Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Officer Rod Lee Bradway

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Friday, September 20, 2013

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Reflections for Officer Rod Lee Bradway

Rod, just stopped in to say here we are, another year but this is the year you became a grandpa!! Yes the kids are all grown up and having babies of their own. You are missed and never forgotten, my friend! Rest easy.

Redmon (ret)
IMPD

September 17, 2022

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

September 20, 2021

Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

September 20, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

September 19, 2020

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)

September 19, 2019

Although it has been 6 years, I think of you often. Jamie and I stay in touch. Rod, the kids have grown into beautiful young adults. I’m sure you know that already. Please continue to look down upon us all, and keep our brothers and sisters safe.
Miss you my friend, my brother.

Redmon, retired
IMPD

September 15, 2019

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake - Lt/IPD | IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

September 19, 2018

John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 13, 2018

You sir are a hero. Rest easy Never Forgotten

officer D Bigler
Marion County Sheriff's Office Indiana

September 20, 2017

NEVER FORGOTTEN!
Cops Cycling for Survivors
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Monica Zahasky
Cops cycling for Survivors

September 20, 2017

Faithful Unto Death | Eternal Rest | Salute

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD-IMPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

September 19, 2017

Rest In Peace Rod. You are not forgotten.

Sergeant Brian McEwen
IMPD

September 21, 2016

Eternal Rest | Faithful Into Death

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

September 19, 2016

thank you for being a guardian angel and watching over our officers, whispering in their ear to be safe. You are a true and brave hero who will never be forgotten. thank you for the sacrifice you made for the City of Indianapolis. Your wife and children and in my thoughts and prayers daily.

Patrolman's wife
IMPD

March 15, 2016

I did not have the privialge of knowing Officer Bradway, but today at The Heroes Ride in Conroe Texas I had the honor of wearing a wrist band with his name handwritten on the wrist band. My prayers are with the family and everyone who he influenced. Today he touched my life and i will always remember this 30 mile bike ride, and my encounter with Officer Rod L. Bradway. He is truly a hero.

Jerry Boyett
Cycling Rider

October 17, 2015

Eternal Rest

S. I. Drake, Lt/IPD (Ret)
Indianapolis Police

September 19, 2015

Rest in peace cousin, thanks for your service.

Mark Bradway Bennett
cousin

July 14, 2014

ROD, PLEASE WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND ALL OF US AS WE LAY ANOTHER OFFICER TO REST. IT HAS BEEN A HARD FEW DAYS ON ALL OF US.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

July 8, 2014

I was in line at Reagan Airport when I spoke to your department's family liaison officer. He told me your story and my heart broke. You are a hero, Officer Bradway. RIP, brother.

My condolences to your family.

Sgt. Katie Gierach
Wauwatosa PD, WI

May 22, 2014

My heart and prayers go out to the Bradway family. Tomorrow, May 10, 2014, I will be running the National Police Week 5K in DC with bib number 1658 and Rod Bradford’s name on it. After the run I will go over to the memorial to pay my respect for a true hero who answered the call to protect and serve. RIP Rod.

Supervisory CBP Officer Kip Schmidt
U.S. Customs

May 9, 2014

Thank you for you Service and Dedication.

Patrolman
Jacksonville Police Department, Arkansas

February 13, 2014

Rest In Peace.....

John Ruth, AEMD Comm Specialist
MOMR, Farmers Branch,TX

December 6, 2013

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ROD! GIVE YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH AS THIS IS THEIR FIRST THANKSGIVING WITHOUT YOU. GOD BLESS YOU BRADWAY FAMILY. EVEN THO ROD IS NOT PHYSICALLY THERE HE IS STILL WITH YOU.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

November 28, 2013

In the early afternoon hours of 9-20-13, I was driving from Ft. Wayne to Avon Indiana to meet up with my daughter and her family. They had just moved from NW Indiana, and bought a new house. The closing was the day before. Listening to the radio, I heard of your death. As a cop with 30 plus years, it hurt, but I have always tried to put OUR deaths in a place that wouldn't bother me.
The wife and I went to Avon on Friday, 11-8-13, to spend the weekend, then attend the Colt's game on Sunday. Our daughter took us to Crown Hill on Saturday 11-9-13, and drove us to the "HEROS OF PUBLIC SAFETY" section.
Brother, it brought me to my knees. Thirty plus years on the job, and what I saw was amazing. You, just like the other heros buried there, are missed, but you sure as hell are not forgotten. The wife, daughter, and grandson left me alone for a bit. I said what needed to be said. OUR BROTHERS/SISTERS will never be forgotten.
Thank you for your service and dedication. RIP.

Sgt. B. Burton
Fort Wayne Ind.

November 10, 2013

ROD, I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER YOUR WIFE AND KIDS AND ARE SO PROUD OF THEM. THESE NEXT FEW MONTHS WILL BE HARD BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAYS AND NOT HAVING YOU THERE PHYSICALLY. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND KEEP THEM IN YOUR LOVING ARMS.

PATROLMAN
IMPD

November 2, 2013

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