LANCASTER, N.Y. (WKBW) — Brad Shaver grew up wanting to be G.I. Joe. The Marine Veteran proudly served his country for four years, including a seven-month tour of duty in Iraq.
"They don't make them like that anymore," said his wife Sarah Kocher. "He had a lot of integrity."
After serving, Shaver became disabled and spent his days surrounded by family and friends. He also kept busy enjoying the hobbies he loved.
"He was an avid fisherman. He loved his motorcycles. He loved his family more," said Kocher.
Everything changed on August 22, when Shaver was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash not far from their Lancaster home.
"My life just fell apart," said Kocher. "Everything got shaken up and shattered."
Along with Kocher, Shaver is survived by his parents, 15-year-old son and two stepchildren.
"I have a house now, but we've gone from two incomes to one," said Kocher. "I don't know if I'll have a house in five months."
Now the community is helping his family navigate through this unimaginable time.
"It's been amazing," said Kocher. "The support from people that I don't know, I've never met."
If you'd like to help, a GoFundMe has been set up to support the Shaver family. You can donate online here.
"He was just one of the good ones," said Kocher.