He was a wonderful Brother

[rickb99]

When ever Jeff and I wanted to go racing in Portland we'd give my brother a call. Jeff's truck was a little 4 cylinder Toyota Tacoma and my brother had a Ford F250 with a home build camper on the back and a gigantic diesel engine (dating from some time in the 1970's). He used it to travel, camp and hunt all over the western united states. An avid hunter, skier and fisherman, he spent many years being an outdoor guide in Montana in the summer and teaching skiing at Vail in the winter. Despite all of that he was a gentle soul with a real love for his wife and two children. In addition to all that, he had a real passion for auto mechanics. No matter who called, if you had a car issue he and his super well equipped garage were ready to help. An oil change or an engine replacement - didn't matter. And he had an unending LOVE of all things Porsche. When he reached to point in life where he could afford one, he owned several 944 always in tip top shape.

Shortly after I had my quad bypass surgery in 2010, he started a 7 year fight with Parkinson's disease. That battle ended Tuesday afternoon when he went out in the yard and put a bullet in his head. We had not seen each other since Christmas last year and only talked on the phone twice. I didn't realize until about an hour ago when I found it on the web that Parkinson's comes with a whole lot of Hallucinations and Delusions which has to be in the mix of what happened to him. He was a super level headed guy with a love for hunting and guns. So I am truly baffled that he choose a gun to end his day. He will be sorely missed here Louis LeRoy Broadhead ---- MY BROTHER.

Thanks for listening.

[marc sproule]

sorry to read that.

robin williams chose the same route when he found he too had parkinson's.

life can ve woefully cruel.

[TimH]

Prayers for him and you and the rest of the family.

My brother and I don't always agree, especially about who's going to win the corner, but he'll always be my brother.

[racerdad2]

You have many who are keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.

[marshall9]

Condolences to you and your family

[MotorCade]

Very sad to read this, my prayers and sympathies go out to you, and to all of the family.

[kea]

I'm very sorry to read about your loss.

[Lynn]

My deepest condolences for you loss, Rick.

[Beartrax]

I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for you and your family.

[tige00]

Sorry for your losses. I can't imagine how you must feel as my brother and I are best friends don't do anything without each other . Very sad sorry, do things to keep his memory alive. He will always be with you.

[John Duke]

Condolences to you and yours on this very sad life experience.

[Stumpthumper]

Very sorry to hear about your brother. My thoughts are with you and your family.
-Dave

[stonebridge20]

Prayers to you and your family Rick.

It sounds like your brother lived life on his terms and he decided he was going out that way also. I can respect that. God speed to him!

[Steve Demeter]

Very Very sorry for your tragic loss.

[dsmithwc04]

Almost lost my brother in Afghanistan when his convoy hit an IED. Not knowing how he was doing as he was being stabilized and then flown to Germany was an experience I'll never forget. I can only imagine what your going through but I wish you and your family the best moving forward through this difficult time.

[Daryl DeArman]

Thanks for sharing Rick. My condolences to you and your extended family.

I don't know where folks stand on the issue(s) but I am thankful there is now ABX215 in California.

It gives folks who are battling painful end of life disease an option that doesn't end with quite the same impact on those you've left behind.