Pete (as we all know) loved to pull pranks. I don't have too many pictures of evidence, however I know anyone at New Years 2003 will recall this moment -
* and if you missed them, please take a moment to honor those slippers...and who could forget when Perrich wanted to shave his head (please notice the intensity on Petes face):
more Daytona:
Dayton randoms:
lowesfest = trouble.
senior year, a few of us were all on metanioa together. i may butcher the exact words (and i hope i am not breaking any rules here) but while there each participant had the opportunity to share their story with the rest of the group. Most stories are soul searching and a time when people can stand in a public forum and dispel their fears, hopes, dreams etc. Pete took that opportunity to share his thought on life- and how good it was. He spoke in his comfortable fashion that he knew he had an amazing family, great friends, and a good life. I recall him saying that he wanted to be the best son friend boyfriend person to those around him, because they all meant that much to him, and thats just the kind of guy that he was.
Being at UD together was such an amazing time. I think over the past week or so we have all come to realize how lucky we are to have the memories we do, because it means that those experiences were real, and that at one time, we were all together, making it one of the best moments of our lives. I thank God that Pete was in my life, and I am going to sorely miss him.
I have so many memories with Pete that its hard to pin just one down - he is part some of my favorite college memories - and afterwards as well. In college, sledding down Stuart hill, going to our favorite watering holes, playing drinking games late into the night... and then afterwards... He was the first person to call as i was driving from DC to Cincy all those times, making sure i was safe and that i had a place to stay, scheduling dinners with friends so we could all spend some time together. Even though I was far away, our friendship never changed for a minute. He understood so much and was always a person I could count on. So many things in the future will not be the same without him... i love and will miss you Pete...
"The world will be a worse place without him here, but it will never be a terrible place because of the love he spread while he was here."
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