Gaurano Family, my sincere condolences. Losing someone you love is never easy, and it’s even harder when their life feels cut short.

The Bible gives us real comfort at John 11:11, Jesus compares death to a peaceful sleep, and Jehovah promises to wake our loved ones again. Acts 24:15 reminds us of that beautiful hope of the resurrection. May this hope give you comfort and strength as you look forward to seeing Bradley again.

It is with a heavy heart that I try to find the words to say goodbye to Bradley, who was not just my cousin, but the closest person I have ever had to a brother.

Our childhoods were completely entwined, woven together by the threads of endless summers, countless sleepovers, and the kind of mischief that only a true duo can create. When I look back on the best memories of my youth, Bradley is always there, a constant and cherished presence.

I remember so vividly one particular day when his parents decided to reward him for some good deed at school. The reward, they decided, would be a surprise visit from me. They picked me up, we got a pizza, and when we arrived at their house, his father had me hide in the back seat of the car. His parents went inside and told Bradley the pizza was in the car, waiting for him. I can still see him, diligently coming out to the garage to grab it. When he opened that back door, a simple "boo!" from me was all it took to make him jump out of his skin. After the initial shock, his face broke into that unforgettable smile.

That story, to me, perfectly sums up our childhood. It was full of laughter, surprise, and the simple joy of being together. We were a team; we shared friends, we faced down bullies, and we always, always had each other's backs.

We often think of time as something we have in abundance, a currency to be spent freely. We assume there will always be more summers, more stories, more chances to reconnect. Bradley’s passing is a heartbreaking reminder that life is a gift, precious and all too brief, and that some moments, once gone, can never be reclaimed.

The world feels a little dimmer today without him in it. Though a piece of me is gone with him, the memories of the brother I loved will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Bradley. You will be missed more than words can say.

Oh querido Brad! Q tristeza saber de tu partida, pero saber q ya estás en presencia de nuestro Dios y q ahora estás en donde no hay dolor, mas q solo paz y amor nos reconforta . 

Fuiste un ser lleno de luz q siempre pensaba en los demás , tu generosidad y calidez humana nos ha dejado el más bello recuerdo de ti en nuestras vidas. Sembraste amor en todos los q te conocimos y es algo que siempre vivirá en nuestro corazón. 

Llenabas con tu hermosa esencia cada habitación , te recuerdo siempre con juegos de mesa y encontrando la manera de tenernos reunidos al rededor d una mesa compartiendo risas y juegos siempre incluyendo desde el más grande al más chico para q nadie se sintiera excluido . Tardes de boliche y pláticas profundas llenas de espiritualidad . Aún en medio de tus propios problemas siempre pensabas en los d los demás y buscabas la forma de ayudar . 

Gracias por haber sido un ejemplo de humildad, valentía, empatía , paciencia, generosidad  y tantas virtudes hermosas q hoy son el sustento q nos ayuda a soportar la gran tristeza de no tenerte mas entre nosotros , tengo muy bellos recuerdos a tu lado, como cuando m Llamabas para llevar a pasear a mis hijas los viernes después d la escuela , algunas clases d manejo,  entre tantas otras, siempre pensabas en todos , en darnos bellos momentos y tratando siempre de unir a la familia . Gracias brad por todo lo q nos diste. 

Q bendición haber formado parte de tu vida y haber tenido la dicha de recibir ese amor q siempre tenias para todos los q te rodeaban. 

Dios te reciba en su santa gloria, vuela alto querido primo. Nosotros te recordaremos siempre con mucho amor y agradecimiento por todo lo q fuiste . Nos vemos pronto querido Brad. 

Se el pilar tan grande que era Bradley en la familia. 

Aunque no fue mucha la convivencia con él recuerdo cada vez que lo vi: siempre tan gentil, todo un caballero, con un espíritu inquebrantable y compartiendo una sonrisa.

Sin duda un gran hijo y hermano 🥺 pero sobre todo una gran persona que te hacía sentir seguro cuando estaba cerca. 🙏🏻

Su cuerpo hoy descansa pero su espíritu siempre estará cerca de su hermosa familia.

Today, I was deeply saddened to hear about Bradley’s passing.

I first met him at a board game meetup, where his dry sense of humor quickly stood out. It didn’t take long to see that he had a kind and genuine heart.

Although we didn’t know each other for very long, I feel grateful to have shared some good times with him.

My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. 🧡