Mr Grace was one of the most understanding people anywhere. He would listen and always motivate anyone who entered his office. I remember he would stay after school to watch us play basketball. I will always remember his saying "the glass is half full." Everytime you don't finish a task think of Ron Grace. He never gives up on you so you shouldnt either.
RIP MR. GRACE :/

We greatly admired Walt as a loving husband and father. We highly respected his servant's heart and his longstanding dedication to the cause of public safety in the airways. We also cherished him as a friend. And we miss him. It is a lovely metaphor for his life that he had such a passion for aviation, for he has reached the heavenly destination that he looked forward to -- time in eternity with Christ. As one of his family members so eloquently stated, "Last Friday Walt was ushered into the glory of God." If there is one thing that Walt would want of us who are still earthbound, it is that we do not worry or lose heart or lose hope because of his departure. Walt's passing is a cause of inexpressible grief for his family and for all of us who were his friends, but because of the Savior, his life is a beacon of inexpressible hope.

On Thursday night, September 11, we had a family dinner and get together at my house before Paul and his family and Jane and her family left to go back home after the funeral of our mother. I walked into the living room and there was Paul, sitting in my red leather chair. He had a laptop open and a stack of papers. I asked him what he was doing. He was grading papers. I think I now know why he was always dragging a backpack around with him when he visited. I new it had a camera in it, but apparantly, he took his "homework" with him when he traveled! He said that he was really concerned about a particular student who was having a hard time in his class. He was always talking and thinking about you guys. Although he lived on the other side of the continent and I did not get to see him very often, we kept in touch by e-mail and cell phone. When I came out to a conference in Ca. in 1999, I was able to spend a day with him. He gave me a whirlwind tour of the area and took me to Grace Brethren. He always talked about his students and his schools. He loved it at his new school, Oaks Christian, and sent me links to the website. I look at it all the time. I want to thank everyone for posting memorials. I have laughed and cried while reading them. Being a Carolina guy all my life, I never could understand why he loved it so much in California. Now I do. He had a tremendous network of people who truly loved him and his family. I look forward to meeting some of you on Friday.

Carl Long (Paul's brother)

I did not know Christopher but I do know the Aikins family in WNY. Knowing Roy, his father in particular as well as his brother Shaun, what a loss. It is not only a loss for the family but to all who knew him. After reading all these memories that others have shared I know that Christopher had to be a blessing to others as his family has been to us. To Donna Aiken, please know that the church I serve in Holley, NY will be praying for you and yours. Everythhing that could be said to you with sorrow I am sure has alrady been said but I too must add how sorry my wife and I are for all of you. God's blessing, Rev Tom and Kathleen Modd

i dont know maria but i just wanted to give you my condolences and im very sorry for this tragety i dont know how it feels to loose someone so special but here iam praying for you guys and again sorry very sorry may god bless you and your family when i saw da news dat her aunt was looking for her @ holy cross hospital,then about 2min later da other breaking news was just showing her picture damn dat just broke my heart knowing you were looking for her @ da hospital and on the other side they were anouncing her dead gosh it hurted me so much dat i started crying but again sorry and godbless you and everyone in your family

While I had lost touch with Ron over the many years since our days at Bell-Jeff, the memories of him being a great and wonderful friend have never faded, and never will. He was quick with a smile, and quicker with a kind word. There was never a dull moment when Ron was around, whether it was kicking around during school, after school, on the playing field, or just wherever he happened to be and whomever he happened to be with. This truly is a loss. I consider it a true privilege to have known Ron, and to be able to call him a friend. I pray with great passion that God be with Jan, Andrew, Brian, Jack, Arleen, Ginger, Michelle, Lorraine, and all of his family, friends, and acquaintances.

Ecclesiastes 12.7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

R. I. P., my friend...you shall not be forgotten.

Our deepest simpathy for the Magdaleno Family, our prayers are with you.
Will you be posting info on her wake and funeral.

well first my condolence to his family and im very sorry to hear this. Mr. Grace was my counselor @ Roosevelt jr.high he was such a nice person he would always say things dat wouldnt hurt you and things dat would make you feel special. i just heard he past away today by one of my sisters and i just couldnt believe it, i just had to look for him online in order for me to believe it and it is true it hurts me so much just remember Mr. Grace you will always be missed and we love you so sad you left us here so soon but some day will meet again dats for sure so i wont say goodbye but ill see you later Mr. Grace #1

I didn't know Ronald Grace, but I am lucky enough to know his son Brian. And I know that Brian is a great person, one who his peers (including myself) admire for his intelligence, charisma, and overall respect for others. I can only assume from the comments I have read on this memorial that Ronald Grace shares these same qualities with his son. Brian, I have been thinking about you these past few days and just know that my heart goes out to you and your family wholly and completely; it is so unfair what happened but I know you are a strong person and will make it through while also helping others around you. That's the kind of guy you are. Also know that you have many good friends here for you whenever you need us. RIP Ronald Grace

We met Walt and Jenny when they joined our square dance club, the Happy Squares. They brought joy and happiness to every square they danced in and were always ready to pitch in and help. We will miss Walt and his ready smile and know that he walks with his Lord and now watches over his family. Our love, thoughts and prayers and deepest condolences go out to Jenny and their family.