Brad Costa (RIP)

Newman · Post: # 712771Post **Newman** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 2:06am

Just a Saint mate but I thought I'd pay him a short tribute. Sadly he died a few days back aged just 43 (illness) at his home in Brisbane. Maybe someone remembers him from his days in Melbourne? First met Brad at the Gabba when we watched the Saints on the big screen in the Social Club when they nearly beat Swans in 1998 (?) final. We high-fived and carried on everytime we scored. He loved Moorabbin and kept all sorts of memorabilia on the Saints. However his most cherished possession was a personal letter that he received from Ted Whitten prior to Ted's death. Brad also had a parrot that he named Harvey. (Sadly Harvey also passed away a few days after Brad). Brad's funeral is today in Brissie and his coffin will be draped with a St Kilda quilt cover and flag. Apart from his St Kilda team - he also loved Jesus. Today he's a Saint in heaven.

True Blue Sainter · Wed 25 Mar 2009 2:32am

Congrats on coming out and posting this Newman!

R.I.P Brad. Naturally, condolences and thoughts are with all his family and friends at the moment. May he rest in the finest armchair in heaven to preside over the coming season.

markinUSA · Post: # 712777Post **markinUSA** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 4:48am

RIP... my thoughts, prayers and best wishes are with his friends and family.

stinger · Post: # 712792Post **stinger** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 8:59am

said a prayer for him mate..he will be looking down on his team this year........we need all the saints we can in heaven.....

Eastern · Post: # 712812Post **Eastern** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 9:49am

Always sad to lose another sainter. RIP & condolences to family & friends !!

Spinner · Post: # 712813Post **Spinner** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 9:50am

Saints94 · Post: # 712923Post **Saints94** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 2:00pm

R.I.P

rocksolid · Post: # 712932Post **rocksolid** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 2:16pm

RIP

I guess 43 makes him born around 1966!

Hope we can bury premiership drought with him.
It would be a fitting end at least.

SaintDebi · Post: # 713041Post **SaintDebi** » Wed 25 Mar 2009 6:17pm

Condolances to all who knew and loved him. Now a Saint in every sense of the word. RIP.

TriColourDisciple · Wed 25 Mar 2009 8:54pm

Well written and well done to you for honouring your mate as you have done in this post.

Hawkesbury Saint · Wed 25 Mar 2009 9:02pm

Another True Saint to join the cheersquad. (cloud of witnesses) Good on you for honouring your mate Newman. He obviously honoured his Best Mate.