As a friend of Brad's and also a classmate, I think it's really inspiring how many prayers have gone out to him and his family. Brad was such a congenial person, and baseball was his number one passion. The community is really distraught over his death. Reading the message board with all these kind thoughts makes such a difference. Brad's funeral became a revival and over fifty of my classmates were saved or re-dedicated their lives to Christ. In my mind, Bradley was taken from us for a reason.
Lord, I have been seeking an explanation
About my friend's destination
I hate his death's contemplation
There's so much emerging frustration
You took his life so quickly
It makes those who loved him sickly
Brad lives now as a martyr
But we can't forget his departure
He came to you as his walk ended
Devastating the lives of those he befriended
Brightening my day with his mischevious smile
School with him was all worth the while
You took this young life and I can't understand
But I know You have some spectacular Plan
I realize You are only trying to make us stronger
Rest in Peace, Bradley Keith Sonner