Brad was year behind me in High school.   He was the quiet one who  always seemed "just along for the ride."  Although I haven't seen him in 25 years, it doesn't surprise me that he was a gardener and enjoyed the outdoors and his dog.  He was a sweet kid with a gentle heart, so much like his brother John whom I knew as well.  God bless Brad's family and comfort them at this time!  XOXO Jen