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paulfarris.org
This page is dedicated to all of those who knew and loved Paul.
Following are
some of their words, thoughts and prayers.
May
27, 2007 7:51PM
Hello Mr. Farris,
Please let me start by expressing my deepest sympathy for
you and your family. I can't imagine what you must be going through, really. I
knew Paul for only a short time.
I interviewed him for the job he just started two weeks
ago, and was amazed in every way with him...I knew before the interview was over
that I had to hire him, and furthermore, I wanted him in my unit, and he did
start and join my unit. I've worked at MetLife Auto & Home for 23 years...I
started there when I was 21. I was nothing like him when I was his age. I've
never interviewed anyone like him. But I don't have to tell you, he was your
son. I have 3 sons of my own, ages 5, 9 and 11. I went home after working with
Paul after a few days and told my sons all about him, and how amazing this "new
guy" was, and how inspired I was by him, and how lucky they would be to grow up
to be like him. He was just perfect - smart, motivated, outgoing, handsome,
talented, friendly...everything a 23 year old could possibly be. Yes, I only
knew him two weeks, but he really touched me, and I am deeply saddened by
this.
I didn't know how to contact you, since the office was
closed for the holiday, so I found Cathy C through Google. She gave me your cell
phone number, too, but honestly, I could not speak to you right now without
breaking down.
I
am interested in any arrangements that will be made, and I will, of course
notify the proper contacts in the Human Resources Dept to contact you. Again, I
am so sorry for your and your family's loss. If you need to reach me, my work
number is. My cell # is, and my work email is. This is
my home email, which you can also use. If there is absolutely anything I can do
for you, please let me know, anything.
Nancy B
Dear R,
No
one could possibly expect you to be up and doing with things like email at an
awful time like this, but I just wanted to drop you a quick note to tell you
that I'll be flying home from New York on Friday for Paul's memorial service
this weekend, and I'm really looking forward to giving you a big hug.
You, J, and S have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers since
Sunday.
I
sent your family a longer expression of my sympathy in the mail yesterday, but
let me just say this: you raised a wonderful son who had only too recently
become a wonderful man. Paul was
one of the most genuinely kind people I've ever met, and I hope you're very,
very proud of that--Paul accomplished many impressive things, but to me the most
outstanding was his unfaltering kindness and compassion towards others. I am proud to have
known him.
Mourn
how you need to mourn. Heal how you
need to heal. I know I speak for my
family and all of Paul's friends when I say our community is here for whatever
you need.
Lean on us, and please know that Paul lives on in a million happy
memories in many grateful hearts.
Much, much love--
L
Personal
Notes for Paul V. Farris from partingwishes.com
Paul, you were loved by all who knew you. I will cherish
every memory I have of our friendship, especially Dane Cook, handle bar
moustaches, and my secret trips to hangout with you and the guys. Love you
always, until we meet again.
Added by Janice
I can't believe you're gone. I had heard something about a
crash up in Somerville but didnt really think anything of it until they showed a
picture of you on the television. I'm in shock. I know we hadn't hung out in a
couple months, and I look back and wish I could amend that. I'll miss you kiddo
and I'll always look back on the times we spent together fondly. Whether it was
jamming at shows or just hanging out. Rest in peace.
Added by Shanny
I never met Paul but I was home the night of the accident
which took place across the street from my family's house. My prayers go out to
all of Paul's friends and family. The neighborhood of Highland and Kidder share
your grief and pray for Paul's eternal life. We are so very sorry for your
loss.
Added by Diane
Paul was the most amazing person I have ever met. He could
make everyone smile and light up a room. He was brilliant and talented. He will
never be forgotten.
Added by Anonymous
Paul was the most amazing person I have ever met. He could
make everyone smile and light up a room. He was brilliant and talented. He will
never be forgotten.
Added by Randie
I had only met you a couple of times but I could tell just
by those brief moments that you were an incredibly sweet, outgoing, and caring
person. It pains me to know that something so terrible could happen to someone
as nice as you. My heart goes out to your family and friends, may you rest in
peace
Added by Nicole
I did not know Paul, but I witnessed the chase and I feared
that it would end in tragedy knowing my busy neighborhood streets. It pains me
that at that very moment when the SUV flew past my car that Paul was still
alive, and yet within moments something terrible had happened. I am truly sorry
for the friends and families of Paul and Kate. May Paul's memory live on
forever.
Added by Well Wisher
I'd have to say there was only a handful of times I saw
Paul, but we did know each other... Paul and Kate were always so much fun to
hang out with. Paul, It's just not right what happened. Just know that everyone
down here will always remember the good times.RIP. Kate, keep strong, its only
up from here...
Added by Anonymous
Farris Family,
May the Lord show you His grace, love, and peace in this
time of loss and transition! Stay strong, and trust in the Lord! Remember,
although it may be hard to see, He loves you and wants to comfort you and carry
you through this! Blessings and peace be with you!!
Added by Anonymous
I didn't know Paul too well, but one of my favorite
memories was one we shared together. A mutual friend got us tickets for Game 2
of the World Series, and that evening will remain etched in my mind for my
entire life. I'm lucky to have shared that wonderful experience with such a
genuinely nice guy. My deepest heartfelt condolences go to his family, and I
wish a full recovery for Kate.
Added by Jordana
you were a good friend when i thought i was in the wrong
place at zephyrus. i'm sorry we lost contact.
Added by billy
Roberta, Jon and Scott. My heart goes out to you all. The
same thing happened in my family 23 years ago when my sister (age 20) was killed
in a car crash. Paul was a wonderful person. He had the best pinewood derby cars
and I was always amazed at all of his talents. Paul touched everyone he met.
This is truly a great loss for everyone.
Added by Christie, ex-neighbor
I didn't know Paul Farris. I'm a friend of his Dad's. I am
outside of Paul's sphere of influence and his music. But, based on what I see
here and on MySpace, I realize it is my loss not to have known him. For his Dad,
Jon and Mom, Roberta, I shed a sincere tear over this tragic event.
Added by Jim V
Paul, i still cant believe your gone just like that. You
gave me a ton of insight about my life and college. The experiences you told me
about moving from Minnesota by yourself made me think. The knowledge you shared
with me during the interview was amazing and very deep and has now changed my
life even more. I never expected a great guy like you to go away like that.
Thank you for everything you have done for me.
Added by Pritam
From the Strawbridge family..we are all so very stunned and
saddened by the horrific loss of your dear son and brother. Words just are not
enough to express how deeply sorry we are. I know Paul rests eternally in peace
and safety and that his loving eyes will forever watch over you all. Roberta, my
heart is aching for you. Love, Kris
Added by Kris
"And I know you�re shining down on me from
heaven
Like so many friends we�ve lost along the way
And I know eventually we�ll be together(Together)One sweet
day (And all that I know and I'll wait patiently to see you in
Heaven)...Although the sun will never shine the same I�ll always look to a
brighter day Yeah,Lord, I know when I lay me down to sleep You will always
listen as I pray"
Added by Janice
Paul,
man, you were one of the few people i knew who kept to your
dream in music and even though we hadn't talked forever, it was a great comfort
to know that someone else was in the music scene with me. you were a great
friend to all and a fantastic gift to the world. you are GREATLY missed. much
love
Added by Anonymous
Paul, I miss you.
Added by Alec
i never met paul but i'm friends with some of his friends.
i'm so sorry for this loss. it is such a tragic event. my prayers go out to all
of you.
Added by Anonymous
I did not know you, but reading these tributes to you - I
see that was my loss. You were a bright light; that is very clear. My heartfelt
thoughts and prayers go out to all who love you, as well as your girlfriend and
the driver of the cab. Rest in peace, Paul.
Added by A Davis Sq. resident
Paul, you were the nicest, most honest person I have ever
met in my entire life. It was an honor to work with you and it was a privilege
to be your friend. We miss you everyday Paul.
Added by Jon S.
Paul,
My reaction to your death is a testament to your incredible
spirit. I feel as though I have truly lost a friend, although I doubt either of
us would consider us anything close to that. I remember you in choir, talent
shows, your smile, and the unique sound of your laugh. You are
missed.
Added by Anonymous
God bless you Paul. I know you are in heaven with my uncle
(the taxi-driver). I will always keep you in my prayers.
Added by Josie
Paul, You were one of the kindest, most gentle people I had
ever met. It was an honor to work with and know you. You always had a kind word
and a smile for everyone. My heart goes out to your family. May you find peace
in whatever is after...and may your family find peace and hope here in your
absence.
Added by Kathleen D
I did not know Paul very well, but in the time that I did
spend with him I immediately sensed what those closest to him have said in the
wake of this tragedy. He was such a kind and genuine person-- the type of guy
that you wanted to be around, because it just made you feel good.
Thank you Paul.. Keep rocking
Added by Anonymous
I'm so sorry for the Farris family. I was blessed with
getting to know Paul through Katelyn since I am dating her brother. She had
nothing but good things to say about him and when I finally met him I understood
why. He was an amazing guy, no other way to put it. His sense of humor had me
laughing to tears. He made Katelyn feel complete and I could see it when they
were together. I pray for your family everyday.
Added by Jackie
Paul--I'm sick with grief and loss over the news of your
passing. Even though it's been years since we spent time together, my heart is
with you and your family. You were one of the most generous and kind and giving
persons I have known. You brought joy and light to so many people through your
spirit and your music, and my one comfort is knowing that you are in a better
and happier place now. May you find all of the peace and joy you
deserve.
Added by Emily
I still cannot believe that you are gone as I continue to
try to make sense of this horrible loss. Paul, you were such a good and kind
person. You helped me out in so many ways that I'm sure you didn't ever realize.
I am confident that you are now in a place that allows you to understand how
much this world loved you and how empty it feels without you. I will always hold
on to the many happy memories that I have of you. I miss you more and more all
the time.
Added by Katie S.
Paul was not only my boyfriend, but my best friend! I miss
and unconditionally love him equally with his family... I always will!
*Katelyn
Some
Posts from Paul's friends...
March 19, 2010 at 6:24pm Katelyn: Sometimes you have to be apart from the people you love. It just makes you love them more...
March 17, 2010 at 2:23pm Dan: A year ago, I bawled my eyes out to Amazing Grace on the bagpipes, thinking of you. Today, I probably won't be inconsolable, but I do miss you just as much as I did then.
March 4, 2010 at 2:48pm Emily : Hi, Paul. I've visited this page and paulfarris.org in the past and have thought of you often, but for some reason I haven't been able to bring myself to write anything. It's been so long since we knew one another, but you are one of those rare people that sticks in peoples' minds and hearts forever. Although your life was far too short, you lived it to the fullest and touched the lives of everyone around you. I feel honored to have known you and to have called you my friend. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and joy.
February 28, 2010 at 11:23pm Paul: Drove past your house the other day buddy. Thought I'd shoot you a hello! :)
February 10, 2010 at 8:40am Kate: I miss it all baby. every bit of our life together, every bit of you...
February 6, 2010 at 1:30am Charlie: Dude, I still miss you all the goddamn time.
January 22, 2010 at 3:40pm Jon: Never written on here before but I think about you all the time. I miss the ball tag days at Countryside
January 8, 2010 at 4:31am John: malt, shake, desert of your choice! missing you man.
December 27, 2009 at 7:52am Athena: I'm missing you on this sunday morning.
December 25, 2009 at 2:13pm Dan: Merry Christmas Paul.
December 15, 2009 at 8:08pm Jon: Messed with the website all day Sunday. Listened to theMark over and over. Geez you guys were really good. Luv ya.
December 14, 2009 at 10:51pm Jeff: i was thinking about you the other day, miss you buddy
November 18, 2009 at 6:12am Katelyn: miss you baby!
November 4, 2009 at 2:00pm Frank: hey man just thinkin about you. you're the best
November 3, 2009 at 4:37pm Jay: i miss you :(
November 2, 2009 at 5:34pm Katelyn: love and miss you babe! Happy Birthday, hope to see you again!
October 6, 2009 at 4:59pm Katelyn: I dont know how to exist in the world where you dont... I'm doing it, but at times I catch my breath and cant believe I'm still breathing without you holding my hand. I miss you.
July 13, 2009 at 6:34pm Katelyn E. Hoyt first day of school today... it went really well, babe. but makes me more and more sad that you're not here to talk to about the experience. I'm just sad that you're not here to talk to...
July 11, 2009 at 7:33pm Katelyn: hey babe! I moved this week for the first time since our place. Using all our furniture is hard without you hear to share it... To sleep in our bed is hard too... I feel you every day though, and I can't begin to tell you of the value of how amazing that feeling is. I love you and miss you!
June 6, 2009 at 6:22pm Katelyn: ...I know that you're always with me
May 27, 2009 at 12:13pm Kimberly: Not a minute goes by that I don't think of you, Paul. I'm so thankful for the joy you brought to my life. We miss you so, so much.
May 25, 2009 at 9:54pm Dan: I can't believe it's been 2 years that you've been gone. It feels like it was just the other day we were trying to figure out how to get you down to Arizona for my birthday bash. I love you Paul and miss you all the time.
April 4, 2009 at 2:26pm Mike: paul! this seems so surreal, but my new band is playing at hotung today for the tufts battle of the bands, and i'm hoping you'll be there in spirit and give us the strength to rock the joint. thanks for always being so supportive, brother.
January 23, 2009 at 2:32pm Mike: I just found a poster of our 5th grade class. Your smile is the first thing I saw Paul. Ben D, Dan G, Brian S, all the good ol' boys! I cant say how much we miss you Paul.
January 12, 2009 at 8:51am Thomas: Not a day has passed where I don't stop thinking of you. I miss you man.
November 10, 2008 at 8:14am � Paul: just moved home this past month paul. drove past your house bud. thinking of ya.
October 18, 2008 at 7:03pm Matt: Hey pal! Was thinking bout you the other day! Its a nice fall day in Minnesota. I am going to get out to Boston soon to visit my sister, I only wish I could have come visit sooner.
July 29, 2008 at 6:10pm
Mike: just thinkin' of ya buddy. we miss ya
July 29, 2008
Patrick: just saw a picture of you, paul and made me think of you. in japan right now and it's beautiful. there are people thinking about your spirit all over the world. peace. May 31, 2008
Annika: Miss you, Paul. you were the best of us. May 27, 2008
Athena: Thinking of you, babe, today and every day.
"I wanted to be with you alone, and talk about the weather..."
May 27, 2008 at 9:31am �
Charlie:
Paul,
A year now and it's not getting easier to accept. I'll have Kid A on repeat all week for you, man.
May 27, 2008 at 12:20am �
Becca: I miss you, Paul. I'm so glad that I knew you... I hope that I can be as kind and as good of friend as you always were. May 26, 2008 at 12:14am �
Dan: Hey Paul- It's been a year now and it's still tough to think that you're gone. I think of you pretty much daily and always try to do little things that honor you. I finally saw Radiohead live and it was as incredible as I thought it would be. I'm close to starting that big scary career job and launching this adult life that people keep talking about. It sounds overrated, but I'll give it a shot. We miss you down here buddy.
May 25, 2008 at 11:57pm �
Paul: hey paul, just posted on ellingboe's wall and his profile shot is a great picture of you and him, it's awesome to see! hope all is well in that better place you are bud. March 20, 2008
Paul:
PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Caught myself sharing stories about you to a friend of mine from college
Thought i'd drop in, and say hi!
January 14, 2008
Dan:
Merry Christmas Buddy.
December 24, 2007 at 11:38pm �
Paul: paul farris. i miss you. period
December 11, 2007 at 11:12am �
Kristen: you are missed paul December 10, 2007
George: I cant believe its already been six months. I miss you man. November 26, 2007
Dallas: Love you, brother November 19, 2007
Katie: Happy Birthday, I thought about you all day. November 2, 2007
Scott: Happy birthday. I've been listening to Manitoba - Paul's Birthday in memory of all the great times we've had.
Happy Birthday, brother. November 2, 2007 at 11:05pm �
Kimberly: thinking of you on your birthday, Paul. lots of love to your family -- we all miss you. November 2, 2007
Here's a note from Jon & Roberta, Paul's parents.
On Paul's birthday, we remember and thank you all for being his friend.
As Paul would say, Peace. J&R November 2, 2007
Phoebe: Happy Birthday. November 2, 2007
Charlie: Just got off the phone with Dallas. We still miss you. But we're so thankful for the time we had.
November 2, 2007 at 12:56am
Kimberly: you were right about ris paul ric... and a lot of music that I'm finally getting around to listening to. and I wonder what you think of the new radiohead. these are the gifts that keep on giving. you're the best -- i miss you
October 14, 2007 at 6:14am �
Rick: man, im out in CO lookin for jobs now in the music industry. (lots of fun). cant stop thinkin how you kept your own music alive and out there. it truly is an inspiration. thank you for everything you gave, and inspired.
October 11, 2007
Katie: I still miss you.
October 10, 2007
Diana: oh paul, you are in my heart.
October 10, 2007
Janice: Miss you so much hun.....never 4gettin u ♥
September 29, 2007
Paul: hey paul, just saying hey buddy. hope all is well. we are all missing you down here. how's the music up there? miss you terribly paul. caught myself on your mind, and thought i would say heeloooo! Peace August 31, 2007
Eric: Paul, you were a great man. Wherever you are now, I hope you're smiling down on us. August 27, 2007
Mike: Tripmynd, The Main Drag & The Minus Scale will be raising money for the Farris/Hoyt care fund. 100% of ticket sales will go to the fund as well as door prizes and raffle sales. Please come out on August 3rd to help these bands pay tribute to Paul and raise money for Katie! All proceeds are going to the Farris-Hoyt care Fund. My band Tripmynd we be going on around 10:30. July 10, 2007
Madeline: Oh my God. I thought this was some sort of joke.
I barely knew Paul, but I knew he was a great guy. Always appeared together and talented, fun and inspirational. A good listener. Understanding. He wanted meaningful things. And he would have gotten all of them. I'm sure he had already found most.
July 3, 2007
Emily: i just now heard the news, and I can't stop crying. Paul, this news is heartbreaking. The death of young people is always tragic, but it's particularly terrible when someone as good and as kind and as talented and as wonderful as you were passes on. I hope that wherever you are, you are happy and at peace. Much love to you and to your family.
June 26, 2007
Mike: my buddy dave called me and told me what happened. i still can't believe it. i'm rocking themark right now in your honor, such a huge inspiration. rest in peace.
June 16, 2007
Meredith: Thanks for helping connect me to campus my first year, Paul. I would have been lost without it. I hope Heaven is a gigantic record player...
June 5, 2007
Sarita: i cant believe this has happened to such a great person. i dont know what to say other than life is so fleeting but im glad i got to spend a portion of mine with you. rest in peace x
June 2, 2007
Paul: farris. i miss your music dude. Period
thinking of you buddy!
May 30, 2007
Matt: I didn't really believe it until I read it in the paper...Such a tragedy that you were taken before you undoubtedly would have unleashed something amazing on this world. Best wishes in the afterlife Paul. Keep on rockin.
May 30, 2007
Sarah: Hi everyone, Paul's family is able to read your posts here, so do not feel like your posts are in vain.
May 30, 2007 at 2:38pm � �
Sarah: I am a cousin of Paul's, and I am hoping to make sure that your s get to his parents and the rest of his family. Use the PartingWishes webpage if you can, send a note if you can, but if you can't, keep posting here - it means a lot.
May 30, 2007
Jason: I'm listening to Fear of a Blank Planet right now, and goddamn do I miss you. I'm so glad I didn't miss that show because of my stupid job.
May 30, 2007
Janice: Yes, please post on the site...I sent the link to the Boston Globe in hopes that more people will send love and support to Paul's family and all of his friends.
May 29, 2007
Randie:
Rest in Peace. Miss you so much
May 29, 2007 at 7:46pm
Laura:
Hi everyone. These are wonderful sentiments and memories to share, but the people who really need to hear them are Paul's parents and brother. I'm lucky enough to have known the Farrises my whole life, and I think they'd really appreciate it if some of his friends took the time to write them a note sharing how much Paul meant to them. For some reason their address is unlisted in the online White Pages, and I want to respect their privacy, but if any of you Boston (or Minnesota) people would like to send them something, please message me and I'd be happy to pass the address along.
The world is missing a good man today, and I miss him too.
May 29, 2007
Ognjen: Rest in peace Paul!
May 29, 2007 at 2:33pm � � �
Liz: I also always wanted to get a dog exactly like Kitsu and name it Farris. Now I will.
May 29, 2007 at 12:18pm � � �
Meredith: whenever i hear oasis on the radio, i always think of you and laugh because you were--for some inexplicable reason--a huge fan of theirs. thank you for being fantastic.
May 29, 2007 at 11:42am � � �
Katie: Paul, I remember so many great times hanging out with you while you made me laugh hysterically. I always thought you were such a great person and I remember thinking that the world would be better for everyone if they had a friend like you in it. Everyone will miss you so much, I hope you are in a better place and that you know that you made a difference in so many lives.
May 29, 2007 at 9:44am � � �
Seton: You're greatly missed, man.
May 29, 2007 at 8:59am � � �
Sarah: I only met you once but you were so kind and warm and your smile truly lit up the room. I just remember how you looked at Kate and thought how lucky you both were to have found each other. Life is so short and precious but even in the short time we hung out, you seemed to enjoy every minute of it. I am sorry that I never got to know you better.
May 29, 2007 at 7:58am � � �
Mike: Paul, love you bro! Reality and life are so unfair. Miss you man
May 28, 2007 at 11:25pm � � �
Meghan: From EHS to Tufts you were always a friendly face! The way you reached out to Carl junior year at Edina really touched me and made him feel much more at home here. You will be missed.
May 28, 2007 at 10:07pm � � �
Ilya:
Paul, the worst things happen to the best people. i can't think of a worse thing to happen to a better person. lots of guys are hip, lots of guys are nice -- you managed the rare, rare feat of being both. i guess it's a time like this when a guy can say of another guy, goddamn, did you light up a room when you walked in. no bad times to be had with paul around.
i would give anything not to have gone on my stupid vacation so we could have hung out in madison. i'm sure we'd have ended up running down state street yelling "RUGGLES!!!" at three in the morning.
anyone who spent any time with you at all knows how lucky they are. if only it could have been more.
rest in peace. i'll miss you.
goddamn, people -- tell your friends you love them.
May 28, 2007 at 10:04pm � � �
Andy:
Paul,
You were always the kind of guy who would give the "shirt off your back" to a friend in need. I'll always remember sitting in Concert Choir with you making fun of the tenors and the third row basses and being glad we were Back Row Basses together. There are no words to describe how much you will be missed and the number of people who you made smile! You will always be remembered! I miss you.
T-
May 28, 2007 at 8:20pm � � �
Mike: From the deepest of our hearts, you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. You will be missed by all of us.
May 28, 2007 at 6:22pm � � �
Jaclyn: paul, you will always be remembered. i am truly blessed along with everyone else for having met you. you always brought a ray of sunshine to everyone's day. i don't think i ever met someone as kind-hearted and overall...amazing as you. we all miss you and i know you are at peace. we love you.
May 28, 2007 at 3:54pm � � �
John: Hey Paul, I wish we kept in better touch the last few years but I will never forget you. You were so kind, genuine and always had a smile on your face. I'll remember kicking it with you and the boys in concert choir and playing guitar in your basement. I'll miss you.
May 28, 2007 at 3:16pm � � �
Athena: The best thing that one can do for another who passes away is to remember them, so I will, every day. You were my best friend, my roommate, my confidante, my partner in crime. I let you know how much I loved you all the time, and I am so glad that I did... because all of a sudden you were... and then you weren't...and I will keep on loving you with all my heart. I miss you.
May 28, 2007 at 1:43pm � � �
Jeff: Paul, as a fellow musician on the tufts campus I just want to say that your memory and music will always be with me and the rest of the tufts community. I hate to see you go and miss you always.
Jeff
May 28, 2007 at 12:49pm � � �
Paul:
Paul,
My fellow Paul, my fellow friend. Farris I can not tell you how much you will be missed. I remember back in high school, and that first year back from college, how great of a man you were and ARE. You were always so kind, so honest, so loyal. Paul, You will be missed my friend, I can NOT tell you enough. You brought a smile to my heart and your passion for music is something that I will always remember. I remember hanging in the basement of your place Christmas break freshmen year of college. Paul, you are missed by me, and by countless others.
M
May 28, 2007 at 10:51am � � �
Liz: Paul, when we were in 10th grade, you were the only boy I wasn't scared to invite to a dance because I knew you'd be nice to me and we'd have a good time. I can't thank you enough for you kindness and friendship, I just wish I could tell you that now. I only hope that you know how many people will miss you always.
May 28, 2007 at 10:13am � � �
Felipe: Paul you were the best friend anyone could wish for. I still can't believe that you're gone and that we're not going to hang out again. I'll always remember the good times that we had together and what a kind and generous person you were. Everyone is going to miss you very very much. Just know that you had many many people that cared about you and that were very sad to see you go so soon.
May 28, 2007 at 8:18am � � �
Johnna:
Hi Paul.
Writing to you on facebook seems rediculous, but its all I could think of to do. When you fall out of touch with someone, you always tell yourself its okay because eventually your paths will cross again, and you can catch up later. (Thats what I thought before my brother died too.)
Here's a few things I remember about you:
your smile. your eyes. the drawing class we took together at the edina arts center. I envyed how well you could draw. you always wrote great stories, but I don't remember them anymore. I think we both did a book report on "The Indian in the Cupboard". One year for the talent show you sang "Help!" by the Beatles, it always makes me think of you. I dont remember who else was on stage, but I remember you.
I'm sorry I didn't get to know the man you became / were becoming.
May 28, 2007 at 2:29am � � �
Scott: There's nothing that can be said to describe how much you'll be missed. I love you, Paul. You were the best brother and friend anyone could ever ask for.
May 28, 2007 at 12:36am � � �
Adam: Paul, I can't believe that this actually happened, and every time I have to talk about you in the past tense my heart sinks in my chest, so I'm going to keep talking about you in the present. You're one of the sweetest, most decent people I've ever known. I wanted to let you know I'm dedicating my record to you - it's being mastered Saturday by Jeff - wouldn't have known him if not for you. It's been an honor sharing the stage with you over the years and producing your music. This isn't fucking fair.
May 27, 2007 at 10:41pm � � �
Phoebe: Paul, I can't even begin to tell you how I wish that this was all a nasty dream and that I would be seeing you and Kate next weekend as planned. I at least have the memory of a good evening with you and a fond farewell. No hard feelings, no regrets. You mean so much to so many. I miss you very much.
May 27, 2007� �
Randie: words can not even describe. You made every person you were around smile.You were one of the smartest and most talented people I knew. I love and miss you so much.
May 27, 2007
Michelle: your spirit will live on in the memory of each person who knew you, who you've touched, in each story retold... may you rest in eternal peace, paul.
May 27, 2007
Janice:
Paul i am so sorry i didnt get to see you sooner. I will miss your smile and
your warm heart. Love you. Until we meet again. ♥ j
May 27, 2007
Alec:
Paul,
Nothing about this is even close to fair or right. I can't even bring myself to think about how something like this could happen to someone who's been as good to everyone around you as you have. I'm glad we had all those long drives up to middle-of-nowhere NH to get to know each other. I'll never forget you. Keep up the Rock.
Alec
May 27, 2007
Meghan: i wish i had known you better. you were a wonderful person. and you will be in my heart and in my prayers.
May 27, 2007 at 5:25pm � � �
Thomas: Why?!
May 27, 2007�
Jason: I love you man. I'll never forget the times we spent together. I'm sorry I never got to say goodbye. You'll be in my heart forever.
May 27, 2007
Kimberly: You changed the course of my life and made me a better person. You had a positive, uplifting influence on everyone around you and not a day goes by that I don't think about you, Paul. I'll miss you and will always love you.
May 27, 2007�
Jordan: paul, shit man. this isnt right. i dont even know what to say... im sorry we didnt get to chill more, continue to explore each others minds a bit more, but i do know that youre a beautiful person, and that is something that will stay in all of our hearts and with all the people youve encountered for as long as we are here. i cant really fathom the fact that you wrote what you did to me before you went out last night... your energy has and will continue to make the universe a better place. i hope youre not upset that i am writing to you like this.
so much love, my friend, so much love.
May 27, 2007