Homer Denver "Buddy" Graham III Tribute

We go through life with little 15 minute memories. Often we forget about these memories, but I remember this particular one. My boyfriend at the time, Jonathan, and I were at a restaurant, a little bar, getting it set up for his Dad's retirement shin dig. His father was retiring from the National Guard and while we were sitting around waiting for our food, you walked in. Smiling as ever with just a radiance about you. I think it was because you were in your element, around other servicemen in a bar, celebrating. You sat with us and told us about what you were doing and how you were doing. You told us how happy you were to see us. It was a brief greeting, I think you were being polite since John and I were stuffing our faces. But I remember it so clearly now... you were most excited about what seemed to me, the goals you were setting for yourself. I am proud of you, proud to have such a rich memory. A memory filled with self-respect and happiness. Our world needs more men and women like you. May you and your family be filled with Peace and Everlasting Grace in the presence of our Lord. I love and miss you and very much think about you.

Cassy

Buddy,, I had the greatest times with you. I can't tell you how much I miss you. One of the best times was when you jumped from the building roof into the swimming pool, I thought your dad would pass out when he saw you do it. We all still laugh about the time when you were about 3 years old, and I called you a girl--you immediately showed me your "proof" and said, " Does this look like a girl to you?" Needless to say I never ask that question again! You were one of the sweetest little boys I ever knew. I love you very much and thank your family for sharing you with us. Hope you are having fun and giving all the other angels a hard time. Hope to see you again someday. Love you, Patty