Very sorry to hear.

Sounds like he enjoyed his life.

My thoughts are with his family's loss.

Couldn't have said it better or more to the point, thanks Qwerts.
Brad will be sadly missed but not forgotten
Our thoughts and hearts go out to his family

my sincere condolences to brads family.

brad was a real bloke who i was privileged to have spent time with over many years, usually at wavesailing comps like mambo.
always high spirited and adventurous (4WDing through tracks back from the pambula pub at mambo with a trayful of us drunken wavesailors) and a bloody great wavesailor who got better the older he got!!!
his character will be sorely missed by anyone who spent time with him.
good onya brad thanks for the memories. you put a smile on everyones dial.

That's perfectly put qwerty - Brad was a great bloke and as much of a legend in the Long Reef carpark as he was on the water. He was always good for an on-the-fly repair and a tale and his big lumbering truck was always a welcome sight when you thought you were going to be the only one out.

The last time I sailed with him it was blowing its nuts off and all the crew - Brad included - were struggling to keep our boards glued to the water. Real survival conditions. Then out of the corner of my eye I saw Brad suddenly peel off downwind, accelerate like a mad man and then pull a huge forward. I'll never forget it.

Bon voyage, Brad. You were an inspiration.

It is really great to see so many nice things being said about a truly exceptional character. He will be sadly missed, not only because he was a wave sailing legend, and an icon on the northern beaches, but also because of his warm, generous and caring nature. Brad always had time to have a chat to anyone. And if you had a problem he would always want to offer you suggestions, and would not be happy until he could solve it for you, even if he only just met you.

Brad loved life, and especially if it involved wind surfing. Besides Brad's obvious love for his family, wave sailing was without doubt his biggest passion in life. As someone else commented, if you wanted to go for a sail and you wanted company you could rely on Brad to either already be there or join you without too much persuasion.

I believe sailing helped Brad block out his illness and survive for so much longer than he was told he would by the doctors. He refused to give in, and sailed right upto a month ago. Thats how strong sailing obsession can be.

Brad always saw the good in everyone and every situation, and rarely had a harsh word to say about anyone (with the exception of the Warringah Council rangers). Many would recall Brad as someone who was always trying to see the lighter side of life. He loved playing practical jokes and having a good laugh. If you visited his house and weren't aware, you would be squirted by water from his front door bell, etc. It was things like that which set Brad apart and made him the colourful and loveable character that he was.

I personally have lost a great mate, with whom I shared a common passion, and with whom I had many a fun time. I am truly sadened by his passing, but am thankful that I had the fortune to have known him, and that his end was not full of pain and suffering.

Cheers Mate !!

Sincere condolences to Brads family, really a great loss for us all.

Brad - he did it all, great husband, great dad, great mate. He was a great sailor and a central person that brought the Long Reef wavesailing community together. The friendship, encouragement, spare parts, practical jokes, we are gonna miss them all. I really cannot believe we are not going to see Brad on the water or driving around in the truck.

Brad also knew pain and suffering, he battled and it frustrated him but he wasnt one to complain. He persevered and kept doing what he loved and in doing so left us all an example.

Sadly, farewell to the Mayor of Longy - RobJ

I find it hard to beleive Brad has gone. To me, as I i'm sure with most, he was always such an inspiration. No matter what, he always bounced back, a truly larger than life charater.

After reading down through all the messages, it shows that Brad will be greatly missed and every body had it spot on.

Chubb you summed it up. I can't imagine heading to Long Reef on a Big Day and not seeing Brad's truck on top of the hill.

I will miss those cold winter days sitting in the truck and Brad saying it will be here soon its 25 knots at the airport.

I too feel that I have lost a good friend.

All my condolences go to Brad's family and if you need anything we are just a phone call away.

Kevin, Kerri-Lee and Madeleine Claret

He loved above all and most dearly Julie, Natalie, Jake and Carly.

I am sure he has found Merl, driven off in the Kingswood and is rigging up in the most heavenly spot as we speak.

Gone are the days!!

Very sad to hear of Brads passing. Rip mate, from all your friends up here in Qld. We'll all miss your unique sense of humour and easy going nature.
Michael

Monday 7 May, Northern Suburbs Crematorium.
wear a Hawaiian shirt

Hi All,

A very sad time....

Brad's funeral is at 11 am Monday 7th May at Magnolia Chapel at Macquarie Park Crematorium on the corner of Delhi Rd and Plassey Rd North Ryde about 2km up the road from Northern Suburbs Crematorium.

"Dress as you feel"- it was suggested to wear bright Hawaiin shirt or such.

The family requested that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Sydney Cancer Centre Foundation.

He will be sadly missed by us all......

One of the first times I walked up to the Headland at Longy I was with Brad and he told me that he had brought back a rock from Maui and had buried it near the steps as you come out facing north from the carpark. Can anyone one shed some light on that one? I think he got it when he went with Glovey??Chubby?? You must know something about that one?

So many of us share similar memories of Brad - his impact on each member of the northern beaches windsurfing community has been universal and long lasting. At times a mischievous rouge but always a gentleman who shared his love of windsurfing and living life. Much respect and good memories
Tim

Fantastic bloke, humour an family. Brad will be sorely missed but fondley remembered.