Another TreasureNetter gone home... Limitool 😭

[robertk]

Treasurenet lost one this morning, as Brad Lewis, aka @Limitool, passed away. He had been fighting an aggressive cancer that was only diagnosed earlier this year. It quickly overtook him and he passed at home surrounded by his family.

It's hard to know what to say about such things, but I do want to say a couple of things, so I hope that's OK.

Brad was one of the few people I've met online that turned into a real-world friendship. He was kind and generous, strong and determined, and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. He has helped me personally more than once, including reigniting my interest in bottle collecting, and in teaching and inspiring me in woodworking. Some may know he made and donated toy boxes in memory of his daughter and grandson who were killed in a traffic accident. This would have been his tenth year of that work, and he knew it was going to be a special year. He didn't know how right he was. He was also a nature lover, an expert archer, a great pool player, and a treasure hunter.

Rest in peace, Brad. You will be missed.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Oh crap, and I was going to call him too... Brad was a great guy and had told me about his cancer. It had only been a few weeks back we talked on pm...I tried to help with his toy boxes for last year but coordination so far away made it difficult.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Oh crap, and I was going to call him too... Brad was a great guy and had told me about his cancer. It had only been a few weeks back we talked on pm...I tried to help with his toy boxes for this year but coordination so far away made it difficult.

Im going to pin thread to top for now...

 

[robertk]

I tried to help with his toy boxes for this year but coordination so far away made it difficult.

He has around a dozen made up. I was able to help with a few. Hopefully the family will donate them for him.

 

[releventchair]

didn't know...
Dang it.

Met Brad , his wife and another member some years back at a Casino and we had a great time.
A phone call now and then but again; Didn't know.
He apparently wanted it that easy.

Rest well Brad!

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

He has around a dozen made up. I was able to help with a few. Hopefully the family will donate them for him.

He was very proud of his toy boxes and how much joy they brought to the kids..

 

[AU Seeker]

My prayers and condolences to his friends and family, he will be missed here, I loved reading his posts about the toy boxes.

Brad may you rest in peace.

 

[xr7ator]

Was a drummer/percussionists as well and I enjoyed any and all conversing with this gentleman. So sad to hear.
RIP Brad.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Im going to post this article here about Brad

Man makes toy boxes to help families in need, carry on legacy of family killed in tragic crash

Brad Lewis is looking to help more than 20 families this year who otherwise wouldn't be able to put presents under the tree.

www.wsmv.com

 

[Carl-NC]

I knew nothing about the guy but I enjoyed his posts. He will be missed.

 

[cuzimloony]

Treasurenet lost one this morning, as Brad Lewis, aka @Limitool, passed away. He had been fighting an aggressive cancer that was only diagnosed earlier this year. It quickly overtook him and he passed at home surrounded by his family.

It's hard to know what to say about such things, but I do want to say a couple of things, so I hope that's OK.

Brad was one of the few people I've met online that turned into a real-world friendship. He was kind and generous, strong and determined, and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. He has helped me personally more than once, including reigniting my interest in bottle collecting, and in teaching and inspiring me in woodworking. Some may know he made and donated toy boxes in memory of his daughter and grandson who were killed in a traffic accident. This would have been his tenth year of that work, and he knew it was going to be a special year. He didn't know how right he was. He was also a nature lover, an expert archer, a great pool player, and a treasure hunter.

Rest in peace, Brad. You will be missed.

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I am very sorry to hear that.
My sincerest condolences.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

Condolences to the family and those that were friends (in person or otherwise). My impression is that Limitool was a kind person. His handle often popped up in my notifications. We had common interests as many of us here do.

Thank you for informing the forum.

 

[Oregon Viking]

Treasurenet lost one this morning, as Brad Lewis, aka @Limitool, passed away. He had been fighting an aggressive cancer that was only diagnosed earlier this year. It quickly overtook him and he passed at home surrounded by his family.

It's hard to know what to say about such things, but I do want to say a couple of things, so I hope that's OK.

Brad was one of the few people I've met online that turned into a real-world friendship. He was kind and generous, strong and determined, and I know he will be missed by all who knew him. He has helped me personally more than once, including reigniting my interest in bottle collecting, and in teaching and inspiring me in woodworking. Some may know he made and donated toy boxes in memory of his daughter and grandson who were killed in a traffic accident. This would have been his tenth year of that work, and he knew it was going to be a special year. He didn't know how right he was. He was also a nature lover, an expert archer, a great pool player, and a treasure hunter.

Rest in peace, Brad. You will be missed.

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He was going to make appoints for radiation last I talked to him. I was hoping the newer immunotherapy treatments would really help.

Brad was great ! Years ago he helped me with archery a lot, he even sent me sights, arrow rests and equipment. He taught me an incredible amount of his extensive archery knowledge....almost all of it over the phone ! He fired right back with his great sense of humor when I called his Coors lite... "water" He will be missed greatly !

 

[rginn]

Oh man, just bad news all week. (My brother's wife died last Sunday) I remember hearing about that accident with his daughter and grandson. Just the most terrible thing. Saw his toy box project, just the coolest thing. Nicest guy. Don't know anything better thing to say, hope he's havin a great time up there with that grandson and daughter.

 

[rginn]

And thank you Treasure Hunter for pinning that thread to the top for now.

 

[sibbley]

I didn't know him; he sounds like an incredible person. So sorry to hear of his passing.

 

[potsherd_creek]

I only knew him as Limitool, when I saw a post from him, I read it with respect. I could tell he was a good person, really a sad day for the forum.

 

[GirlWithWolf]

This is heartbreaking. He was such a nice man that had every reason to be bitter and angry and instead made sure kids would have smiles on their faces. He told me he will continue making the toy boxes until he is unable to do so and sadly that day has come.

 

[robertk]

He told me he will continue making the toy boxes until he is unable to do so and sadly that day has come.

Indeed he did. The last time we went to visit, he taught me and my son how to build the toy boxes, giving us hands on through the whole process and building one with us. I felt bad about it because he was visibly in pain from the cancer at times, but he insisted that he really wanted to make sure that his ideas outlived him. He told us when we finished that he understood and accepted that he was done -- that he could not build any more. I'll always keep that box -- the last one he made. So it seems only fitting that the first one my son and I made is for him. There was still a lot of setup to do in the wood shop, but today was the day. It isn't stained, and it isn't perfect, but it's done the way he showed us. He gave us his last, we give him our first.

 

[Crow]

My condolences to Brads family. He will be missed from people all over the world.

Crow