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RIP Forum Member - VanHalen

pointfivezeropointfivezero Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Hi CU,

It's been a few weeks now and I thought I would share that fellow CU member and my brother, Brad, has passed away. Brad was a huge coin enthusiast and spent many enjoyable hours perusing this and other forums. We were planning a guy's trip to the ANA show next month in Oklahoma City and Brad had his shopping list ready.

I don't have the words to express what kind of a person Brad was so I will let this post share his story for me:

https://www.facebook.com/theboundlesstrailer/posts/pfbid0macLPuCwiDFKU8qpcRC9ceEJrbCjQZvQUEKp1xTkpmTKCnrp7dQ2F55mjsS2WfpSl

Will miss you always, Brad.

Tim

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  • JBKJBK Posts: 16,405 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's terrible news. Condolences. :'(

  • dan91659dan91659 Posts: 26 ✭✭✭
    edited August 1, 2025 10:58AM

    So very sorry for your loss, I know how shocking it must feel. Keep him in your memories and know he is with you all the way.

  • ChrisH821ChrisH821 Posts: 6,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry to hear about this. May he rest in peace.

    Collector, occasional seller

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 14,856 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’m so sorry, Tim!

    Sincerely,
    Mark

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • WQuarterFreddieWQuarterFreddie Posts: 3,030 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry for your loss. I read the Facebook post and he sounded like a man who lived life to the fullest and knew how to spread love and support to those in need.

    His struggles became his strength and it sounds like he learned so much during his time here on Earth.

    God bless you and your family. 😎

  • BullsitterBullsitter Posts: 5,891 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry for your lose...RIP.

  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 10,065 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Condolences to you and your family. Lost my brother 10 months ago.

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 36,491 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry for your loss

  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 10,591 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So terribly sorry, I have a brother and sister and we are at the age that we try to spend as much time together as possible, for one day we too will only have our memories. I feel your love will give you so many memories that, I hope, will comfort you as will our Lord. Take care
    Jim


    When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln

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  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,295 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sad news. Sorry for your loss.

    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,209 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My condolences as well 🙏

  • MeltdownMeltdown Posts: 8,982 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Terrible news, I'm sorry. He & I shared a few extra pm's back & forth over BST deals in the past and I could tell he was a good dude.

    Click on this link to see my ebay listings.

  • pointfivezeropointfivezero Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @WQuarterFreddie said:
    Very sorry for your loss. I read the Facebook post and he sounded like a man who lived life to the fullest and knew how to spread love and support to those in need.

    His struggles became his strength and it sounds like he learned so much during his time here on Earth.

    God bless you and your family. 😎

    Without a doubt. He left a legacy of strength and support that I can only hope to emulate. Appreciate the kind words.

    Tim

  • ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,089 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry to hear about him, prayers for you and the family.

  • pointfivezeropointfivezero Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks to you all for the words of support. Brad considered you all his extended family.

    @MarkFeld - Brad and I spoke specifically about the opportunity to meet you in OKC. I will carry his spirit with me to the show.

    Tim

  • pointfivezeropointfivezero Posts: 1,881 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BLUEJAYWAY said:
    Condolences to you and your family. Lost my brother 10 months ago.

    Very sorry for your loss. Brad was the youngest in our family and he took a piece of us all when he left.

    Tim

  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,993 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I am so very sorry to hear about Brads passing, Tim.
    We exchanged some silver bullion back in my stacking days. He was a class act.

    RIP

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 14,856 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @pointfivezero said:
    Thanks to you all for the words of support. Brad considered you all his extended family.

    @MarkFeld - Brad and I spoke specifically about the opportunity to meet you in OKC. I will carry his spirit with me to the show.

    Tim

    Tim, I’m sorry I won’t be able to meet Brad at the show. I’ll certainly be thinking of him when I see you.

    Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.

  • MetroDMetroD Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It sounds like he touched a lot of lives.

    I am truly sorry for your loss.

  • MsMorrisineMsMorrisine Posts: 35,813 ✭✭✭✭✭

    oh so sorry for your and your family's loss

    Current maintainer of Stone's Master List of Favorite Websites // My BST transactions
  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,692 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry to hear this sad news, Tim. My sincere condolences.

    God bless Brad, and his family and friends.

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,819 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry for your loss.

  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,001 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry for your loss.

    Many happy BST transactions
  • skier07skier07 Posts: 4,365 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My condolences. Sorry for your loss.

  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,243 ✭✭✭✭✭

    You and your family will be in our prayers.

  • FlyingAlFlyingAl Posts: 3,883 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry to hear this. RIP.

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,696 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry to hear that!

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  • Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,655 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry for your loss, that is a difficult thing to deal with.

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  • KliaoKliao Posts: 5,685 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry to hear.

    Collector
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  • blitzdudeblitzdude Posts: 6,547 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sorry to hear. I did several gold transactions with him back at the beginning of the year. Always very pleasant to deal with. This just sucks. RIP

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,907 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm very sorry to hear this.
    He sounds like he was quite a guy !

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  • ToreyTorey Posts: 363 ✭✭✭✭

    How sad, sorry Tim. Sounds like a wonderful guy.

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  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,619 ✭✭✭✭✭

    RIP @VanHalen

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  • HillbillyCollectorHillbillyCollector Posts: 690 ✭✭✭✭✭

    So sorry to hear this.
    RIP @VanHalen.

  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,928 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A sad Friday indeed.
    May @VanHalen RIP. 🌹

  • Pnies20Pnies20 Posts: 2,483 ✭✭✭✭✭

    RIP Van Halen 😞

    BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.

  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 9,815 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry for your loss, RIP @VanHalen

  • tokenprotokenpro Posts: 896 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My condolences.

  • lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 8,562 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My condolences... RIP @VanHalen

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  • LakesammmanLakesammman Posts: 17,459 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Your brother sounds like he was a very special person - thanks for sharing the news and especially the Facebook post.

    "My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal.
  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 13,107 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My condolences
    May he rest in piece

    "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso

  • pcgsregistrycollectorpcgsregistrycollector Posts: 1,447 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’m so sorry to hear this. I’m still pretty new around here (joined in December 2024) but I got to know Brad a bit through private messages and bantering about coins on the forum. He was always incredibly kind, encouraging, and generous with his knowledge. Even in a short time, it was easy to see how much he loved the hobby and the community here.

    My heart goes out to Tim and all of Brad’s family and friends. He’ll definitely be missed.

    God comes first in everything I do. I’m dedicated to serving Him with my whole life. Coin collecting is just a hobby—but even in that, I seek to honor Him. ✝️

  • DisneyFanDisneyFan Posts: 2,468 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My prayers with you during this difficult time.

  • ElmerFusterpuckElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,793 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Damn, this sucks. Though I never directly interacted with him, he was was a positive force on this forum. You just never know when someone's time comes, so the memories you collected are far more valuable than the coins you have in your collection.

    RIP.

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    Erik
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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭

    RIP my brother

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • 1northcoin1northcoin Posts: 4,909 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for sharing. Sorry for your loss and may you find comfort,

  • BarberianBarberian Posts: 4,069 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'm saddened to read this. He sounds like he was a very special, caring person. This must have been a terrible shock to you and your family! My condolences for your profound loss.

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  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,238 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was hoping to cross paths with Brad up in Dubuque sometime. RIP.

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    I knew it would happen.
  • CoinbertCoinbert Posts: 546 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sorry for your loss. Glad you took the road trip last year and have great memories.

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