Brad's Legacy:

About the Book

This book was unknowingly written by Bradley Jesse “Beej” Larson, a twenty-two year old college student who died in a tragic van/truck accident on April 26, 2006, just three weeks shy of his graduation from Taylor University, Upland, Indiana and two months before matriculating to University of Wisconsin Law School. Over the months since his death, we discovered six years of diaries, starting from his junior year in high school and continuing to two days before his death, a prayer journal he kept for six months in 2004, and scores of other writings on his computer—all unbeknown to us. These writings reflect a spiritually mature man who loved God and tried his best to live a life following after Him. He was not perfect by any means, as the reader will discover, but he faithfully documented his spiritual journey and the many other aspects of his life and growth that contribute to the “rest of his story” in this book.

About the Author

We have collated and organized Brad’s writings so our family, friends, and others might appreciate the impact a young man can have on the world around him. It is our hope that we would encourage other parents, while recognizing they may never see the fruits of their labors in their own children’s lives. We hope to encourage Brad’s peers to live a life that can positively impact others for Christ. Lastly, and most importantly, we want to share these writings trusting they will glorify God, honor Brad's memory and, perhaps, further multiply the edifying effects of his life. We hope that you, the reader, will come to know a part of our son’s heart after reflecting on this book—just as we have in producing it.