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Brad Steadman Memorial

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IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRAD STEADMAN




SEPTEMBER 18, 1959 - OCTOBER 31, 1989




Brad was one of those rare people that brightens everyone's day. He was honest to a fault and always looking to help others less fortunate than himself. When I first met him I thought he was too good to be true. Luckily, he did not give up on me before I realize he was the real deal and gave me some of the happiest moments in my life. He accepted me for my good points and my faults. With Brad at my side, we took care of 100s of friends during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.






This year is the 20th anniversary of his passing. He was an activist, participated in HIV clinical trials so that the medicines saving lives today could be discovered. But that's the kind of man he was protective caring and loving. After our god daughter died from HIV/AIDS, he took it so hard and never really recovered.

His last words to me as I held him was that he loved me and how much he had cherished our time together and looked forward to being together in the next life.

All I know is the impact his love made in my life and it helps drive me to this day to serve and protect others in my community.

If you have that someone special in your life never go to bed mad. Life is way too short and true love is all too rare. Always tell each them that you love them every day. As happened with me, you never know when he might not make it home again.

The one thing that I hold in my heart is the last "I love you" and kiss that we shared that morning. And I'd give anything I've ever owned, any time I have left on this earth to hear him say that one more time or feel his lips to mine one more time.

Brad you will always be in my heart and soul. We will meet and be together again when I am finished with my work here. Unfortunately, things here have gotten worse for people with HIV/AIDS than in recent years due to funding cuts. So I am doing what I can to help others.

I love you always and forever...

Your husband and soul mate,



Daddy Dab

Brad's ashes are spread in the National AIDS Memorial Garden in San Francisco, CA where we shared our lives together for five wonderful years. It was near our favorite spot where we use to take our dogs for their walk hand in hand.