December 19, 2005
I have nothing but good memories of Paul. He and I were very close. Everything from "Heyyyy BO!!!" to
"You're eating too many Cheeseburgers!" I really love Paul and am so grateful that I was able to be his friend.
He is one of the few people in my life that I have no regrets at all with.
He, Bo Insco, and I spent countless hours watching the Mavericks blow the 2004 season and gaining weight at
Chilis. We went fishing and had countless lunches together. I never hung out with him and left without a
smile on my face.
I love you, Paul!
Jeff D. Schierlman
December 17, 2005
Paul, he's my friend—I would have to say one of my best friends. He loved everything. One time at his house, a
water pipe broke and me, Paul, and Jeff had to go clean it up. We hauled off all the garbage and put it under a
bridge. The Police wrote us a letter to clean it up and we did. We got into so much together, but the best time's we
had wuz up in the truck on the CB's singing to Hank Jr.
I love him and I miss him. I know the plan of salvation, and I will see
him once more.
His friend from Mississippi,
Ian Jones
December 16, 2005
Paul was one of the funniest guys I ever knew. I met him and his brother and sisters at work and luckily we
have been able to stay friends. I can't even start to imagine what his family must be going through but I would
like them to know my prayers and thoughts will always be with them. He was a thoughtful and happy person
and I know that his happiness and craziness will be greatly missed. I will always remember him as the only
person besides my daughter who told me "Akuna Matata". He will never be forgotten.
Grace, Fabian and Cristina,
My prayers go out to each one of you and to your parents and family because I know how hard it must be to
endure this lost. Please know that Paul and your family will always be in my prayers and that we will all miss
Paul very much.
Dec 10, 2005
Paul,
I love you and miss you everyday. You always knew how to make me laugh and put a smile on my face. My heart
goes out to your family. It must be very hard during this holiday season. I smile every time I think about you. You
were one of my best friends and I will love
and miss you forever. My mom died in 2001 and I know she is taking care of you. I will always be your care bear-
Love in Christ-
Dec 10, 2005
It is hard for me to figure out what has happened. The one thing I know for sure that Paul was someone who
never gave up. I dont know why this happened. I remeber when he would make fun of me(which was all the
time). I remeber whenever I would go over to the Granada's house he would act like my brother. I know that we
went our different ways,
but I always knew if I need him he was there. I have to keep in my head what Fabian said that the what if wont
bring Paul back. I just hope Paul knows that he is in my thoughts and prayers. I love the Granda's. After all
they are my other family.
December 8, 2005
As I try to wrap my brain around what has happened . . . Granada family memories come rushing back to me.
Paul was in the 1st grade when I met the Granada family and as anyone can imagine he was FULL O’ LIFE. So
full of life in fact that a teacher sent home a note suggesting that this rambunctious little boy be put on Ritalin.
Grace’s reaction to the teacher’s letter was hilarious and my reaction to her was hilarious. Anyway, my point is,
life being an “honorary Granada” has
been one big joy and honor for me. I am truly blessed to have had Paul
in my life for the short 18 years I’ve known the Granada’s.
I love y’all doesn’t even begin to express my feelings for your family,
and I know y’all know that.
December 5, 2005
Just wanted to say thank you for leaving so many fond memories. They will stay with me forever... You were
such a fun, exciting, funny, loving, respectful, and such a good friend. Praying to our God Almighty that one
day we'll meet again up yonder, so we can have one of our "little talks". Thank you for calling me mom..will
keep you in my heart forever.<3 Until we meet again,
December 2, 2005
It has been 1 month since you left us. Thanksgiving has come and gone. Christmas is on the way. I hope you know I
love you and miss you. The Holidays will never be the same with out you.
Vanessa Borton (Duncanville, TX )
November 12, 2005
In memory of Paul Granada...
the baddest mofo who ever lived.
Paul was a comedic genious with a really quick wit. Although we lost touch due to job changes, We were always
friends. He was such a fun person to be around. He will be missed. Pauls family is in my heart. Your good
people and I'm sorry you have to deal with such a tragedy. I lost my father in 2002. I know its tough to lose
someone you love so deeply. Family and friends are here to offer support. You are not alone.
to PAUL G.
"You were worthy of happiness.
May you find it in the next life"
Jeff Brewer (Euless, TX )
November 7, 2005
Paul, "Granozzle" One of my best friends EVER and there's no doubt in my mind that I am only one of many who
consider him one of their best friends. He is one of the few, and possibly the only one who could ever have me
laughing so hard it was PAINFUL! Nobody ever embraced the saying "If you don't have anything nice to say, it'd
better be funny" as well as Paul.
I was just barely getting to know him when we were missionaries sharing and apartment in California. I made some
pancakes and gave him some, I'll never forget how he took one bite, spit it out IMMEDIATELY, and asked,
"What'd you put in these? Sweat?" Only Paul could get away with such a brutally honest comment with someone he
barely knew at the time. He could always read people.
He had a way of forcing people to be less up-tight - especially me. Particularly when he put red textile dye in my
deoderant while we were living together. He even replaced the light bulb in my room with a burnt out one so I
wouldn't see what he'd done. It didn't take long for me to start sweating after I'd put the deoderant on in our hot
box apartment, and pretty soon my white shirt was pitted out with red dye. I was pretty PO'ed but everyone else got
such a kick out of it that I had no choice but to just chill out and start laughing.
Anyone who's ever known Paul, undoubtedly has an entire library of Paul stories ranging anywhere from humor to
sprituality. I know I do.
Above all, he has influenced me to stick to my principles. Of course he wasn't perfect but he was an example to me
in many ways that have helped me choose the right and follow our father in heaven.
I love that kid.
I feel incredibly honored to have been able to share a good laugh with Paul on so many occasions. The last
corrospondence I had with him was through a text/picture message during his last week that still makes me laugh to
this day.
To sum it up, Paul brought me (in no particular order) humor, love, & spirituality. There's no doubt in my mind
that Paul is still very much alive today.
Paul,Thanks for your friendship, humor, & love.
Jon Moore (Salt Lake City, UT )
December 23, 2005
Paul has been on my mind a lot lately, like many I assume. He was a very loyal friend to me and exactly the
kind of friend I needed during my high school years.
e taught me what loyalty was and gave me the confidence to look for that loyalty and love in my other
friendships- a lesson I am continually learning.
Paul made me feel comfortable sharing my thoughts and feelings and was always ready and willing to lend a
hand or make me feel better.
We had a lot of fun together; he was a pivotal part of my adolescent years. Paul escorted me to my choir
banquet my freshman year in high school, he drove to Dallas a lot to see me and sometimes have lunch with me
at school, as well as plenty more memories of laughter, practical jokes, and comforting friendship. It seemed
like once a week I would get home from school and lacrosse practice or play practice and there would always be
a note from Paul saying something like, "I stopped by again, too bad you're not here..."
One time before a church youth dance we were picking up Paul and I had a headache so I asked for some
Tylenol. He gave me some and about an hour later I told him how sleepy I was and he just said, "It's
night-time," with that undeniable Paul charm and joking manner and he was referring to the Tylenol (Tylenol
PM).
I was annoyed, but he always got away with that stuff. I knew that's who he was and I loved him for it. He
made me appreciate life and, on the opposite spectrum, take some things with a grain of salt and not take
myself so seriously. We had a friendship unlike any other I've ever had and I felt like we just understood each
other. I don't find that often.
I miss him.
My thoughts are with the Granada's this holiday season. You are truly special people to me.
