Philip Jeffrey Gates

Not a day goes by without thoughts of Phil going through my mind. We had so many great adventures together but we also enjoyed our daily lives when we were doing nothing special. He was a great partner and I miss him so much. He had a way of making me laugh about most everything.

I just cheers you outside looking up a the mystery of all that space in the sky and stars above and tipped back a shot of vodka and blueberry pomegranate juice when I tapped the chimes that arrived from Lion´s for your gift of sight you gave someone! My hero always my big brother! sorry you´ve gone too soon but carrying you right here in my heart every step of the rest of my way! Thank you for sticking up for me always!

Cheers Phil, It´s your birthday.I will forever do my best to enjoy this day and celebrate you my sweet brother. Love and miss you. Full of hope to see see my nuclear family somehow in eternity just like the happy fam we once were all together with mom, Rich and dad and you and me. If there is a place to visit of all things I will cheers to that!

Phil, I still am thinking about you and it is hard to accept your not being here. You brought a lot into everyone's lives and we miss you.

ah, Valentine's Day. Kind of bittersweet but my memories of Phil bring a smile to my face. We didn't really celebrate this holiday since it felt a bit forced.... we celebrated our relationship the other days of the year. I really miss him in my life.

We've been thinking about Phil so much over this past year. So many moments have needed him in them. We miss our friend, he was such a good good friend. He was kind and always "Phil" with everyone which made you feel comfortable in his presence. Most of all we miss him as a brother. You knew you could always count on Philly for anything. Beyond being one of the funniest people we've ever known, Phil was also one of the kindest. He lit up the room when we were all together and we continue to...

Ohhh man I miss my brother Phil. And the stories I was hoping to hear yet, replete with laughter or meaning or more likely both. Life can be so short. Connection makes it rich. Speaking of Rich, I hope you two are happily reconnected! Treasuring the memories with love.

My Phil has been gone one year. Still miss him terribly but the memories now bring me smiles and sometimes a laugh.... not just tears. He just left this life too soon.

Here is a handsome photo from the late 70s