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David Gray
In Memory of
David Kay
Gray
1972 - 2016
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Dave's legacy

I sat down to write some memories to share with you about our nephew David.  But then I realized that (as I suspect is the case in most families) we only saw Dave often when he was a small child and then over the years at holiday and family gatherings.  Yet I know that he was a good man.  I know he was a good husband and devoted father.  I know he was a hard worker.  I know he was a valued friend. So how do I know that and is it important?

I know from talking to Jack.  Even he got to know Dave more closely working with him over the past few years.  (He said Dave was a hard taskmaster!)  He was surprised to recognize so many traits of our father in Dave.  Just as I see traits of David in Lincoln.

I know because I have seen and heard his friends and family in the past few weeks sharing their memories and stories of the times they lived.  I hope you all know how important those stories and memories were to him.  I hope we all remember how important those stories and memories will be to his family.  Together those memories are like little dabs of paint that form a picture of who David was.  Especially for Olivia, Mollie and Lincoln.  Those memories will keep their Dad real to them.  When they have their own children, they should be able to spot their father in them.

So share your stories and memories openly and often.   They are part of the legacy of a very good man.

Posted by Randy & Joanne Gray
Tuesday March 8, 2016 at 8:44 am
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