Jeff M. Gracie

Hi Son,
I have dozens of pages written to you in my computer, but I just felt like writing to you here this time. I have told just about everyone I know about you, and how special you were to so many people. Our third Christmas without you is less than a week away, and once again it's going to take every ounce of strength to get through the day. I'm listening to Bob Seger's version of The Little Drummer Boy. It's very hard to listen to that song, because it brings back the memory of when you played one of the Wise Men in your school play. Jeff you weren't perfect, but you were by far the perfect Son for me. I have shown the two videos that were made about you to a lot of my Pilot friends, and all of them said it brought them to tears. A few of them will write introduce themselves, because they all said they wish they had the chance to have met you. You do know Cindy Kessler had a baby two years ago, and he is named completely after you. She thought you might have been his Father, but a DNA test proved otherwise. Cindy and her Parents turned Jeff Jr over to Rick and Kayte, and he joined their family. Steve gave Rick a recording of Kevin playing Knocking On Heavens Door, and it's an awesome recording. Kevin was such an awesome Pianist, and I miss him too. You guys are probably driving everyone in Heaven nuts. God I miss you so much Jeff, and I still can't make any sense as to why you're gone. I guess I will have to wait for those answers. Anyway my precious Son, I will always love you, and miss you.
All My Love,
Dad

Jeff I had been trying to find you for over 2 years. Your BC terminal closed 2 years ago, and I thought finding you was a lost cause. Last week I landed in No. Las Vegas for fuel, and then I found out your company changed hands. When I asked if you still worked there, 2 people asked why I wanted to know. The manager came out, and called me into his office. I told him who I was, and how you saved mine and my 2 daughters lives on Feb. 6, 2015. Asst Mgr Andrew told me what happened to you, and I felt so sick. I told them all I wanted was to shake your hand, and thank you in person for your quick thinking and your candor that night. You knew how serious our situation was, yet you handled it so calm yet so professional. You saved my family that night, and we will never forget you.
Sincerely
John Willender

Jeff Ive been thinking about you alot lately, & still cant believe Kate & I will never see you again. Our kids miss their cousin, & all the fun you had together. Sometimes life isnt fair, & good people like you are taken from us. You were the kind of person one couldnt help but love, & everybody did. Your cheerful personality & attitude could light up the darkest of places, & your generosity & compassion made you one in a million. You were truly one of a kind Jeff Gracie, & I am so proud to call you my cousin. We love you Jeff, & will miss you forever.
Your cousin Rick

Hey Jeff, I thought I would drop in & say hi. You were such a great guy to work with, & a good friend off the clock. I'm glad this site was made, so those of us that don't do face book can share our thoughts & memories. We all miss you a lot, & wish you were still here with us. R.I.P. Jeff

You were such a nice kid, & always willing to help someone out. It's not fair that a good guy like you is gone, & I'm sure you left many broken hearts behind you. I sure have missed seeing you out at the race track, & you were such a good young driver. That car of yours was the bomb, & you knew how to move it. Rest in peace my young friend, you will never be forgotten.

Jeff I have so many awesome memories in the short time we knew each other, I don't know where to start. I think the most fun we had, was trying to confuse everyone which of us was you or me. Your dad & Scott gave me your race car, & I've been taking good care of it for you. I've won a lot of races in it, & I finished pretty well this year. I'm keeping your number, & your name is still above the door. As far as I'm concerned it's still your car, I'm just driving it for you. I remember you telling me if I won my 1st race, you would buy me my own baby grand piano. Even tho I did win I told you I wasn't going to make you spend that much for something like that, but you held to your word. The next weekend you had that beautiful baby grand delivered. I try to play it often, but I fall apart every time I sit behind it. I miss flying with you too, & I learned so much from you. I remember the day we met face to face like it was yesterday, & the look everybody gave me when they thought I was you. God I miss you Jeff! You were & still are the best friend I ever had, & you will always be my twin brother in Heaven.

I have a lot of memories of you Jeff because even though we never actually got around to meeting in person we spoke a lot on Facebook and through pm' s. You made me laugh most days. You made me spill my tea, you talked about your dreams and ambitions, you talked about living life everyday and how much you loved us. You told me to follow my dreams and never give up but it was your ability to make me laugh that made you special. The time you glued your finger to your desk, the time you sent Roger lots of love and Cindy landing instructions, the time you asked me to dress like Janelle, who is young enough to be my grandaughter with a gorgeous figure lol! You were the most caring, funny, loving, generous and exceptional young man I have ever known. You loved life, your brothers, your cousins, your Uncle, your friends and anyone who knew you . I am and always will be proud to call you my nephew. I love you now and always Jeff Gracie.
Auntie Sharon