"I miss you Brad. You were the best listener. You never missed a line. You were so aware of little nuances. Your integrity and basic goodness is what most of us strive to be, but can't arrive at. I loved our summer family trips! So many fabulous times and memories. I have them to treasure for a lifetime. You were truly a giant."

Brad's favorite prayer was the Prayer of St Francis. We share his love for St. Francis' beautiful reminder in what it means to live a Christian life. Brad not only loved this prayer, but he also lived the prayer. We miss Brad as a wonderful neighbor. We are so glad that Ann and family will continue as our neighbors. The Wilhelms, your lucky neighbors

To my beloved Uncle, I will miss you. But I know your in a better place. I loved that you fed my romantic spirit, I went to school and told everyone about our family constillation "W" in the sky..... Can't recall the whole story but it was wonderful and made my family and I special! So I loved it, believed it,and lived it! You where right we are a wonderful family, so glad to be in it!

A cherished childhood memory: Church "family camp" near Arroyo Grande... We four children, Brad & Scott Wallace & my sister, Carol, & I were hiking in the beautiful hills. Brad & Scott taught us, "I Love the Mountains", and the 4 of us sang it in a round, as we hiked & laughed & sang. This song is for you, Brad. You live forever in our hearts.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiOdyCwczac

Dear Brad, cousin, brother and friend, what fun we had growing up together! You were always funny, happy and a joy to be with! I know you were a fantastic teacher, brilliant musician, wonderful husband and father but to me you were just someone fun to hang out with thru-out my whole life. The light in your eyes and your hilarious observations of life made you one of my favorite people!

Brad, our neighbor and friend…so welcoming to us and to our children. The first one to buy a lemonade at Claire's stand, the first to come by and chat about roses. Your legacy lives on in your wonderful wife, children and extended family. Peace to you.

Brad, I have known you my whole life and have to confess when I was little I had a little crush on you! As my big, "cool" cousin I always thought you were so special! All those times we talked you into playing "Burt Parks" for our Miss America pageants, were really special! We will miss your Eagle Scout stories and tales of danger! Love you and miss you so much!

We had so much fun playing together in the HBHS band, taking over the percussion section, and just generally having a good time and annoying Doug Scott, our conductor and teacher. In the many years after that, we saw each other a number of times, and even though years might have passed, it seemed as if it had been 10 minutes ago. I will truly miss your loving and including nature.

Oh those memories of listening to "High Strung" and sharing all those laughs!
Brad's smile could light up a room and his optimism was contagious. He was one of those rare individuals that effortlessly made you at ease and his kindness always amazed.
Peace to you Brad and to you also Ann. xo.

Mr. Wallace was my first teacher. His teaching method seemed ahead of its time. One of my fondest memories was watching him sign from the Danny books. He told stories in such a vivid and imaginative way. Because of him, I love to read. I am grateful that he was a part of my life. Rest easy, Mr. Wallace.

Our family lived on the cul-de-sac and my 2 girls Jessica and Lauren grew up with Laura and Tristan. Laura and Lauren were inseparable and our families were fast friends. We had many parties, cook-outs and music always playing with Brad and Terry always singing song after song. Brad's smile never left his face. Brad you will be missed but I know you have the banjo going in Heaven.

Thank you Brad for your kindness, warmth, positive outlook on life and
your sense of humor. No matter if it was a round of golf, a dinner out with our Anns or a holiday get together, being with you was always upbeat and refreshing. I miss you very much and know that your spirit will always be with me.

Thank you Brad for the many years working together at Rolling Hills Elementry. I enjoyed being your interpreter for so many wonderful kids. You were an amazing teacher. Your love for them shined through every day. I loved our crazy Field Trips every summer as I always got to push Brett I. His wheelchair. LOL. YOu will be so missed. Rest in Peace in God's Glory. Jeannie

Brad, I remember how much my Dad loved playing music with you and the rest of High Strung. You were a great musician and you brought great joy to our lives. My family and I will truly miss your presence and your kind spirit.

Brad was a man of great character and one of my best friends ever. What mattered to him were things like family, honesty, humor and living life. He was very courageous. He was a wonderful and multi-faceted musician and one of the best guys ever to play music with. On the golf course he was a great companion and sportsman. Brad was someone you wanted to be like. I loved him and I miss him.

In the words of Edith Wharton, "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." If I could paraphrase it, Mr. Wallace would be the sun. He gave his students and myself happiness and comfort, with his warm personality. Just as the sun continues to burn for a long time, so will his spirit and influence live on. You will be missed dearly.

Mr. Wallace was hands down the best teacher I have ever had. He taught me so much about life and he was like a second Dad to me. He always had such a fun approach when it comes to learning and he was always there for all of his students, including myself. He made a huge impact in my life, in a wonderful way. Mr. Wallace, You were such a wonderful person, and may you rest in peace, always.

When Brad married my cousin (sister), Ann, he became an immediate member of our family and an instant friend/brother to me. I don't think I've ever known someone who embodied so many incredible qualities, that most people strive for, but never quite reach. I will miss him always, but so love that his legacy lives on through his beautiful children, Tristan and Laura.

Brad, you are truly one of the best people I have known in my life. Your sunny disposition and happy outlook never failed to cheer everyone around you. You area great dad and loving husband. As a story teller you never failed to bring the house down with one of your funny stories. There will be a hole in the hearts of all who loved you.

I never knew a better man. Truly, the good die young. I hope someone can play my rendition of Old Fashion Fellow at the celebration. I will be in Penticton B. C. at a Jazz Festival and I promise to play his song for a new audience.

So much fun we had our whole lives!! My best buddy since 10th grade. 
Playing, recording music and skits, band mates in High School, solving the universe mysteries although we never could tackle the hardest mystery....women!  (This is something Brad would say)...We all love his humor, and always positive. It was so nice to have him our lives!

I didn't have the opportunity to get to know Brad well as an adult, but I feel the childhood background through church we shared, created a wonderful bond between the siblings of our two families. We've shared the passing of each of our parents and continued to feel that bond. Brad will be missed....

Brad was one of the best friends I've had in my life. He was one of my music soul mates. He was one of the strongest, most insightful people I've ever known. He understood what is important and what is not. He was a child of God in the most real way. His faith and goodness showed in the way he lived. His influence will last the rest of my own life, and, in that way, he will live forevever.

To have had the privilege of sharing time with Brad was to know what it's like to be in the presence of an evolved, joyful soul. We were lucky to have that. As I walked through the farmer's market today, I heard a band playing "The Weight" and the bass line came...and I found tears in my eyes. We'll miss you brother Brad, but you will always be here in so many hearts and songs.

I miss you Brad. We played a lot of music together and had a lot of fun. You were always a better banjo player than me and sang better too, I loved you, your music and your friendship. I treasured getting to be in "High Strung" from time to time with you. You were truly a kind, gentle and loving soul. Love, your good friend and fellow banjo player, Lawrence P.S. We'll pick again together