April 9, 2004 6:30 a.m.

Oh my darling son, Greg, how can you be gone?  You are our sunshine

You are so strong and smart and righteous. You have given us such joy for 23 years. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives. You always worked so hard on everything from school to work to sports, friends, and family.  You were so caring and loving and concerned for others. Oh so thoughtful and right. You learned so much over the years. I wish we could have talked more about all your knowledge.  You knew everything about sports, movies, books…. remember you just won Trivial pursuit with your friends 3 times in a row?  You said no one wanted to play with you and Jenny anymore because you always won at Trivia and she at Scrabble.  You are going to be missed by so many people.  You brought sunshine into the lives of everyone you knew.

Dad and I cannot even take a breath; we are so devastated by your death. We have each other and your wonderful brothers as comfort, but not you. It has been so wonderful having you home since you graduated from college.  Seeing you and Chris get into sports and comic discussions was so much fun to watch.  You played your trombone with Paul on saxophone several times. It was such a warm feeling to see you so interested in others. You complemented him on his playing and what a good ear he has.  I am so relieved that you and Mike had time together in St. Paul.  It was the best that you were there for his 21st birthday.  Your love and caring for your family will get us through.  Life will not be the same ever again.  We all have big holes in our hearts. We will love and miss you forever.