“I would like to honor our father, Greg Peterson, who passed away Nov 16. He was a man that brought out the best in everyone that he came in contact with. He loved the Wenatchee Valley, and the cross will always remind us that he is looking down over us and protecting us. On behalf of my mother Susan and my brother John, I would like to say we love you and we miss you dearly.”

“In tribute to our father, Tony DeRooy, from his children. He passed away on November 9, 2006. He is undoubtedly watching us from heaven, and the cross will remind us of his faith, and of how much he loved us, and how much we loved him.”

The Cross is lit tonight for the celebration of my fathers 75 th birthday. He has been a wonderful inspiration to me through out my life and has taught me many things to help me get through lifeƒ?Ts upƒ?Ts and downs. He hasƒ?Ýand is a great competitor on the racquetball court. Thanks for all you have done to help me become the man I am.

My DAD—Lee Smith

The person that I want to honor with tonightƒ?Ts lighting is a wonderful and caring person that I have had the pleasure of knowing most all of my life. She has stuck by me and loved me unconditionally in all my trials and through all the trials I put her through.

She has always been there. To this day she is the second most important woman in my life, a close second only to my wife. I love and cherish her with all of my heart. Thank you MOMƒ?ÝBarbara Smith.