Graham J. SHOEMAKER

Tracey - I know you will be sad this week as you remember your father, one year later. Your friends keep you in their thoughts and prayers.

I am a fellow cadet classmate of USAF 61F. He was a great man. My heart is saddened.

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Shoemaker family. My fondest memories of Graham are from my childhood days when we lived just down the street from the Shoemaker family in Odenton, MD. I know he was deeply loved by his sisters and late brother and will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

I was sad to hear of Uncle Graham's passing. I was truly hoping that things were going to get better for him. What sticks out in my memory are the family reunions at Aunt Sally and Polly's house. I always thought, "how quiet he was but yet had those strong shoulders to lean on." I know Mom really leaned on "them" and he was always there whenever he could be. It was always nice to see Uncle Graham and to talk to him. Before my husband passed away, he would always talk about how Uncle...

Dear Tracey,
I am so sorry to learn of your father's passing. I hope many happy memories of your dad, and memories of a life well lived will bring you comfort at this sad time. I know that a father lives forever, in his daughter's heart. Please accept my condolences.

I must say, Shoemaker, as we all knew him at Folsom Prison, was one heck of a guy! He always made us laugh and performed his duties well.
I think I can say for all of us who knew him at Folsom Prison, he will most definitely be missed and it was a pleasure and privilege for us to know him. We are proud to know that he will rest in our Nation's most honored place, Arlington National Cemetery. May he rest in peace.


Keeley A. Stevens
Correctional Sergeant...

Please accept my sympathy. I was a classmate of Graham's in 61-F and spoke with him on the phone in April 2009 while visiting a relative at Rancho Murieta.