Those We Love Dont Go Away ~ They Walk Beside Us Every Day ~ Unseen, Unheard But Always Near~ Still Loved, Still Missed and Very Dear
On September 9, 2023 the clouds parted and the angels took our beloved Sean Michael Brading home. Sean was an incredible young man who was born September 29, 2004 at Upper Valley Medical Center.
In his 18 years of life, Sean had one goal that he never strayed from, to live his life to the fullest and to have fun. We all admired him for that. When he put his mind to something, he was determined to do it. This past spring, Sean earned his degree from the Upper Valley Career Center in Construction Technologies. His plans were to start working in construction after the season ended at Elliot Land and Hardscaping. One of Sean's special talents was that he could dance. Although you probably never saw these dance moves because he liked to keep it hidden, when he was younger, he loved to bust out his dance moves to make us all laugh. Sean was a very happy boy who loved lots of things such as spending time with his friends, fishing, and collecting shoes. One thing that Sean didn't love however was his mother's meatloaf. Sean is loved more than words can say by his entire family. He will be extremely missed; however, he will be living his best life in heaven with his great grandfather as they catch the biggest fish.
Sean is survived by his mother and father Jenny and Dave Brading of Piqua; his sister, Ashley (Ben) Schmiesing of West Chester; maternal grandparents, John and Connie Kaiser of Piqua; paternal grandmother, Peggy Brading of Piqua; and his beloved pups Jax and Jasper. He was preceded in death by his maternal great grandparents, John and Donna Staley; and his paternal grandfather, George Brading.
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Happy 22nd Birthday
Mom, Dad, and I (plus all the crazy dogs) came and visited you today. Jasper was running around like crazy, it seems to be his happy place. We all miss you so much Sean. I hope Heaven threw you one hell of a party today. Love you
3 Years
Today was filled with Rudy snuggles, tears, laughs, stories, and peace. Rudy, Ben, and I hung out at the cemetery today. Rudy had to be facing your plaque and he is so gentle and calm lying there with us. Then we tried to fish at the pond there, and still caught nothing. I’m sure you were laughing seeing Ben try to cast his pole. Love you buddy.
My Little Supporter
9 years ago you gave me the sweetest little gift to send me off to college with… although we could work on your spelling, it is one of my favorite gifts I’ve ever received. Because it was from you and it was so thoughtful. I miss you Seany❤️
5K Walk
We walked in a 5K for Just a Pair of Shoes in your honor. To our surprise when I got done, your friend Connie was standing there with this picture of you. She crossed the finish line holding your picture to honor you…. We all miss you so much Sean. It is amazing to see the impact you still have down here. Love you
Just a Pair of Shoes
On Friday in your honor we got to pass out 80 pairs of shoes to kids who needed that confidence and feeling they get in their heart when they get to try on a new pair of shoes. Like the smile you used to get. I love you and I’m proud to be your big sister. Even when you’re not physically here you still make a difference.
Merry Christmas
I always loved Christmas, not because of the gifts I received but because of how happy you were for those days because you knew you would be getting a new pair of shoes. I also miss your crazy gifts you’d give. I’ll never forget the jewelry box you got me one year that i could decorate. Then the last Christmas we had together you made me an OSU ornament in your wood working class and I cried like a baby when you opened it because it was so thoughtful. I miss you every day Sean. It never gets easier.
Happy Thanksgiving - 2025
Happy Thanksgiving bud! I wonder if Heaven celebrates Thanksgiving? If so, I hope you have the biggest pumpkin pie and plate of mashed potatoes ever. I love you and tell everyone I say hi🫶🏼
You are an uncle!
You are officially an uncle! On Friday, Gage & Jada brought the most beautiful baby girl into this world. Her name is A’riyah Michelle Behr. You would be obsessed with her Sean. She is adorable. Yesterday we visited for the first time and peer pressured Gage into changing his first diaper. Luckily it was full of stinky poop! I know you were laughing so hard up there watching him as he was trying not to gag. We love you Sean and wish you could be here to meet this little bundle of joy. But until then we will take care of them down here. Love you so much
Happy 21st Birthday🍻
Happy birthday brother!! Seems like yesterday when 19 year old you in this picture was telling me to “Watch this” as you went up to the bar at our wedding to order a Tequilla sprite. you’re still by far the coolest guy I know. Wish we would’ve had to celebrate this one together. I hope they have enough Twisted teas up there for you…even though they’re still disgusting. love and miss ya everyday
21st Birthday
Happy early birthday buddy. Today we had everyone over for pizza and cake. Since I couldn’t buy you a new pair of shoes (not that I could afford it anyway), Ben & I made you a twisted tea cake. We decided to go with a cake instead of boobie balloons. Hope that was okay. Wishing I could buy you a drink right now. We love you so much Sean. Happy birthday
2 Years of Missing You
Mom & I had quite the set up today visiting you. We brought lunch (sushi because it reminded me of the Mikado date we went on where you ate the wasabi), Rudy, your memory book, chairs, and to top it all off, movie theatre popcorn! I think you can tell what mom contributed. Love you Sean. You are always missed & never forgotten
Happy Easter Seany
Today is such a special reminder that Heaven is the end goal & that you are there forever with God & at peace. We love you Sean & although we miss you, what a special reminder that you are ok, and that we will be reunited one day. Ben & I love you bubby
Merry Heavenly Christmas🎄
Merry Christmas Seany. Man you are so missed here on earth… but we all know that you’re having the time of your life in Heaven. Especially celebrating Jesus’s birthday in Heaven… that has to be a banger. Mom got the dogs some cigarettes. It was the highlight of the morning. Love you so much Sean and I miss my little brother so much 🩵
Merry Christmas Sean!
From your favorite pup and all the rest of us, Merry Christmas Sean! We love ya and miss ya everyday, but days like today more than ever.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Happy Thanksgiving Seany! Today we came and visited you and Rudy was so excited to get out of the car to come see you. He ran up to your grave and gave your picture a lick (right after he ate one of those spiky balls). You are so missed but I know you are here with us every day. Ben said he’ll eat a big old piece of pumpkin pie for you tonight. We love you Seany🤍
Happy 20th Birthday
Happy birthday Seany! We love you so much and hope you are looking down and reminded of how special you are to us. We love you🩵
One Year
We celebrated one year of you meeting God & being in Heaven by eating Canes at your grave. We love & miss you
Gage’s Birthday
Tonight we all went to Topgolf to celebrate Gage’s birthday. I’m sure you were laughing at all of us trying to swing a club…. We love you Sean
Merry 1st Heavenly Christmas
Happy 1st Heavenly Christmas Sean. We really missed you down here, but I am happy that you are at peace and full of love in Heaven. I left some Christmas flowers for you today. I had to resist from buying you a new pair of shoes. I love you!
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