Frederick Erwin Graves

Dad,
YOU ONCE TOLD ME THAT I WAS YOURE FAVORITE.I WONDER WHY THAT WAS? COULD IT HAVE BEEN MY CHARM,MY WHIT,MY GOOD LOOKS,MY INTELLIGENCE,THE FACT THAT I AM SO TALENTED WITH MY HANDS,MY ABILITY TO LOVE,THE WAY I COMMAND RESPECT WITH A STERN LOOK AND A SLIGHT CHANGE IN THE TONE OF MY VOICE,MY STUBORNESS,MY ABILITY TO BE HUMBLE OR MAYBE ITS THE FACT THAT ALL THESE THINGS I GOT FROM YOU!! DAD YOU ONCE TOLD ME TO QUIT LIVING IN MY HEAD AND I (ALMOST)HAVE.BUT NOTHING WILL KEEP THE GREATEST...

an ode to fred my father my friend and my confident i will miss you eternally. he took me fishing and to hockey games. we went to great places like rochester ny and groton ct. he told me there was more to life than playing the guitar. although in later years made a point to ask how the music was going. he taught me about electronics. there were times when he could find no positives in my asperations. as i think back its a good thing i didnt know then what i realized later in life. it was all...

Dear Grandpa,

I will always remember all the times we spent together and I am proud to be your granddaughter. How can I forget, most of them were photographed! Thank you for being such a wonderful grandfather and supportive fan of my "music career". I will always miss you. I love you grandpa!

Love, Andrea

Dear Dad,
Time has taken you away from me but as you have always done you will continue to walk beside me. I credit you with the strength, curiosity and love that I have for life. You have left so many with so much and I know that legacy will withstand the test of time. Thank you for my ready made family and cirle of life. Until we meet again, Judy

Fred (Dad) you are and always will be "THE MAN". The influence that you had on my life could not be bought,begged,or borrowed.You always
showed that you cared. That is one
of the many things I will carry thru
my time here on earth. I reget the many people that did not have the honor and privilege to know you. I promise you this, as I walk thru
life
my good qualities will be a reflection of you and Claire's love,
patience and never give up determination. I love...

Fred,
Fred,
You were truly a bright ray of sunshine and inspiration to this warm and loving and funny family.
I know they are proud to be yours as you were proud to be theirs.
I wished I had known you longer than I did.

love,

Janet

Grampa,
The world was your canvas and you painted a beautiful life. That picture will hang in our hearts forever.

I love you Grampa.

Susie

Dad,
Words cannot express the feelings in my heart. You will always be part of me. I will always miss you. Thanks for being in my life. I will do my best to look after Mom for you. I'll be talking to you.
I love you Dad.

Susan ( # 2 daughter )

Fred,
Our times together were quality times. From the martinis to the good meals to the pipes & cigars, to the card games, to the shows and to the reunions, they were treasured moments. We have many of your paintings but best of all we have the wonderful memories of times spent together.

Love,
Ken (good buddy & son-in-law)