Comments on: Paul Grady (Feb 1956 – Dec 2021)

By: Dr. Roger Barnes, D.C. (ret)

Dr. Roger Barnes, D.C. (ret) — Sat, 30 Apr 2022 04:22:56 +0000

Dear Janis, Every once in a while I go to your FB page, frankly to see who I knew from those days back then in the ’70’s on the ship who might have recently passed away. Kind of like reading the obituaries in my local newspaper to see if it’s someone I knew. You have been such a good correspondent in this regard over the years and it’s appreciated. It took me by surprise when, this time, I saw it was your own husband Paul. I don’t know if it was covid, although the description I read made me think so. I lost a brother to that same scourge just a year earlier. I can only hope that your loss is starting to ease.
I lost a daughter 10+ years ago and it has taken quite some time for me to be at peace with that loss. It does get better. From the memorium it was clear you guys lived a full life with a great group of friends and family surrounding you both then and now. There’s little more one can ask but that. I was very lucky to have known your mum and dad back in the ’60’s at Saint Hill and later in L.A.. And it’s that continuity of family – Yvonne & Peter, you and Paul, and then your kids and now grandkids, that I now salute. God Bless.

By: Margo H. Hutchison

Margo H. Hutchison — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:05:19 +0000

Janis,
I just saw the tribute to Paul on our High school FB page. I knew Paul’s kindness and great smile from going to school with him in Kettering Ohio. I haven’t seen him since. Loved reading your wonderful tribute to a man who lived, loved and worked so well. He still has a great smile.
May your memories, your beloved family and friends be there as you grieve the loss of your husband.

Margo Hamlin Hutchison
St Paul Minnesota

By: Lloyd Caldwell

Lloyd Caldwell — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:22:48 +0000

In reply to Lloyd Caldwell. It makes absolute sense that he found love and lived a full life. I am sorry for your loss, but ever so grateful that you had each other. Bless.

By: Lloyd Caldwell

Lloyd Caldwell — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 17:11:45 +0000

Paul and I were close friends growing up. He started a lawn business in HS and I’ve never known anyone work so hard. We double dated, and made it out to the drive-in in Miamisburg to watch JAWS in a cornfield. Lost some of the suspense.

Haven’t spoken since I left for the army. Heartsick. I’ll miss Paul.

By: Rebecca Jessup

Rebecca Jessup — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:09:10 +0000

Janis, I am so sorry to learn of this loss — for you, for your children and grandchildren, and for all the people who held him dear. You will miss him, and so will many other people. All our hearts are holding you in the light. You remain our oracle. Love, Rebecca

By: Elliot S. Brown

Elliot S. Brown — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:43:41 +0000

So sorry for your loss.

By: Linda McGinley

Linda McGinley — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 00:28:34 +0000

Janis, I’m so sorry to hear about this; I had chills up and down head to toe upon this news. I always think my comrades from Int will go on and on in their bodies, and that this lifetime will also go on and on.

What I remember most about this lovely being is what a bright light he was/is. I remember him in white uniform, his springy blonde hair bouncing up and down with his bouncy steps and how I seldom saw him with a long face. Most usually he seemed bright, smiles, expansive, peaceful and a white glow about him. Thinking about it now, I think he was an embodied angel. Such a pleasure to have known him, even though on the periphery. He came into Costumes now and then as an actor and was always a pleasure to work with.

By: tesseract

tesseract — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 21:33:52 +0000

My condolences. It was nice to see all these photos – what a good idea to share them. Even if one does not know the people, afterwards you feel like you know them a little…

By: Bodil Dinges

Bodil Dinges — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 04:13:22 +0000

Paul was Superman to so many of us who knew him and loved him. He saved lives by advising on nutrition and thought nothing of it. He thought the fact that his solutions helped was the reward in itself. Like many great people he had higher standards for himself than he had for other people. He could easily forgive others’ weaknesses but found it much harder to forgive himself for similar weaknesses. So he waited to long to ask for help when he really needed it? Who Knows? All we know is we lost an incredibly good person and a dear friend who will be sorely missed. May Janis and all his loved ones find the strength to honor him by living fulfilling lives without him.

Here’s what my son (who was one of the many who sought and benefitted from Paul’s advice) said when I announced in a family group text that Paul had passed away:

“He did amazing things with this body and had huge impact on me and I’m sure countless others. I’m sad I won’t get another chance to see him again in this life but I know he lives on and will continue to do great things wherever his journey takes him next. RIP Paul”

By: Tony DePhillips

Tony DePhillips — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 02:48:13 +0000

Beautiful tribute. Sorry for your loss but it looks like you two played it out to the limit.