Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Bradley Martin Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Bradley Martin
cindi
June 30, 2006
Brad you were definatley one of a kind. I remember watching you play football and baseball all through high school. You had a smile that could light up a room. Sorry that we won't be able to see it for awhile. To Bob and Ellen know that he is in good hands and will be with you always.
TRACIE ESPINOLA
June 29, 2006
I KNEW BRAD VERY WELL AND WENT ON A FEW DATES TOGETHER.HE HAD A GREAT PERSONALITY.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY...
Joe Sharpe
June 21, 2006
I am still in shock after finding out of Brad's passing on the ticker screen while watching ESPNU. I feel like I lost a little brother since your entire family took me in and treated my like one of the family while being so far away from home for the first time after college. Alot of good memories helping Dr. Bob coach Brad and friends in Babe Ruth and watching him grow up as an athlete and young man. Thank you for letting me be a part of Brad's and the entire Martin Family!
Pete Martinez Arguijo III
June 16, 2006
Brad,
I just want to say it was an honor and privilege to compete on the football field with you. Your confidence and competitive fire will forever impress me!
Lisa Lemmons
June 13, 2006
We just wanted to send our condolences for your loss. We are sorry to have missed his memorial in Clovis. I have some fun memories of us kids from high school and will remember Brad always. Best wishes to all of your family.
Gaoiran/Okutsu Family
June 13, 2006
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Robin Jacks
June 12, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ali (Alice) (Goetz) Pili
June 9, 2006
Dear Ellen and Bob, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I was just back in Iowa City for my father's funeral when I heard about the loss of your son. My prayers are with you always.
Patty Kent Marsh
June 9, 2006
Dear Bob and Ellen,
I heard about your son's passing while visiting in Iowa City. We always enjoyed watching Brad play football at BYU, and felt this was our link to his great parents. I am very sorry for your loss. May heavenly peace fill your heart with His love.
Bailee Vawdrey
June 9, 2006
BRAD--
I send my thoughts out to the Martin Family, they never met me, but i am a friend of Brad's. I met him a couple of months ago and the few months that i knew him will touch me forever. He had this amazing power to make everyone around him laugh. I will miss him greatly.
Vance Walberg
June 8, 2006
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family from the Walberg's. I wish I could be at the funeral but Rose will be there for me. I will always remember Brad for him being himself. He was as tough as they come. Please let us know if we can help out in anyway and you will be in our prayers.
Amy Morgenstern
June 8, 2006
I was completely shocked to hear of Brad's passing. I haven't seen Brad since high school, but remember hearing about his success through friends. My condolences to his family for their loss of a son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.
Robert Bell
June 8, 2006
God bless you, brother. Thank you for our time together. I love you and will miss you more than you'll know.
Justin Ena
June 7, 2006
I just wanted to send my condolences to the Martin Family. Brad was a great teammate and had great power as a leader. I know we all looked up to him. Thanks for everything. We will miss you Brad.
Jaime (Price) Bringhurst
June 7, 2006
There was nothing funnier then to hear Brad actually GIGGLE- which he used to do frequently at dinner at Grandmas house. I am so sorry to hear about his death. My condonlences to the entire Martin family. May you be blessed with strength.
Stephanie Vish
June 7, 2006
To the Martin Family,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. Brad was not only an all-star athlete, he was an all-star son, brother, uncle and person. He inspired many and will NEVER be forgotten.
Charlie Peterson
June 7, 2006
To Brad Martin Family....
I was awestruck and saddened when I read of Brad's passing. Brad had a way of making everyone else around him play better. He was an amazing player and an awesome leader. It was a joy to play football with him.
May God bless him as he begins his next journey.
The Fresno Bee
June 7, 2006
May the love of your family and friends carry you through this difficult time. Thank you for placing your Tribute Notice in our newspaper.
Craig Armstrong
June 7, 2006
You don't know me but I'll never forget you. I watched you play and loved every minute. My heart felt thanks goes to the Martins for shareing your son with the B.Y.U. fans.
Thank you and God bless you all
Brad in his last days...........
Cassie Chatelin
June 6, 2006
Brad, Brad, Brad, where do I begin? You have a heart of gold and a smile you can see a mile away. You never failed at making us laugh or at making our day a little bit easier. I have never been so cared for and loved by one person. My heart goes out to your family and friends that you leave behind. You will be truely missed by those of us you spent your time with last and we love you with all that we have. Thank you for spending your last days with me........I will never forget you.
Mitch Harper
June 6, 2006
My condolences go out to the Martin family. Brad was a great player at BYU, him and Shay Muirbrook were a great Linebacker tandem and I will always have fond memories of him. May god bless you and your family Brad.
Clinton Martinez
June 6, 2006
I remember sitting in Cougar stadium during the season opener of Brad's FR year. I thought I knew everything about BYU football and all of the suddent here was this QB out there on defense making plays. I loved the way Brad played and I am sad to see he is gone. To his family, my deepest condolences I can only imagine the grief of losing someone so special. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and sustain you in this time of grief.
Rick Robins
June 6, 2006
I had the oppurtunity to coach with Brad at Lone Peak HS. He made a positive impact on so many kids that he coached there. He will be missed!
Chris Pella
June 6, 2006
Dear Martin Family:
I returned from Italy June 5 and picked up a USA today in Rome and found out about Brad. Losing a loved one is never easy but there are so many wonderful things about Brad and I can't tell you how much I have been blessed by being associated with your family and Brad. God bless you and your family and I truly hope to see you someday soon.
Chris Pella
Richard & Cleo Unsicker
June 5, 2006
Our hearts are saddened and our memories are filled with love for your family. We mourn with you at Brad's passing. Brad made BYU football a little more exciting for our family. Even though time and miles have kept us appart please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Josh Lowe
June 5, 2006
I'm shocked to hear of Brad's passing. We became friends playing together at BYU. I was Brad's understudy. He had a charisma that few in this world have, and a person that you wanted to be around. It was difficult to live up to the standard that he set, because he played the game like he lived his life--with all his heart, with passion. My heart goes out to his family in this difficult time. May the Lord be with you to comfort you, and know that He has called one of His favorite sons home. Brad will be sorely missed.
Jack, Julie & Jamie English
June 5, 2006
We feel great sorrow and sympathy to the Martin family losing such a great kid. Many memories come forth when our boys played ball together. Brad was an inspiration. We enjoyed the times when they played on the same team and admired. his competiveness when we had to play against him. He was always a gentleman either way. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matthew Madsen
June 5, 2006
Dear Martin Family,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Brad. Our family experienced the same thing a few years ago with my youngest brother. It is difficult to see a loved one pass on.
It was a joy to watch Brad play football. I know many coaches here in Clovis and none of them wanted to defend him. As an attacking QB he punished the defenses. I will have those memories of him. An ultimate warrior once he stepped onto the battlefield.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Matt Madsen & Family
Jamie Cook
June 5, 2006
To the Martin family, thank you for blessing us with Brad, for he was the epitome of the word teammate. I had the pleasure of playing with him his freshman year and I know that we will one day play together again. May the Lord bless you and keep you.
Joshua Easterly
June 5, 2006
Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Bry, Kurt and Cassie,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Brad was one of my best friends throughout high school and junior high. The times we shared will always have a special place in my heart.
Joshua
Heather Brose-McKeighan
June 4, 2006
I will always remember Brad as a dear friend and neighbor who never let me down. So many memories...
His friendship meant so much.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Martin family.
Jimmy Richards
June 4, 2006
Brad has accomplished and experienced so many things in his short life that most people could look at him and with envy say he lived a blessed life. However, the tragedy in Brad's passing is that he didn't have the time to accomplish the many more wonderful things that lay in wait for him. He was a very gifted individual... intelligent, strong, athletic. I always looked up to him for his leadership and for his competitive prowess. He was a great teammate and friend. My condolences go out to his family in their loss.
Chad Lewis
June 4, 2006
My heart goes out to the Martin Family.
I was honored to play football at BYU with Brad. He was a great teammate and an absolute warrior. He is one of THE reasons that we went 14-1 in 1996. His uncanny ability to pick up fumbles and make plays gave our team a spark each and every game. I wish that I could have been at the graveside with the other guys that I played with to honor Brad and his family. As grateful as I am for Brad's friendship, I think I am even more grateful for the way that he treated my little brother Todd. My brother walked on to the team and Brad treated him like an All American. I will never be able to thank him for that. That meant more to me than any play that he ever made for BYU. I feel honored to be one of Brad's many friends. May the Lord bless and comfort your family.
Sincerely, Chad Lewis
Sheryl and Joe Alandt
June 4, 2006
Dear Bob and Ellen, Although many years have gone by since we last spoke, the whole Alandt family is saddened to hear of Brad's passing. Please know that the times spent with him at CW and with your family are life long memories for us. May God be with you and yours in the days ahead.
Go Eagles!
Joe and Sheryl Alandt
Kathy, Fred, Kent, Erin Riddle
June 4, 2006
Ellen, Bob, Bry, Kurt and Cassie,
When Kent called to tell us of Brad's unfortunate demise, we could not have been more stunned. Even though we have not kept in touch, we have always thought of you in your Iowa City days. We cannot express to you how deeply we know you will miss Brad, but know that we are all sending you our blessings and prayers.
Angelique Strasburg Jackson
June 4, 2006
Brad's laughter and sense of humor are what I will remember most. The kids together at Dee and Ann's, and dinners at Dorothy's. My kids, their kids, they all adored cousin Brad and they laughed long and hard when they were together. Brad, I wish you peace and may your laughter ring out across heaven with those who have gone before.
Kari Gibb
June 4, 2006
My sincerest condolences go out to Brad’s family and friends. I was able to coach with Brad for a time at Lone Peak High School and remember him as being bright, passionate about life and football and a fun man to work with.
I will not soon forget sitting the booth on game nights – bag of sunflower seeds – calling fronts and stunts for the sideline coaches. Brad could hardly wait until the end of the 3rd quarter to get down to the field where his feet could be on the grass and he could look the players in the eyes.
He loved the game and it was my pleasure to watch him and many were able to feed off his energy and excitement. I certainly enjoyed my time with Brad – as short as it was.
Again, my thoughts and prayers are with the Martin family at this time. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe in his love.
Tony & Sarah Brown
June 3, 2006
Knew Brad off the field, while at BYU. He was very polite to my wife and me, and we enjoyed hanging out with him.
We are terribly sorry for your loss, and our prayers are with you during this challenging time.
Steve Sarkisian
June 3, 2006
My thoughts and prayers go out to Brad and his family. He was a great teammate and leader, one that had an amazing ability to make those playing around him better. May God Bless you Brad and your family.
Kathy & Pete Hennecke
June 3, 2006
Our whole family is shocked and so sad about the death of Brad. We have such fond memories of the boys playing baseball with and against each other. He was such a talented and wonderful person. Our prayes and hearts go out to Bob and Ellen and their entire family.
Tirza Hawkins
June 3, 2006
From hanging out all summer long when Brad moved to Clovis and onto our block to always having him and his friends around our apartment during college, I've always had a special place in my heart for Brad. He was charming and a genuine soul. You are in our prayers- Bob, Ellen, Bry, Kurt and Cassie.
Paul and Nita Caldwell
June 3, 2006
We were saddened to read of Brad's passing. To his Grandmother Dorothy and all of Brad's family, we express our deepest sympathy. We recall your and Glen's love and pride in Brad. We know you will be comforted by your faith in our Savior and your knowledge of His eternal plan.
Mark Preece
June 3, 2006
I also wish to express my condolences to the Martin family. I have always pictured Brad has Bryant's little brother from our days in Iowa City.
Kalani Fifita Sitake
June 3, 2006
Freshmen year at BYU was a lot smoother for me because of Brad. We had some great times. I will always remember his laugh! A great friend! I miss you bro! No worries, I'll see you some day. Much love!
Itula Mili
June 2, 2006
My condolences go out to Brad's family. I've always had much respect for Brad as his former team mate at BYU. He was a fierce competitor on the football field--something I'll always remember about him. May he find peace and rest in the Lord's hands. Love and Aloha.
Tracy Hill
June 2, 2006
Bob and Ellen,
We are deeply saddened at the news of Brad's passing. We remember him as an active toddler in Junior Sunday School in Iowa City, and loved watching him play at BYU. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tracy and Joeen Hill
Brittany Strasburg
June 2, 2006
Brad~ I couldn't have asked for a better cousin, the only thing that I wish is that we would have been able to see eachother a little more often than once a year if we were lucky. I love you very much and I will miss you. Spread your wings and fly buddy, you are home. Always and Forever
Ryan Contreras
June 2, 2006
Bradley, I will always remember the good times we had at Kastner through Clovis West. Great team mate.
Justin Shover
June 2, 2006
Brad and I first met playing baseball with one another in the 7th grade. We played together as teammates for several years, forging an unforgettable bond. I haven't seen Brad in years now, but I can't help but think about the last time we saw eachother, he came up and gave me a BIG hug, picked me up and said "HEY SHOVER" with this huge, comforting smile on his face. That last encounter we had together completely embodied Brad's character. He had such an uplifting spirit, and was such a talented human being...athletically, intellectually and spritually. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during these hard times. You were so blessed to have Brad as a son and brother. I will truly miss his friendship. I send my love to you all, and I miss you Brad!
Justin Shover
Marc Barney
June 2, 2006
Brad,
You were one of my favorite players during the time you were with the Cougs. I am saddened by your passing and will pray for your loved ones.
Dick Harmon
June 2, 2006
To the wife and family of Brad... I wish to convey my condolences over his passing. I remember Brad as a converted quarterback, who took on defensive duties to be more physical. He was a kind man who always treated me with respect and helped further my work as a sports writer. The last time I talked to him was on the golf course and he was working with the local high school program. My prayers are with you.
Rebecca Holt
June 2, 2006
Brad will be sorely missed. His smile lighted my morning and filled me with joy. It's hard to imagine him not physically being here on this earth, but I can picture him alive and full of adventure and laughter in heaven above. May you feel the comfort of the Lord come to you and bridge the distance you feel between his heart and yours.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
Tyler Root
June 2, 2006
WOW!! This is very sad indeed and my thoughts and prayers go out to the Martin Family. They do not know me, nore does Brad, but I've had interaction with both.
I used to attend the same team FB camp (Golden State Wing-T camp) as Brad's team when I was in HS. He was a year older than me, but he always handled himself with class and was a great leader to all those he associated with.
I also met his parents at the 2001 BYU vs. UNLV FB game and they were the nicest people who were very proud of their son, as they should be.
I truly hope they are comforted by the thought that we are all a family that will be together again someday. In addition, to the thought that their son touched many peoples lives in many different ways.
Nikki Martin
June 2, 2006
B Rad....You were one of a kind. You are leaving alot of FAMILY and FRIENDS that loved you and are going to miss your cute face and smile.I am glad we got to spend time together and I am going to miss that cuz. I love you so much.
Alex Sokol
June 2, 2006
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Stephen Lake
June 2, 2006
We offer our sincerest thoughts at your loss Bob and Ellen. I don't know if we've ever faced a more daunting challange than to lose a son three years ago. May our Heavenly Father attend you at this time.
Ted Barduson
June 2, 2006
I am completely devastated by this news. Brad is and always will be my friend and I will miss him. We met in Salt lake City and created a bond which I still can feel. My prayers and love goes out to his Mom and Dad.
Stewart Peay
June 2, 2006
I am saddened by your loss. Brad was one of my all time favorite BYU linebackers. I wish you only the best at this time.
Zach and Heather Wallin
June 1, 2006
We love you Brad! You will be missed by all of us.
Michelle Martin
June 1, 2006
Uncle Brad you were the best. You always made us laugh. We will always love you!
Love, Alli, Justin, And Gracie Martin
Showing 1 - 61 of 61 results
Make a Donation
in Bradley Martin's name
Memorial Events
for Bradley Martin
How to support Bradley's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Bradley Martin's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
