Monday, June 4, 2007
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Grayson and Lauren's Marriage Day
Grayson at the 2005 Vuelta
Grayson Pointer
What can you do?
MAKE A CHANGE IN YOUR LIFESTYLE TO REDUCE YOUR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT. Encourage your friends and family to do the same. There are so many ways to do this--drive less, carpool, efficient lightbulbs, programmable thermostats, ...... the list goes on and on.
The time is now and we all need to be responsible and proactive towards our environment. Please, do something (or everything).
'We must be the change we wish to see.' - Gandhi
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead
The time is now and we all need to be responsible and proactive towards our environment. Please, do something (or everything).
'We must be the change we wish to see.' - Gandhi
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.' - Margaret Mead
What happened?
Early Friday morning, 05/25/07, Grayson was in an accident on his scooter at 19th and Glenarm. As he made a turn, his scooter hit the curb causing him to crash. During the accident, Grayson sustained serious injuries to his head and face. The emergency medical team at Denver Health Medical Center was able to stabilize his condition, but after a week in a coma his brain injuries proved too much for our dear friend.
Grayson passed away a few minutes before 10am on Saturday, June 2nd surrounded by friends, family and his beloved wife, Lauren, at his side.
Contact info
Please contact Andrew Goodwillie at 303-725-6723 or tfkdenver@mac.com or contact Catherine Goodwillie at 303-725-6711 or catherinegoodwillie@yahoo.com for more information about Grayson.
8 comments:
I wanted to offer sympathy to Grayson's family and friends. May God continue to hold each of you in his arms, and comfort you in your period of mourning and beyond.
God needed Grayson, but he'll remain in the hearts of all of us who knew him.
Ethelyn
I first met Grayson 6 years ago when I came to Weston in Denver. Knowing I was from Hawaii, around Christmas time he would always try to say the hawaiian word for Merry Christmas. Every year, in the production room Grayson would say Mele and then the last part of the word he would butcher it. We'd laugh and I'd try to give him a hawaiian lesson to which I didn't think it was hard but he just kept on adding a syllable to it. Last year he finally got it and surprised me in the production room and said, Hey girl... Mele Kalikimaka without no tongue tied mistakes. We both laughed and I realized holy moley he finally got it. I told Lauren, Grayson is sooooo Grayson. No one like him could use those blue tight cycling shorts in the office. No one like him could shave his head before it fell out, as he went thru his chemo because he was a fighter. Sooo like Grayson to say good-bye to Weston with an upbeat on life, a hug shared as he left the office, and a smile on his face as he looked forward to his Tahiti trip. Sooo with much sadness I said good-bye for good last Friday. God bless you Grayson I said as I left the room, because I know deep in my heart His Presence was there. Ahui hou Grayson, (Until we meet again), at Jesus's feet. Lauren and family, May you find Peace in your heart. May you be comforted by your memories of him. My prayers are with all of you. Aloha ~ Rochelle
I just got back home from a long weekend fishing trip in Utah. I knew what had happened to Grayson before I left, but thought of him thought out the trip. Just not the news I wanted to hear Monday morning. I knew Grayson for about 10 years, we played lacrosse together on a local Denver team called Grand Slam. Off the field, we became good friends. Went to many Avalanche games together and spent a long fun weekend in Vegas for a Bachelor party. After Grayson stopped playing lacrosse, we lost touch for a few years; however, reconnected at the Bull and Bush just last year. At that time, I was looking for someone (a bronco fan) to split half the season with me. Grayson wanted in and it was a perfect way to reconnect our friendship.
Remembering Grayson will be easy. A tremendous athlete, loved by so many and what a caring and giving friend. I don't believe I'll ever go to another Bronco game again without thinking of him and the opportunity we had to reconnect.
My prayers for Grayson, Lauren and family. He will be missed...
David
I was on the line at the City Park crit (35+) when I saw a girl I recognized as a passing aquaintance. I forget her name (sorry Lauren), but we had met a few times over the years in various situations with my girlfriend (Ann Trombley), one that wasn't so pleasant a few years ago.
We saw you and Grayson this past Dec. in the airport during a harrowing attempt to escape the lines that were threatening to engulf the city. I remember thinking "she finally found a good guy".
When they announced the news as I was anxiously awaiting the start of the pain of the crit, I just couldn't beleive it. I thought I was in a bad dream. Kind of just stood there blank.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope to see you again at races/events and that we can honor his memory by being good citizens and cyclists.
Lauren, you are in my heart this week, and although I didn't know Grayson well, I am grieving for your loss. I cannot make sense of this... and I have seen your strength of spirit carry you. I know that you are strong and will get through this too. We can only be grateful for the time we have, and I am happy that you and Grayson shared so much love for each other.
Peace to you, missy
We are so sorry for your loss of Grayson. Know that you are in our hearts and our prayers. Praying that God, and your happy memories of Grayson, would bring you much comfort. Sending love and hugs. ♥
lauren...i am so sorry and stunned. i am thinking of you and crying for you. for the strongest chick i know, i am sending you a few extra ounces of spare strength. i only (sadly) met grayson a few times and had hoped to know him better. i am discovering more what a wonderful man he is by reading this. i love you and am desperately sad for your loss.
rusha
I have not heard from Grayson in years and years, but he lived in the when we were about 10 or 11. Grayson was a great friend and I remember him very fondly. We fished and hiked on many occasions and had many great times. My spirit is crushed to hear of his death and I am saddened by Lauren's loss.
Give my love to the family and friends.
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