Paul E. McGraw Jr.

Dear Grace and Family

Paul was special. I first met paul when I attended a Cursillo Weekend in 1977. Paul was on team. We then were in group reunion for quite some time until his duties took him out of the N. Va. area. We have kept in contact in various ways over the years. My best memory is when I hosted a Sat. Morning Special Ultreya for 20 men at 7:00am and the concrete truck with eight yards of concrete arrived at 7:15. We all "prayed" that concrete into my driveway. Paul...

It is with great sorrow in my heart that I enter these words. Paul was a dear and loving cousin. There are so many memories … from living across the street to driving through states to spend some time together made for great memories that I’ll cherish always. They are all special … from sneaking down to the Bronx river, to spinning on grandma Salmon’s piano stool, to Celtic roof escapades, to devil’s den, to mud filled shoes from the banks of the Potomac, to root-beer floats, to Broadway...

Yesterday I passed a church with one of those message signs that read, “A Christian life well-lived is a sign of hope to a searching world.” Well, to all of you fellow searchers for hope in this broken world, I offer the shining example of the life of my beloved brother Paul. Paul was a uniquely beautiful sign of God’s love to all who knew him. He continually preached the Gospel—not by using words but by the caring and compassionate way he treated everybody. I thank God for granting me...

Dearest Uncle Paul, We thank the Lord for blessing us all by having you help shape, enrich and influence our lives. All my childhood McGraw Family memories have you at the forefront. The joy and laughter we shared at holiday gatherings, your sharp sense of wit and wisdom, ability to turn even the simplest story into a laugh-out-loud experience and your true commitment to family is an influence that shaped the image of man I wanted to be in the future. We thank you for enriching our lives in...

I will always remember Paul from our years teaching together. He always had a kind word to say and cared deeply for the students he taught. What I will remember the most is his words of comfort and wisdom he gave to me as I went through trying times in my personal life. We all will remember him fondly and lovingly and miss him dearly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Grace, and your family. Paul will be missed.

Connie and David Rasner
Stephanie and Gavin Rasner

We love you Grandpa and we will miss you,
Love, Nathan, Sami, Nicky & Megan