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Georgette Gill, Step Mom

I once heard "step" children described as children
who step right into your heart. That is so true.

When Paul first came into my life, he was a young husband about to become a young father. The manner in which I came to know and love Paul over the years was through the many times we all spent together as a family -- I saw him in his roles as a father, husband, son, brother. Times were often hard for Paul and Tina -- two young children, medical and financial problems and routine difficulties of life.

My relationship with Paul was caring and nurturing, as his dad and
I watched over Paul & his young family -- helping and loving them through good times and bad.

In creating this website, however, I was delighted to discover sides of Paul that I hadn't seen before (or of which I only had glimpses) -- a beloved childhood and high school friend to so many; a natural athlete; an accomplished artist; an incredibly gifted poet; a fearless and brave firefighter. What became so clear is that not only did Paul's family and friends suffer an enormous loss on September 11th,
but so also did our country and the world.

So this website is my tribute to you, Paul, my dear, brave "step"son. You stepped right into my life & into my heart and changed my life forever. Knowing you and loving you enriched my life in so many ways -- you, Tina, Caroline and, of course, becoming Grammy to Aaron & Joshua.
I'll miss you forever.

Love, Georgette