Gregory Lee Ratzlaff

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Hello my love, this song says it all. You were the love of my life and I treasure every memory. From the innocent way we met, the first ride, our first kiss, singing while you played your guitar. We pretended to be Goldie and Kurt while riding your Harley down to the Baja coast in Mexico. You took me with you on so many adventures where we saw the most amazing sights, we felt we were truly blessed and that our love was god given. Soul on soul was our song and you wrote it in all your love letters to me. I treasure my memory box with lots of sweet handwritten sentiments from you. I still get upset knowing the dinner we had together only two days before you passed, was the last time I would ever see you again. I had no idea it would be our last kiss, our last goodbye. I remember how you held me in your arms never wanting to let go. We had so many plans to grow old together. But god had other plans, and it was time to bring you home. I keep you in my heart forever and always. Still missing you today, RIP my love until we meet again, soul on soul, xoxo Trudy

Dearest Greg,
You will forever be in my heart. Thank you for your friendship for over 30 yrs. Ride In Paradise my friend. Ren.

I am stunned and with tearing eyes I will say goodbye. Many decades ago we passed through each others lives. My heart is broken for Trudy and all your friends. The ladies you have given your great love to will always have a piece of you in their heart. We all pass through each others lives for a reason and you have left us with many memories and smiles. Be at piece my friend - k

My dearest Mr G. We're coming up to a year since you left and began your stay in heaven. I know that loving you as much as I do and wanting you to be happy didn't mean you had to stay here where your struggles were difficult. I'm grateful for the loving conversation we had the night before you passed and the hugs and cuddles. I'm still wearing your engagement ring as I know how proud you were the morning you gave it to me. It is stunning and perfect. The fact you did it all on your own and completely surprised me those years ago still makes me smile. There are many who miss and love you. I keep you close to me in thought, heart and prayer. You remain my best friend and my love. As I will remain yours for eternity. I know that you are waiting for me as you spoke of so many times. You saw how hard I fought to keep you here and how with grace and wisdom I let you go to be in the angels arms. They came and got you where you were loved with the person you loved most. They came to our home and took you to your forever home where I know you watch over me and keep me safe just as you did when you were here. We will be together again one day when our souls will dance again. I never got a chance to be your wife as you so wanted, but I honor you in being your widow. I know you see that. Rest well my Mr. G. Always....Your Lis

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

You get to party with the coolest Grandma ever!! Great memories of you coming out to visit Grandma... The two of you coming over for dinner and drinks... We'll miss you.. Val & Grant. Peace out from Jaz !!

Greg, I know you are out riding, on the best winding road, with the sun overhead and the wind in your face. I will always remember the fun we had together.
Cheeks

RIP my love. My heart is broken. I miss you terribly. I will treasure the memories and the love we shared. Your safe now. God has taken you home. All my love to you, forever and always. xo
~ trudy~

Dear Greg, when I first heard the news of your passing I was shocked and in disbelief. Life seems to take everyone by surprise, I remember how my grandfather used to always snicker and quote Robert Burns " The best laid plans of mice and men, often go astray".
I will always remember the night that you asked my permission to marry my Mother, and your awkward proposal in front of our entire family. You warmed our hearts and gained our respect, and although things didn't work out, everyone in my family still accepts you as one of our own. Peace be with you and your family, you will be missed.

greg i will miss you and remeber you allways rip see you on the other side buds for ever