Bradley A. Ausbrooks

Bradley A. Ausbrooks

52, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, September 1, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. Born on March 27, 1963 in Beech Grove, IN he was a 1981 Perry Meridian graduate and graduate of the University of Maryland, and John Hopkins University, where he received his Master's degree in Telecommunications. 

A decorated U.S. Marine Gulf War veteran from 1981-1984, he served in Beirut and Grenada. Brad served as an advisor to Presidents Ford, Reagan, and Clinton. He was a former U.S. State Department Ambassador to Liberia and Haiti; where he traveled the world. He then worked for the C.I.A.

Currently he worked as a Senior Project Manager at Wells Fargo in Scottsdale, AZ. The City of Indianapolis named him as Honorary Deputy Chief of Police and he was a recipient of the Van Valer Bravery Award by Quest. His hobbies included, range shooting, golfing, swimming,  his motorcycle, and fine cars.

Survivors include his mother, Florence (Urioste) Ausbrooks; sister Sheila Ausbrooks; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Guthrie O'dell Ausbrooks on July 2, 1970, who was a Detective/Sergeant of the Indianapolis Police Department for 26 years.

Visitation: 3 - 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at G.H. Herrmann Greenwood Funeral Home at The Gardens at Olive Branch, 1605 S. State Road 135. The Funeral Service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 5 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Round Hill Cemetery with full military honors. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ghherrmann.com