Thomas Grayson-Meritt Bowers

When your Dad asked me to speak at your memorial, I wasn't sure I could make it through. So sure that I didn't even attempt it. If I had been able to speak, this is what I would have said... My name is Shannon Pennington Griffin, but most of you here know me simply as Sheesh. When Thomas started talking, he would babble on his toy phone and I started to notice the word "Sheesh." Babble, babble, "Sheesh." Jabber, jabber, "Bye bye Sheesh." After a day or two of this, I told Rocky and...

Thomas lived his life with integrity and kindness. I had an opportunity to work with Thomas at Carden & Tracy. He was a lovely, funny and caring man who readily reached out to help colleagues and friends.

Barb and Rocky, We were so sorry to hear about the heartbreaking loss of your son. While we didn't have the privilege of knowing Thomas, we can only imagine the deep grief that comes from losing a child, especially so suddenly. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this incredibly painful time. We hope you are surrounded by support and comfort as you navigate this loss. Wishing you strength and peace in the days ahead. With heartfelt sympathy, Susan and David Blake

I have no words for the loss of this beautiful young man. I am deeply sorry. Down on the Gulf, we will Miss the service but I think of you often and will pray for you in these Coming days.

I´ve been devastated ever since I received the news of Thomas´s passing and am still struggling to wrap my head around it. He was my best friend in college. We spent so much time together learning, growing, and making a ton of mistakes. We shared a love of travel and had a lot of long talks about life, the world, and everything in between. I´ve been struggling to figure out what to say, because Thomas was such a special person. I still hear his voice in my head and can´t believe I won´t get...