Bradley Crowder

In September of 2008, Bradley Crowder was arrested at the Republican National Convention for allegedly possessing incendiary devices. He was 23 years old. For much of his life, Brad has been devoted to social justice and change. Brad believed that people are inherently good, so he always saw the best in everyone.

Brad grew up in rural Greenwood, Texas, where he was active in the local community as a Boy Scout and member of the local Baptist Church. During his school years he was a member of both the basketball and baseball teams, and enjoyed bike riding, running and writing poetry and short stories. After he graduated he worked in steel building construction, the service industry, at a call center and as an electrician. Most recently he was working at a locally owned sandwich shop. Brad used much of his time outside of paid work, volunteering at community programs doing neighborhood cleanup initiatives and womens' rights advocacy.

Brad has spent his time in jail tutoring fellow inmates in preparation for their GEDs and learning Spanish so he can tutor Spanish speakers.

“He just wants to make sure that the big guys don't take advantage of the little guys. He believes that everybody should have enough food, a place to live, and an equal chance for education."

- Twila Crowder (Brad's mother)


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