Ellie - The unbelievable is just unbelievable. It is with sadness that I send you my prayers and heartfelt sympathy. Know you are loved and supported by many - the hard part is to accept the help it offers.

Sydney
Petersburg Museums

To Paul's Family,

Paul was an angel here on earth even before he was called home. I know it seems too early, but no one that full of life can be kept here among all of us. I adored Paul and Leslie as students. I had seen Paul just weeks before at the mall and we shared a beautiful embrace. He was so very happy and proud of his life. I am truly sorry for you loss. I have shed many tears over these past couple of weeks for the horrible situation you and yours are dealing with. Remain strong in the Lord, and he will fortify you in your times of need. My prayers are continually with you.

Always,

Gloria Temple Rowe

To Paul's entire Family,

I am deeply saddened by your loss and my heart goes out to you all.

I worked with Paul for about a year at A&N and he was such a good person. He was always in a good mood and would put a smile on my face with his sense of humor.

I hadn't seen him for close to a year, and I ran into him at the mall just a few days beforehand. I was glad that I was able to have seen him again because I considered him a friend.

Paul will definitely be missed by a lot of people, including myself.

Once again, my deepest sympathies go out to not just Paul's family, but to all of his friends and anyone that had the privilege of knowing him.

-Brian Nelson

Well I signed the Guest Book on here, but I guess its not the same thing.
Leslie, Mom & Dad;
I want yall to know I love you guys and I will ALWAYS be here for anything at all... I cant believe this has happened... I think Im still in shock with yall...I tell myself and I told Leslie, God has reasons for everything, what the reason is for this event I do not know. Paul was so great...
Love you all,
Brooke

Ellie-

I am so saddened to hear about your son's death. I remember meeting him a few summers ago when you were working for the Petersburg Dept. of Tourism.My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family at this difficult time.

Martha Atkinson

Leslie,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. I know Paul was very close to you. Remember that I am always here for you and my door is always open.
Love you,
Monica

Dear Ellie, Randy and Leslie,
How saddened I was to learn of Paul's untimely death...it is so hard to understand why God chooses his angels at such an early age, but he has a special purpose for Paul, and knowing he is helping God do his important work perhaps can bring some comfort to your hearts. Though I have not kept up with him since our Cotillion & rec soccer days, I had seen him many times at PG events and noticed what a handsome, happy young man he had become. After reading his friends remarks in the newspaper, I know that he was loved much and will be missed deeply by not only you, but each and every one of them. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time...Meg Talley

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will always remember Paul as the little shy, quiet boy at our family Christmas get togethers.

To Paul's family,
We are all devastated by Paul's passing. He worked at our restaurant for a short time last year and we found him to be a delightful, polite, courteous and kind young man. We want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time and that we feel blessed to have known Paul. We send our deepest sympathy to your family and friends.
Ella and Steve Dickinson and everyone at The Brickhouse Run

Ellie, Randy, & Leslie,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. It's hard for us to understand sometimes when those we love are taken from us, but I do believe that God must have a much better plan for Paul. I pray that you can find some comfort in that.
Sherry, Darrell, & Autumn Aleshire

Dear Leslie & Family,
I am very sorry to hear about this ordeal with Paul I know that there is a long road ahead of you all but by the grace of god we are still here and we can also know that Paul is in a better place. I fully understand what you all are going throught because I lost my mother and that was very hard for me also. If there is anything I can do or help with anything just giveme a call.
God Bless You All,
Ashby W. Griffin

Randy, Ellie, Leslie,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Each one of you are very special people. We were blessed by meeting you through school and especially sports. It was a joy to spend so many happy times with you.
Your family is in our prayers.

Ed, Kathy, Jessica, Jake Smith

Dear Leslie,
I am so sorry to hear of your son's untimley tragedy. My heart goes out to you at this time of deep loss. If there is anything that I can do for you, please contact me.

Life's tragedies are at times difficult to bear, just remember that you are not alone in this. The Lord is with you, and he will help you through this difficult time. When your life seems upside down, just remember to look up to the Lord and he will guide your way. I'll be praying for your family to have strength from the Lord during this time.

Ellie,
I can not imagine the sorrow and heartache you are going through right now..my heart breaks for you and your family. As a teacher, we see many children pass through our doors...some we forget about, but others stay in our hearts forever. Paul was one of those students that would never be forgotten by me. I loved him dearly when he was in my 5th grade classroom and he was one that I always loved to see come visit me. He will be missed terribly by those who knew him and loved him. We can't explain why these things happen..I always like to think that God needed him more in heaven than we did here on earth. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May God be with you and comfort you always. Sheila

Randy,
I am so sorry to hear about Paul's accident. Your children grew up in life through our many conversations over the years and I feel like I know them as if I had been there. Cheryl and I are with you and your family through both our thoughts and our prayers. May all of God's blessings and love see you through this trial.

Brad and Cheryl Jacks

You have my deepest heartfelt sympathy for the recent loss of your son Paul. There are no words to express how I feel, but just know that my heart aches for you. This terrible tragedy is every parents worst nightmare and I am so sorry it had to happen to you.

Pam Pape
Aimee, Ashlee, Matt, and Mark Carraway

Randy,

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Carl & Shannon Anderson

Randy, Ellie and Leslie,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. We send our prayers for God's love to strengthen and support you through this painful journey. When I think of Paul, I see the baby that I knew. The boys have told me that he grew into a fine young man. Please take care, our thoughts are with you.

Jeri, Phillip and David Evans

Leslie,
I'm soo sorry to hear about Paul. He was a wonderful guy, always happy whenever you I saw him. If there is anything I or my family can do right now or in the future don't hesitate to ask. Let's please stay in touch more often than we have been.

Love,
Megan & Family

Ellie, Randy, & Leslie & Family,
Words fail us at a time like this. Paul was always a joy to be around, just as Leslie is. You all raised two wonderful children, and for their friendship I will be forever grateful. Rachel & Tony spent many happy times with both of them and I know they will always cherish Paul's memory, as will so many others.
We will keep you in our prayers as God's love will see you all through this difficult time.

Lynn