Today Pete would be 27

Bob and I trekked to Annini Beach here on Kauai this morning to have a good long cry and remember this day 27 years ago that brought us so much happiness. We wrote a huge message in the sand, thanking the Lord for our Pete. When we returned, we found so many email messages from you, his friends, and the blog postings. We have lost a precious son but in return, he left an amazing network of friends behind. Somedays it is still hard to believe he is gone from us. And then, love and support come our way from you, and we are blessed.

In fact, my sister Barb met up with Mike Bollin at Pete's grave today. She decorated his newly placed monument in our absence and Mike assisted her with the crazy deco's.

I find lots of things left on Pete's grave and it comforts me to know that you loved him too and miss him as much as we do.

We are intending to have a birthday celebration dinner tonight in Pete's honor. But it is raining now in Kauai and perhaps that is just symbolic of our hearts. I'm still hopeful that when the rain passes, we can sit outdoors poolside and open the chilled champagne for Pete. We're sure that this celebration does not match the one Pete is enjoying in heaven today! And as you well know, how he loved to celebrate his birthday!!!!

Much love. Mahalo and aloha!

Helene

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Pete...I miss you today and everyday.
Mr & Mrs Gruber and Paul, you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you!!

MEL

On your birthday...

Missing you on your birthday, Pete. Thinking about the Gruber family today and everyday.

Love Always,
Alison

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER!!!!

Miss you Buddy