Fallen Heroes of Operation Iraqi Freedom

"Travis was my roomate for six months in Monterey. I don't think there was anyone that could make me laugh when things were rough as much as he could. He was a good friend and comrad and I still have his offspring CD, he lent me. I hope to return it to him in a better place someday."
christopher williams of Seoul Korea

"Travis, even though you are gone, I'll never forget the time you came to my house and enjoyed the pleasures of my swing-set.
Later, we played in a heavy-metal band along with Forrester Karr and Rapheal (I forget his last name).
I remember your eagerness to become a Marine, and your contributions to Grant High School's drum line.
You are/were a great person, and I wish the best for you, wherever you may have gone."
Michael Wells of Portland, OR/USA

"I never had the pleasure of meeting Travis however, my family heard many stories and talked with him on the phone a few times when my brother called home. My brother, Sgt. Bryson Copeland, was very close to him, serving with him in the Marine Corp. and accompanying his family during his funeral. Not ever seeing his face, I knew Travis had a beautiful soul. It has been 2 1/2 years and the pain and grief my brother experiences is still very real. Our prayer to Travis' mother and family is to know that God is with you at your highest and lowest times. Travis' spirit lives within you. May you find peace in the memories of him."
Amy Parnell (Copeland) of St. Joseph, MO

"As an old 7th Engineer minesweepeer from back in the day, I know the bravery you exhibited by extending your tour. You're a better man than the rest of us and your effort and sacrifice will be saving untold lives from death and injury down the line. Semper Fi bro', and Rest In Peace."
Jim Hedman of Lake Oswego, Oregon

"It seems so long ago that Travis pulled me aside to talk to me. I was having trouble with some of our other marines and he helped me deal with the problem. When we got the word that he had died I was shocked. I have never cried for the death of someone until that day. I just don't see why him. I had just started looking up to him and the wisdom he had to offer. Well life will go on but I will never forget him."
CPL. Rice Patrick A. of Camp Pendleton CA

"travis was a good friend of mine. i was new to the corps. when we left for iraq together, he took me under his wing, and made things alot easier for me and the other marines. he always had a way to lighten the mood no matter what was going on. he will be remembered forever. im glad i had the honor of serving with him."
cpl. bujol of camp pendleton, ca.

"I was very hurt to hear the loss of such a great person. My thoughts are with his family as this Memorial Day aproaches us. I also had the honor to serve with Cpl. Bradachnall in Okinawa and he was a very kind person. When I heard he had voulnteered to stay to help clear minefields it did'nt suprise me at all. That was the type of person Travis was no matter the task he would always be there first to do it. He is one of the people who I will never forget. Semper Fi Brother"
Brett Eklund of Defiance ,Oh /Usa

"This goes out to the Family and apirit of Cpl Bradach:
It's been almost a year and a half now, since we recieved the news about one of our Marines, Cpl Bradach. Today, yet again I hear the news of another one of my brothers. When I heard this new news, it automatically brought me back to memories of Cpl Bradach. I was in the same company with him in Camp Pendleton, and was also with him in Iraq until he volunteered to stay longer. I practically stood next him almost everyday in formation, for we were in the same platoon and the same squad. The only memories I have of him are good ones and I will cherish them forever, for he was my Brother.
I am Native American, Navajo, to be exact. Before the war was kicked off, I took out my eagle feather and said a prayer for myself. Travis seen this, and asked me to say a pray for him and if I could bless him. I did. I am honored that he asked me to do that for him.
Your family and and Travis' spirit will always be prayed for. Bless you all.

As Travis used to say about me,
I am just one of guys."
Cpl Jolene Begay of Oceanside, CA

"I, too, was stationed at DLI while Travis was there and hung out with him many weekends in and around Monterey. Ran into him very briefly in Karbala right before I was flown out of Iraq. He had a kind heart, an infectious smile, and a way to cheer you up even on days when it didn't seem possible. Thoughts, prayers, and gratitude go out to his family. Thank you."
Cpl Jim Stanko of Chattanooga, TN

"I am actually a part of his family, and the last name his hyphenated, spelled Bradach-Nall. Please erase the previous "cousin" quote, as it is fake. Thank you, peace to all."
R.F. Bradach of Portland, Ore.

"RIP Marine"
Petty Officer Cawthon of RTC Great Lakes, IL

"In Loving Memory..Its been a year..

At the rising of the sun and at its going down, We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter, We remember them.
At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring, We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer, We remember them.
At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of Autumn, We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends, We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
Rest in Peace Dear Marine!! Semper Fi! We will NEVER FORGET!"
The Grogan Family of Lakeland, TN

"I just want to thank Travis for all he has done for the country and his brothers here at Camp Pendleton. I was in Charlie Company with Travis while we were in Iraq. When they asked for voulenteers to stay back he was one of the first voulenteers. I will never forget him or his actions. He was a great NCO and friend."
Tyrone K. O'Brien of Camp Pendleton, Ca

"I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. I appriciate his willing to sacrifice his life for our country, God bless you."
Whitney of Oregon, Malheur