Bradley J.Bertram

"My thoughts and sincerest condolences go out to Brad's family and friends. I went to school with Brad since Linden. Although I wasn't close with Brad he always had a friendly and genuine way about him. A few months ago I needed a tow and who shows up but Brad. He seemed so happy and was so helpful and nice. His attitude and genuine desire to be helpful made me a forever Aal-Bee customer. I am so sorry for your loss. The community has lost one of its greatest members."

"I have known Brad for many years and will always remember talking about cars and racing, also seeing him at the gas station. Will miss you Brad!"

"I was shocked when my sister Lisa called me to tell me about Brad. My heart just stopped. I've known Brad since he was a little kid because Brian and Donna are my best friends. Brad was a true clone of his father as they both would help anyone anytime without questions. Brad was the only person I felt comfortable towing my Little Debbie Truck as he was so good at it and his smile always made me feel better. I feel so sad for the family and just want them to know that they are in my thoughts and prayers."

"I am so sorry to hear about Brad. I still remember his smiling face when he was a little boy at Linden. It appears he grew up to be a wonderful man. His family should be proud. May you smile soon as you recall wonderful memories."

"Donna and Brian, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I am so sorry for your loss. It is impossible to have the right words to say at such an awful time, but I hope it does give you some comfort to know how many people are sending love and support your way! Can't get over how much he looks like his Dad! Cheryl"

"I went to high school with Brad, he always had a smile on his face whenever I seen him in the halls. I would like to give my condolences to Jamie & all of Brads family. Brad you will be greatly missed."

"We are so sorry for your loss, we will really miss Brad. I met Brad a few years ago when he started his business, I sent all my clients to him for their towing needs & never had any complaints - the only feedback we had was Brad was very nice, polite & helpful."

"I too have known Brad since grade school. He was a gem like no other, very kind and welcoming to all. I am truely sorry to hear of your loss, as my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will be missed, but know that he is in a better place. A loss like this is like none other as I can only imagine. I would like to leave you with a poem that may help you get through. The Broken Chain: We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we love you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Out family chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the Chain will link again."

"I had known Brad since grade school at Linden. He was truly one of the kindest people I have ever known. Always friendly and never a mean thing to say. Even though I hadn't seen him in several years, I can still picture his smile and hear him teasing me for having a 4-cylinder Mustang. Jamie, I know you're hearing this a lot, but I am truly sorry for yours and your children's loss."

"I am sorry to hear about Brad. My condolences goes out to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."

"Smiling and joking and helping others in need especialy family were Brad's best qualities. Brad was a little brother but acted like a big brother never trying to burden others with his life just always helping. Jamie,our prayers are with you and your children."

"so sorry jamie brad was so nice he help alot of are freinds he going to be miss"

"He was a great guy. Will be greatly missed. Our love to the family.Will always be remebered."

"Jamie I am so sorry for your loss! Brad was an awesome guy and could aleays put a smile on my face even when I was mad at the world. He will be greatly missed! Love you Jamie!"

"Sorry for your loss, I wanted to let you know how greatful I was of Brad giving my son and I a ride home when our car broke down. He was so kind and instead of making us wait in the over 100 degree temp for a taxi to pick us up he generously offered us a ride. The taxi was already twenty minutes late and without a hesitation he offered us a ride home saving us from the horrible heat. I have seen him around town in his tow truck and I always made it a point to wave regardless if he remembered us or not. Thanks Brad!! You were a great asset to Fremont and you will be greatly missed even by complete strangers. Rest in Peace."

"My condolences to your family. You are in our prayers. It is a very difficult time when someone so special has to leave so soon with so many titles such as "Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Grandson etc." He will be missed by many!"

""Faith is not necessary when you know how things are going to work out, - that's knowledge. It's in the time of unknowing that having faith is what sees you through to the other side. Faith is what gives you strength. Faith is that light in your heart that keeps on shining even when it's all darkness outside. Now is the time to keep that faith alive!" With our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family. We will miss seeing Brad and his big smile. He truly will be missed by many. God be with you , Doug and Robin Widick"

"Our deepest sympathy on the loss of Brad! He was a great guy who helped our company out in many ways. He was always there for us no matter what time day or night that he was called. We appreciated everything he ever did for us! He will be deeply missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!"

"Jamie our hearts go out to you and your family. There is no words that anyone can say to make things better or you to make you feel better. It will take time to heal your heart and to lessen the pain just lean on your friends and family that is what they are there for. Brad was a great person and will be missed I know he always liked to tease Sydney whenever he could. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Mike, Ann, & Sydney Hein"

"I was saddened when I learned of Brads passing. A couple years ago I was seeing more of Brad than I had wanted considering he was driving a tow truck, and I had a van that kept breaking down. The first time I met Brad, I had my children with me, all very curious as how the truck worked and asked a million questions. When I told them to please let the guy do his job, I remember his smile and him telling me, no its ok..he then went on to explain how the truck worked, and why he did certain things this way instead of that. For 2 boys this was the best day ever. I saw Brad a couple times over the next few weeks, and we cracked jokes about my so called " fixed" vehicle. Every time Brad was smiling, polite, and personable. I just wanted to relay this story to you, so that you knew how how much Brad touched other lives around him, and that people noticed. I send my condolences to your family."

"To the family of Brad your in my thoughts and prayers."

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"Jamie, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. If you ever need anything you know I am here for you. Brad will be missed my many people."

"Brad was a great, hardworking guy. He will surely be missed"

"Our hearts go out to Brads family.I like everyone will miss his smiling face.He was just such a great person to be around.He will be missed."

"So very sorry to hear of your loss. No words can express the feelings you have right now. I am a neighbor of Brad's parents and understand how hard this is for them. Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers ."

"Jamie, I was very sorry to hear about Brad. My condolences to your family. Sending prayers to you during this difficult time."

"Jaimie-- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with all of you and help carry you during this tough time."

"We are so sorry for your loss. Brad will be missed for so many reasons, his wonderful sincere smile being just one. If there is anythig we can do to help you during your difficult times, please let us know."

"You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Brad was a good kind hearted individual. Donna and Brian, we are just down the road if you need anything. I can only imagine how you and Jamie are feeling. I am very sorry for your loss, he will be missed."

"I will always remember Brad walking into the shop and saying "I got another one for you, where do you want it", with a big smile on his face. I didn't know Brad like so many others did but from what I did know, he was a kind-hearted caring man and not only a man we did business with but became friends with him. It's not that often you get a tow truck driver that will stand in the office and shoot the breeze with you and that is how Brad was. It didn't matter what it was about he would join in or start up a conversation. I will miss calling him up for a tow or when I lock my keys in my car but most of all will miss seeing him walk into the shop with that big smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Embrace one another and know that there are so many that care for you all. Brad will be greatly missed!"

"I was a classmate of Brad & Jamie and thought the absolute world of both of them. Brad had a very energetic and kind smile. I would see him out and about after high school and still to today and we would chat about life in general and of course our kids. He was a proud daddy & husband. Jamie, if you need anything I am always here. My heart breaks for you during this difficult time. Cling tight to each other and especially those "babies." My thoughts and prayers are with you all!"

"I went to high school with Brad, he always had a smile on his face whenever I seen him in the halls. I would like to give my condolences to Jamie & all of Brads family. Brad you will be greatly missed."

"I knew Brad thru his sister Teresa, whom we all went to Linden Elementary together, and Teresa & I were in the same class...as well as living only a block apart. I always remember the Bertram family being so kind and loving...and Brad was a real advocate for that any time I'd run into him in the years after grade school and high school. I would occasionally run into him at the Amoco on South Broad and was always greeted with a big smile and kind eyes...not sure if he remembered me from grade school or not but it didn't matter..that was always the smile he gave everyone, like he had never met a stranger! What a difficult time this must be for your family...hold tight the wonderful memories you shared with him and each other and know that you are all in my {and many others'} thoughts & prayers. -carrie (ferguson) rehder"

"Brian, Donna and all of your family, We are so sorry to hear about Brad. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of each other and God Bless all of you."

"SORRY TO HEAR OUT BRAD ,DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED BUT HE WAS A GREAT BUD TO ME. HE HELP ME OUT WHEN I CLOSED MY SHOP JOHN THE PLASTIC MAN"

"Life can be described in many ways. Sardonic, mundane, trivial and cynical. Brad was never a party to any of these descriptions in the years I knew him. He might have owned and operated a towing service, and his purpose was to be a provider for his loved ones, however, he would have labored just as hard to save somebody a dollar before charging that person a dollar. Other people have provided testimony as to the smile he possessed , and the caring personality he always carried. For me, Brad will always serve as the perfect example of professionalism. He might not have recognized this, for I am sure he was far too humble, but people perceive others for moment to moment actions and interactions. The lasting testament to Brad's legacy, however tragic the ending, will be a life full of smiles and a sense of trust, gained only by that first impression of a soul only trying to help others in need. He will be missed."

"I am so sorry to hear about Brad. Him and my son where good friends grown up. My prayers are with you and your family."

"Brad was a great friend to have and will be missed. My condolences to the family."

"Brad was a great friend and will be missed. My condolences to the family."

"I knew Brad since grade school. It was a shock to hear of the news! He was a great person and he will truly be missed. My condolences go out to his family."

"my thoughts are with u all at this time i know george and wife and eileen and of course richard and the rest of the you dont know if u remember me or not but im sorry for your loss of brad my heart goes out to u all at this time rhonda cain eichner"

"I went to grade school with Brad, and I vividly remember going to his house to work on a project about leprechauns. I remember being amazed that this guy my age was able to build things so easily. My thoughts and prayers go out to Brad and his family."