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William Gray Sarandos
February 22, 1971 - May 25, 2006
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Wed Jul 10 12:24 2024
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Read a news story from NPS abour some craziness out in YNP. Thank you for showing me Yellowstone.
Thank you for the years we had together. I guess i keep coming back because I needed closure. Things
ended so oddly with us. But the love didn't die. I hope so many things. I hope youre on an amazing
adventure. I hope somehow you were shown things as they really were. I hope you know I really loved you.
D
Thu Mar 7 20:54 2024
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❤️
Mon Jun 26 08:33 2023
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Gray was the best father figure I've ever
had. He was with my mom, Sharon Becker, at
the time of his passing. They were
together 4 years. Out of the men in my
life growing up, he was the best. He
always treated us as his own and he was
very much a father to me. He treated my
mom the best and they were in love. 17
years later and I still miss him. He has a
huge impact on the man I am today. I miss
you forever and think about you all the
time. Mom does too. I love you.
Wed Feb 22 11:53 2023
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And this would have been his 52nd birthday.
My brother Rick died 3 months ago today. The reminder of all we've lost is especially sharp this year.
Here is a picture of Rick and Gray hamming it up. Both left us way too soon..
Rick and Gray
Bob
Tue Feb 22 22:49 2022
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He'd have been 51 this year. Miss ya man.
Bob
Tue Oct 19 14:00 2021
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Just thinking about you today. I always will. Thinking about the Christmas you hid my gifts (chevron
cars that my son now plays with) all around the apartment rather than wrapping them. Miss you still
Tue May 25 18:41 2021
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Hard to believe it's been 15 years.
Bob
Mon Feb 22 11:04 2021
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Happy Birthday . Miss you. So many memories. Camping in Yellowstone. The “point” in the
Beartooth mountains, going on “dates” to Walmart to buy DVDs. Our first date at Atlanta Sports Bar,
it’s still hard to believe you are no longer here.
Mon May 25 23:03 2020
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Still miss ya man. Memorial day has a little extra meaning this year.
Bob
Sat Feb 23 03:40 2019
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I still haven't forgotten. Happy birthday
Gray.
Fri Feb 22 12:34 2019
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He'd be 48 today. Still can't fathom he's been gone for almost 13 years.
Bob
Sun Oct 21 13:43 2018
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I wonder what life would have been like...if we had been a little older, a little more honest with each
other. I miss you. I don’t think it will ever stop
Fri May 25 13:53 2018
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I didn't forget what today is. I never do. Christy Oliver Bunn
Thu Mar 29 16:28 2018
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Saw a little boy yesterday at Six Flags. Hoped his mom wouldn’t come over because I couldn’t stop
watching him. He was the spitting image of Gray back when I knew him at 9 or 10. The haircut, the
freckles on his sweet little face, even his smile. It was like being transported for a moment back in
time.
Tue Feb 23 00:59 2018
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Still missing you man. Happy birthday.
Bob
Tue May 30 16:07 2017
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Missing you...................
Thu May 25 13:13 2017
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I haven't forgotten you, Gray and I
never will. Christy Bunn
Wed Mar 15 15:02 2017
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Thinking of Gray today. Feel at knot in my stomach at the hole he left in so many lives and the
brevity and fragility of life.
KCM
Tue Sep 6 15:53 2016
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You continue to visit my dreams and are never far from my thoughts.
I hope your soul is at peace. You will never leave my heart.
D
Wed Jun 1 01:00 2016
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I can't believe it's been a decade. A sad week.
Bob
Mon Feb 22 13:25 2016
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Happy Birthday my brother! I was showing pics to my son of our trips to
Yellowstone. He wants to go there and stand on some of the spots we stood. One
day I will. I miss you.
John
Sun Feb 22 14:53 2015
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Candle lit. Another year, still coping. It doesn't get any easier, but the
memories remain strong and help me keep myself strong.
John
Sun Feb 22 05:46 2015
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And another birthday dawns. Can hardly believe it's been almost 9 years.
Bob
Sun May 25 20:20 2014
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Don't worry. I know what day it is. I did not amd will never forget. I miss you. Christy Oliver Bunn
Tue Feb 25 03:11 2014
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Happy B-day man.
Bob
Mon Feb 24 22:19 2014
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No, I didn't forget about your birthday. I never forget. I thought about you
all day. Christy Oliver Bunn
Sat Feb 22 16:59 2014
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Happy B-day bro. We named our album after you. I wish you were here to share it
with me.
J
Fri Feb 21 15:16 2014
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Just thinking about you. I know tomorrow will be very hard for your mom, and
your whole family. You are never far from my thoughts.
Love always
D
Tue May 28 19:03 2013
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Don't you dare think that I forgot you. I know what Saturday 05/25/13 was. I
thought of you all day. Christy Oliver Bunn
Tue Mar 5 16:16 2013
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Dreamed about you last night
You are always in my heart.....
D
Fri Feb 22 23:02 2013
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Happy B-day bro!
J
Fri Feb 22 14:03 2013
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Happy Birthday Gray!!! I didn't forget. I never forget. Christy Oliver-Bunn
Thu Nov 15 20:05 2012
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Hey Gray. No occasion, no anniversary. The holidays are here and they are
making me reflect on old friends. I miss you still & always will. I live with
regret for not trying to find you sooner. How I wish we could have
reconnected. I know you would have been a wonderful force in my life, just as
you were in high school. Christy Oliver Bunn
Sun Nov 4 12:53 2012
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Sandy, George, Matt, Bob and John, I am so very sorry that your amazing son,
brother and friend has passed. It has broken my heart to find this site, but
thank you Bob, for making it.
My oldest daughter and I were watching Braveheart the other night and I was
telling her about seeing it in theaters a bunch of times. She said, "Were you
with Gray?" I said 'of corse' laughingly and we went on about our evening.
That night I dreamed about those years Gray and I spent together. I couldn't
go back to sleep so I searched for him online. I've came back here every day
since I've found out.
I just want to say to Gray, to Sandy and George, to Matt, and John and Bob,
I'm so sorry. My heart is broken for every one of you.
Love, Teri
Wed Aug 1 01:21 2012
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I just found out today that my best friend from elementary school has died. I loved spending time
with Gray. He was my "Pussycat" and he'd blush when I'd call him that. He was kind and funny and
adorable. Our families moved from Baltimore and we had to leave each other. It looks like he grew
up to be a good man. I'm sorry he is gone from this world. My heart is broken.
Kathy Cosentino Mayo
Tue May 29 19:43 2012
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I didn't forget you, Gray. It was just a crazy weekend & I just got back to
work and have access to my computer. I know what 05/25 was & I will remember it
every year! I miss you & always will. Christy Oliver Bunn
Sat May 26 00:54 2012
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A sad day.
Bob
Fri May 25 16:07 2012
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It's hard to believe you have been gone for six years. There is not a day that
goes by where I don't think of you my brother. My life has not been the same
since you left, nor will it ever be. I keep you in my thoughts and share
pictures of you with my children so that they will know who you are and how
important you were in my life.
J
Wed Feb 22 19:42 2012
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No Gray, I didn't forget you. Happy Birthday from Christy Oliver Bunn.
Wed Feb 22 15:49 2012
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Happy B-Day bro!
J
Thu Dec 22 14:24 2011
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Hey Gray. Two years ago today is when I found out that you had died.
Ironically, I am attending a funeral today, but I cannot help but be
preoccupied with thoughts of you. I know you are at peace now.I only wish I
could be at peace with you being gone. I still think of & miss you every day.
Just wanted you to know. You are not now, nor will you ever be, forgotten.
Christy Oliver-Bunn
Thu May 26 20:36 2011
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Still miss ya man..
Bob
Thu May 26 19:33 2011
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Hello. This is Christy Oliver-Bunn. I would like to thank Sandy, George &
Mathew. I wish I could have gone to the memorial for Gray but I live in Alabama
& couldn't make it. Thank you all so much though for responding & keeping us in
your thoughts. Gray was wonderful & I truly miss him dearly. I have my job to
keep me busy but on 05/25 every year, I am preoccupied & find it extremely
difficult to concentrate on anything other than Gray & the hole that his
passing has left in my heart & soul.
Wed May 25 13:00 2011
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5 years today. Don't think for one second that you have left my heart or my
mind. I think of you often & miss you always, Gray!!!!
Tue May 10 18:30 2011
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My thoughts and deepest thank you to all who remember Gray. your messages have
brigtened my day many years now. We are coming up on 5 (seems like yesterday).
Even though I have never answered you before, please be sure that George,
Mathew, and I love you all. We will have a small memorial service (part of
our faith) May 22 at our church in Watkinsville. ( St. Philothea Greek Orth.)
This is always done on the 5th anniversary of someone passing. I will not
only light a candle for Gray, but will light one for all his great friends and
pray for their health and happiness.
Our thanks to you all,
Sandy, George, and Mathew Sarandos
Wed Mar 9 10:57 2011
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My name is Shawn Moore. I met and got to know Gray working with him at pizza
hut. Although we were not really (close) friends,I remember him as a man with
a strong work ethic willing to put in that extra mile to get the job done.To
me he seemed to have an innate sense of humour that some people did'nt really
understand, and at times he could be outright hilarious-even if it was just
him being himself. I know he was a big and tall guy, and carried himself
always as a man,and that was one of the reasons I respected him. I'll always
remember that from time to time he would say things kind of jokingly about
this or that-his opinions on things and alot of the time I did'nt get it. More
often than not though after a while I would come to see what it was he was
really saying, and I realized that Gray had a very deep and understanding way
of looking at things that most people don't. People like this are very rare in
today's world,and Gray was if anything unique. I've seen a couple of different
sides of him,and overall I found him to be a caring,strong and honest man. I
have heard alot of things about alot of people and I must say that above
all,William Gray Sarandos was truly,totally and honestly, himself. He was a
good man,and a great friend. I can say with all honesty that I don't like many
people,but I really liked and still do like Gray.I wish that I could have
known him better. Rest in Peace my friend,may God grant you eternal peace and
serenity
Tue Feb 22 13:12 2011
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Happy Birthday Gray!!! I didn't forget! Still thinking of you & always will.
Tue Feb 22 11:29 2011
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Happy birthday
Still think of you daily
Love always
D
Tue Feb 22 07:14 2011
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Happy Birthday Bro!
J
Thu Jan 6 15:12 2011
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It'a new year Gray but I haven't forgotten you & I never will. I am so sorry
that I never reached out to you once I moved to Birmingham. However, I am not
sorry that I crossed paths with you in this life. I will see you again in the
next.
Christy Oliver-Bunn
Sat Sep 4 10:22 2010
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You keep making yourself known, don't you? It does not surprise me, but still
makes me sad. Are you visiting me? Yes the love is still there, Gray, even after
all this time and everything else....
dana
Tue May 25 11:24 2010
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4 years. Still can hardly believe it..
Miss ya man..
Bob
Tue May 25 09:17 2010
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Today is 4 years. I miss you Gray. You are now & will always be in my head & my
heart. Very sad date today & will be for many years to come. I would also like
to once again extend my thanks to John & Bob for giving us a place to post our
feelings, memories, etc. You guys are wonderful friends. Thanks again.
Wed May 5 12:30 2010
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John & Bob-thank you for this website dedicated to Gray. You two were & are
obviously very good & loyal friends. He was lucky to have you in his life.
Thank you so much for this. Christy Oliver Bunn
Wed May 5 12:06 2010
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Went through old yearbooks last night. Came across something that I will always
treasure. Gray had signed my yearbook & it was the sweetest sentiment that
actually involved a marriage proposal, although I know he was only joking.
Still miss him & always will. Even more so now that I went back in time &
remembered how special he & I were to each other at one point in time. I know
that it is coming up on 4 years. So sad!! Love & miss ya Gray!!!
Christy Oliver Bunn
Tue Mar 2 18:41 2010
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I've given up thinking it will get easier.
I know you understand now the things we did not understand then.
always in my heart....
dana
Mon Feb 22 17:03 2010
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Hard to believe it's been almost 4 years.
Bob
Mon Feb 22 08:34 2010
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Happy B-Day bro. Miss you.
J
Thu Jan 7 12:35 2010
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RIP bro <3 <3 Was sooo sad to hear of your passing I have often thought and
remember the good times we had groin up togther good and bad you were allways
there for me hell you even made the trip up to KC so we could hang out many
good times you allways loved to drive so I hope you are cruzin the universe
now and seeing all that is available to you RIP my Friend
Joshua Rejba
Mon Dec 28 15:42 2009
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Bob-please email me at cbunn@sbgnet.com. I knew Gray in high school & I am
curious to know all about his life since then, right up until his untimely
demise in 2006. I cried so hard last Wednesday & last Thursday. I am very upset
about this. I just found out about him last Tuesday! Thanks. Christy Oliver
Sun Dec 27 13:13 2009
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It's still sinking in for me and it's been 3.5 years since his funeral.
If you have any pictures of Gray and you are willing to share them, please email
them to gray@delusionalmind.com so I can include them in the memorial gallery.
This request is extended to anyone who has pictures of Gray they would like
added to the memorial.
Bob
Wed Dec 23 12:55 2009
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I CANNOT believe this. I just found out about Gray yesterday. I went to high
school with him but had not spoken to him in years, as I moved out of state
after my graduation. I have often wondered about him over the years. This
absolutely breaks my heart. I still have a picture of us together on the day he
graduated from high school. I miss you Gray & will always keep you in my
thoughts. Christy Oliver
Sun Sep 27 17:18 2009
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thinking about you today
Sat Sep 5 23:40 2009
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I just found this site today and I am stunned. I met Gray in the early
nineties (I think we met at Arby's?) and he was a great friend. I remember
that he was constantly trying to get into my head with what he learned in his
Psychology classes at Kennesaw, which, depending on my day, made me want
either laugh or hit him. He has been on my mind for the past few years, but I
thought he was living out of state and I did not know how to find him, short
of going to his parents' house. I finally Googled his name and I found this.
My God, I don't know what to say. It's been so long since I have spoken to
him, but my world is dimmer now that he's not in it. May we find each other
in the next life, Gray.
Holly
Thu May 28 00:36 2009
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I am speechless right now and my heart is filled with sadness though I know Gray
is happy where he is... RIP.
I thought about Gray for some odd reason the past few days and googled him by
name because I missed him, and came across this site,weird seeing as its his
memorial. I met Gray at Pizza hut in 2001 where he was my manager and we dated
for about a year. You will be missed Gray,your wisdom, charm and humble nature.
John, if your out there I'd love to get in contact with you
Thank you so much for posting this
Linda
Mon May 25 10:01 2009
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Miss ya man. Memorial Day means that much more this year.
Bob
Fri Mar 13 10:10 2009
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Thank you for the thoughts.
Bob
Wed Mar 11 15:15 2009
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I clicked on the link to see if I remembered him. I don't believe I knew him
but wanted to say this is a wonderful tribute. You can certainly tell he was
loved very much and is greatly missed. You did a great job on his memorial
page. Sorry for your loss.
Leslie Davids
Sun Feb 22 22:25 2009
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Happy B-day man..
Bob
Sun Feb 22 15:43 2009
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Happy Birthday Bro!
Always remembered,Never forgotten.
J
Fri Nov 14 17:43 2008
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still in my heart and my memories...
dana
Sun May 25 14:42 2008
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Still miss ya man.. Hard to believe it's been 2 years..
Bob
Sat Mar 8 22:25 2008
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My thanks to all those who have kept Gray in their thoughts over this trying
time. His family sends their thoughts and Gray will always be with all of us.
His laughter and smile will always show us the way.
With love and respect to all,
Sandy and George Sarandos
Parents of Gray
Fri Feb 22 12:43 2008
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Happy Birthday bro!
J
Fri Feb 22 11:12 2008
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Happy B-day bro!!
Bob
Fri Jan 11 15:48 2008
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I met Gray in 1994 when I started school at Kennesaw State, I had just moved to
Georgia from Massachusetts. I was smoking a cigarette at one of the only
tables with an umbrella because it was raining. Gray came over and we started
talking. I hung out with John and Gray for a couple of years at school, but
lost touch over the years.
Gray was such a smart guy and I'll never forget him or what I learned from
him. We had great conversations from music to philosophy to politics. I
remember those times like they were yesterday. It is amazing how time flies
when you let life get in the way. I ran into John this morning for the first
time in many years when I got the news and the info for this site. I was
stunned. I didn't know Gray for long, but he definitely had an impact on my
life. I can only hope to meet him again in the next.
James Weingartner
Mon Dec 24 18:25 2007
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Here's a pic of John rocking the Masquerade with your Jackson man..
We shred the place up for ya dude..
Bob
Tue Oct 2 16:52 2007
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I added some new pics of Gray from the 1994-1995 era courtesy of Kristie.
Still miss ya man. I wish you could be here to cheer us on as we play our first
show..
Bob
Sun Sep 30 11:11 2007
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Well I finally got your Jackson all fixed up. I will play it on stage at our
first gig. You would be proud man!
J
Fri May 25 18:41 2007
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Well here we are a year later. I spent some time lastnight with your toon
logged in and talked to you for about an hour. Still miss you deeply bro.
John
Fri May 25 09:53 2007
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A sad day.
We miss you man.
Bob
Sat May 12 00:29 2007
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Today I found the link to this page, for i miss placed it before.Not a day
goes by without thinking about you, and the things we had together.There is a
certain star that i call our own, i speek to you everynite. I hold you very
close to my Heart. I still cry, and i always ask Why. You were my best friend,
you were everything to me, together we were whole. I will talk to you soon
sweetie.
Goodnite Sweetie, I love you, Love always your sweetie Sharon.
Sat Feb 24 15:40 2007
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Many of us if not all of us think about Gray every day. Gray is never "gone". He
is always with us in our hearts and memories. The 22 I remember and tried let it
go by silently. I think you all know what I mean. Thank you for having him in
your prayers and for being a brother him and to myself. Love you all.
Matt
Thu Feb 22 10:58 2007
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Today is a hard day for me, as Im sure it is for everyone else. I miss Gray
alot and today just brings a rush of memories. Happy Birthday bro, I miss you!
John
Mon Feb 5 13:06 2007
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Added some pictures of Gray to the gallery. There are new pictures of him as a
kid, teen, and adult.
17 days until his 36th birthday.
Bob
Sun Dec 31 13:31 2006
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I look forward to a great year ahead, but at the same time I remember that Gray
will not be here with us to enjoy it. Today we close out the year in which we
lost our friend.
I was just thinking the other day that his birthday is coming up in less than 2
months.
Bob
Sat Dec 30 16:02 2006
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I really miss Gray..
the dreams of him make me so sad when I wake up and remember he is gone..
Thu Aug 31 19:50 2006
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I was just sitting here at work thinking about the time when Gray, John and I
were looking into getting a space to jam in. John and Gray found a little space
in the back corner of a self storage/warehouse place off 92 and we setup there
to jam. The guy that owned the place was this huge guy who I think was called
Moose and he played my bass with Gray and John one evening for a single song. My
bass looked like a mandolin the guy was so big.
Just another funny little moment in life I shared with Gray.
Bob
Sun Aug 6 14:23 2006
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I was just thinking last night of the christmas John, Gray and I lived at
Greenhouse. Gray didn't wrap any of my presents, he hid them all over the
apartment and made me go looking for them. I was collecting the little Chevron
cars at the time, and he had put one of the cars up on one of the blades of the
ceiling fan in our bedroom! He was such a character!!
Thu Jul 6 01:35 2006
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There are soo many good memories of Gray, I could never begin to list them all...
I remember the very first time I ever saw Gray. I had just transferred to
Woodstock Pizza Hut and I was answering phones. He came up to the front counter
and introduced himself. He told me he was a philosophy major at Kennesaw. I
remember thinking at the time that I wanted to get to know him better because I
was so intrigued by his major. I can remember chatting with Gray on a direct
internet connection back when 9.6k was the fastest thing going. He used to tell
me that he was going to come rescue me on his white steed, and take me out to
Montana where we would live happily ever after. I dont even think he had BEEN to
Montana yet at this point!! I know that may sound silly but those were really
great times. I can remember the first time we went to Yellowstone together. I am
SO LUCKY to have gotten to see Yellowstone through his eyes. I remember the day
with Gray and John that we went up into the beartooths (some of the pictures are
on the links). We walked around all over the place, we even walked straight
across one of the little shallow pools. Then we climed to the top of this little
rocky ridge. I took a picture of the two of them up there. Gray gave the place a
special name. I wont list it here, but maybe John will tell you. I am sure he
remembers.
Gray was probably very different with me than he was with many other people. You
may or may not know that he found the teletubbies amusing. His favorite one was
the little red one, PO. I gave him a talking PO for christmas one year. He would
play with PO and my Pooh bear. They would talk to each other. When I would feel
down in the dumps he would do this to make me laugh and cheer me up. I still
have PO here, but seeing PO makes me cry now, so he is put away with some other
memories.
I would not be who I am today without Gray's influence. We may have not ended
well, but I never stopped loving Gray, and I never will. I hope my memories will
maybe help to comfort some of his other friends.
Dana
Fri Jun 30 12:53 2006
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I have many fond memories of Gray, too many to really post here. From jamming in
his parent's basement, to hanging out waiting for the pizza dough to mix at 5am
when we worked at pizza hut, to the uncountable nights spent just hanging out
and having fun, to the hundreds of hours of time playing EQ together.
I remember Gray got me a job at the Little Caesars he was working at when I
decided to quit the hut. And I remember when they changed managers and he quit
because they wanted him to cut his hair.
He was a great debater, and one debate I had with him and John, 15 years ago,
changed my whole outlook on life. He played a major role in shaping my life. I
will never forget him. And this memorial will stand as long as I live.
Bob
Fri Jun 30 11:20 2006
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To the memory of our beloved friend.
Gray will always be with us. I would like this board to be used to celebrate the
memory of Gray. When you remember something about him, please come and post here
to share your memories of Gray.
I remember one time when we were just kids, about 16 or 17. We would sit down in
his parents basement and just hang out and talk for hours. Gray was a dreamer,
and always had some grand idea of how our lives would turn out. Most of the time
he was right. I can still see him telling me that we would always be friends. 20
years later he was still right.
