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Betty
January 15, 2025
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Gregory Scheel-Ayers
April 8, 2013
FOREVER is just a concept. All things and everyone get together repeatedly.
Henry Dorati
August 7, 2008
Chris before this guest book ends, I just wanna say a few things. You touched my whole family, my daughters walk with you in the dessert. I watched you play with my son, talk with my wife, laugh with me about the past. You are a part of my Heart that not many ever saw. I keep your Hat and t-shirts close by. The last months we spent by each other were some of the greatest times. We have alot of great times we can only make sense of. You are my best friend and everytime i look at this blue Hawaii sky i feel your presence. People say time heals all, I say time just reminds me of the Best Friend i loved and lost. Time is all i had with you ,the best times of my life were next to you. Bro i miss you and i will always keep you close to my HEART. Till we meet again .. Hen (Heckle @ Jeckle ) Forever.
Linda Garcia
August 6, 2008
You will always be a part of our family and in our hearts. We will have our happpy memories and you will never be forgotten.
Love ,
Linda Garcia and Family
Linda Garcia
August 6, 2008
Chris,
Just wanted to tell you that you were a part of our family from the day we moved into this neighborhood. So you were like another son. Your life was cut short way to soon but now you are at peace and I know you are watching over all of us. God Bless you. Love, Linda Garca and the Garcia Family
Nicola (Main)Graham
July 20, 2008
To the entire Grotness Family
I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Being an old friend of Scott's I remember Chris as a young boy. You are in my thoughts and Prayers through this difficult time.
christina brian
July 15, 2008
you would tell me not to cry- not to ask why- you would tell me its going to be alright- encourage me to enjoy life- make the best of what you are handed- even when you dont understand it- trust, even when your heart breaks- god doesnt make mistakes- you would tell me to take care of cole- you would make sure i told him if it were up to you, you wouldnt go- but if it be gods will its useless to put up a fight- in death your are given eternal life--
Stacy Maness
July 14, 2008
Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Grotness,
I am very sad to hear about Chris.
I am so sorry for your loss. I was a close friend of Scott's in high school and got to know Chris very well. He was so sweet and could always make me laugh. Even though I have not seen Chris in years I often thought about him. I wish I could have known him as an adult, I will continue to think of him and carry his smile and laugh in my heart.
John Boyd
July 11, 2008
To Scott and the Grotness family,
I offer my deepest condolences and sorrow for your loss. Chris was a great person and forever will be missed.
Sincerly,
John Hill
July 11, 2008
Dear Steve and Barb,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.
Cindy Sousa
July 11, 2008
Christina, Cole, and Grotness Family,
I am truely sorry for your loss. I didn't know Chris all that well. I do know he was an especially amazing person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
keith masner
July 11, 2008
barbara,steve, scott and cole i am very sorry for your loss, i will miss chris deeply, but he is the lucky one he is in the best place possible with god! i very much wish i could have spent more time with him recently, that guy had one of the biggest hearts that i have had the pleasure of being around. chris has had some hard times and bad luck but all i will always remember is the good times. i love you guys.
Gabi Dorati
July 11, 2008
Chris I saw you once when you came to my house to pick up a hose to help Henry fix his car, your smile lightened up the family room. After you left I thought what a kindhearted man and friend to Henry, my brother, God sees a man by his heart and kindness towards helping others. I am praying that God use you in heaven to continue spreading your warm heart and love to others. Cole you have much to be proud of, and in difficult times remember your father is your guardian angel on your shoulder looking over you. God will heal your sorrow and God promises us to be together again and live forever. Lots of love to the family, my family continues to pray for yours, Gabi Dorati (Henrys sister)
Brandy (Mosley) Daffern
July 11, 2008
Grotness Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Chris. He had an infectious smile. He will be missed by many. My heart goes out to all who loved him. God Bless!
Tracy, Christian, Sally Clark
July 11, 2008
Hi Steve and Barb
We are so sorry for your loss, We can only in imagine the pain you are going through. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Our deepest sympathy.
Love, Tracy, Christian, Sally Clark
Dennis Cooper
July 11, 2008
Dear Grotness family,
My sympathy goes out to each of you. Chris was my best friend in my early teenage years, godfather to my daughter, one of my first roomates, and stayed in my heart as we grew older, although we grew apart over the past decade. I am so glad to know that the last months of his life were some of his happiest. I tried to keep tabs on him, through Scott, and always wished the best for him. He was a proud father, I remember his joy the day that Cole was born, I know that it must have meant the world to him to be able to spend so much time with him lately. I hadn't seen him in about 6 years, maybe more, but I always had a feeling that we would be able to pick up where we had left off. I'm sorry that never got to happen, I thought that we had more time. He was the most loyal friend that anyone could ever ask for, I will miss him.
Respectfully,
Dennis Cooper
Alicia Vincson
July 10, 2008
Cole,
I just want you to know that you're Dad was a GREAT friend to SOOO many people. You have every reason to be proud. May God be with you during this time, and know that your Dad will always be your guardian Angel.
With Deepest Sympathies,
Alicia (Vargas) Vincson & Family
Mike Schrader
July 10, 2008
Dear Grotness Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, his son and the whole family. Scott I am so sorry this happen to your little brother.
Angela (Cooper) Hoffman
July 10, 2008
Dear Grotness Family,
To me Chris is a guy who always had a smile , always made you laugh , and even though he was Scotts little brother his loyalty as a friend made him feel like family. No matter how much time passed between seeing him he was always the same guy and you would pick up where you would last leave off which was always a good place. He will be greatly missed. This is so hard to imagine my husband and I won't have the opportunity to run into him again. My families thoughts and prayers are with you all through this difficult time .
Good Times
July 10, 2008
WITH LOVE
July 10, 2008
He will never be forgotten
July 10, 2008
Cherie Johnson (Brock)
July 10, 2008
Dear Grotness Family,
You will be in our thoughts and prays. I'm deeply sorry. Chris was a great friend.
henry dorati
July 10, 2008
Chris will never be forgotten, he was the guy you wanted by your side. He was a great Father, Best friend and much more. I hold on to his words . His taught and smile rest in my heart. Man you will be missed beyond words . May we all smile when we think of Chris. Peace and love to his family .
Henry Dorati
Henry dorati
July 10, 2008
Dear Grotness Family
Our love of Chris and his memories we will share together . May you have peace.
Love H.Dorati and family.
Scott Freeny
July 10, 2008
Sorry for your loss, Scott & I are old friends from MV . Chris was always following us around on our bmx bikes . I will always remember those days !! Godspeed to him . From Scott & Christy Freeny .
Yancy & Martha Grimmett
July 10, 2008
We r so sorry about the loss of Chris. He was such a good man with the biggest heart ever and was our best friend for life. He will be remembered forever and will truely be missed. May he rest in peace now!! We love u Chris Grotness!!!! To the family we send our condolences to you all and may the Lord be with you through this loss.
Angela Martin (Garcia)
July 10, 2008
Barb, Steve, Cole, Scott & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I cant imagine the pain you all must be going through. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I can still picture Chris as a young boy when we bowled on a team together in Riverside or when Barb would take us to school in the Porsche on occasion or just riding bikes around the neighborhood. We were all so close growing up. Chris was like another brother to me. I will miss him.
Autumn Nelson
July 10, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
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