Hard to believe that one year ago this evening Pete's body finally surfaced from the depths of Norris Lake. I reminisced this morning on my drive to work about how difficult this memory must be for the boaters who found him and the shock they must have felt. We are grateful to them for guarding Pete's body and helping with the recovery. We hope they have been able to put aside the memory and nightmare of such a vision. Our thanks go out to them for their kindness.
Thirty five days of waiting for Pete's recovery seemed like such torture last year. Little did we know that the same 35 days this year would still be as heartbreaking. This new normal is such a contrast to the wonderful summer days that we enjoyed as a family.
The fireflies are spectacular this year Pete. I can only hope that their lightning spark looks like stars to you in heaven. And we're sitting here in the midst of these stars, missing you.
Love always,
Mom
xoxo
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First Annual Peter J. Gruber Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing & Dinner Auction on Sunday May 30th, 2010.
love.
family.
brothers.
Kairos
Kurt, Dustin, Pete & AJ
UD bound!
happiness & joy
BW3 - UD Alumni Wknd 2005
UD t-shirt blanket
Justin's 26th Surprise BDay Party
friendship.
good times
Greiwe Wedding
A place to laugh, remember and show our love for Pete. Please feel free to post pictures, stories, whatever - this is a place to honor our amazing friend and all the awesome memories we are so blessed with.
Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing
First Annual Peter J. Gruber Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing & Dinner Auction on Sunday May 30th, 2010.
A good friend is hard to find, hard to lose, and impossible to forget...
Memorials may be made to:
Peter Gruber Moeller High School Scholarship Fund
c/o Saint Gabriel School
18 West Sharon Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
c/o Saint Gabriel School
18 West Sharon Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246
Tribute to Pete
love.
family.
Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
brothers.
If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you have made me smile, the entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand
Kairos
Kurt, Dustin, Pete & AJ
Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it: "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The Lord replied:
"My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the Lord about it: "Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The Lord replied:
"My son, my precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
UD bound!
happiness & joy
BW3 - UD Alumni Wknd 2005
UD t-shirt blanket
Justin's 26th Surprise BDay Party
Some people come into our lives and move our souls to dance.
They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom.
Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon.
They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints in our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
friendship.
good times
Greiwe Wedding
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2 comments:
To Pete's Loving Family,
We think of Pete often and know that he was certainly an amazing person and was adored by all those who loved him. He has an incredible spirit and will continue to bless those who were dear and were fortunate to share their lives with him. Pete holds a very special place in our hearts and we extend our hugs to you from afar. --- The Liskey Family
Hi Helene, I was the off duty officer that found your son that day. i have read these post many times but never typed on here.That day was not horrible at all, we actually were aware of a missing person and with being a Police Officer the only thing on my mind was just to do everything i could and to do it without causing a scene. Thankfully we were able to keep people away until the rescue team and Deputies arrived to take over and do their job. I'm actually glad it was myself that found him because i gave him the up most respect. Scott Liskey
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