Brad...
You really knew how to pull the good out in me and make me a better person, and I'm not saying that just because you're gone...
This is way later than anyone else has posted a memory but that's because I can't get you off my mind and you pop into my head at least once a day.
You left me with the most beautiful gift I could ask for. You gave me the ability to cry again. It had been so long and when you left, you left me with a song you texted me right before you left this plane of existence. Every time I play it I can't help but bawl my eyes out. Thank you. 💖 
This photo was taken at that concert and I wish we could go see more together. I don't know how or why you decided to leave us, but I just want you to know I... man, I really miss you. I wish we could have gotten the chance to love each other harder, because we were so close.

Save me a spot at the table when I get to sit down next to you, goober. 

(The song is Let Her Cry by Hootie and the Blowfish)

Brad,
You helped teach me who I was. You were my first love, and I’ll always cherish those five years. You were wonderful to everyone around you, and your sense of wonderlust took you everywhere you dreamt of. I’ll see you again some day, and I know it will be the same warm welcome with happy memories. 

My beautiful Brother, 
Somehow we always seemed to match. That’s why we were so drawn to eachother. We were so alike. You were not my blood, but you and your family took me in (even on Thanksgiving) and made me feel so loved and welcome. You were an amazing person, always there for everyone else. You were so true to yourself, and that was my favorite thing about you. If you wanted it done, you did it. You were so inspirational! 
You will be missed by me so much and by so many. 

I love you forever & always My beautiful Brad ❤️ 
Forever my guardian angel 😞 
Love,
Your baby sis 

Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary

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Brad Runyans

October 4, 1986 – October 10, 2020

Merkley-Mitchell Mortuary

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