Obituary for Bradley Smith

Condolence From: Cara Pick, Hilliard, OH
Condolence: I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Brad at Nationwide Children's Hospital for a few years. He was such a talented photographer and great colleague. He made the job fun. His smile and laugh was contagious and I so enjoyed his mischievous personality . He will be missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to the family. May you find peace during this time of loss.

Condolence From: Staci Whitlatch, Columbus, OH
Condolence: Brad's personality and talent made him a shining star at Nationwide Children's. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this time.

Condolence From: Joy Petko, Radnor, Ohio
Condolence: I grew up with Brad and his siblings, and always remembered vividly the day he told me he wanted to be a medical photographer during his senior year of school. I didn't know that could be a career and wondered how difficult it would be to get into the field.

Brad not only made a career of medical photography but told peoples stories and gave them hope through his lens. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Praying for his family to find comfort in this time of sorrow.

Condolence From: Jenni Balcom, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Condolence: Brad’s creative passion, talents and tremendous sense of humor were enough to fill your soul. Brad was my first mentor, early in my career at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I worked with him on “Cute Kid” photo shoots, groundbreakings and new parking garage openings. We shared work and personal stories and struggles, as well as many laughs, memories and the tragic sudden loss of our fathers, both passing away far too young. I still have and will always cherish the photo he took of me and my parents at my first official event. He framed and presented to me after my father’s passing — it helped mend my broken heart. Brad will be forever fondly remembered and always deeply missed.

Condolence From: Pam Barber, Pickerington, Ohio
Condolence: I am heartsick to hear of Brad's passing. I so enjoyed working with him for many years at Nationwide Children's; he was such a talented photographer and he was so warm and compassionate with patients and their families. I loved his sense of humor and often had the pleasure of 'shooting the breeze' with him when he'd stop by my office just to chat. My deepest sympathies to his family and to all who -- like me -- are grateful to have known him. I pray for God's peace at this heartbreaking loss.

Condolence From: Nina Stepp, Loveland, Ohio
Condolence: I worked with Brad at The Children’s Medical Center and he was a good friend and colleague. He was always very kind and had the funniest stories to share.

My deepest condolences for his friends and family.

Condolence From: Kara Bowe
Condolence: I was Brad’s Administrative Assistant from 2019-2021 at NCH. We quickly became friends and he became an amazing mentor to me. He was a truly remarkable person who could make you laugh when you needed it most! I am truly shocked with this news and my heart breaks for his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you comfort during this time. I’m so very sorry for your loss.

Condolence From: Karen Pever, Toledo, OH
Condolence: My thoughts and prayers for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.