The obituary is a beautiful tribute! It made me smile. It conveyed that Brad is/was a person who really loved life and freely gave of his talent and energy and personality. He was also a person who made use of things other people give away for free! Love it! Peace and love to all of you.

Bradley's family and friends,

Bradley was in St. Mary's choir with me and my siblings. He gave us different names, and we called him Bartley in return. He told us this snail and turtle joke a million times, but it was always the best. We always felt so lucky to get to hang out with "Bartley", so I keep you all in my prayers.

Deb and family,

Anne and I want to express our sorrow for the loss of Brad. We weren't aware of his valiant fight against the dreaded disease that took him, but we have no doubt he gave it all he had. He had so many reasons to love life and want to live it to the fullest.

So sorry.

Jim & Anne Croker

to the Gilpin family, im so sorry for your loss. I have good memories of visiting Gilpin paint and glass and buying windows and paint and any thing else I needed that's where I met brad and he was a great person also I have met others family members as I went to west high class of 78. god bless you all at this sad time of life. michael

Dear Deb, I am so sorry to read about Brad, and will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God bless you all. Love, Cathi Goodfellow

To Deb, the kids and the entire Gilpin clan: Please accept our deepest sympathies. Brad was such an awesome person! Just to think of him brings a smile to think of the many memories from back in the day. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers for many months. We are honored to have known Brad. Take care! Tim and Julie Taylor

One of the best men from one of the best families is gone from this world. I am blessed to have known Brad with his 100 watt smile, infectious laugh and his never ending willingness to be there for any and all. My heart and prayers go out to the whole family.

Gilpin Family: I am so sorry to hear of Brad's passing. He was one of the very nicest, friendly people I have ever met. In all the times I interacted with him at North Dodge Athletic Club, he never had anything but a smile on his face and that is contagious. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace always. God Bless Brad and your whole family.

I work for world radio for 20 years and around the downtown Iowa city store for about eight and all the Gilpin family members were customers very good customers and Brad was always a joy to deal with he could never understand how J could spend all of his high school savings on big rock monitor speakers I’m currently in a battle with cancer myself I seem to be whipping it at this point I live six months a year in Arizona and six months in Montezuma Iowa. My condolences-and love to the entire Gilbert family

I will always remember walking into GP&G and being greeted by Bill, Pat, Brad and Jay collectively. Their love was and always will be contagious.

Brad installed the tape deck in my first car, a ‘76 Mustang. An awesome family — you are all in my heart and thoughts. I’m so sorry for your loss.

My heart goes out to you, Becki, and all your family in this time of loss. I hope you are able to comfort and support each other as you grieve. Sending you love and light. - Judy Hancock Holland