Robert James Gratton - Online Memorial Website

I remember when we were pretty small and still lived in Calgary. It was before you went to the childrens hospital because of your leg. I remember trying to pack you home on my back cause your leg was causing you so much pain. I remember the last day I did that and the next day you went to the hospital and we never saw you for 2 1/2 years. That was a hard time for all of us. I can't imagine what you were going thru but we were so young we never gave it much thought. As for us, we just went about our merry ways and you became a memory to us. When you came home, you didn't know us and we didn't know you and we never really ever got anything worked out to make any of us better. I am glad they finally changed that rule cause it was awful not being able to see you. At least now kids who have to go to the hospital are able to see their siblings. Maybe we didn't miss you the way we should have but I sure am missing you now. I love you little brother. Keep the tip up and catch a big one.

Well Uncle R.J. here we are 2 years later, and let me tell you, it certainly hasn't gotten any easier, knowing your gone. I missed your Birthday Candle, so Happy belated b-day Uncle R.J. Well after today, our favourite time of year is quickly approaching, and just want you to know, that there isn't a day that passes that your not in my thoughts. I MISS YOU VERY MUCH UNCLE, as i am sure we all do. Love you big guy!!!

Well uncle R.J. its been more then a year. Here we are again, and still those memories remain. You and your plates full of food and goodies. It didnt matter how much or of what you put on your plate, like everyone else says you made sure your plate was as clean as it was when you got it. You are and always will remain in our hearts, and our memories. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU , AND WE WILL LOVE YOU UNTIL THE END OF TIME. See you soon uncle Robert.

Well little brother, it is Christmas again and I will always remember how much you loved Christmas dinner. You would pile your plate so high it needed side boards and then you would clean your plate and fill it just as full again and never left a thing on your plate. You would always eat dessert even after that meal too. Christmas is your favorite time of year and I imagine it still is. You always sat back and watched everyone opening their gifts with a big smile on your face and were never in a hurry to open the gifts that were yours. Giddy-up go brother.

I remember our family Christmas's and how when I was just a boy watching Uncle Robert with his dinner plate, I also remember each and every game of crib all the adults would play while the childeren ran through out the house, working off Christmas dinner. I know we all cherished those moments, together we all have a piece of you in our hearts. I love you uncle and we will meet again. REST IN PEACE!!!!!