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for Perry Grant
Shiloh Johnson
June 29, 2005
To my cousin,
"You came into the world with a mission.
A mission to prove that you could touch so many hearts and have everyone remember you for the rest of their lives.
You accomplished what you came to do."
You will always be the twinkle in your families eyes.
Growing up and the times we did hang out at grandma Gwen's I will always remember you and Brady (playing) golf in the field. (Before it became Bangerter Highway)and you willing to show me a couple swings. Granted I didn't do to well but you showed great patients. Thanks.
You always had a warming smile for me and so did the rest of your family. I will always remember your smile. You are in good hands and I know your family would love to see you again. It broke my heart to hear what had happend. I saw the shock and the pride in your family as they all new you left this world doing what you loved to do.
"You flew so high above the clouds and now you fly so much higher above us with your new family. Don't forget the important things in your life, they mean the most."
Kathy and Wayne, Brady, Hilly, Tyler, Chad, Ash, and Carter, you are all in my prayers. If you need anything please let me or my mom know. Keep in touch. WE LOVE YOU.
WE WILL MISS YOU PERRY! Please watch over us all.
Casey Fox
June 26, 2005
Perry, I just wanted to say thanks for being such a good friend. I was always impressed by the way you would make new friends wherever you would go. Your likeable personality, enthusiasm for aviation, and for life in general was contagious to everyone you were around. If a friend needed help you would always be there or you would definitely try your hardest. I remember calling you complaining that I was stuck in Page away from my family in Salt Lake. Your answer was "let me round up an airplane and I'll be right there". Thanks for being a mentor to me. There were a few nerve racking situations while we were flying that I was sure grateful to have you and your flying skills in the seat next to me. I like to think that if I am ever in a similar situation you would be there again. Perry, I am so glad that I was able to spend the Saturday before you left with you, Turbo and Lexy. Not only did we fly in formation one last time but I was able to witness the joy that your children brought to your life. So thats how I will remember you, not just Perry the pilot and friend but Perry the loving father. Thanks...
Allen Hatcher
June 22, 2005
Perry What up Homie! Even if I sat an thought about a bad thing to say about you, I would draw a blank. Your are rare guy to find in this day and age. As a pilot myself and probably other pilots would feel that you were delivered to god like a true avaitor. Thanks Perry for you teachings and friendship.
Grant Family and Friends - My prayers and thoughts are with you all, may God Bless.
Courtney Grant
June 22, 2005
Perry- It is hard to believe that we will never see you again in this lifetime, but we are finding comfort that we will see you in the afterlife. We know that you are as sad as we are and miss us as much as we miss you. We can't wait to see you again and laugh and cry with you. I promise to see your kids often and take care of this new little baby of yours, I can't wait to see him.
(RATS)
LOVE YOU and MISS YOU SO MUCH
Courtney
Kathy Grant
June 20, 2005
My dear sweet Perry, I still can't beleive you are gone. I wonder how you are doing. I know we are all so sad we can hardly bare it. Perry I know you worked hard, played hard and was not afraid to live your life. You brought so much love into the world,and so many people that loved you. You were able to do more in your 27 years than most people do in a long life time. You were blessed to do the things you loved to do. You brought to us beautiful children to love, which we will all treasure. I just want you to know how much I love you ,and appreciate the privilage I have had to be your mother. I am so proud of you and I will miss seeing the twinkle in your eyes and your sweet smile. I will miss you everyday of the rest of my life. And I look forward to the day we will all be together again. Love Mom
Gray and Wanda Bodford
June 18, 2005
Wayne and Kathy,
We were shocked and greived to hear about your loss. We can only imagine the immense amount pain you must be feeling, but know also that you will find comfort in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
June 17, 2005
Wayne and Kathy
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family. God bless you all.
Jon and Karolyn Osoro
Ashley Bug
June 17, 2005
Perry,
I am glad I had the privlege of being your little sister, you always looked out for me, now I will look out for you, I will always be there for your beautiful children,and tell them wonderful stories about their father. You will always live on in my heart and my memories. I love you Perry, and I just want to thank you for being my big brother. I promise to visit you often.
Love your Little sis,
Cary Venden
June 17, 2005
Dear Perry and Family,
Though I never knew you personally, having flown with your Dad at American, I got a great picture of you and how much you are loved and how much you will be missed by all who knew you. Also having known your Dad so well, I know you were a great father as well. God bless you and all of your family, and know that your legacy will live on in the hearts of all of your family and friends. No one can ask for more than that!!
Hilary Burnham (Grant)
June 16, 2005
Dear Perry~
I already miss ya. Im so happy that I got to have you for my brother. We had a lot of good times together. I want you to know that I will always be there for your kids and tell them all the great things about you. Im so sad that I lost you. I know that you are okay now and that gives me a lot of comfort. I want to thank you for giving me the greatest happiness anyone could receive. That was for bringing Sean to me and my four beautiful children. Without you here I would not have them. I hope you stay out of trouble up there. Give Grandma Gwen my love. I'll be waiting for our big Fish Fry when I see ya again. I love ya bud!!!
Love always & Forever
Your favorite (first) sister,
Hilary Burnham (Grant)
P.S. Demi, Tiffany, Dawson, And Ryker send all there Love to you.
Sean Burnham
June 16, 2005
Perry I still can't believe that your gone. I will always love and remember you and all the things that you used to say and do that made me laugh. I am so greatful for the times we spent together, I would not have traded it for anything in the world. All the countless hours of working in the shop building fittings and quizing you on your flight books will never be forgotten. Perry you were a great brother and friend, we will all miss you very much.
Jared Hale
June 16, 2005
I knew perry from way back in jr. high,that kid had more charisma in his pinkey than most people had in there whole body, I flew with perry on many occasions he was a gifted pilot but on top of that he was a true gentleman my hopes and prayers go out to the Grant family, may you find peace and closure in such a time of grief! Perry will be in my and everybody's heart that he ever made contact with he was one of a kind! best wishes.
Terry & Nancy Hendrix
June 16, 2005
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Mitzi Burkitt
June 16, 2005
Perry, it's hard to understand why you had to leave us so soon, but I'm sure you're flying with the angels now. I had the honor of being with your family in the days following the tragic news. It was so touching to see the outpouring of love and friendship by your many family members and friends. I will always treasure the time I had with them and the special bonds we developed. I only wish you could have been there, too. You will always live on in our hearts. Love, Aunt Mitzi.
Tim Gardner
June 16, 2005
Wayne and Kathy,
My heart goes out to you. I know how it feels and we know how it feels. I am not going to tell you I know how you feel because only our Savior knows that. Everytime I think of this tragedy it reminds me of the deaths we have endured, the feelings now and all of the in-between feelings. .sadness, anger, despair, regrets, shoulda'dones, wish I'ds. . the feelings go on and on. My best advice is to stay or get close to the church and feel of His love. I testify of this knowledge.
Love,
Tim and Bambi
William Todd Park
June 16, 2005
In a family with so many cousins, Perry stood out. A bit of a swagger, a contagious smile and a sparkle in his eye. He had a way of making me feel comfortable and welcome. We could laught and swap flying stories and I genuinely hoped that as things for me settled out, I could have him as my CFI, one that I could really trust and respect, to steer me to get my ratings current.
But life is short, sometimes brutally so. I can be thankful though for Perry as one of those shining stars who lit up my sky, even if for but a while.
Wayne & Kathy...suffice it to say my heart goes out to you and the rest of your family; and while words seem so awfully empty right now, I hope you'll let me know if there's anything I can do.
--Todd
Jeff ~ The DuckDog Pyper
June 16, 2005
Dearest Kathy and Wayne!
I returned to Utah late last night and this Morning I was shocked to see another one so tragically taken from your lives in the paper this morning. My Heart goes out to you Kathy and Wayne and your Son’s Wife and Children on what is a Tuff time in your lives and the days ahead that may seam harder than anything imaginable. The Hardest time in life is always when someone so young leaves us so very soon. With the Comfort of Friends and Family, I hope and wish you all the Best in your time a Grieving. Sue and I will be thinking of you!
Billy & Marlene Osoro
June 16, 2005
Wayne & Kathy,
Please accept Marlene and I's deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lee Ehmann and Nan Lander
June 15, 2005
Perry entered our lives a few short weeks ago as Lee's multiengine instructor. We looked around as Nan is very picky and wanted Lee to have only "The Best!" So we asked Dean Larson who said to us to "go to Perry." We said "who is he?" He said "he is this neat guy you will really like looking to get a little business here in St. George started." So off we went in search of Perry. We found him sitting behind the desk happy as a clam and he took a real interest in us. He was as excited as Lee to get his multi rating. He showed him all the ropes. He was very talented and we flew together in some intense but fun training here in St. George. We had a great time together. He just complemented Lee up and down for being such a sharp 17 year old. Lee only needed one more brushup flight then off for his checkride. But off Perry went to never return. A honored piece of Perry's talent has been passed on to Lee as he continues on his flying career.
Nedra Bunker
June 15, 2005
Dear Grant Family,
Although you don't know us, we wanted to express our condolences to your family as we truly understand what you are going through at this time. We noticed Perry's obituary in the paper yesterday and felt the need to express our sympathies to each of you. The heartache is tremendous as Perry's death leaves such a void in the family. We know it is difficult to imagine going on without him. However, within your despair, hopefully you also have a feeling of honor as you reflect on the impact he has had on your life and the life of others with the goals he set, and the accomplishments he achieved.
Normally, we wouldn't write to people we don't even know, but we appreciated so much the comfort and solace in the generous outpouring of love and concern when we lost our son on May 23, 2005. He was just 2 years younger than Perry. He was instructing the last of nine pilots he had to train in So. Carolina when their plane went down and Ryan and his student were taken.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
May the Lord's blessings be with you always.
Very Sincerely,
Bruce & Nedra Bunker
KELLY COULSON
June 15, 2005
PERRY YOU WERE A GREAT FRIEND. YOU ALLWAYS FOUND THE POSITIVE IN WHAT YOU DID. YOU WERE ABLE TO MAKE ME SMILE EVEN WHEN THE WORLD WAS COMING DOWN ON ME. YOU WILL BE MISSED.
Rod & Deirdre Nordfors
June 15, 2005
We will always remeber the twinkle in your eye and the friendship that we enjoyed for 8 years. May the Lord bless your family and comfort them.
Nicole Bair
June 15, 2005
Perry, words cannot express the feelings and sentiments of such a tragic loss. I haved many fond memories of you and your family and I send my love and prayers to you, your family, and to the many others whom's lives you touched. Love, Nicole
Betty Grant
June 15, 2005
I just want everyone to know how proud I am of you. For being a great pilot, Father, Grandson, Brother, And Friend. I know that you have always wanted to follow in your daddys footsteps.You sure succeded I will always treasure your children. I love you and miss you already. "Thanks for the memories".
Love, Grandma Betty
Perry W. Grant
June 15, 2005
Perry, yesteday was the most difficult day of my life. I fought hard for you to get you released from the hospital so that I could bring you home. I will never forget the pain of flying back from Colorado and starring back at your simple grey metal transporter casket. As a father it was an honor to see to it that you were returned to Utah with respect and dignity. I promise to insure that your name and your children are protected. I have endured the pain of your loss by the outpouring of so many of your friends. Your were truly a great son and I am very proud of you. If you were trying to follow in my footsteps then I now see that I have to follow in yours. I Love you, Dad
Steven Goeser
June 14, 2005
Perry, we only knew each other for a short time. You inpacted my life. The smile, a calm person and a friend. Thanks for the time to help sale our plane. I know the enjoyment you had as a pilot and with life. A life full of dreams that won't be fulfilled on this earth. But our friendship will last for eternity. My heart is sadden, I feel lost, my tears are for our lose. A friend Steve and Suzanne Goeser
Glenda Price
June 14, 2005
I was so sad to hear about our family's loss. Uncle Wayne and Aunt Kathy and family you are in my thought's and in my prayers. I love you all very much and I am so sorry your having to go through this. I will alway's remember Perry's smile, and the twinkle he had in his eye's he is a beautiful person and I will alway's remember him for who is, my cousin, my family and my friend. I love you Perry and I will never forget you
Troy Gottfredson
June 14, 2005
Perry, you are one of the best pilots we had at UAA. I will miss you a great deal. I thank you for all the great times we had flying together, and helping me out in my times of need. My Mother Clyde and Grandmother Ruth send their love and prayers to you and your family. Perry I know that you are now flying with the best of them up in that big blue sky. Love you man. Troy C. Gottfredson-
Michael & Leslie Raby
June 14, 2005
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When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~A poem
Our hearts go out to Perry's family in this time of loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Love, Michael & Leslie Raby & Family
Susan Pitts
June 14, 2005
As a friend of Perry's grandmother, Betty Grant, I would like to extend my condolences. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Serelle Allen
June 14, 2005
Perry, I will miss you. You have left me with alot of great memories.
Love you.
Jamie Gutierrez
June 14, 2005
Perry, You died doing something you loved doing. I know how hard it was for you to get all those hours and support a family. We will miss you at Bountiful. I was hoping that all of us pilots thats went to flight school together would all meet up at Skywest one day and share old stories. I didn't get the chance to know you on a personal level, but I liked your friendly character when we would say hi to each other and chit chat at BTF. I know how proud you were of your dad. You always talked about following in his footsteps. I hope God gives your family the strength to endure such a loss. We all have lost friends while flying through the years. Those who have lost their lives will be carried by those who live in their hearts when our dream is finally reached. Our hearts just gets heavier each time when we lose another friend. May God bless your family through this time and let you memory turn to smiles and not tears in the hearts of them all. Keep the clouds on the bottom and the stars on top....
Dave Rinquest
June 14, 2005
When I think of Perry, I remember a fun loving happy person. He always had a smile on his face and some funny joke or story. He will be greatly missed. His close and extended family are in our prayers.
Emily Herold/Roundy
June 14, 2005
My condolences to Perry's Family and Friends. I went to school with Perry and new his sister Hillary well.
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