Missed you this Christmas, I wish you were here. I think it's finally beginning to set in that you aren't here. Sometimes it feels like you are close and some days I miss you like crazy. Hope you know how much we miss you. Austin will be a year tomorrow. I never imagined not having you around for my kids to love you..I know Austin knows you and loves you. he honestly lights up when i talk about you.
cris
August 11, 2006
Last time I saw my little bro was last year around this time, I remember going and staying at my old apt where I roomed with Stacy. We spent the night there because she was out of town. He had let his hair get a little shaggy so we decided to go get him a haircut, Lauren and I went across the street to get chic-fil-a. When Paul came back we told him that they shaved the back uneven. I told him that he'd better go get his money back and tell them to fix it! But his response was..It's not a big deal. He'd rather have a bad haircut than ridicule somebody. The rest of the day we spent laying out by the pool. Lauren and I- getting a tan, Paul-getting DARK brown. That was the last day I spent with my brother. He visits me in my dreams so often that I fell like he's still here. I lub you brudder....Warm it up.
Cris
My little brother and I had the kind of friendship you just don't find twice in one lifetime. We could talk about anything at all, and laugh about everything-and we did. As Close as our family is, I never thought I would have to lose a sibling the way we lost our Paul. He loved everyone and everything about life. He found the good in everything. I'm sure we fought at times, but those aren't the memories I am left with. I remember Paul only smiling, laughing or hugging me. He was and is such a light to many. He was suffering, but he is with the Lord now. I feel like he's still around.. I can't wait until the day that we can all be together again. I love you and miss you Paul. Your Sis, Cris
I first met Paul at an Ozma concert. He came along with a friend that I was with. He was really outgoing and friendly to me, even though I was more interested in the BYU football game than the music. After that night, I didn't think anything of it if I didn't see him again. Less than two years later, I am married to his sister. Now, after countless hours with him, I miss him like I grew up with him.. I find comfort in the fact that we will see each other again, because of our faith in Christ, and his sacrifice for us. I think and pray for Paul often, he is my brother. Jonathan Wise
Uncle Buggley was always fun to be around! I was always excited when he told me he was going to come over and hang out with me. I remember when Paul and Cris would come to my school and eat lunch with me. One time he even brought pizza for me and all my friends. I remember when he would spend all his time playing with me and my gameboy. He always owned cool cars, smelled good, and was a sharp dresser. While he was on his mission, we would always write letters to each other. Paul loved to spoil me,comfort me ,and always find time for me even when he was busy. The most important thing I remember about Paul is that he baptized me. I know I'll see him again someday. I LOVE U PAUL! Lolipinoli
September 24, 2006
Hi Paul, I wanted to tell you that I think about you often, But you already know that huh? Paul My life is ok, I am trying to live according to the teachings you shared with me, I long to be that person you said I could be, Paul I wish so much that I could speak with you, I wish that you could guide me. You always had such a great influence in my life, Paul I miss you so much, I only wish I could've been blessed with more good times next to you, Ya know I remember that time you ,me and D'carlos jumped off the bridge near the house, man that water was cold huh? Or cruising to drop off love letters in the middle of the night,lol, Paul you are soo awesome, don't forget to visit me in my dreams also! and always remember that I love u very much!
Elmer Velasquez JR
June 6, 2006
PRIMO, AUNQUE NO TE CONOCI SIEMPRE ESCUCHE COSAS LINDAS DE TI. DESCANSA EN LA PAZ DE EL SEÑOR.
A MI PRIMO JULIAN Y FAMILIA NUESTRAS MAS SINCERAS CONDOLENCIAS
ATT. FAMILIA VELASQUEZ QUINTERO CALI, COLOMBIA
January 14, 2006 HEY PAUL, FIRST OF ALL I WANT TO SAY A COUPLE OF THINGS, 1. I LOVE YOU, I NEVER GOT TO TELL YOU THAT. PAUL WHEN I MET YOU I WAS AS LOST AS A SHEEP IN THE WILDERNESS AND YOU GAVE ME FAITH, YOU TOOK THE TIME TO TEACH ME NOT ONLY ABOUT YOU'RE CHURCH, BUT YOU ALSO GAVE ME AN EXAMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST’S LOVE, YOU LOVED ME IN A NONJUDGING WAY , THE WAY JESUS WOULD'VE! I LOVED THE NIGHTS WE TALKED ABOUT CHURCH, LIFE, MUSIC. YOU BECAME MY BIG BROTHER AND MAN I NEVER TOLD YOU, BUT "PAUL, YOU MEANT THE WORLD TO ME!" I WAS WITHOUT LOVE AND A FAMILY WHEN I MET YA'LL, PAUL, I REMEMBER YOU ALWAYS STICKING UP FOR ME, ALWAYS, GOD BLESS YOU PAUL, YOU DESERVE HEAVEN. GOD KNOWS I WOULD NOT BE HERE TODAY IF IT WEREN'T FOR THE TEACHINGS YOU GAVE ME, GOD KNOWS I WOULD'VE BEEN A DIFFERENT PERSON, I WAS A VERY DIFFERENT KID WHEN I MET YOU, DOWN A PATH OF TROUBLE. PAUL I ALWAYS LET THE DAYS GO BY, THINKING I'LL CALL HIM LATER ON, AND DAY AFTER DAY IT WENT. AND SOMETIMES WE THINK WE HAVE ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD. FOR THAT I'M SORRY, I'M SO SORRY I WASN'T IN TOUCH WITH YOU. I'M SORRY I LET THE WORLD CONSUME MY TIME WITHOUT EVER REACHING OUT AND LETTING YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOU MEANT TO ME, HOW MUCH YOU CHANGED MY LIFE, HOW I PLANNED FOR MY FUTURE KIDS GROWING UP NEXT TO YOURS. I REALLY DID. THERE IS NOT A DAY THAT I DON'T REMEMBER ONE OF YOUR SILLY JOKES OR ACTIONS, PAUL YOU GAVE ME THE TORCH IN MY HEART, THE LIGHT THAT KEEPS ME FROM THE DARK. I LOOK FORWARD TO ONE DAY SEEING YOU, AND ONCE AGAIN BEING ABLE TO CHILL, AND MAYBE GO MUDDING WITH MY BIG BRO IN THE YELLOW TRUCK AS WE DID BEFORE. PAUL I REMEMBER YOU SAYING, "YOU SHOULD CHANGE YOUR LAST NAME TO GRANADA" PAUL THOSE WORDS USE TO MEAN SO MUCH TO ME. YOU TAUGHT ME ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY AND THANKS TO YOU I AM AN ILLINOIS LICENCED LOAN OFFICER. SO LET THE WORLD KNOW I LOVED MY COUSIN PAUL AS A BROTHER, LET THE WORLD KNOW I HAVE NOT LOVED ANY OTHER MAN AS I LOVED PAUL, HE WAS THE GREATEST COUSIN ANYONE COULD HAVE. I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO LIVE WITH HIM, I AM SO THANKFUL THAT GOD PUT HIM IN MY PATH, THANK YOU JESUS. I ASK OUR HEAVENLY FATHER TO KEEP HIS SPIRIT, TO BLESS HIS SOUL AND TO GIVE HIM THE HAPPINESS THAT HE LOOKED FOR. IN JESUS NAME, AMEN.
ELMER VELASQUEZ JR. COUSIN
NOTE: LET US ALL REMEMBER THAT JESUS TAUGHT IN A NONJUDGING LOVING WAY UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, NO CHRISTIAN IS BETTER THAN THE OTHER. JESUS LIVES NOT JUST IN THE CHURCH'S BUT IN EVERYONE THAT BELIEVES IN HIM. FOR OUR BODY IS THE TRUE TEMPLE. THAT IS MY TESTIMONY TO ALL. AMEN
LATERZ PAUL....KITIYC
January 3, 2006 MIS MAS SINCERAS CONDOLENCIAS, AUNQUE NO CONOCI A PAUL ME SIENTO MUY TRISTE POR SU PERDIDA. SE QUE MI PRIMO HERMANO ESTA DESCANSANDO EN PAZ, Y DIOS LO LLEVARA A SU GLORIA.
UN SENTIDO PESAME A MI TIO JULIAN , MI TIA ROSARIO Y PRIMOS.
ATTE, JULIAN FERNANDEZ HIJO DE EDUARDO FERNANDEZ Y CLARA HERRERA
December 28, 2005 LAS MEMORIAS MAS AGRADABLES QUE TENGO DE MI PRIMO PAULO SON SU BUEN HUMOR Y LA ALEGRIA CON LAQUE SIEMPRE ESTABA,EL FUE EL PRIMO MAS LINDO Y CON EL QUE MAS TUVE LA OPORTUNIDAD DE CONVIVIR YA QUE QUE LLEGAMOS A TRABAJAR JUNTOS RECUERDO QUE CUANDO ENTRO A TRABAJAR YO CASI TODOS LOS DIAS LE DECIA PAULO PORTESE BIEN Y DEJE LA JUGARRETA EL SIEMPRE ME RESPONDIA NO SE PREOCUPE PRIMITA...CADA QUE TENIA ALGUN PROBLEMA ME DECIA "HAY QUE PRIMITA TAN BOBITA TENGO"Y SE REIA Y ME DECIA SIGA ADELANTE!!!!TAMBIEN FUE UN APOYO EN MUCHAS COSAS QUE HICE EN MI VIDA,SIEMPRE QUE YO TENIA QUE VIAJAR EL ME LLEVABA AL AEROPUERTO "NO SE PREOCUPE PRIMITA LLAMEME CUANDO REGRESE NO IMPORTA LA HORA QUE SEA USTED HABLEME" Y ME ENSEÑABA SU MUSICA DE SALSA Y LA ESCUCHABAMOS JUNTOS!!SIEMPRE VOY A RECORDAR AMI PRIMITO LINDO SUS SONRISA SUS ABRAZOS, SUS BROMAS SU MANERA DE SER QUE ERA UNICO, SU OLOR QUE SIEMPRE OLIA RICO A PURA COLOGNE....!!!!! NUNCA TE VOY A OLVIDAR PAULO TE QUIERO Y EXTRAÑO MUCHO!!!I LOVE YOU!!!!
TIOS Y PRIMOS USTEDES SABEN LO MUCHO QUE LOS AMO SIEMPRE ESTAN EN MIS PENSAMIENTOS Y NO HAY PALABRAS DE CONSUELO QUE PUEDA DECIRLES SOLO QUE ESTOY CON USTEDES QUE ME DOLIO Y ME DUELE MUCHO TODO ESTO PERO LES DESEO DE TODO CORAZON MUCHA TRANQUILIDAD,PAZ Y RESIGNACION!!!!
QUIEN LOS AMA, ADRIANA
December 27, 2005 solo quiero decirles que con amor guarden en su corazon y en su mente a ese gran hijo, hermano y amigo. e quedado sin palabras y a Dios le pido que su memoria me de el coraje de enfrentar tantas dificultades... com unas lagrimas en mis ojos y nostalgia solo puedo decir que lo llevare en mi corazon. LOS QUIERO A TODOS.
RECUEDOS, Luis Eduardo Pinzon C.
December 24, 2005 Well the only things I remember about Paul, I think are the best! All the great moments that we shared when we were kids! I will miss him and I wish him all the best blessings IN HEAVEN. To all the people that made this possible, CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve done a great job. PAUL, I LOVE YOU!
