Today something tragic happened, we lost a teammate, brother, son, best friend, scholar, and athlete. Bradley Helt will always be remembered. Although I did not know him well enough to say that I can truly mourn about this, it still brings me to tears. I worked at the same place he swam and now it won’t be the same. Never have I said more then a few words to him but I know the energy at my job will no longer be filled with as much laughter from swimmers as before. He was called a “comedian” and as I re-read posts on his posts on his Facebook wall, every single one from his friends and family include “thank you for all the laughs.” He was an all around amazing swimmer and contributed to the town team and his prep schools team. It is amazing as to how one person can affect so many. Some that may not even know him and some that were so close to him. I have only spoken to him once, telling him where to put his things for swim meet, but I will never forget that one encounter and never thought it would be my last. Brad has spoken to many people and he will continue to even though he is not with us anymore. His comic relief will always make us smile and think about him.
RIP Bradley Helt 4/9/12 “thank you for all the laughs you gave us”
Prep/ Wilton Wahoos “Once a Wahoo always a Wahoo”
