Stephen D. Grace

To the Grace Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you at this time. AC will never be the same! Mr Grace was a great person and teacher who inspired us all to bigger and better things.

When I found out about Steve's passing I was truly taken aback. Please accept the deepest condolences from me and my familiy but especially from all the students at Thayer that Steve coached. He was so dedicated, knowledgable and intense in his own way that he made the perfect wrestling coach. Steve was also an excellent mentor for me in wrestling and to this day I owe him some of the technique that I teach to kids at Thayer. Along with that, I truly enjoyed his comradarie and friendship...

To the Grace Family: My children, Sean and Meaghan Gray and I all extend our sincere condolences to you at this difficult time. Mr. Grace was their favorite teacher at AC, and they will always remember his walls of fame and shame. His enthusiasm and love of learning are gifts that his students will carry with them forever. We are all saddened by his passing.
Deborah Gray (Arlington, MA)

To Maureen, Kerry, Seth, and Shawn,

Just wanted to send along my deepest condolences. I was so saddened to hear the news about Steve. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He had such a profound impact on his students at AC; everyone I have spoken to in the past few days affirmed how he had such a positive impact on so many people.

Maureen,Kerry,Seth,and Shawn,I am so sorry to hear of Stephen(Dad).Rick Called and told us just today or we would have paid our respects.there are no words to ease your sorrow but we are all thinking of you.Maureen, please call if I can do anything.Boys take care of your Mom.Love you and miss you. Kathy Allston and family

Moe, Kerri, Seth and shawn,
Words cannot express my sympathy. I pray you all will remember how much Stephen loved you. That should help you through. He was a very knowledgable, stoic and sincere man. I am honored to have known him. I am here for you if you need anything. Stephen and all of you are in my prayers.

Debbie Cunningham

Steve...my forever friend.....Thanks for your caring dedication to your loving family, students, faculty and friends. You have touched our hearts and the AC Community in so many ways.-

To the Grace family: My heartfelt condolences. We have a lost a good man and a good friend and AC has lost a great teacher and sports fan. I will remember his love of all things AC and his love of sports (and of course, his bike rides and that old pickup!). I will personally remember the relationship I had with him and the kind way in which he treated my family, especially my Dad. Please say to hello to my "old man" (as you called him) when you see him. You will be missed.

To the Grace Family. I am deeply saddened for your loss. Mr. Grace touched the lives of so many friends, family, faculty and players and will be missed by many.

He always believed in me more than i did in myself. He has impacted my life in so many ways and i am forever thankful for his time, motivation and support. I would not be who i am today without him. I will never forget him.
Every game i coach, and every player i train will be in memory of him. My thoughts and prayers...