I worried about Brad every day of my life. I asked him if he was okay every morning. I told him I loved him every morning without fail. My job is now over, I wish it wasn’t but I’m glad he is with the Lord and he is no longer in pain. Thanks for watching
I understand because I make sure my husband has his phone and his billfold, whatever he'll need that day, and did he take his medicine. When you look after someone for your whole life it's not easy to stop. When my dad got dementia after Covid my mom told me it was so hard that he no longer told her good night and that he loved her. He had not missed telling her even one time in 74 years of marriage. Mom did not go peacefully or quickly and I'm sad for that. My husband doesn't answer me unless I have pie or something else he wants otherwise he just doesn't answer me. That scares me. It scares me to be hardly able to get around right now.
@ I am a lot of things but not scared. I wish that it was different. The further I get down this road of one, I am more thankful that he went before me. It’s hard but I will get it done one way or another. Brad would have eventually shut down. He could not handle much stress if any. I’m not going to say he would live like an animal but someone would have to rescue him sooner or later. He just wanted to make knives and me and the dogs fit in there somewhere. He was happy to let me take care of everything that wasn’t tool related. It worked for us. I guess that’s why so many men remarry quickly after the death of a spouse. I’m sorry for your pain and loss. One day it will be better, soon I hope.
I understand. I have a message on my messaging machine from Brad when he called to check on me. I found it and it tore me up. I prayed for God to have mercy on the only person that cared enough to check up on me. This is the most difficult thing. Brad was like a brother in so many ways. Knowing someone actually cared meant a lot to me. Take comfort that he doesn't have to suffer here anymore and that his passing was painless and peaceful. It could have been so much worse. My younger brother was prescribed an off label use drug with a black box warning. It drove him completely insane. He killed himself. A horror beyond description. Had Brad lived, there is no telling how much he may have suffered from further medical attention. Brad is in the best hands now. He will suffer no more. He will awake in paradise.
@@chopsddy3 that was the first thing I thanked God for was that he took Brad quick. I am so grateful that I didn’t have to make that call to take him off life support. The doctors said he had been without oxygen for too long and if they had got his heart going he would have had brain damage. He would have been so angry. He absolutely would not have wanted to be hooked up to anything for life support. It all happened the way it was supposed to. We can only pray that we leave this world the way he did. I will always be thankful and grateful to God for his mercy for Brad. Thank you for being Brad’s friend.
I do feel blessed. Brad always treated me like an equal partner in life. He always thought I could do everything he could. He was the better half. Thank you
You have no idea how hard that really was. I was struggling with every breath I took. If I had been standing I would have been on my knees a couple of times.
I'm know this was very tough for you to replay this most terrible day and share it with us, so thank you for that. I hope you'll understand that when I say, I'm glad this was was quick for him when it was time for the Lord to call him home. I get on YT and I wonder if there will be a new post from Brad and then remember and feel a bit sad and then think of you and the critters are living it 24/7 and feel a bit sadder. Thank you again.........
Thank you. I'm glad it was quick too. God blessed us both that day. I’m sure there are people who won’t understand. If given the choice I’m sure most people would say that is how they would like to leave this world. I know he died quickly and quietly because I was only feet away and I didn’t hear anything.
I know how you feel. Just lost my wife 2.months ago it is very hard. I stay sick every day I don't want to have a life any more. But God is helping me. God will help you too God bless you
I am so sorry. Life has so many heartbreaks. Every death we experience hits us in a different way. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to lose a child. When our spouse dies we grieve but we know why and work on getting through it. I wish he hadn’t died but I know where he is and that gives me peace.
Just finished watching. There's so much I want to say and don't know how. Even though we'd never met, talked only twice, Brad was like a brother to me. Enjoyed many a cup of coffee with him, often within a few minutes after 4:am eastern. Looked forward to that every more. Missed it, when it didn't happen, from time to time. Missing it even more so now. Just not the same when I walk into the den, each morning. Charly, I'm so thankful that Brad passed away, as he did. I was visiting my Grandmother, at home, when God called her home, the very same way. She was talking and suddenly said I feel dizz.... Then she was gone. No pain. No fear. She didn't have time to finish her sentence. It was a blessing for her, as it was for Brad. That doctor who told you was right, in what he said. I know. I witnessed it with my Grandmother. Charly, I'm so thankful, that God gave him back much of his health so he could have the sense of accomplishment at what he had done during the last month or so. Big jobs and little jobs that he recorded for us over those days. I'm thankful, also, for the completion of those things in time to be of help to you. Especially that fence, the generator ramp and more. I know he's looking down and saying he's glad he got them done for you. Charly, I'm so thankful that you have the faith and strength to share this memorial with us. I don't think I could have done it, when I lost Better Half. I'm sure that strength and faith will carry you forward. I have absolutely no doubt about that. I'm also sure Brad is proud of you in this moment. There's still more to say, but I don't know how to say it. So, I'll close by saying you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Please don't drift away from us, my Sister in Christ. Please keep letting us know how you're doing, what you're doing, and how your companions are doing, too. Be sure to let us know if - when, Roof Cat lets you pet her! May God continue to bless you, to carry you when needed, my friend. Godspeed.
@@oldtimerlee8820 well I wasn’t going to tell it but a couple of days ago she rubbed on my arm a few times but I don’t have the heart to return any affection because Brad wanted to pet her so bad. So she is going to remain untouched out of respect for him. Plus I really think she would claw my eyes out. I should’ve made that video so late in the day because I didn’t any sleep last night and when I did I had nightmares. I really believe Brad wouldn’t like the fuss that I have made about him. I never cried much, never had a lot of reasons to cry but October of 23 when Sunny died I didn’t think I was going to get through it. A day or so before Brad died I had a meltdown over her and I said to him how are we going to get over the death of one of us. He just said I don’t know. Well he doesn’t know. I get to find out. I have often wondered why men die first most of the time. All the reasons that most people give don’t hold up in today’s world. I have moments of why bother more than not. If God had asked me which one should go first I would’ve definitely said me because he would be better off than I would and I would have been wrong. So I guess that’s the answer to my question.
Thank you so very much for sharing about Brads last day with you dear Sister. Your family here on TH-cam feel your Love between you and Brad...and of your great Loss. Brad was a very good man and a wonderful true friend. Love and prayers are always sent your way 🙏💗. I will be calling you soon. God 🙏 Bless ✝️💛 Charly. Love you 💛❤️. Ps. It's truly Sad about the 'Authorities -Medical establishment and 'friends' who have treated you poorly and shamefully. 😢😠
Thank you. Life is full of people who are so self absorbed that can’t see what’s happening around them and how much people are hurting. Every day we are getting a little closer to going home. Love ya bye.
I am so sorry you were treated the way you were, that was wrong. I know those young men will one day learn, I hope it's soon, how to treat people properly and kindly. You have my prayers and best thoughts and wishes. Love you, HUGS!
I’m sure those guys are probably not even there anymore. They were young and needed a job with very little training. They walked into my house empty handed. I felt like running out there and getting stuff myself. It’s okay Jesus came for Brad and he was blessed to get to go home. It’s us that has it hard.
Thank you for being his friend. I can relate to the sandpaper, everything in my life is about him. Every day is a tiny bit better than the day before. Except for when I did that video. I didn’t think I was going to get through it.
I am so very sorry. Just saw this today. I don't recall if you were there or if we met, but I met Brad at Prepperstock 2014. I'm glad to have known him. Keeping you in my prayers 🙏
I'm so sorry you had to relive this. It's hard to understand for family members in the heat of the moment that we must remain professional and complete our reports by protocol. Nothing we can say is going to make it better, so we take that heat and let it roll off our back. I miss Brad and his shop every day.
I miss him too. I have tried to type out a comment to you but everything I type comes out like a bitter angry old woman. So I am going to give all this to the Lord who can carry this heavy burden for me. Thank you
Thank you for updating us Charly, the way ypu were treated after Brad passed is appaling. I hope you can take some solice that Brad passed peacefully with the voice of the woman he loved in his ears. I'm glad the C.O.P came through for you and that the funeal home let you say goodbye oroperly. Much love from Shetland. X
With all the ways Brad could have died that was the best and I think is why it was so shocking. All you ever hear is about the bad ways people die. I never thought he would be breathing and then not breathing. Death is about the living and what and how we deal with it. I hope I am getting a close to doing it right. Thank you
You left out the word Blessed ☺️I couldn’t resist. We had did have lots of adventures and I’m glad he got to enjoy some retirement before he passed away. Thanks David
I really didn't want to pry into your worst day but as many I am sure, we wondered about the whole story. Thank you for your bravery and effort to go through that pain and let us all know. I want to say to you that I do feel a hole in my life where Brad once filled. I enjoyed his videos and even a few text messages shared. I didn't want to intrude on your lives as just a TH-cam "fan" so kept those short and infrequent. I say this to you for myself and all the other people who knew Brad; It was our HONOR to have known a kind soul and he is missed by all! The LORD blesses us in many ways, keep the faith, put one foot in front of the other everyday, talk with the Father when you need comfort and eventually you will receive the blessing of healing. GOD made the heart strong in spirit...I will pray for yours to heal quickly. Continue to get out of bed everyday. Continue to leave the house once a week. Continue to talk to people you meet along the way. One day you will realize there has been healing and you will receive your blessing! GOD BLESS YOU NOW AND MOVING FORWARD! Chuck.
You are a very kind person. I don’t know what Brad would think of all the things people have said about him. He would have been proud but I believe he would have said I’m just a guy that loves to make knives and talk. I was blessed to have him as my best friend and he wanted to share his life with me. He wasn’t perfect but he never stopped trying. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing Charly. I know it was hard to relive that terrible day. But I think I can speak for all of us that has been with Brad on a daily basis for many years, that it is appreciated and helps us as well. I sure do miss him and his videos every morning…..and I will for a long time to come. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. I wish he could have known about all the people that cared about him. TH-cam was a daily activity with him I don’t think he knew people cared about him not just his videos.
I watched the whole video and although I had heard bits and pieces of the story you just told I learned a lot more. I know it was hard for you to tell the whole story in one sitting. But I am glad that you did. I knew about Brad's medical problems from his past videos. So, I am glad that it was quick for him. And how agonizing it has been for you. I hope that when I go that it is not hooked up to life support. I have told my wife that I don't want to go through that and to pull the plug. Thank you for telling us the whole story and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
@@ChiefAUS he got out early and easy. He must have done something right to get that gold star ending. He would not want to be kept alive under any circumstances. The doctor even said if they had gotten a heart beat he would have had brain damage from being without oxygen too long. He would not want to live like that. I know that I am going to have good and bad days. What I want now is not have a plan. I am tired of thinking about everything.
@@aarondarling6653 thank you. There really no words that people can say to someone who loses a spouse but saying nothing is worse. I appreciate everything you and everyone else has said and done for me because they cared about Brad. Sadness will soften and it will be sadness with a smile. Thanks again
@@bctruck My youngest passed to cancer in '20 and it is never easier. it is as hard today as it was that day. unfortunately or maybe not the brain has a way of helping you to go on. it numbs the pain enough so you can get up each day and continue. But my wife and I will never be the same life will never be the same. Peace
I’m sorry for your loss. I understand exactly what you’re saying. I am as sad as I was from day one. I think I will just get to a new normal on this new journey of one. Being a one is not the end but just something different. I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. I can’t even let my mind go there. 😥
Thank you. He was my husband, my life partner, but if could describe our relationship in one word it would be friend. I still tell young people all the time stop looking for a spouse and look for a friend that you can laugh with and the friendship will go where it is supposed to go.
Thank you for letting us know about Brad's last day. Sad as it was, at least it wasn't a long, dragged out illness. I personally hope to go fast when my time is up. You were a perfect couple and that makes your loss that much harder. Brad was a "Long Distance" Friend, but I feel like I lost a close Friend. I pray that your pain will ease as the days go on. God Bless You, Charly!
@@stevekundzala676 he was your friend. I can’t imagine a better way to die. None of us can escape death. I was blessed to be with him when the Lord came for him. He was looking at something he loved doing and listening to his wife sing (I can’t carry a tune in a bucket). His hands were still like he was holding his helmet. And that makes me cry when I think about it. Thanks for being his friend.
I am sorry you had to tell that story, I know how hard that must have been. No one should have to relive an experience like that. I appreciate that you had the courage to do it. It was hard to listen to because you and Brad are like part of the family. I was used to sharing part of your lives every day. I pray that God will heal your heart and give you peace. One day you will be able to watch the legacy Brad left in all the BC videos on TH-cam and Rumble. Phil
Thank you from my whole heart for sharing this part of the journey. Please know that you two have brought me joy and laughter over the years. This in no way makes it easier for you, but I am thankful he went to the Lord on the express train with no pain. I think Brad’s sense of humor would appreciate the silly rhyme. Be blessed sweet sister ❤️🌿
@@lifewithmikeandjenn5814 thank you. The first day after his death, that was all I could say to God was thanking him for taking him home that way. I begged God not to take him while it was happening but when I realized he was gone I was so grateful to God for his mercy on me and Brad. I’m glad I did not have to make the call to end his death.
It's sad how illness can widdle us out. I was a watcher and was really taken back when this occurred. He is in a better place. My wife and I eat lunch at Sam's randomly you can't beat the prices.
@@Lorddarthvader1701 personally I don’t eat hot dogs but I do like their greasy slice of meat lover pizza. He got two hot dogs every time we went. Once every couple of months. He had been in pain for a long time but he was doing so much better gut wise. He hadn’t been sick with gut issues for about 4 months which was a long time for him. He was actually happy and we both told people who asked that it looked like he was going to live. God is still in charge.
@@Wrenchesandrods I think he had way more friends than he knew. I wish he could hear all the great things everyone has said about him. Thank you for being his friend. Love to all the TH-cam family.
Remember going thru the anger, hurt, fear ,regret is all normal sharing you situation online is different but hopefully it will help you heal. Death is what we all will go thru it hits different when its you and when its very close to you. Brad is looking down over us all especially you and wants you to know he is safe and fine and will be with you always. On a side note i understand the anger with the Emts but most reasons for removing a loved one from a room when they are working with a patient is so they can focus. Even thought they deal with this daily they are already under a great amount of stress and pressure trying to help and stabilize a patient and they need to focus. Having a loved one in the room can make a stressful situation worse. Just as a note when i lost my mother in this same manner i felt the same way it is natural. God Bless stay strong.
I believe our lives on earth are a small portion of our spiritual journey. The experiences we have are all we can take with us in our next life, so it is best to enjoy life as much as you can. Brad has definitely given us good experiences while he was here. I know he is in a good place now ❤
If that’s true he had to use a wheelbarrow because he had too many to carry. ☺️ I didn’t lose Brad, you don’t lose anything if you know where it is. Thank you
@@tincans0 I was hard and it was hard to breathe through it. He didn’t die in a horrible way, it was that his death was horrible, suddenly without any warning. I guess that is the hardest part of it. He was breathing and happy and then he wasn’t. Thank you for watching.
I love you Charly ((((HUGS))))🥰🤗 This was very difficult for you and I'm sorry you had to relive this. Sometimes talking about it reduces the pain. I truly appreciate you sharing your story and I felt like I was sitting next to you holding your hand and giving you a hug. 😢
I’m sure I was driving everyone crazy because of how slow I was talking. I was just trying to breathe. After I made the video I cried till I fell asleep and woke up some time after midnight. That is the last video I am going to do talking about how he died. God gave us both a gift that day and I just want to be grateful and not sad. Thank you
I think the first question most people ask is "What happened". I've seen Brad do myriads of videos in pain and I have also seen Brad do a video right after sedation at the hospital. I asked Brad once, why, in your condition do you focus on the flagpole when there is now so much to do and particularly in his condition. He told me he is not one to sit still and he was a patriot, first and foremost. Voila, a little snippet. The omellete king.
Chary, I know this was very hard for you to talk about out loud. It’s very traumatic to relive that day and the details. My heart really breaks for you and I do understand how you feel. I’m keeping you in my thoughts, prayers and my heart! 🙏❤️
It was hard to talk about. I felt all the pain as if it just happened. I should have made the video when it was easier to talk about. The first week or so that was all I wanted to talk about. Now I don’t even want to think about it. I should have made the video earlier in the day but I didn’t. I made it about 5 pm yesterday so I didn’t sleep at all. This video will be my last about that day. I’m going to make videos about my life forward. Thank you for prayers
while i never got the chance to meet yall Brad had extended an open invitation to stop by and have lunch or when i came through in the truck i no longer drive anymore me and Brad used to talk alot on messenger before i lost my facebook account and here in the comment section i actually hurt my back the first time while drilling a well across i20 from where yall live now i watched all of Brads videos and as long as you post them i will watch all of yours prayers and thanks for the closure
Thank you. I’m sure all my videos are going to be me attempting to fix stuff after watching some of his videos. I did take some pictures of the belt on the ZTR so I would know what it is supposed to look like.
@@bctruck when it comes to taking things apart and being able to put them back together the camera is always your friend taking pics has helped me alot making sure i get things back together right
There a many people walking around with a 98% blockage in there widow maker. Please talk to your doctor about getting a CTA scan so you know for sure and can get it treated before. It is a 5 minute scan in a Cat Scan machine. Stress tests, nuke tests, and ultrasound's cannot see them very well.
To me doing a live stream would be a daunting task. I hear others talk about learning to do them and it seems hard. However, when you feel like doing one I'll do my best to be there. I wouldn't rush it. There will be a day when you feel like talking with a bunch of friends on a live stream will be a happy occasion. Then would be a good time.
I have watched Brad do a live stream and the comments and questions go by to fast. I can’t multitask anymore like walk and chew gum. Right now happy Thoughts aren’t happening.
I’m sure as I walk down this path of life I will be able to smile about this. We can only pray that this is how we will leave this world. Thanks for watching.
It was long and drawn out with too much meaningless information but that whole day is like a movie that is stuck on replay. I’m sure I will eventually get to a good place about that day. Thank you for watching.
He was 64. I am 6 years older than him. When I met him I told him the age difference was going to be a problem and all he would say was it will be fine, it will work out great because we will probably die at the same time and neither one of us will have to be alone for too long. So if he was right, I should be looking at the end of my race . ☺️
I worried about Brad every day of my life. I asked him if he was okay every morning. I told him I loved him every morning without fail. My job is now over, I wish it wasn’t but I’m glad he is with the Lord and he is no longer in pain. Thanks for watching
I understand because I make sure my husband has his phone and his billfold, whatever he'll need that day, and did he take his medicine. When you look after someone for your whole life it's not easy to stop. When my dad got dementia after Covid my mom told me it was so hard that he no longer told her good night and that he loved her. He had not missed telling her even one time in 74 years of marriage. Mom did not go peacefully or quickly and I'm sad for that.
My husband doesn't answer me unless I have pie or something else he wants otherwise he just doesn't answer me. That scares me. It scares me to be hardly able to get around right now.
@ I am a lot of things but not scared. I wish that it was different. The further I get down this road of one, I am more thankful that he went before me. It’s hard but I will get it done one way or another. Brad would have eventually shut down. He could not handle much stress if any. I’m not going to say he would live like an animal but someone would have to rescue him sooner or later. He just wanted to make knives and me and the dogs fit in there somewhere. He was happy to let me take care of everything that wasn’t tool related. It worked for us. I guess that’s why so many men remarry quickly after the death of a spouse.
I’m sorry for your pain and loss. One day it will be better, soon I hope.
Thank you for sharing Charly. 😢
Love and prayers are always sent to you and the puppies.
God 🙏 Bless ✝️💛 Sister.
Love you ❤️
@@maximpestsolutions3696thank you. Much love back
I understand.
I have a message on my messaging machine from Brad when he called to check on me. I found it and it tore me up.
I prayed for God to have mercy on the only person that cared enough to check up on me.
This is the most difficult thing. Brad was like a brother in so many ways.
Knowing someone actually cared meant a lot to me.
Take comfort that he doesn't have to suffer here anymore and that his passing was painless and peaceful.
It could have been so much worse.
My younger brother was prescribed an off label use drug with a black box warning. It drove him completely insane. He killed himself. A horror beyond description.
Had Brad lived, there is no telling how much he may have suffered from further medical attention.
Brad is in the best hands now. He will suffer no more. He will awake in paradise.
@@chopsddy3 that was the first thing I thanked God for was that he took Brad quick. I am so grateful that I didn’t have to make that call to take him off life support.
The doctors said he had been without oxygen for too long and if they had got his heart going he would have had brain damage.
He would have been so angry. He absolutely would not have wanted to be hooked up to anything for life support.
It all happened the way it was supposed to. We can only pray that we leave this world the way he did.
I will always be thankful and grateful to God for his mercy for Brad.
Thank you for being Brad’s friend.
God bless you Charley. You may not feel like it right now, but you are a strong woman. Brad was blessed to have you as his soul mate. ♥️
I do feel blessed. Brad always treated me like an equal partner in life. He always thought I could do everything he could. He was the better half. Thank you
I appreciate the difficulty of sharing this. Brad will be missed here.
You have no idea how hard that really was. I was struggling with every breath I took. If I had been standing I would have been on my knees a couple of times.
I'm know this was very tough for you to replay this most terrible day and share it with us, so thank you for that. I hope you'll understand that when I say, I'm glad this was was quick for him when it was time for the Lord to call him home. I get on YT and I wonder if there will be a new post from Brad and then remember and feel a bit sad and then think of you and the critters are living it 24/7 and feel a bit sadder.
Thank you again.........
Thank you. I'm glad it was quick too. God blessed us both that day. I’m sure there are people who won’t understand. If given the choice I’m sure most people would say that is how they would like to leave this world. I know he died quickly and quietly because I was only feet away and I didn’t hear anything.
I know how you feel. Just lost my wife 2.months ago it is very hard. I stay sick every day I don't want to have a life any more. But God is helping me. God will help you too God bless you
I am so sorry. Life has so many heartbreaks. Every death we experience hits us in a different way. I can’t imagine how hard it would be to lose a child. When our spouse dies we grieve but we know why and work on getting through it. I wish he hadn’t died but I know where he is and that gives me peace.
Just finished watching. There's so much I want to say and don't know how. Even though we'd never met, talked only twice, Brad was like a brother to me. Enjoyed many a cup of coffee with him, often within a few minutes after 4:am eastern. Looked forward to that every more. Missed it, when it didn't happen, from time to time. Missing it even more so now. Just not the same when I walk into the den, each morning.
Charly, I'm so thankful that Brad passed away, as he did. I was visiting my Grandmother, at home, when God called her home, the very same way. She was talking and suddenly said I feel dizz.... Then she was gone. No pain. No fear. She didn't have time to finish her sentence. It was a blessing for her, as it was for Brad. That doctor who told you was right, in what he said. I know. I witnessed it with my Grandmother.
Charly, I'm so thankful, that God gave him back much of his health so he could have the sense of accomplishment at what he had done during the last month or so. Big jobs and little jobs that he recorded for us over those days. I'm thankful, also, for the completion of those things in time to be of help to you. Especially that fence, the generator ramp and more. I know he's looking down and saying he's glad he got them done for you.
Charly, I'm so thankful that you have the faith and strength to share this memorial with us. I don't think I could have done it, when I lost Better Half. I'm sure that strength and faith will carry you forward. I have absolutely no doubt about that. I'm also sure Brad is proud of you in this moment.
There's still more to say, but I don't know how to say it. So, I'll close by saying you are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Please don't drift away from us, my Sister in Christ. Please keep letting us know how you're doing, what you're doing, and how your companions are doing, too. Be sure to let us know if - when, Roof Cat lets you pet her!
May God continue to bless you, to carry you when needed, my friend.
Godspeed.
@@oldtimerlee8820 well I wasn’t going to tell it but a couple of days ago she rubbed on my arm a few times but I don’t have the heart to return any affection because Brad wanted to pet her so bad. So she is going to remain untouched out of respect for him. Plus I really think she would claw my eyes out.
I should’ve made that video so late in the day because I didn’t any sleep last night and when I did I had nightmares.
I really believe Brad wouldn’t like the fuss that I have made about him.
I never cried much, never had a lot of reasons to cry but October of 23 when Sunny died I didn’t think I was going to get through it. A day or so before Brad died I had a meltdown over her and I said to him how are we going to get over the death of one of us. He just said I don’t know. Well he doesn’t know. I get to find out.
I have often wondered why men die first most of the time. All the reasons that most people give don’t hold up in today’s world.
I have moments of why bother more than not. If God had asked me which one should go first I would’ve definitely said me because he would be better off than I would and I would have been wrong. So I guess that’s the answer to my question.
Thank you so very much for sharing about Brads last day with you dear Sister. Your family here on TH-cam feel your Love between you and Brad...and of your great Loss.
Brad was a very good man and a wonderful true friend.
Love and prayers are always sent your way 🙏💗. I will be calling you soon.
God 🙏 Bless ✝️💛 Charly.
Love you 💛❤️.
Ps. It's truly Sad about the 'Authorities -Medical establishment and 'friends' who have treated you poorly and shamefully. 😢😠
Thank you. Life is full of people who are so self absorbed that can’t see what’s happening around them and how much people are hurting. Every day we are getting a little closer to going home. Love ya bye.
I am so sorry you were treated the way you were, that was wrong. I know those young men will one day learn, I hope it's soon, how to treat people properly and kindly. You have my prayers and best thoughts and wishes. Love you, HUGS!
I’m sure those guys are probably not even there anymore. They were young and needed a job with very little training. They walked into my house empty handed. I felt like running out there and getting stuff myself. It’s okay Jesus came for Brad and he was blessed to get to go home. It’s us that has it hard.
Thank you for sharing that. I considered him a good friend and every time I pick up a piece of sandpaper in my shop I have thought about him.
Thank you for being his friend. I can relate to the sandpaper, everything in my life is about him. Every day is a tiny bit better than the day before. Except for when I did that video. I didn’t think I was going to get through it.
I am so very sorry. Just saw this today. I don't recall if you were there or if we met, but I met Brad at Prepperstock 2014. I'm glad to have known him. Keeping you in my prayers 🙏
I'm so sorry you had to relive this. It's hard to understand for family members in the heat of the moment that we must remain professional and complete our reports by protocol. Nothing we can say is going to make it better, so we take that heat and let it roll off our back. I miss Brad and his shop every day.
I miss him too. I have tried to type out a comment to you but everything I type comes out like a bitter angry old woman. So I am going to give all this to the Lord who can carry this heavy burden for me. Thank you
Thank you for updating us Charly, the way ypu were treated after Brad passed is appaling.
I hope you can take some solice that Brad passed peacefully with the voice of the woman he loved in his ears.
I'm glad the C.O.P came through for you and that the funeal home let you say goodbye oroperly.
Much love from Shetland. X
With all the ways Brad could have died that was the best and I think is why it was so shocking. All you ever hear is about the bad ways people die. I never thought he would be breathing and then not breathing. Death is about the living and what and how we deal with it. I hope I am getting a close to doing it right. Thank you
Thank you Charly. Love you and see you again soon. Bye
Thanks for sharing. Y'all were very fortunate to have found each other and had the lives and adventures you did.
You left out the word Blessed ☺️I couldn’t resist. We had did have lots of adventures and I’m glad he got to enjoy some retirement before he passed away. Thanks David
I really didn't want to pry into your worst day but as many I am sure, we wondered about the whole story. Thank you for your bravery and effort to go through that pain and let us all know. I want to say to you that I do feel a hole in my life where Brad once filled. I enjoyed his videos and even a few text messages shared. I didn't want to intrude on your lives as just a TH-cam "fan" so kept those short and infrequent. I say this to you for myself and all the other people who knew Brad; It was our HONOR to have known a kind soul and he is missed by all! The LORD blesses us in many ways, keep the faith, put one foot in front of the other everyday, talk with the Father when you need comfort and eventually you will receive the blessing of healing. GOD made the heart strong in spirit...I will pray for yours to heal quickly. Continue to get out of bed everyday. Continue to leave the house once a week. Continue to talk to people you meet along the way. One day you will realize there has been healing and you will receive your blessing! GOD BLESS YOU NOW AND MOVING FORWARD! Chuck.
You are a very kind person. I don’t know what Brad would think of all the things people have said about him. He would have been proud but I believe he would have said I’m just a guy that loves to make knives and talk. I was blessed to have him as my best friend and he wanted to share his life with me. He wasn’t perfect but he never stopped trying. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing Charly. I know it was hard to relive that terrible day. But I think I can speak for all of us that has been with Brad on a daily basis for many years, that it is appreciated and helps us as well. I sure do miss him and his videos every morning…..and I will for a long time to come. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. I wish he could have known about all the people that cared about him. TH-cam was a daily activity with him I don’t think he knew people cared about him not just his videos.
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I watched the whole video and although I had heard bits and pieces of the story you just told I learned a lot more. I know it was hard for you to tell the whole story in one sitting. But I am glad that you did. I knew about Brad's medical problems from his past videos. So, I am glad that it was quick for him. And how agonizing it has been for you. I hope that when I go that it is not hooked up to life support. I have told my wife that I don't want to go through that and to pull the plug. Thank you for telling us the whole story and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
@@ChiefAUS he got out early and easy. He must have done something right to get that gold star ending. He would not want to be kept alive under any circumstances. The doctor even said if they had gotten a heart beat he would have had brain damage from being without oxygen too long. He would not want to live like that.
I know that I am going to have good and bad days. What I want now is not have a plan. I am tired of thinking about everything.
I don't have any words that will help. I have spent the full length of this video leaking tears. You are loved.
@@aarondarling6653 thank you. There really no words that people can say to someone who loses a spouse but saying nothing is worse. I appreciate everything you and everyone else has said and done for me because they cared about Brad. Sadness will soften and it will be sadness with a smile. Thanks again
@@bctruck My youngest passed to cancer in '20 and it is never easier. it is as hard today as it was that day. unfortunately or maybe not the brain has a way of helping you to go on. it numbs the pain enough so you can get up each day and continue.
But my wife and I will never be the same life will never be the same.
Peace
I’m sorry for your loss. I understand exactly what you’re saying. I am as sad as I was from day one. I think I will just get to a new normal on this new journey of one. Being a one is not the end but just something different. I can’t imagine the pain of losing a child. I can’t even let my mind go there. 😥
I am so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace Brad
@@1whoFartsinthewind thank you. I believe he is resting with the Lord. He doesn’t hurt anymore.
Many Blessings!
I really am and in so many ways. Thank you
Tough loss but you both were certainly blessed to have such a wonderful marriage!
He was the best part of me. He would say that too. ☺️ thank you
Such a blessing to here you talk of him with so much love. That is so good to here. May God be with you always. ♥
Thank you. He was my husband, my life partner, but if could describe our relationship in one word it would be friend. I still tell young people all the time stop looking for a spouse and look for a friend that you can laugh with and the friendship will go where it is supposed to go.
Thank you for letting us know about Brad's last day. Sad as it was, at least it wasn't a long, dragged out illness. I personally hope to go fast when my time is up. You were a perfect couple and that makes your loss that much harder. Brad was a "Long Distance" Friend, but I feel like I lost a close Friend. I pray that your pain will ease as the days go on. God Bless You, Charly!
@@stevekundzala676 he was your friend.
I can’t imagine a better way to die. None of us can escape death. I was blessed to be with him when the Lord came for him.
He was looking at something he loved doing and listening to his wife sing (I can’t carry a tune in a bucket). His hands were still like he was holding his helmet. And that makes me cry when I think about it.
Thanks for being his friend.
I am sorry you had to tell that story, I know how hard that must have been. No one should have to relive an experience like that. I appreciate that you had the courage to do it. It was hard to listen to because you and Brad are like part of the family. I was used to sharing part of your lives every day. I pray that God will heal your heart and give you peace. One day you will be able to watch the legacy Brad left in all the BC videos on TH-cam and Rumble. Phil
@@xzktI won’t tell it again until I I can tell it without crying. I want to feel blessed and grateful for the way he passed.
Thank you from my whole heart for sharing this part of the journey. Please know that you two have brought me joy and laughter over the years. This in no way makes it easier for you, but I am thankful he went to the Lord on the express train with no pain. I think Brad’s sense of humor would appreciate the silly rhyme. Be blessed sweet sister ❤️🌿
@@lifewithmikeandjenn5814 thank you. The first day after his death, that was all I could say to God was thanking him for taking him home that way. I begged God not to take him while it was happening but when I realized he was gone I was so grateful to God for his mercy on me and Brad. I’m glad I did not have to make the call to end his death.
@@bctruck yes ma’am. I am also grateful that you did not have to make that decision. Please know you are in our prayers. Be blessed ❤️🌿
It's sad how illness can widdle us out. I was a watcher and was really taken back when this occurred. He is in a better place. My wife and I eat lunch at Sam's randomly you can't beat the prices.
@@Lorddarthvader1701 personally I don’t eat hot dogs but I do like their greasy slice of meat lover pizza. He got two hot dogs every time we went. Once every couple of months. He had been in pain for a long time but he was doing so much better gut wise. He hadn’t been sick with gut issues for about 4 months which was a long time for him. He was actually happy and we both told people who asked that it looked like he was going to live. God is still in charge.
😊 thank you,
Thank you for sharing! I miss Brad. I considered him a good friend. Love ya Charly
@@Wrenchesandrods I think he had way more friends than he knew. I wish he could hear all the great things everyone has said about him. Thank you for being his friend. Love to all the TH-cam family.
Remember going thru the anger, hurt, fear ,regret is all normal sharing you situation online is different but hopefully it will help you heal. Death is what we all will go thru it hits different when its you and when its very close to you. Brad is looking down over us all especially you and wants you to know he is safe and fine and will be with you always. On a side note i understand the anger with the Emts but most reasons for removing a loved one from a room when they are working with a patient is so they can focus. Even thought they deal with this daily they are already under a great amount of stress and pressure trying to help and stabilize a patient and they need to focus. Having a loved one in the room can make a stressful situation worse. Just as a note when i lost my mother in this same manner i felt the same way it is natural. God Bless stay strong.
charly so sorry for you we all loved brad he was so kool we are all going to miss him
I think he would laugh to know someone called him cool. ☺️ thank you
I believe our lives on earth are a small portion of our spiritual journey. The experiences we have are all we can take with us in our next life, so it is best to enjoy life as much as you can.
Brad has definitely given us good experiences while he was here.
I know he is in a good place now ❤
If that’s true he had to use a wheelbarrow because he had too many to carry. ☺️ I didn’t lose Brad, you don’t lose anything if you know where it is. Thank you
I’m so sorry. I have watched his videos for years now.
Thank you for making this video. I guess I needed it.
@@tincans0 I was hard and it was hard to breathe through it. He didn’t die in a horrible way, it was that his death was horrible, suddenly without any warning. I guess that is the hardest part of it. He was breathing and happy and then he wasn’t. Thank you for watching.
Thank you sister. Both of you are in my heart.
@@MiltonGlendenning thank you. We both thought I would go first and get things ready for him. God is still in charge.
I am glad you were able to get thru this video for us viewers. God bless you continually.
Thank you and God has blessed me. And I am very grateful for everything.
I love you Charly ((((HUGS))))🥰🤗 This was very difficult for you and I'm sorry you had to relive this. Sometimes talking about it reduces the pain. I truly appreciate you sharing your story and I felt like I was sitting next to you holding your hand and giving you a hug. 😢
I’m sure I was driving everyone crazy because of how slow I was talking. I was just trying to breathe. After I made the video I cried till I fell asleep and woke up some time after midnight. That is the last video I am going to do talking about how he died. God gave us both a gift that day and I just want to be grateful and not sad. Thank you
You are a blessing to my wife and I.
We will be in touch soon
Thank you for sharing this video 🙏
I replied to your comment earlier and it disappeared. I have no idea why. So I will try again. Thank you talk to you soon
Thank you for sharing all of this with us 😢 I miss Brad and think of yall daily. He was like the big brother I never had.
@@yoyoglock4 I think he would have been a great big brother. He liked showing people how to do stuff. Thanks
I think the first question most people ask is "What happened". I've seen Brad do myriads of videos in pain and I have also seen Brad do a video right after sedation at the hospital. I asked Brad once, why, in your condition do you focus on the flagpole when there is now so much to do and particularly in his condition. He told me he is not one to sit still and he was a patriot, first and foremost. Voila, a little snippet. The omellete king.
I think Brad believed hurting was a way of life. You can hurt sitting or you can hurt doing so he chose doing. Thank you.
Chary, I know this was very hard for you to talk about out loud. It’s very traumatic to relive that day and the details. My heart really breaks for you and I do understand how you feel.
I’m keeping you in my thoughts, prayers and my heart! 🙏❤️
It was hard to talk about. I felt all the pain as if it just happened. I should have made the video when it was easier to talk about. The first week or so that was all I wanted to talk about. Now I don’t even want to think about it.
I should have made the video earlier in the day but I didn’t. I made it about 5 pm yesterday so I didn’t sleep at all.
This video will be my last about that day. I’m going to make videos about my life forward.
Thank you for prayers
@ God has you 🙏❤️
I am so sorry for your terrible loss.
Thank you for sharing this video , imop as a widower it’s the life of my spouse and not the day of loss that I try to share .
Blessings
@@GarryFishermusic Brad won that day. I didn’t lose him because I know where he is. That will be the last video I do about that day. Thanks
Thank you. I would have listened longer.
So you’re the one. I could barely tell let alone listen to it. But thanks for watching.
So sorry for your loss Carly.Onedayatatime ❤️🙏
@@vlvtopcat thank you. I’m going to get through this.
We love you 😢
I love Brad’s TH-cam family. I’m with the band. You have to be a boomer to get that.
👍Best to ya ma’am. I know it’s gotta be hard coping w/ everything. Can’t imagine the stress. Take care & thx. On my prayer list. 🙏
Thank you. You sir have earned a crown.
@@bctruck🙏
TY for making the video, i know it was hard.
@@bernieclement3373 I don’t think I could do that day again. I thought my heart was going to explode.
TY
I had to look that up. Yes I’m a boomer
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while i never got the chance to meet yall Brad had extended an open invitation to stop by and have lunch or when i came through in the truck i no longer drive anymore
me and Brad used to talk alot on messenger before i lost my facebook account and here in the comment section i actually hurt my back the first time while drilling a well across i20 from where yall live now
i watched all of Brads videos and as long as you post them i will watch all of yours
prayers and thanks for the closure
Thank you. I’m sure all my videos are going to be me attempting to fix stuff after watching some of his videos. I did take some pictures of the belt on the ZTR so I would know what it is supposed to look like.
@@bctruck when it comes to taking things apart and being able to put them back together the camera is always your friend taking pics has helped me alot making sure i get things back together right
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Love to all the TH-cam family. Thank you
There a many people walking around with a 98% blockage in there widow maker. Please talk to your doctor about getting a CTA scan so you know for sure and can get it treated before. It is a 5 minute scan in a Cat Scan machine. Stress tests, nuke tests, and ultrasound's cannot see them very well.
I hope everyone reads this comment
To me doing a live stream would be a daunting task. I hear others talk about learning to do them and it seems hard. However, when you feel like doing one I'll do my best to be there. I wouldn't rush it. There will be a day when you feel like talking with a bunch of friends on a live stream will be a happy occasion. Then would be a good time.
I have watched Brad do a live stream and the comments and questions go by to fast. I can’t multitask anymore like walk and chew gum. Right now happy
Thoughts aren’t happening.
This happened to my mother when my dad died .
I’m sure as I walk down this path of life I will be able to smile about this. We can only pray that this is how we will leave this world. Thanks for watching.
Praying
I made it 23 min in had to stop 3 times to blow my nose, ill watch the rest tomorrow.
It gets worse then it gets better and then I am grateful that the Lord took him the way he did. Thank you
yep
I was sitting here thinking he would of been mad at them too but he would be happy who win the election but I cried with you ❤❤❤❤
@@bingo45373 he wouldn’t have let them in 🥹 thanks
God bless. Extremely poignant story.
I am still here at 43 minutes and it was hard for me to listen 😢 because I'm an emotional guy
It was long and drawn out with too much meaningless information but that whole day is like a movie that is stuck on replay. I’m sure I will eventually get to a good place about that day. Thank you for watching.
How old was Brad if you don’t mind my asking .
He was 64. I am 6 years older than him. When I met him I told him the age difference was going to be a problem and all he would say was it will be fine, it will work out great because we will probably die at the same time and neither one of us will have to be alone for too long. So if he was right, I should be looking at the end of my race . ☺️
Sorry they wouldn’t let you ride in the ambulance.
That’s kinda of a messed up policy.
@@JimsEquipmentShed The whole thing was messed up. Some people shouldn’t be in the life saving profession.
sad
Life is sooner or later.
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I’m with you on this video. What do you say to all that? Thanks
I wish he was alive to have seen Trump win, I'm sure he knows he won.