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for Al Graf
Jim Baker
August 20, 2007
Al was a great personal friend ,as well as, a great friend of law enforcement,particularly the CHP. I will miss him and his great stories of his life in San Francisco. He was one of those special people ,who only comes around once in your life,if you were lucky enough, to have had him as a friend.
Brian D'Arcy
August 19, 2007
To the Graf Family'
I was saddened to hear of Al's passing. He was a generous wonderful man with a kind word for everyone. He left this world with many friends, many among the police community he always supported. He will be missed.
Janice Messier
August 16, 2007
To my friend Al Graf who was always there for me, I say goodbye. Give Tike Getas a big hug for me when you see him. I love you both. Janice Messier
Joe Russoniello
August 15, 2007
Al was always there for you; always ready to help...didn't matter if you were a "big shot" or a little guy..he treated you the same..with respect and genuine caring and interest. I remember him from so long ago, his campaigns for office; the homemade billboard he had , bigger than life, on the side of Ayoob's truck. I remember him lately, too, at our last year's "November Babies" party, younger in spirit than many in the room, a little more than half his age. What a guy! Just Terrific, that's all, just Terrific!
Ray Rainford
August 14, 2007
My pal Al, you were a champion before you became a champion. Rest In Peace Your friend...Ray J Rainford
Jerald Eisenberg
August 14, 2007
You were simply the best. Thank you for all the years of friendship and cashing my checks.
Sgt. Bill Palmer (SFPD) Retired
August 13, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Rick Calhoun
August 13, 2007
Al, was an inspiration at age 75 having both Knees replaced. As he continued to serve and set an example for us all. The world truly is a better place because of his service.
August 13, 2007
For more than 40 years, Al Graf was a leader in the bail industry and a good friend to all who knew him. His close relationship with Associated Bond, AIA and, in particular, the Nairin family transcended business. Al Graf was family to us. We shared many great moments, both professionally and personally. We will all miss his humor, insight, and most of all his love of life. Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with Al’s family at this time of loss. Love and wishes, The Nairin Family and the staff and management of AIA and Associated Bond.
Dini Freeman
August 13, 2007
To the Graf Family -
How lucky you were to have Al in your life for such a long time and be such a possitive role model for all of you. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dini Freeman
george/ patty kowalski
August 13, 2007
Al Graf, the epitome of a gentleman, a good friend of many police officers in the SFPD. Always great to see him at spring training (GIANTS). Patty and I express our deepest condolences to his family.
Barbara & Jerry Barrish
August 12, 2007
Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family.YOU WILL BE MISSED. Love The Barrishs
Larry Balakian
August 12, 2007
I met al in 1963 when I worked at the City Prison and he was a class act and a gentleman always.
He maintained that posture throughout his life.
God bless and RIP.
Larry Balakian Retired SFPD.
Henry Friedlander
August 12, 2007
Al, you will be missed. What a nice guy. Will miss you at the Vet's retired police luncheons. Thank you for your help all those years.
Raymond White
August 12, 2007
We thank God for a good and gentle man.
Griffin
August 11, 2007
God Bless Al Graf, who was a beautiful man. Al you will be missed greatly, WE LOVE YOU! Thank you for all your love and kindness, it made all of us better people. love the Griffin family
San Francisco CHP
August 11, 2007
AL,
Your friends from San Francisco CHP will miss you dearly. You were a very Special Friend to us.
Sue, Craig & Sydney Farrell
August 11, 2007
Al and the Graf Family,
Al, I will miss you so very much. Thank you for all of the advise, Smiles and hugs. You were a wonderful person with a huge heart. Anyone who had you as a friend was a very lucky person. We will always keep you in our thoughts and hearts. You were loved dearly by many.
To the Graf family, You are in our hearts and prayers with your loss.
Dan and Joanne Foley
August 11, 2007
Al,you are a special friend and will remain in our thoughts for the rest of our lives. Thanks for being part of our lives.
Love, Dan and Joanne Foley
Kevin O'Connor (SFPD Ret.)
August 11, 2007
To the Graf family, we wish you comfort at this sad time. We will remember that Al was a wonderful man and a great friend to the San Francisco Police Department. We will truly miss him.
MIKE DOWER
August 11, 2007
NOTHING BUT GREAT MEMORIES OF AL, GOING ALL THE WAY BACK TO EATING 19 CENT BURGERS AT HIS DRIVE-IN IN REDWOOD CITY. A GREAT FRIEND OF THE DOWER
FAMILY FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS. REST IN PEACE AL. MIKE DOWER JR.
Jim & Ethel Ursino
August 11, 2007
I will always remember Al for his kindness and for being a friend. We're all better off for knowing him.
Nina
August 11, 2007
Al was a real mensch. He did a lot of good for a lot of people. His goodness and wonderful smile won't be forgotten.
John Wyman
August 11, 2007
To the Graf Family;
My condolences to you on your loss. Al was first and foremost, a gentleman, and very highly thought of in the Police community..He was a real class act, and lived a very full life. God Bless Him.
SFPD Retired
John Stokes
August 11, 2007
Dearest Al, from one South of Market guy to another, I'll miss you very much. You were a special person to me and my life.
Bill & Cathy Haupt and Girls
August 11, 2007
We will miss visiting with him at the Giants games. He was a very special man and we looked forward to seeing him. Our condolences to the whole family.
Patrick, Lori, Caitlyn and Patrick Cadigan
August 11, 2007
Mr. Graf was a Wonderful Man who truly cared about his Family and Friends..
I never once heard him say an ill thing about anyone..
God Bless Mr. Graf and the Graf Family..
We will miss him so much..
I will miss your advise, our conversations, breakfast at Stacks and just sitting watching a ballgame with you..
Thank you for being my friend Al,
Rest in Peace..
GUS & KATHERINE CORERIS
August 11, 2007
Al. YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST!! YOU
WILL BE MISSED AT OUR RETIRED POL-
OFFICERS MEETINGS. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DID FOR OUR ASSOCIATION AND
POLICE IN GENERAL. REST IN PEACE AL.
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