Paul Hamilton Roper

Dear entire Roper Family, For those who don't know us, we are front neighbors at VA beach. On Behalf of my family, I am sending our sincerest condolences. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. May Paul rest peacefully and may his memory be eternal.

Hate & Genie, Our hearts thoughts & prayers of comfort to each of you & your family.

What a dear friend Paul was to me. Many soccer games and sleepovers. May god be with his family during these difficult times. Score a hat-trick for me brother!!

My dear Paul, as your mother´s nearly lifelong friend, I knew you through your Mom´s love; and admired you from a distance. Your enormous courage and love of family and life were something to behold. The light in you shined across the miles into everyone whoever had the good fortune to spend even a small amount of time with you . My most special memory was seeing you and Janna with your Mom and Dad during that youthful Christmas as the two of you were planning your lives together. I...

Even more than the difference you made for so many artists, from June Carter, who won her first Grammy, to the Lumineers, who turned into a stadium-sized supernova, you were a torch for your faith. That light has led more through some of my own darkness, and reminded me how powerful joy in those spaces most people would surrender can be. A wonderful father, husband, friend, son, sibling, team member/leader/mate and creative spirit, you loved deeply and made every second shine. Thank you for...

My son-in-law, Daniel, worked closely with Paul at Dualtone. A few years ago, when Paul was going through a particularly tough stretch with his battle, Daniel knew that our church in San Antonio had a prayer ministry and asked us to put Paul´s story there so that we could be praying for him. Although I never got to meet Paul in person, over time I felt that I did get to know him and grew to love and respect him as a friend and a Christian brother. As I read his journal writings and prayed for...