The Cohn Family

Dearest Maryanne and Gavin,

Steve, the girls and I have wanted to write to you for the past few days. Through tears and laughter, we have compiled a list of our favorite memories of our time with all of you and especially with Gavin.

After crying ourselves to sleep last Thursday after reading your e-mail, Steve an I woke up talking about Gav.

We clearly remembered the following:

-Hanging out with you family our last summer together in LB at your home. We had an amazing dinner from the BBQ. We talked and drank wine. The kids played. All of us danced and we talked some more. There was an amazing sound track all night long as Gav always made sure that there was music. We talked about Gav's photography and looked through the photo albums. Steve and Gav "disappeared" for a little while. Hmmmm.... The kids fell asleep on your bed and we carried ours to the car to go home.

-Steve and I reminisced about how Gav totally knew every answer to our American trivia questions the night of your going away party. We remember how much he loves America and he blew away the list of questions.

-Steve remembers running on the beach with Gav and how he is one person who could always go further and faster than he himself ever did.

-Abby remembers asking Gus for an Australian coin and he didn't want to part with it. Gav came to her rescue and gave her one.

-Molly remembers running in the very deep, very cold snow outside the condo in Big Sky with Gav and all of the kids. He is always willing to play!

-Steve remembers gong to the top of Big Sky with Gav when it was way below zero in pretty hairy conditions. Gav, of course, pushed him and they worked their way down the treachery of the mountain.

-I remember following Gav down anything on the mountain - even if I shouldn't have! Gav always hung out and helped me with so much patience.

-I remember stopping at Costco in Bozeman and shopping for our trip before heading up the mountain. I remember Gavin hunting through CD's and buying at least 20 as the the storm outside got worse! Whenever I hear Alicia Keys "No one" I think of you, Gav.

-Abby remembers Gavin sneaking the granola bars in the shopping cart at Costco when I told her no!

-Steve loves how Gavin always talks to his children and other's kids respectfully and compassionately.

- I love seeing Gavin show Maryanne so much love openly. He compliments her and totally adores her - a true example of unconditional love!

There are so many more memories, but we want you to feel our love and hugs across the sea. You are constantly in our hearts. How we wish we could be there to smother all of you. WE are glad you are home in each others' arms.

We love all of you so much.

Jac, Steve, Abby and Molly

We'll send photos in the next post!