"Our paths go way back to when or sons were young and played together. After several years pass and we are reunited, being the best of friends i see your strength in God and your unconditional love for your family! I admire your optimistic thinking that life would be better in Portland and this was your driving force to leave nothing undone to get there. I know you are at peace with healthy lungs and joyful days, smiling down and watching over all of your loved ones-- with this I send hope for Peace to Marlena, your children, family and all of your friends! "

Posted by Valeria Lopez on April 1, 2016

In tears but they are conflicted tears -tears of joy because I know Paul is in a better place & suffering no more! Happy tears when I remember Paul admonishing me in his persuasive way of kindness & wisdom for my own personal spiritual growth . Remembering his beautiful smile , kind eyes & handsome face enjoying the company of his best friend , Peter. The two of them could chat for hours & never blink a eye. I will forever hide my memories of a good, kind man who always put Christ first & his faith right out there for the world to see! I treasure the friends I met because of Paul-my good friend,Marlena & Danny & Kayla & now two beautiful boys! Thank you for allowing me to a small part in the last years-Comfort & peace to Marlena & her family -always my friend.

Posted by Colleen Kajano on March 31, 2016

R.I.P. One day in another life I will see you again. I haven't been what you have wanted of me but the time for change, though late, is now. I promise to live up to what you have taught me as a young "twerp" to the man you have wanted me to be. In life we are only granted one father and one mother. Some people have one good and one bad or both are bad. I am happy to say my mother and father have both done all they could for me and made me tougher than even I could have imagined. I love you as a father mentor and guide. Words cannot explain the hurt I feel, knowing you though I am sure you would say "get up and take the base". I miss you but I can take solace in knowing that because of you I will see you again. In the meantime I will make you proud.

Posted by David Kogel on March 31, 2016

My wife's comment is my sentiment also,however, I'd like to add a few lines in memory of my dearest friend. Paul was something remarkable. His love and commitment for the Lord was who he was. Although I am saddened, there is a joy that fills my heart knowing Paul is in God's promise at this very moment. There is much I have learned from Paul, but the most important and cherished gift I have ever received in my life was through his guidance that led me to my knees in accepting Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I love you Paul.

Posted by Peter Kajano on March 31, 2016

Although we mourn our loss, we are comforted knowing that he is at peace in heaven. We also know, that due to his faith filled outreach, others will meet him and his savior when the lord calls their name. Paul, could not have had a better friend, then his buddy "Pete", who was always there for him. He was married to a loving, kind and caring women who sacrificed so much during trying times; and there were many. Paul, had family, friends, children and grandchildren who cared and loved him. Paul, was just "blessed" and It just doesn't get any better then that on this earth.

Posted by David and Joan Kogel on March 31, 2016

"Today is your birthday, you would be 66 years old. We all miss you so very much and you not reaching your birthday makes it even more hard to accept. My eyes are heavy with tears and my heart is carrying the hurt of losing you too soon. You are alive with us in our hearts, in photos and videos, and in the memories we all shared together. I am thankful you made it with me to Oregon to bring our family together in a beautiful place, I will always be grateful for that. You wanted to be with Liam and Gavin so very much, to play with them, to teach them, to love them. I know you would have done all of those things beautifully if you just had more time. Liam believes you are on a vacation, to feel better and come back soon. We are at peace that you are in that better place, but the hurt is still so strong of missing all of the moments we could all have shared. Through this long and painful process, I am most thankful for my son Daniel and daughter in law Kayla, who I love like my own daughter. She lifted the burden from me for so long, she and Daniel created a beautiful and memorable ceremony for you which we will never forget. My love and gratitude is endless for my brother in law David who has been like a rock, our wonderful friends Pete, Colleen and Valerie for their gentle kindness throughout this time, and Paul's favorite nurse, Susie, from Orlando. All of our family and friends brought light and hope to our lives during this difficult chapter of our family's life. We will always miss you..."

Posted by Marlena on March 28, 2016