Bruce Graham

Our prayers are with Mr. Graham's family. Though I worked for a contractor I had the honor and privilage of working with Bruce on the most fasinating project of my career the proposed 1992 Chicago Worlds Fair. I will never forget the grand plans he had for the fair. Just to mention a couple a Venetian canal down 16th Street from the lake to the river. The completion of the Burnham lakefront plan. I only regret we did not have the opportunity to see it through.

I remember spending many lovely days in 1996 with Jane and Bruce on a cruise to the Baltic. I still smile when I recall Bruce's comments about the "hideous" proportions of the ten foot wide five story houses in Gdansk. I am fortunate to live in Chicago and I see the Willis (Sears) out of my condo. It always brings to mind memories of beautiful European strolls with Jane and Bruce and his fantastic critiques of the region's architecture. You were fortunate to have been a major part of his life. I am very sorry for your loss.

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Graham was a very talented man. He will always be remembered in Chicago. May the following sciptures help you in dealing with your loss, Isaiah 33:24, Psalm 55:22.

Please accept my condolences. Thank you Mr.Graham,for designing a beautiful building in a beautiful city. It's wonderful to see in daylight or night. It's breath-taking to be at the top and see out miles and miles around.

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Memories of good times and the love of family and friends will encourage you in the days and months ahead. May the scriptures comfort you and give you hope and strength. Psalm 34:18 - "God is near to those that are broken-hearted; and to those that are crushed in spirit he saves. You are in my prayers.

For Bruce and his
loved ones.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

Lisa& Mara.....we remember you & your parents when we were neighbors ( you on Cleveland & we lived on Webster)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time

Lisa & Mara - I am very sorry to hear about your loss

To the Family of Bruce Graham,

So sorry for the loss of such a talented person like Mr.Graham. What a great building such as the Sears Tower, it is a master piece.

Please find a bit of solace at Psalms 34:18-"God is near to those broken at heart..."

You can feel that Death can leave a heartache that nothing can heal, just know that Love can leave a memory that no one can steal.

The Grant Family

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Graham. What a wonderful time it will be when Revelation 21:4 is fulfilled and death and sorrow will be no more. Until that time we will miss our loved ones very much. I grieve with you.

may you rest in peace and love your journey has just begun. God bless you

Rest in peace.

With my deepest sympathies to all the family and friends.

I come from a Sears family. My dad worked in the Sears Tower, and he signed one of the I-beams during construction. I worked in the tower. It was a special building to us both, and to me it will always be the SEARS Tower. Thank you, Mr. Graham, for your vision. To the family, my sympathy and the hope that time and your memories will bring you comfort.

I ALWAYS ADMIRED PEOPLE WHO
BUILD.I SEE THE DESTROYERS AS
PEOPLE WHO TAKE THE EASY WAY
OUT, AS THE PEOPLE WHO NEVER
COULD UNDERSTAND ANYTHING
PROFOUND.YES,ANYTHING BUILT
WILL EVENTUALLY COME DOWN,
BUT WHY IS IT DONE BY PEOPLE?
CARL COSIMO RIZZO I

As an architect, Mr. Graham would appreciate a time when people would build houses and enjoy them for eternity because unlike today they would live longer than the oldest tree from which many are built. (Isaiah 65:21-24) From a family of buiders, I look for to this time. May you be comforted by this thought and the wonderful memories you have. My family and I are truly sorry for your loss.

To know him well was my privilege. Deepest sympathies to my friends Mara, Lisa and George and their respective families. Bill Hargrave

I lived in Chicago for 10 years and loved both "Big John" and the Sears Tower. Wonderful icons for a wonderful city from a wonderful, inspired architect. Thank you, Bruce.

To the the family of Bruce Graham - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow,I know that Bruce will be missed by many.

WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE GRAHAM FAMILY,FRIENDS,&ALL WHO KNEW MR. GRAHAM.

WHAT A TALENTED MAN YOU MUST HAVE BEEN. I NEVER MET YOU OF COURSE, BEING JUST A WORKING CONSTRUCTION MAN, BUT I ALWAYS ADMIRED MEN LIKE YOU WHO COULD DO WHAT YOU DID. REST EASY.

Dear Graham Family,
He was truly a blessing and we will always remember him for the remarkable architecture he left behind. He will be gone, but never forgotten.
God bless each and every one of you as you prepare to send him to his new home.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Family and friends can have comfort knowing the builder of all things can stand Bruce up at His appointed time, to help build a new system of things where righteousness will dwell.

May you find solace in your faith and in the memories shared with your loved one.
Philippians 4:6,7.

We have seen the monuments that you build on earth; God will have one for you. Rest in peace dear friend.

For Bruce...

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

We were all blessed to be able to see the wonderful architecture Mr. Graham gave us. My sympathy to his family.

My deepest sympathy to the Graham daughters, and, son. Bruce and your late mother, Jane, were dear friends. What an enormously talented, interesting couple they were. Good Bridge players as well. Eileen Moore Golan

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family & friends of Bruce Graham. May you find comfort in the Bible where it assures us that "We can throw our burden upon Our Heavenly Father and he himself will sustain you, never will he allow the righteous one to totter."

What a great mind! Thanks for your legacy!

MAY MR. GRAHAM REST IN PEACE AND COME HOME TO THE LORD. A GREAT TALENTED ARCHITECT DESIGNER AND SUCH A KIND LOOKING MAN. GOD BLESS HIM AND MAY HE BE HAPPY IN HIS NEW HOME.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.