John, sure miss you, was great working the roads with you as cops: you were one of the best. RIP brother, you did you duty well, someday we shall join up again..


John rode with me several times as an Auxiliary Office and decided to join the B.Co.P.D..  I had the opportunity to have him work for  me
as his supervisor.  He was a great PO and continued his dedication even after retirement by joining the Harford County Sheriffs.
A great friend.  He will be missed. 
I also know that his wife Louise and his Daughter, Melisa and his son John Jr., will really miss him. The best to all.  We will keep them in our prayers

Chuck & Donna Kratz

Very sorry to hear of John’s passing. I worked with John at the Baltimore County Police Department. He was a great Police Officer and a great person. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace brother.

John was one of the nicest people I ever knew.  Worked with him at Woodlawn and at Security Mall. I know he will be missed. RIP John

I had the honor of serving with John on the Baltimore Police Department, what a great cop. John and family live around the corner from us in Fallston. John not only served the citizens of Baltimore County, but he went on to serve the citizens of Harford County as well. John was a cop's cop and shall be missed by all.
John RIP, you did your duty well, I enjoyed you as a true friend, God Bless you always.



There are so many GREAT childhood memories from you all,  western MD camping, cars, dinners, and just fun times...........Mrs. Louise,  Mr. John, Johnny and Melissa thank you,   for giving me great memories and inspiration for life.  Mr. John will be greatly missed.  

Sincerely, 
Mike    

Mr. John was another Dad to me, he was a fun but stern man, but very loving, spent many a camping trip and days/nights at your house hanging out with Johnny.
Words cannot express how much this saddens me. You will be missed sir. Miss Louise, Melissa, Johnny, I am so very sorry for your loss. 

He was so nice, I never seen him in a bad mood. You will be missed. 

Uncle John 
Tom and I will certainly miss you.
So many memories and so many laughs.
Camping with you and Aunt Lou. Endless conversations at the house and always sharing yummy bread pudding.
I nicknamed you Larry Love and you wore that jewelry with such class!! 
Also wanted to share a pic of how much you meant to my hubby Tom. We will keep a good eye out and protect Aunt Lou.
John and Melissa- your dad was THE MAN!!
Love you all 
Tom and Kelly Hagin


I had the pleasure of working with John occasionally over the last 20 years or so.  He was always pleasant, great to work with,  and always had a smile.  Prayers for peace to his family and  many colleagues and friends.  I'm sure he'll be dearly missed.  

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.  
He will truley be missed. He was a great man. 

I had the pleasure of working with John  in many different capacities at the HCSO. John will always hold a special place in my heart. He  shared his many years of experience with me and we shared many of laughs. You will be missed by many and so many were blessed having known you.

To John’s wife, Louise, and his children: I wish you all comfort during this difficult time. 

John, May you Rest In Peace. You were a good and kind man. You were an excellent police officer, father , husband and son.  You will be missed . Healing thoughts and prayers to your family. 

I had the pleasure of knowing John while at HCSO.  John is a great man who always went out of his way to be friends with all he met.  John will be missed by all.
Rest now good and faithful servant.

I had the pleasure of meeting John when we worked at HCSO together. He always had a smile on his face! He had a genuinely kind and gentle spirit, which I will never forgot. Prayers to his sweet wife and family. 

To my uncle john a man who was always in my corner . Uncle John  introduced me to cars and taught me how  to build model  cars sometimes cutting up my moms wash clothes for the interior.
 When I was little uncle John always had hot rods quite often he would take the concrete blocks away from our pool to jack up his cars we couldn’t get out of the pool.
I’m most proud to have been a police officer with him me in the city and he in the county. John Bradford was the big brother I never had we did a lot together. I built a garage for him but almost burned down his house he and Aunt Lou forgave me.
I was lucky enough to see him last Wednesday to to tell him I loved him. I will miss you terribly unc I’m sorry you suffered from this terrible illness. I will never forget you and you will always be in my memory.
God speed John Wesley Bradford Sr
Love Tommy


OBITUARY

John W. Bradford Sr.

September 3, 1944 – November 12, 2019

Schimunek Funeral Home

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