PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LOSS OF TWO BELOVED PEOPLE

RJ Harris pays tribute to two remarkable individuals who left an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew them. The speaker shares stories about Brad Strubel, a beloved figure in the wrestling community, and Anthony Campisi, a young hockey enthusiast who fought a courageous battle against cancer.

Holly Love reflects on the memories of Brad Strubel, a multi-talented individual who was a coach, player, and referee in Central Pennsylvania. His love for life, cigars, and good company made him a cherished presence at local gatherings. The speaker also shares a personal anecdote about Brad's dedication to their morning trivia sessions.

RJ Harris pays tribute to Anthony Campisi, a talented young hockey player who faced his cancer diagnosis with unwavering spirit. Despite his untimely passing at the age of 23, his legacy lives on through the stories of those who knew him.

If you're looking for a reminder of the impact one person can have on a community, this episode is a must-listen. Join the speaker as they share these inspiring stories and celebrate the lives of Brad Strubel and Anthony Campisi.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:02):
Seven twenty one. After this morning, we want to pay
tribute to a couple of people who weren't with us anymore.
And I'll start with Holly to talk about.

Speaker 2 (00:13):
Brad Brad's cabs. Brad Strubel just an incredible guy. First
of all, really really well known in the wrestling community.
He was a coach, he was he was a player.
He was also a ref as of late. I was
almost said ump there, sorry, but yeah, wrestling wrestling referee

(00:35):
throughout Central Pennsylvania, rugby player. Just an incredible guy, a
very untimely passing. In fact, I just saw him on
Friday night, and I saw him probably every Friday night
when I go out to my little happy hour with
my girls.

Speaker 1 (00:51):
Wow.

Speaker 2 (00:52):
And you know, he always sat on the deck at Newtown,
smoked a cigar, had you know, one little drink of
I think Jack or something. Ate the most massive meal
because he loved to sit out there and watch his
shows and smoke his cigars. But I would walk out,
you know, for my cigarette break, and he would go.
So today's trivia question, Holly was blah blah blah blah blah.

(01:15):
He listened to our travel our trivia h and every
morning in fact, you would recognize him Brad from Landisville.

Speaker 1 (01:21):
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Brad from Landisville.

Speaker 2 (01:24):
So I just want to say rest in peace into
his family. I'm very sorry we adored him.

Speaker 1 (01:30):
Yeah. Well mine is Anthony Campeasy. Everybody knew him as
Tony and he died at age twenty three. And I
want to tell you that this kid was such a
fighter because his first surgery was what four years old, okay,

(01:54):
diagnosed with cancer and he really fought it and and
won the battle for a while. But then is that
evil disease? Does it comes back? To make a long
story short. Donna and Kevin lived across the street from

(02:15):
Bonnie and I when I lived up the street lived
across street Bonnie and me right when I lived up
the street, and they moved before we did. I knew
these boys when they were really little, small, and not
for a long period of time, but you know, would
run into mom and dad. In fact, I just, you know,

(02:38):
the week before last, saw his parents at Brunners. So
I still run into them from time to time and
or Al would give me updates on how things are going.
But Tony was a member of the Cumberland Valley Ice
Hockey Club. He was the biggest hockey fan. And if
you get a chance, Penn Live had him as their

(03:02):
lead story yesterday and if you would search it today,
ice Hockey Community, Morens Cumberland County player after death at
twenty three, or Anthony Campese and it'll come up. It's
quite the story and you'll get to know this kid
and know that you know they're he was a great kid.

(03:25):
He was a great kid. It's seven twenty five.