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Jeff Schrade
April 22, 2024
Last week we gathered at a neighborhood Sonic to remember Paul... as we do each year.
Judy Myers
April 21, 2022
I wrote earlier this week but apparently the message did not get in. The sixteenth anniversary of Paul's death occurred on Easter Sunday. The year he died, his last full day of life was on Easter.
Jeff Schrade
July 8, 2021
Judy, your entry reminded me of a fond memory - I hope this picture brings you a smile... Paul taught my daughter Courtney (and son Nathan in background) how to play pool New Year's Eve 2004 (at the Brooks' residence). Courtney was about 7 years old at the time.
Judy Myers
July 6, 2021
Paul would be 45 today. I just got off the telephone as my childhood friend remembered the significance of today. We chatted for about 1 1/2 hours.
Some of Paul's friends have children who are adults or nearing adulthood. I wonder if Paul would have been a father if he had lived longer.
Paul's premature death still affects my family and me.
Judy Myers
April 17, 2021
It is now fifteen years. It used to be four of us at dinner. Then Paul died and it was three of us. Then Gerry died and now if Bill and I get together, it is just two of us.
I still have several of Paul's belongings. I just cannot part with them.
I continue to hope Paul and Gerry are having meaningful conversations.
We are having very dry weather so there ae no weeds to pull. We need rain for all the trees Paul planted. All but one are doing well. I do water them.
We still miss you, Paul!
Love, Mom
Jeff Schrade
April 17, 2021
I miss Paul...
Judy Myers
April 17, 2020
It has now been fourteen years. I hope Gerry and Paul have had some meaningful discussions. We had the tenth wettest March on record and the weeds have challenged me. Both Gerry and Paul would do yard work, but now it is just me. They are probably looking down at me trying to give me some advice. They need to speak louder!
Bill and I still miss Paul. Bill has now outlived his brother and his Dad. He wants me to stick around for a long while. I plan to!
I wonder where Paul would be in life if this tragedy had not taken place.
Till next time.....
It doesn't appear i've shared this pic here -- right after our MVHS 10 year reunion. i think about him a lot.
kat rogers
October 12, 2019
Judy Myers
August 24, 2019
At 4:31 P.M. yesterday, Gerry joined Paul in the hereafter. They have a lot to talk about. Gerry lived almost a year longer than the initial prediction.
Judy Myers
July 6, 2019
Today would be Paul's 43rd birthday. It is also 19 years since my father died. I wonder sometimes how he would have personally and professionally developed. We have simply had to deal with life without Paul. We would prefer to have him with us! We miss him.
Judy Myers
April 17, 2019
Today is the thirteenth anniversary of Paul's death. Since Gerry's (his Dad) stroke and other issues, I have not had as much time to think about it. If Paul were still around, I am sure he would help. We might even have grandchildren. Paul was always good with children. At one point, he considered being a teacher, but he put that idea aside.
We miss Paul so much, and time helps only a bit.
Judy Myers
July 6, 2018
Today would be Paul's 42nd birthday. I tried to write a few weeks ago but there was a notation that this had expired....that was a mistake.
So much has happened since I last contributed here. The most important is that Gerry had a significant stroke last December. He has had other health issues as well and is in a care home. I broke my shoulder and foot since then and both are healing well. It would have been really helpful if Paul had been around to do things like yard work. I am catching up on that but Paul was so good at it! He would have visited his Dad frequently. Bill assists in his own way.
Paul's friends have children who are growing up. Paul never got a chance at fatherhood. He was so good with children. He was emotionally part teacher and would have been involved in their lives and education.
Paul loved trees. The Mother's Day tree he planted more than twenty years ago is full and healthy. When I look at it, I hear Paul saying, "Thanks for believing in me, Mom. I am still with you."
We still miss you, Paul.
Love, Mom
Judy Myers
July 6, 2016
Today would be Paul's 40th birthday. This has been a tough year; his age and number of years since killed (by a drunk driver) both end in zero.
We have an upright (on legs) planter outside between two citrus trees. We have a gray molded garden rabbit that had its ear break off. I glued it back on and it now looks new. It resembles a pet rabbit, Scamper, Paul got when he was about eight year old. I planted a mini rose plant but it succumbed in our excessive heat wave. Yesterday I transplanted a succulent that should be hardy. There are also some fake flowers that should last a while. A few years ago, I commented at a small church function that I could not keep a child alive, and I cannot keep cut flowers alive either (no one can!). At that, the minister went outside and brought in a small rock and gave it to me...it would not die. The planter box is now essentially a "Paul Memorial." There is the rock, a live plant and artificial flowers, and "Scamper" watching over everything!
Paul, Happy Birthday in our hearts!
April 19, 2016
Judy - we will always miss Paul and remember him!! Too many great memories to ever forget! I can't believe it has been ten years. And 39..... Yikes, I guess I'm getting older too! I feel so blessed to have known him - how blessed you must feel to have raised an exceptional son, that was and still is loved by so many!! Happy Birthday Paul - Forever Young!!!
love - The Shipley's
xxoo
Judy Myers
April 17, 2016
It is now ten years. We have a short In Memoriam notice in today's newspaper. If Paul were alive, he would be thirty-nine, saying hello to forty years of age...middle-age! It is not to be. He did pack in a lot in his twenty-nine years.
We still miss him!!
Judy Myers
December 25, 2015
This is our tenth Christmas without Paul. There were times of nostalgia today. Son Bill hosted our holiday, and he did fine. Paul would have, too.
We still miss Paul.
July 8, 2015
Thank you for keeping this going and allowing Paul's friends to remember our sweet friend!!!! My grandson, "Paul", just started swim team this summer - his mom, "Kate", was one of Paul's swimmers. She helped him during strokes class and he would refer to her as, "his lovely assistant, Kate". Gosh that seems like yesterday!!
I still remember Paul's humor and love for treats at the concession stand!!
The cheer was NEVER the same without him!!!
LOVE and PRAYERS to his entire family!!!!!!
Susie Shipley
kat
July 7, 2015
Paul, i think of you often. I keep thinking one day i won't remember your face or your voice, but i still do. thanks for that. :) <3
Judy Myers
July 6, 2015
Today would be Paul's 39th birthday. Some of his friends did their annual get-together at Sonic (a Paul favorite) on April 17.
We still miss and remember Paul!
Judy Myers
April 17, 2015
It has been nine years. A man at church told me a few weeks ago that I no longer look despondent over Paul's death, then a woman told me essentially the same thing. I thought I had hidden it, but apparently I did not. Telling me that backfired in a way because then I did really feel it again.
Last year Gerry suggested that every Easter we have grilled steak, because when Paul was killed, Easter was his last full day of life, and he grilled steaks for us. That was a specialty of his.
Last year and this year, Bill had us over to his abode for Easter. In a way, it was good to pass the torch a bit.
I continue to try to impress on people the need to not drink and drive. The impact on innocent people is immense.
Paul, we still miss you!
July 9, 2014
We will always remember Paul!! Loved his humor, smile, positive attitude, great way he related to everyone - no matter what your age or situation in life - he just LOVED everyone!! No wonder so many people love him and miss him!! I think of you often Judy. I can't even imagine the pain it is to lose a child - just isn't supposed to happen that way! Susie Shipley
Judy Myers
July 6, 2014
Paul would be 38 today.
A few days ago someone told me something that I had not realized before. There is not a word in the English language for having outlived a child, or for that matter, a sibling. You might become a widow, widower, or an orphan, but what are you when your child, brother/sister dies? Two words come to mind, but they are not limited to this: sad and empty.
Today I will put a few of Paul's ashes into a wood "infinity" memorial pendant. I chose a wood one because when Paul was killed, he was into woodworking. Also, he was good in math, so the "infinity" one seems appropriate. Also, people are remembering Paul for a long time.
Paul's twentieth high school reunion was a few weeks ago. According to the wife of one of his classmates, some people talked about Paul. I wonder what they said.
Twenty days ago, I was at a court for jury duty. I was called for a DUI case. Shortly into the process of choosing a jury, they dismissed me for the day. I know why.
We still miss Paul.
Mom
Susan Figgs
April 18, 2014
Jim,one of Pauls best friends mother in law, Paul was a wonderful person, loved by all. We talk about Paul often when the hockey season comes around. So sorry for your loss, but he is your angel watching from heaven. Miss his smile.
.
Judy Myers
April 17, 2014
It has been eight years, and this year the anniversary of Paul's death coincides with Maundy Thursday. This is always a difficult time of year for us.
Recently, I received an updated credit card to replace an expiring one. My new one expires 4/17. When I called to activate it, the gentleman who spoke with me has the name Paul. That struck an emotional nerve!
We still miss you, Paul!!!
Love, Mom
July 21, 2013
Well written Judy.... Summer doesn't come around without our family thinking of Paul. I've shared his story with many teens, trying to get them to understand the danger of drinking while driving - and how an innocent, pure friend, son, brother was taken way too young, from the recklessness of others. I'm sure this news of these young men brings back a lot of memories. The one good thing that comes out of tragedy like this is the ability to help others and I know you use your experience to do just that. God bless you always. susie shipley
Judy Myers
July 6, 2013
Today would be Paul's 37th birthday. Six days ago, nineteen members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots perished while trying to fight a forest fire near Yarnell, AZ, northwest of Phoenix. Most of them were in the age group Paul was in when he died, i.e., twenties and thirties. One radio talk show gentleman said something to the effect that he cannot imagine getting that knock on the door to receive the news of the death. Gerry, Bill, and I know the feeling.
Since then there have been interviews of family members, co-workers, friends and the like. It has brought back a lot of memories. I also know someone who moved to Yarnell a year or so ago.
This has been a challenging time for our state. We can relate. People are responding with all kinds of support. We also received support when Paul was killed.
Let us remember those who died of unfortunate circumstances.
April 18, 2013
Time keeps moving forward, faster and faster, it's hard to believe seven years have past, BUT our memories of Paul and his love of life and people will NEVER fade. Paul's life was a gift to many, I know he lives on, blessing others. We will see him and I'll get a chance to thank him for the great role model he was to hundreds of children. love, Susie Shipley
Judy Myers
April 17, 2013
There is a sequel to the entry I wrote earlier today. We have a barrel with an iris plant that once was Paul's. Because it is in water, there are mosquito fish. A few minutes ago I went outside to feed the fish and discovered four irises full or partially blooming. They were not blooming yesterday.
One of Paul's friends had Paul's plant and fish and on the two year anniversary of Paul's death, irises bloomed. A picture of those was used to design a memorial for a shirt to be worn on MADD fundraiser walks, and for a square for a quilt for MADD. Now it is the seventh anniversary. If that is not Paul sending a message, I have no better explanation.
Paul liked to talk. He just does it in different ways now.
Kat Cabell
April 17, 2013
Love you Paul
Judy Myers
April 17, 2013
This is the seventh anniversary of Paul's death. Once again, tragedy has hit at this time of year. On April 15, two days ago, there were two explosions near the Finish Line of the Boston Marathon. There were deaths and many injuries, some severe. On April 16, 2007, there was the Virginia Tech massacre. All of these events bring back memories that are still raw.
My family relates to the shock and feelings of unnecessary deaths. We have empathy.
Paul continues to send me messages, frequently by sending a coin. If I am out for a walk, and I find a coin, I know Paul is glad I am exercising. There are other messages as well.
Paul's influence is still with us. We miss him so much.
kat cabell
December 21, 2012
love you paul. I finally got something done in tribute, which I had been thinking about since we lost you. I couldn't be happier with its simplicity and grace, and it inspires thoughts of you, OFTEN.
-kat
Judy Myers
December 13, 2012
My brother Dave joined Paul in heaven last night. Those two got along well and will have many conversations.
Susie Shipley
July 7, 2012
Our family thinks of Paul often - He will always remain in our hearts and be remembered for his kindness. As a mother, I always appreciated his respect for you Judy. He was a great role model for the children at Cactus pool. I know he continues to do great things - I'm hoping to try to keep my own life as pure as his to hear him lead the Cactus cheer and see that beautiful smile!!
Love and hugs to your family - susie
Judy Myers
July 6, 2012
I should clarify my entry from earlier today. When I mentioned that Paul is saying, "I Love You," the You in this case is plural. He was very fond of many people.
Judy Myers
July 6, 2012
Today would be Paul's 36th birthday. I look for ways in which I think he is communicating to me. Three days ago, an envelope arrived with mail order offers. It was from a company I have used many times. Attached to the order form was a credit card size pseudo 3D type card with hearts on it and the message, "I Love You." I wondered...is this Paul talking to me or me to him? I figured it out. Paul was saying, "I Love You" and I say, "WE Love You, Paul" because I know there are a lot of people who do.
We miss you, Paul, and no, this does not get any easier.
Love, Mom
Judy Myers
April 17, 2012
The sixth anniversary of Paul's death....
I have been remiss in telling a couple stories. Paul sends me messages via coins. When I find one, I know Paul is talking to me. On Christmas Eve, 2010, I was in church and a friend asked me to sit next to her. I moved from my location, and while we were standing to sing a carol, I looked down and there on the pew in front of me was a very shiny penny reflecting the light. I was so moved I could hardly sing and pay attention. Paul was telling me he was there with me.
Last year Paul's death anniversary occurred on Palm Sunday. I was sitting in church when the person next to me showed me a dime and said she saw it on the floor next to my foot. I almost never see coins in church anywhere except the offering plate. Again, Paul was telling me he was in church with me.
The year Paul was killed, tax deadline day was April 17 since the 15th was on a Saturday. This year tax deadline day is April 17. I recently heard that there are a lot of traffic deaths on April 17.
Last Saturday I was at a MADD meeting and two ASU students taped some of our meeting to make a documentary to be shown soon. I hope that some of what we said will impact others and convince them to not drink and drive.
Last summer, on the eve of Paul's birthday, the greater Phoenix area experienced a significant dust storm that even made national news. We were on the edge of it and did not have as much damage as parts of the Valley, but I spent some of Paul's 35th birthday cleaning up outside including areas by trees he had planted.
As I said before, this does not get any easier. Many people still remember Paul.
Judy Myers
April 17, 2011
In today's newspaper, there is a memoriam. I wrote a poem about a year ago but changed one line. It reads,
"Paul Myers, killed by a drunk driver at age 29
It has been five years
There are still tears
On our hearts, Paul is near"
I find it a bit ironic that the year he died, 2006, his last full day of life was Easter Sunday. Now the fifth anniversary of his death is Palm Sunday.
Paul continues to send me messages, frequently at times when it is so appropriate I know he is aware of what is going on. He always was attentive to other people.
On another note, last Christmas we had our tree in the room that had been Paul's bedroom. There is a plane that he assembled still hanging from the ceiling. I positioned the July, the month of his birth, guardian angel so it looked at the airplane. I think Paul enjoyed that.
As I have mentioned before, this does not get any easier.
Judy Myers
July 6, 2010
July 6, 2010...this would be Paul's 34th birthday. I find it slightly ironic that later this morning, I will attend a talk on asthma in the athlete. Paul had asthma problems most of his life, but he was an athlete who dealt with it.
The Mothers Against Drunk Driving fundraising walk was April 17, the fourth anniversary of his death. I considered not attending as I thought it would be too difficult emotionally. Then I learned that his former employer, Schaller Anderson, was a sponsor. I decided to participate as they were so supportive to us. There was at least one other family at the walk whose loved one was killed on April 17, a different year, but still the anniversary of the death. I am now glad I went as I saw some of Paul's former co-workers and some who have since been hired but support the M.A.D.D. efforts.
Paul continues to send me "messages." I was in an airport waiting for a flight to attend our nephew's wedding. The gate area was crowded, so I went to sit at the next gate area, which was empty. There in front of the chair was a penny. It was Paul telling me to have a safe trip, and that he was happy for the bride and groom. On the way back, I had been sitting at the gate and looked up from reading and there was a penny. I am absolutely sure it was not there minutes before. It was Paul telling me to have a safe trip home.
People still tell me what a fine person Paul was and how much we miss him. This happened as recently as two days ago. He was born on a Tuesday evening, and this year his birthday falls on a Tuesday. Mothers remember things like that!
Paul, Happy Birthday, and we miss you!
Love, Mom
Jana Sirotnik
April 9, 2010
Just today I received an email from a friend asking me to "keep this going". I really dont like chain mail and it felt like something was pushing me to open the email and read it. I am grateful that I did because it was from MADD and asking for signatures on a petition. I am happy to say that after I signed the petition, I included a rememberance of Paul. Now everyone who signs after me will know his name and that he is deeply missed. My mom worked with Paul and I had the pleasure of "hanging out with him" as well. The 17th is bitter sweet for me, because that is my brothers birthday and yet the day the world lost an amazing man.
For Paul's family, please know that you are in my prayers and Paul will never be forgotten.
Judy Myers
March 7, 2010
I have two more stories. On this last Christmas morning, I put our "guardian angel" ornaments on the tree as usual, with Paul's being on the top branch. Shortly thereafter, I looked up to see the branch had fallen about ninety degrees, and I realized this symbolized our fallen angel.
The second occurred February 19 in Costco. I had just been released from the hospital after having a bad effect from some prescription medication I took to keep my asthma under control (Paul also had asthma). We went to Costco to get medication I needed because of the hospital stay. We wandered around the store a bit waiting for the pharmacy to fill my prescription, and I got tired and told Gerry I needed to sit down. I headed for the bench by the pharmacy. There, under the bench, was a penny! I knew this was Paul saying, "Take care of yourself, Mom." Whenever I find a penny I know it is Paul talking to me. A few days later I was out for a walk and found seven pennies. He was just emphasizing what he said earlier.
As the fourth anniversary of Paul's death is approaching, I am really feeling it, and I realize this just does not get any easier.
As a previous writer put it, he is still with us all in spirit.
Jennifer Sanders
March 6, 2010
My sister had asked me to look Paul up on facebook the other day and when I did I was shocked to find out the was no longer with us. She was good friends with him in high school and just loved him. Her name is Becky Walker but maiden name is Jones. I am so sorry for your loss and I am not looking forward to telling her what happend to him. She will be very upset. He will be terribly missed. I am sure that he is still with us all in spirit.
Judy Myers
August 5, 2009
I was watching the news on TV the evening of July 29 and they talked about the Arizona Cardinals football players arriving in Flagstaff for training camp. Then it hit me...again. My football buddy is dead. On Sundays during football season I would call Paul and ask which game he was watching and for which team he was cheering. We often watched games together. Paul and Gerry went with some others to Tucson to watch the ASU vs. U of A game before Paul died. I watched it at home on TV. During halftime, I called Paul and told him to "take care of my boys." "My boys" were the ASU football team.
I miss my football buddy!!
susie shipley
July 12, 2009
Even though my kids are grown and no longer swim for Cactus Pool - This time of the year, I often think back to the wonderful summers at Cactus with all the fun loving guards - no one and I mean no one had as much spirit and could lead the Cactus Cheer like Paul - he was one in a million!!! The kids loved him and the parents loved him. We miss him but are so grateful to have known him. We love you Paul!! The Shipley's
Judy Myers
July 6, 2009
Paul's thirty-third (33) birthday is today. I came up with an interesting calculation yesterday. Maybe that was Paul speaking to me again. He always was good in math. I still feel his influence. He impacted a lot of lives.
Happy birthday, Paul!
Linda Sopiak
May 26, 2009
Mrs Myers I am honestly shocked to hear about Paul Myers your son. I remember him from Senior year English class and always thought he was funny and well liked by many. He inspired me for his outspoken words and not being afraid to tell it like it is. He was a great actor, friend and of course classmate. I feel deeply saddened that Paul died so young since he had so much life in him that made him the person he was.
I am glad I stumbled across this on facebook or else I would have always wondered what happened to him
Eternal Memory and blessed Repose for Paul.
I send you and your family love and prayers and hugs too.
I am sure Paul is watching over all of us from above and someday we will be all reunited again.
Holly Cathcart
April 18, 2009
Here is the info for those who would like to walk in Paul's memory.
MADD Walk, Phoenix Zoo, April 25th, 2009
http://support.madd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=wp1_phoenix
Judy Myers
April 17, 2009
It has been three years since that awful collision. This past week, I encountered two people in two days who asked how Paul is doing and I had to deliver the unfortunate news. It doesn't get any easier.
The last several months I have wondered how Paul would interpret our country's economic situation. With his degree in economics and his reputation for having opinions, he would have a lot to say!
Paul, we miss you!
Emily Godfrey Craig
March 18, 2009
Judy, I think of Paul frequently and wish you and your family much peace. I'm so happy you still feel his influence. He was and still is a wonderful person.
Judy Myers
March 16, 2009
When Paul was alive, he would put a DVD of a fireplace fire in the TV on Christmas morning, or else turn the TV to a channel where they had a fireplace fire for view on Christmas morning. For our first Christmas without Paul, in 2006, I bought Guardian Angel Christmas tree ornaments with colors from the birth months for the four of us. I put the one for Paul's (July) at the top of the tree. Last Christmas, as usual, we had a fire showing on the TV screen. I looked at the Guardian Angel ornament for Paul and it was angled so that it looked like it was watching the fire on the screen! That is not how I placed it. That was Paul with us.
In January, I submitted a quilt square I made for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. It has a picture of Paul in a suit, one of him walking into the sunset in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and a few poses of an iris that bloomed on the second anniversary of his death. It is beautiful. I also put a fabric picture of a koi fish on it as Paul always wanted a koi pond. A computer graphic artist helped with the placement of pictures. The morning that I delivered it to the MADD office, I found a penny in a parking lot. Paul was telling me he approved of the quilt square. Whenever we mothers of deceased children find a penny, we know our child is speaking to us. Paul also speaks to me through the wind chime. Whenever it chimes a lot, I know Paul is sending me a message.
kat sewell
July 19, 2008
Paul--for some ridiculous reason the guy in the sonic commercials reminds me of you.
but i'm ok with that!! much love,
kat
Judy Myers
June 13, 2008
A few years ago, Paul gave me a wind chime for Christmas. I put it outside by our back door. Last Christmas morning, I woke up to hear the chime going crazy. It continued like that for several hours but stopped just as Gerry, Bill and I finished dinner. I was sure this was Paul saying to me, "You did O.K"
This past February 24, my mother died after lingering for twenty-one months. She was lucid when Paul was killed and his death bothered her a great deal, as it did for us. We returned from her memorial service the evening of March 1, and I woke up early March 2. The wind chime again was going crazy. I think this was Paul checking in with me saying, "I met up with Grandma. She arrived here safely."
Whenever the wind chime is obvious, I think this is Paul communicating to me.
(Paul's Mom)
kat s
June 11, 2008
dear paul.. i still have your voice in my head... so far so good! (i still have your number in my phone.. is that weird?)
I miss you on warm summer nights. Which is odd, because i've spent plenty of them by myself, or with other people, but yours are the ones i remember. we were at our best, in the summer, i think.
i love you still.
me
Kat
February 29, 2008
Paul, i just told someone 'our story'... (the medium version). We were both impossible... but thank you for every memory. LOVE YOU.
manon melancon
January 11, 2008
j'ai été vraiment touché de sa mort je ne sais pas quand sait arriver il étais un très bon chanteur,merci a son ami de faire signé le livre d'or
kat sewell
January 3, 2008
MISS YOU Paul. Remembering you often.
Love,
katrina
Vicki Peters
September 24, 2007
Paul - You still pop into my mind, more than I thought you would after all this time. Just wanting you to know I'm thinking of you.
kat
September 17, 2007
paul i think about you a lot. more than ever.
I was just thinking about racquetball. I was terrible at racquetball, you knew this. But i guess you just wanted to hang out. I miss you. I want to be sixteen again.
The rose
April 24, 2007
The young giraffe
April 24, 2007
Judy with Brandon and Ebony
April 24, 2007
Judy holding the poster of Paul and his life
April 24, 2007
The ducks and the "lily pads"
April 24, 2007
Kelly and Gerald
April 24, 2007
Gerald looking at the trees
April 24, 2007
Gerald and Ann
April 24, 2007
Leticia, Summer, Kelly discussing flowers
April 24, 2007
Summer and Kelly
April 24, 2007
The largest rodent in the world
April 24, 2007
Carrie, her family, Gerald, Judy, Brandon, Ebony, Ann, Leticia, Lisa and her family
April 24, 2007
MADD Walk at the Phoenix Zoo, April 21, 2007
Holly Cathcart
April 24, 2007
The MADD Walk at the Phoenix Zoo, April 21, 2007 in memory of Paul Myers.
H~
Penny and Leighanne
April 24, 2007
Ernie, Holly, Kelly
April 24, 2007
Judy
April 24, 2007
The gang from work
April 24, 2007
Judy, Gerald, Bill, Jake
April 24, 2007
Janet, Isela, Gina, and Mark
Holly Cathcart
April 24, 2007
Pictures of family, friends, co-workers celebrating Paul's life at Chicago Hamburger Company, Phoenix, AZ - April 17, 2007.
Gerry Myers
April 21, 2007
PD,
We still miss you so much.
Sheri A
April 20, 2007
Thinking about Paul ...
kat
April 18, 2007
It's been a year.. that occurred to me on Easter, thinking what was i doing last Easter...? and then remembering the days following easter last year, and paul, and everything which has happened since.
Paul, when i'm having my worst days i remember your voice, and it cheers me up. The way it was on your voice mail, even, or how you said my name. it's exactly right every time. I'm willing to have a few more bad days, if only to keep that memory close. I hope I never forget it. I remember also what it was like to hug you and hold your hand, but those memories hurt so I don't call them up often. but yeah, i've still got those too.
You're so incredibly missed. love you.
kat
Judy Myers
April 17, 2007
Paul, a year has passed since that collision where you were an innocent victim. So many people remember the exact date!! Words are inadequate. I still advocate for you and we have our little "conversations." I listen to the messages you send. You are so missed by so many.
Love, Mom "Ma"
Judy Myers
October 1, 2006
Paul, the past few months have been so difficult. Rest assured that just as I advocated for you years ago, I have done the same since your death. I will continue to do so. We all miss you so much!!!
Love, Mom
angie myers
September 25, 2006
Paul, I miss you tons. It's so hard to believe you're gone. xoxo, angie
Anne Leblanc
September 23, 2006
paul tu fait une bonne job. continue a faire des belles chansons.ton album je taime est excellent.on et fiere davoir un bon chanteur comme toi par ici.
Ivonne Jeannotte
May 18, 2006
Je trouve paul dwayne est un bon chanteur.Jadore ces belle chanson francaise et anglaise.Cest super il est dans bon chemin.Continue paul tu est un tres bon chanteur.
Suzanne Roberts
May 13, 2006
What can I say about Paul? He was one great guy, too good to be true. I hope that he meets my daughter in heaven and makes her laugh as much as he did all of us. My heart goes out to his parents, I know the pain you are going through. Remember that he was one of a kind and I will surely miss being called Suzarino forever.
kat sewell
May 11, 2006
Thinking a lot about Paul today.
I remember one time we were hiking in Phx.. and I swear he said hello to every single person we passed. I was like 'Paul! you can't just say hello to everyone.. you don't know if they're weirdos!' He kept up anyway; he didn't mind a weirdo, I guess...
Paul you're better than i am. Love you much,
kat
annalisa palacios
May 4, 2006
Pauly, I will miss talking to you. We use to discuss and debate politics and social issues. We stood our ground. I remember enjoying our funny conversations during his bbq's and when we were out for breakfast. Paul was always respectful and friendly, and spoke often of his father and family. I remember he always seemed to be in the middle of some woodworking project...at times his apartment looked more like a workshop than an apartment! I am so sad that Paul is gone. I will miss him.
Amber Wittig Harding
May 4, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss.
I haven't seen Paul since I moved to DC, but I have many memories of him from high school on. In college, a bunch of us from high school regularly reunited in Phoenix to catch up-- and inevitably passed the time doing foolish, but fun, things. One night, we went out into the desert to shoot fireworks. Afterwards, we all piled into the car, probably to go for food, and Paul sat in the backseat with me and another friend. Can't tell you how surprised we were when he took a sparkler out of his pocket, opened the window, and held the lit sparkler out the window. But not as surpised as Paul was when the wind promptly blew the sparks back into the car, briefly lighting his pants and the backseat on fire. Some of us may have laughed out of fear or anxiety. I think Paul's laughter was more at the absurdity of the unexpected turn of events.
He was a smart, strange, interesting person and I'm sure he will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Chris Riesgraf
May 3, 2006
Paul is one of a kind. His great character is something that we should all strive to be. He will be hugely missed! My prayers are with you, the Myers family. God Bless you at this difficult time.
ANNE L Kauffman
May 3, 2006
Paul will be a part of our hearts forever. Gerry, Judy, and Bill, I wish there was something we could do to ease the pain. The memorial service was a beautiful and moving tribute to Paul's life. Let's do keep the essence of Paul alive by doing those things we most admired in Paul. Reach out. May God bless you and hold you close to His heart. Love you, Aunt Anne P.S. My heart felt gratitude to whomever posted and is maintaining this Guest Book.
David Armitage
May 2, 2006
I liked Paul because he was not afraid to show his vulnerable side. We connected on the darker side of his humor. I liked Paul because of his sense of humor about the darker side. I loved Paul because he was a wonderful human being.
Rachel Myers
May 2, 2006
I must admit I never fully understood Paul, and I am devastated that I will no longer have the chance to try. He would laugh at you and you never really got what was so funny, then he would compliment you and make you feel like you were this amazing creature he was desparate to decode. Talking with Paul might be uncomfortable at times, but it was never boring. I think he enjoyed breaking social norms, particularly with wait staff. He always treasured his time with us cousins, and on his last visit to PA he gave me a Batman coloring book on which he had adjusted the 1.99 price tag to read 11.99. I'm turning 28 soon but that made no difference to Paul. Whenever he was in town he commandeered the title of family social director. He'd do anything to make our time together more interesting or interactive - if we were singing around the piano, Paul was responsible, and when he wanted to go out at night, he would lay on the guilt if you said you were too tired. Last time he bought a whole set of wooden puzzles for us to work on together and made sure we took a group family photo before we dispersed. Last year I was on a push up kick and so Paul insisted we do some together. This year when he came he told me I was the reason you could find his coworkers hitting the floor every day for push up time. He was disappointed that I had given up the habit months ago. Paul, I'm so sorry I didn't treasure our time together more. You deserved better. I love and miss you, Rachel
Tina Janson
May 1, 2006
Dear Judy, Jerry, and Bill Yesterdays service was a beautiful tribute to Paul, and to you. Judy you were very moving with your memories of Paul. You were very brave, no Mother should have to Eulogize her son!! We of course being your neighbors for over twenty years, and watching our sons grow to manhood, share your grief in the deepest way possible.There are so many wonderful memories of Paul and his goodness left for us to remember!! If ever there is any thing we can do for you, please let us know. Richard has charged me with looking out for you Judy, as he would for Paul!! Sincerely Tina and Rich Janson
Cori Armstrong
May 1, 2006
I will miss working with Paul and joking around with him. He always had something funny to say. He was a great person to know and things will not be the same without him here.
Tyler Cooper
May 1, 2006
Paul, what I would have said today if I could have talked through the tears:
Paul has been a part of my life for 15 years. He was a dear friend to us all and is a part of many fond memories. In gatherings since his death the common theme has been, Paul gave us so many memories…
He was a part of a group of friends that get together once a month to visit and keep tabs on one another. Dinner at Paul’s was always a treat. He wanted to make sure that everyone was happy and pleasantly surprised at his cooking/entertaining skills. Even when I couldn’t make it to the last dinner at his place he told everyone that he had to save some food for the Coopers in case we did show. He always cared for his friends.
As for a full life, he did go through a midlife crisis at age 22 or so. I recall numerous debates with him regarding his “hair loss”. He would rub his head so hard hairs would fall out and he would say, “see what I mean”. We even went to Costco where he spontaneously bought Rogaine, I am still not sure he didn’t do it for the humor factor. We also went to run with the bulls at Rawhide. The car ride over included Judy asking Paul why he wanted to do this and expressed concern for his safety. By the time we got there, I thought Judy was making a lot of sense so I decided to sit this one out. Paul however proudly and excitedly ran with the bulls…
Paul was a part of our basketball group where we get together almost once a week and try to play like we once could. While we play for the exercise and the social aspect there is a competitive factor. Paul was one of the best and a great talent. He could turn it on at will and earned the nicknames “ringmaster” and “magic man.”
The best part about friends is the comfort that someone is always there for you. Paul was a friend that would be there for you and help whenever he could. The worst part about being friends is the feeling of helplessness when you can’t do anything to save someone that you cared about dearly.
Paul was loved, will be missed dearly and is truly a “magic man”. I love you buddy.
Love~ Tyler, Ellen and Paige Cooper
Shannon/Eric Curkendoll
April 30, 2006
Our memories are of Paul as a wonderful friend, neighbor and teacher. He always had a smile on his face and always took the time to say hello and see how we were. He helped Amber learn to swim and make her first attempts at playing basketball. He will be missed by us all. Our hearts and prayers go out to Judy, Gerry and Bill.
Sierra Wood
April 30, 2006
I just want to thank you Paul for being in my life and being such a beautiful and wonderful person who always brightened my day. You are loved and will be deeply and truly missed, but Never Forgotten.
Jennifer Parod
April 30, 2006
I worked with Paul for many years at Cactus Pool...and the best way to describe him was a really nice guy. He cared so much about the kids he coached and brought so much energy to his team. When I started as a swim coach, Paul was always there with words of encouragement and helpful tips. I will never forget his kindness and his friendship. I know he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Myers family.
Michele Rickert
April 29, 2006
We want you to know that we are thinking of you and saying prayers for you to get thru this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Doris, Don and Michele Rickert
Stacie Bauer (Housel)
April 29, 2006
I met Paul through my husband and when he went to NAU. On Spring Break of '96, Paul invited my very good looking roommate and myself to go shopping at the Arizona Center with him. He drove up in this very big car and when he got out he was wearing a suit and tie! Only Paul would take two girls shopping in a full suit. How funny he was and how loved. Our hearts are filled with the sorrow over his loss but also with joy over the memories that have been brought up.
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