Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Bradly D. Conner was a career soldier who was gung-ho about serving, yet modest about his many awards. "I think he considered himself a warrior," said his wife, Cynthia. "And so did the rest of us. We thought he was invincible." Conner, 41, of Coeur d'' Alene, Idaho, was killed May 9 by a roadside bomb near Al-Hillah. He was assigned to Fort Lewis and was on his fourth deployment to Iraq. "He''s one of those guys where I could say I was his best friend, but everybody would probably say he''s their best friend," David Roberts said. Conner participated in ROTC in high school, where he graduated in 1984. He briefly attended the University of Idaho, then transferred to North Idaho College. Conner studied math and engineering and thought about becoming a teacher. But when his money ran out, he enlisted in the Army in June 1987. His father, William Conner, said his son had been working to restore a 1969 Firebird, which was almost completed. "All but the back seat, inside and out," he said. "It''s an amazing thing." He also is survived by three children: Aaron, 14, Katherine, 12, and Rachel, 6.
It is hard to believe it has been 7 years. I was at Arlington a few weeks ago and took my sons and wife to visit you. It was nice to visit after they had heard all of my stories. I think of you often.
Ethan Carter
May 08, 2014 | Denver, CO
To the family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Bradly D. Conner:
Always remembering Bradly. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
May 09, 2012 | Carson City, NV
To the family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Bradly D. Conner:
Please accept my remembrance of Bradly on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
May 10, 2011 | Carson City, NV
Cynthia,
I am sitting here with a tremendous sadness. I just learned today that Brad is one of our fallen hero's.
It is all so surreal...I am on bended knee. My prayers are with you and your children. Please contact me, I don't know how to reach you.
Harlyn "Jeanie" Thompson (Rarig), Ft. Lewis, WA (I live in Vancouver, WA now). My email is [email protected]
Harlyn (Jeanie) Thompson (Rarig)
June 01, 2010 | Vancouver, WA
Brenda Day,
Would you please email me.
[email protected]
Thank you
Stephen Brixen
May 11, 2010 | Wasilla, AK
Brad, Its been 3 years since I saw you on FOB Kalsu, and learned of your passing two days later. It seems just like yesterday that I was walking out of the Chow Hall and saw you across the parking lot. It has been 4 years since I had seen you in Carson. I still cant believe we were from the same town and I didn;t even know it. Kellogg and CDA Idaho. Who would have thought it. Anyway, i will be heading back to VA for school again soon and I will make it a priority to come see you again.
Stephen Brixen
May 10, 2010 | Wasilla, AK
To the family and friends of Sgt. Maj. Bradly D. Conner:
Remembering Bradly on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Peggy Childers
May 09, 2010 | Carson City, NV
Brad,
While I was in BNCOC in VA, I made a trip up to Arlington to see you. I meant a lot to me to come see you, and I am so grateful for the time that I knew you and learned from. Until we meet again on the other side.
Stephen Brixen
January 29, 2010 | Palmer, AK
Memorial Day got me thinking of Brad. You are sorely missed, Sergeant Major.
Bryan
May 25, 2009 | Hope Mills, NC
