Paul F. Gratz

Paul, we knew each other for such a short time on this Earth, yet it was a connection of a lifetime. Your warm, gracious Self at Kristin's wedding and the memory of the marvelous, encouraging bear hugs You gave me that day to help me stay calm and collected remain a part of me forever. The beautiful stories your family recounted to me the night of the memorial service make me think of You now every time I am outside, my Nature Spirit Angel Friend. I picture You rockfishing in Heaven, and...

My Dear Brother,
It seems like yesterday you took me down the alley to show me how to set off firecrackers. How we didn't get hurt is beyond me. And I can picture the biggest rockfish I've ever seen hanging out of the coolers Daddy, brother Joe & you brought home from your fishing trips...gee, you guys must have caught all the big ones in the bay!! I know you're helpiing with the plans for that fishfry in heaven. Be sure to save us some of your famous deep-fried, beer-batter ones.
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Paul was a good friend for many years at Allied.We worked many a night shift.We did a few days of fishing in our day also.Paul always had a good joke,Or a smile,and a cold beer for me every day.I lost touch with him over the years but I will remember him for life.God bless all of you for your loss.Till me meet again my brother.
Love
Mark Jacob

HAVING KNOWN PAUL FOR SOME 45 YEARS OR SO,THERE IS QUITE A LOT TO REMEMBER. MOSTLY, GOOD TIMES, CRAB FEASTS,SHRIMP FEASTS,AND THE LIST COULD GO ON & ON.BUT MOST OF ALL, PAUL WAS LOVED BY MOST EVERYONE THAT TOUCHED HIS LIFE. HE WAS NEVER WITHOUT A SMILE, AND GOOD WORDS FOR EVERYONE. HE WAS BROUGHT UP BY, AND WITH A CLOSE AND VERY LOVING FAMILY.HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.

SURELY SOME DAY WE WILL ALL BE REUNITED, WITH HIM, AND I KNOW HE WILL HAVE THAT BIG SMILE THAT WE ALL WERE USE...

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn's rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft star that shines at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there; I did not die.
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kristin, I am very sory about your family's loss I know it is dificult to handle, but your family is one of the strongest families that I had the honer to grow up with. If You need anything e-mail me or call 410-238-2665. God bless you all.

I love you Daddy and miss you so much. I would have not become the strong woman today if it wasn't for you. We stayed strong and prayed for you. You never complained about your treatments or the pain and were ready and waiting for me when we went for our treatments. That time was golden for me. I had a chance to take care of you just like you have taken care of me all my life.

I know you are not in pain anymore and will never grow tired but my heart ache's so much for you. You...