The Rainbow Lounge will host a memorial service and benefit show on Wedensday night for Bradley Larson, the bartender who was killed early Sunday in a car wreck on Interstate 30. Randy Norman, general manager of the Rainbow Lounge, said a memorial service will begin at 8 p.m., followed by a benefit show at 9 p.m. Norman said the goal is to help Larson’s’ family cover about $12,000 in funeral expenses. A shuttle from the Tin Room in Dallas, where Larson previously worked, to the Rainbow Lounge will depart at 6 p.m. and return after the show, Norman said. For more on Larson’s death, see Friday’s Dallas Voice.
I hope everyone can attend. Such a sad situation.
Why send money to his family when they are collecting on a life insurance policy for Bradley? Should money in Brad’s memory not stay here in the community, the family that helped and supported him? The family that needs to help others like him today?
yes… that’s right. They are collecting as a matter of FACT… did they not mention that?? I’m sure they forgot.
I am the sister of Brad’s partner, Dasch (Matt), who died a year ago this Aug 6th. Brad was “my brother.” I do not know where you got this life insurance policy info but it is incorrect. He had no such policy. All of the money collected on Wed will go directly to the funeral home. I suggest you check your facts before you print something as though it is 100% true.
I am not sure who “CB” is but I think you should let sleeping dogs lie. Why would you try and taint this event it was done out of love and repsect. Stop stiring things up. Brad is gone. A lot of people’s lives are affected. Find your compassion and if you can’t. shut up.
Check YOUR facts with Thompson and Knight, they have a copy of the policy ,,, you know the number.
Mickey…. your one of the last on the list of those with personal moral authority to speak to me of “compassion”.
To ALL who are reading this…. I love Bradley as a brother. We had a great 15 years living together and my meaning is in no way to tarnish his memory. My point was only to say that money collected in loving memory of Brad should stay in the community and donated in his name to the organizations here that helped him over the years. We all know donations are down to nonprofits in all areas. I turned over all af Brad’s life documents to Mr John Roper of the law firm Thompson and Knight upon request allmost two years ago. As Brad’s legal guardian and power of atty of ten years.. I ask that you don’t presume you know all the facts unless you talk to talk to all parties. This is a good rule of thumb I think.
Angela, I’ve known Brad since 1993, and many times he spoke of selling his policy to pay bills. Seriously, Thompson & Knight. (214)969-1700. I’ve been waiting two days for your rebuttal…how much longer?
Craig, I do know the facts and i have the policy to which you are referring in front of me right now. It is worth $1000. Expenses are over $12,000 so the money raised last week plus his $1000 life insurance policy will not even make a dent. It is very sad that you are still finding a way to harass Brad after his passing. Didn’t you harass him enough while he was alive???
You visited the house Brad and I owned once or twice? You don’t know me. You knew him what? Three or four years?? First no insurance and now worth $1000.? What else? A family plot? You are a VERY wealthy person… why are you collecting from the gay community? Are not you and your family worth millions???? Well, a rich “sister” indeed. The horse farm, lake house, fortune 500 company?
Now you claim harrassment… It was not I that sponsored a lawsuit (as done with your business and personal attys) against a stranger costing him and the co-owner their home. Seems to me like your have been doing the harrassing Angela. Read over the evidence from the case. It was received and reviewed by Brad and Matt this week one year ago this week. You might be enlightened… especially how ALL alligatiions were answered (if you cared about truth). Being wealthy does not allow you to harrass as I certain feel you have done me. Be careful, your “compassion” is showing.
Tell ya what Angela…. this ends now. I don’t believe you wish to be more upset as I’m sure this is making you…. God knows it is me. It’s certainly not honoring Brad. Please tell June I’m sorry for her loss, she is a good woman and loving mother.
This ends now. Go with God.
CB I just need to clear-up a couple of your comments. We have never owned a horse fram or a Fortune 500 company. A lake home, yes, a company, yes. However, we are far from wealthy. Because of the down-turn in our economy we have lost millions and now owe milions. Believe me, if I had the money I never would have taken the Rainbow Lounge and others up on their offer to help June and Brenna- I would have given them every cent.
I am not sure about the “truth” as far what happened after Brad got out of the hospital that Nov. It is none of my business, therefore, I will not read the court records. I am sorry that you feel as though I harrassed you. That was never my intent. Seeing as how your first post was likely based on thinking I was wealthy, I understand why you wrote it. At the time, I was still in shock and anything posted about Brad that was not positive really up-set me. So for that I am sorry. I will give June your message. Also, I am sorry for how you likely feel about Brad’s passing. I know you loved and cared about him for many years. I truly wish you the best and hope that we can but put this to rest out of respect for Brad. his mom and his sister.
To WESLEY: I have no idea what you are waiting for me to reply to? I do not see a question in your post dated Aug 2, 2:11 p.m.
TRUTH Go ahead and read the truth in those legal documents you sponsored…. as the fallout from your hand resulted in bankrupting me, Brad without his and my home. It was by your hand and it most certainly was avoidable had your minded your own business then. It’s a little late now for that… convienent maybe for you now, but way too late for Brad or me. Dont say your sorry for how I feel of Brad’s passing as you have no idea. Next time talk to all parties before waging legal hell against them…. you need to read what happened and you would with any decency. I have come to feel you have been kept in the dark on some things. As far as your financial losses…. whewww another down on her luck millionair – the little gold plated violin sounds more and more like a mosquito… you bankrupted me without mercy… YOU still have your house, your international business, your mom on her ranch/horse farm, and your weekend mansion on the waterfront. Ask for some bailout money if your hurting. It was your intent Angela to destroy what you could not control legally…. MY checking account has an insurance policy of $10k….. the other banks I use have their “free” policy perks are in addition. Maybe if you managed your money like most of us without lawyers and tax accountants you would understand.
All grudges aside… I will say to you no matter what, I am honestly sorry for your loss of a loved one. I have not had a loss of a brother or sister and would not wish that suffering on anyone. In this I am sincere. I realize this is a double hit in a weeks time. Thankyou for passing my message to June and let her know my mother has her in mind.
-Craig
funny girl you….not “court records….” the rather large stack of documents presented this week a year ago, days before your family loss? …. direct attention to court documents only? .. anyone wishing to have access to the documents presented this week a year ago I would grant access upon request. how about you? I have nothing NOTHING to hide.
Craig, all I have to reply is that I never had the money you seem to think I had, never. It would be nice if you referred to and lived by the last 2 sentences of your post on July 31 at 12:53p.m. and your entire post on Aug 2 at 9:49p.m.
Seems consistant with you to expect others to do what you will not.