Bradley John Helson
Bradley John Helson, age 21, of La Grange Highlands. Loving son of Erica (nee Rokosik), Brian Wieringa, and Robert A. (Tracy) Helson. Devoted brother of Ashlea and Robert W. Helson. Cherished step-brother of Matthew, Mara, Michael, Samantha, Alexis, Kaylee, and Amanda. Dear grandson of June and Earl Olsen, the late Starr and the late Ernest Rokosik. Beloved great-grandson of Lorraine and the late Ed Oliver. Fond nephew, cousin, and friend of many. Bradley loved skateboarding and drifting. He loved making people smile. Visitation 12pm until time of Funeral Tribute 8pm Thursday, February 1st, 2018 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. For Funeral Info: (708) 352-6500
B-RAD any minute I expect u to come through the door(watch out fer JAX) my heart hurts so bad Brad when I think about u not being there in Arkansas with us OR not being there at the house with us u were so important to us and to not have u around will effect all of us dearly ……u will be missed so much!!!!we will watch out for max fer U !!!! Love U b-rad always and ferever ONE LAST HUG AND KISS KID!!!ur uncle kev(KANYE KEV) don’t be a johnny!!!
Hey Bug…. I miss you so much & would give anything to hear one more “I love you mom, gimme a hug.”. Your big blue eyes, dazzling smile lit up a room. I will never forget our daily chats & texts…. who could make who LAUGH 1st. You touched so many people’s lives and hearts. Always willing to stand up for the underdog, never wanting anyone to be sad or give up. I will never, ever be the same without you. You know why tho… ” you are my sunshine, my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are Gray. You’ll never know Brad how much I love you, please don’t take my Bradley away!!! (Your reply, “You’re a dork ma, gimme a hug.”.) – I imagine you with Grandpa now, joking & roughhousing or sleeping on the couch. Baby boy R.I.PARADISE- what’d I always tell you??? Never say goodbye, say “I’ll see you later.”. I love you forever & ever, to the moon & back. Mom
P.S. – I’ve got your dog & your car safe baby. I know how much you loved them both.
Erica and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your son/brother Bradley. Words can not express the pain I am feeling for all of you and especially for your Erica, my heart just aches for you as no mom ever thinks they will have to bury their child. “Those we have held in our arms for a little while, we hold in our hearts forever”.
If you need anything, please give me a call.
Brad. Words can not begin to explain how much I miss you. When I was told you left my heart just shattered. I miss our laughs, I even miss our bickering. You were my little brother, but always acted like an older brother. Weird how that one turned out. You protected me and were my own personal shield. Always there when I got hurt and would rush to me when I had a seizure. You were always there. But this isn’t a good bye. This is a see you later bro.
Xoxo asslea
Bob, Tracy and Family: There are no words that really help to ease your pain just know we are very close in every thought and prayer. We are so deeply sorry for your loss. It breaks our hearts our friends and their families are in pain. Thinking of you and wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days ahead. Lean on us, your friends, and your family for strength and always remember how much you are loved. We wish we could be there; you are in our hearts! We are here for you always.
Rest in Peace Bradley
Patrick and Danika
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the friends and family of Brad. Ash and I were close friends for a long time and I will never forget or take for granted the time I spent with her and her family. Whenever I was around, Brad was the sweetest and friendliest. Rest in Paradise, Brad. You were very much loved by your family and will never be forgotten!
I am so heartbroken you always were so respectful to me & made me laugh. How you had a big smile when I would tell you sit down & eat.
You always told me I love your cooking!
You were a big part of us watching you grow & we genuinely loved you.
No matter what we will never forget you. ????
Dear Sweet boy. You are loved more than you’ll ever know. I loved you, Robert and Ash as you were my own. I will always remember you as the cutie pie sitting in the window watching the world go by. My mind thinks this just can’t be true. It is with a very heavy heart I say not goodbye because I know we’ll see you again someday. I will carry your memory with me forever.
All our love,
Amanda, Max, Emily and Zander
Hey there bud , I still can’t stop crying just finding out you were gone last night tore me up. I wish I knew a way to prevent this man. Growing up with you made my childhood so lively , never a dull moment with you Brad. You always found a way to make each one of us smile and everytime I was really sad you’d come make that 45 min drive just to make sure I was okay . You’re not even a friend you’ve been family to me since we were kids , and this is the hardest thing for everyone right now. I couldn’t of asked for a better friend because there was you. I miss you so much B , do mean favor yeah ? Rest in paradise baby boy???????? you will forever be missed and never forgotten. Love you kid ????
Aw Brad, I just wanted to say I will miss you! You always made me smile when you came by. Thank you for being a friend to my daughter Amanda!
Hey Brad ,
I can’t believe it, it doesn’t seem real , but you always made everyone laugh and always made sure everyone was safe and happy , you really did make my childhood better with all our laughs and funny adventures , you were like a big brother to a lot of us . I will miss you so much , your hugs were always filled with love , Rest In Peace Bradley , love you ❤️
Hey brad.. Its christina.. Ur lifetime best friend. I will always remeber our sleepovers and our wrestling…the eating and laughing.. The late nights with ur mom and my grams. I remeber sneakin cigarettes into the woods and dying ur hair a different color every other day. I remember the giant crush u had and youd tell me im beautfiul everyday and id say ur like my brother lol. Last time i seen u i remeber telling you to slow down and keep ur head up. I love you always have always will. U were my brother a part of my family life and friendship. My grandparents miss u dearly just as much as i do. U used to come down just to eat lol. My grandma talks about how u always wanted her to make u another cake. I miss all the times we had and now we can not make new memories but youll always be with me. I am not accepting ur gone because to me youre still here. I love u dude. Gone but NEVER forgotten.
Miss you everyday man, today would be the first of many urlacher Sundays. Miss you man. Need you here with me but I know you are even if its just as an angel pushing me forward helping me get thru every day.
Got a million stories to reminisce with you and a million more to tell you…one day brother. Behave up in heaven, til i get there 😉