got to know him best.  Every trip to the flight line began with a sitrep from Brad about how his company was doing, who he was most concerned about, and what he was doing to make a difference in the lives of each of his teammates.   He rarely missed a Sunday service on the flight line.  He would help gather up those on duty to make sure they had an opportunity to pause for a moment of spiritual refreshment.  He also remembered to check on his Chaplain... always putting others ahead of himself!  Brad... We miss you already.  We look forward to the day we see you again in Glory.  
We love you brother! ~ Chaplain Mark Olson

SFC Reynolds was a consummate professional, and he truly cared for each and every Soldier who served beside him. He wouldn’t hesitate to stand with his Soldiers in the face of adversity, and I saw him stand tall many times when he felt that someone was being unfair to his guys. He knew how to have fun, no matter the occasion. We used to have massive rubber band fights in the PC office in Afghanistan. If you ask anyone who knew him at work, there wasn’t another man who had stronger hands: he could disconnect any cannon plug with ease and make anyone smile with his goofy grin. He wore his emotions on his face, and you could always tell he listened when you spoke, because his expressions followed your story; it was like his face illustrated the mood of the tale. He was an amazing human, and the world just isn’t quite as bright without him. I’ll never forget his character, leadership, kindness or personal courage. RIP SFC Reynolds, I’ll see you on the other side.

I remember Brad was the first person I became friends with when I showed up in Germany in 2003 a 19 year old just trying to figure it out.  Usually where one was you could find the other,  it remained that way even when we pcsed to Ft. Drum.  Even though we lost contact after I got out of the service I always considered just like a brother.  Caring person that would give you the shirt off his back.  This one is going to sting for awhile rest easy Brad love you brother 

An amazing Soldier and Leader, who I was blessed to serve beside, Brad was one of the most positive people I’ve ever known. He always had a way about him that brought out the good in you. May you now be at peace my dear friend. I will cherish the memories. Until we meet again. Rest In Peace. 

Maria,
My deepest condolences to you and the kids. My dear, you are strong. May you find comfort in knowing you are not alone, you are surrounded by those who care for you.

From the first day you moved to Holliday we became friends. Even though I could not pronounce the r in Brad you became Blad.  I am glad we both had birthdays in September that we got to celebrate a few times together.  We enjoyed doing band, and football together so many fun times.  One of the funniest moment I can recall was before class they just installed TVs in the corner a fact that you was not aware of yet for some reason you started to act like a  dinosaur.  You had every one laughing till you hit your head on the TV.  It has taken me a few days to realize this truth.  It hard to write this because this is making it true.  To all your family I stand with you.  Miss you buddy.

OBITUARY

Brad Lee Reynolds

September 3, 1982 – May 16, 2020

Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home

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