Happy 42nd Birthday Tom!

Today, Tom would have been 42 years old, a young man in the prime of life. We join all his friends in remembering Tom today, over three years after his tragic accident.

Tom loved Christmas and birthdays, although he may have felt a little disappointed that his birthday was so close to Christmas. He loved getting presents, no matter whether Christmas or his birthday. We made sure that he wasn't slighted on his birthday and always tried to make it special by keeping a few special gifts for that occasion. So, in a real sense, he received a bonus day of gifts and partying, only five days after Christmas. I doubt that he was ever really disappointed!

On Christmas, Tom was the first one up at daybreak, nudging his sister, Carol, to wake up to see what Santa had left. Frequently, we parents were hoping for a few more hours of shuteye, having been up half the night assembling, building or simply wrapping presents. Heaps of colorful presents and stockings stuffed with goodies awaited until we all could drag ourselves out of bed. A huge Santa-face breakfast cake made the day before was warmed in the oven. Great fun ensued as all the carefully wrapped gifts became transformed into special, "that's what I always wanted" treasures and piles of wrappings. That unbridled joy of discovery by both Tom and Carol lasted into adulthood with the same child-like enthusiasm.

His birthdays were usually preceded with renewed enthusiasm and anticipation over the next five days. Tom was such a joy at this time of year.

So, Tom, after three years, the pain of our loss remains, but is tempered by your love for life and the joyous memories of 38 years you gave us.

We love you,

Mom & Dad

Link To Greg Peck's X-Games Video

Tom, 3 years and your still alive and well in all of our hearts! Love you buddy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYgmZOsNtdI

Greg Peck: On Winter X Games 2010

I won silver at the Winter X-Games and I know you were with me the whole time! Tom I miss you and can't thank you enough for what you did for me! Gregory!

Lasting Memories..we are all better for knowing him.

My heart sank when I decided to try and reconnect with Tom and found this website.

I went to high school with Tom. Tom and I knew each other in high school but really became close friends playing on the football team. After high school we continued to hang out. I remember making the hour and a half drive countless times from Martinez/Walnut Creek to Santa Cruz with Tom and getting to the beach before sunrise to surf at 26th street or at Waddell Creek. Then when Tom moved to Santa Cruz, I crashed at his place more times than I can count and we would surf Sharks or some other break. Even if the waves were small Tom and I would have a great time. He was a great friend.

I attended Toms wedding in Santa Cruz and then we lost touch when he moved to Alaska. We caught up a few times when he came back to the bay area but I never did make it up to Alaska to visit.

Tom and I had a lot of fun together surfing and hanging out and I am very sorry he passed. He was such a giving, sweet guy. He will be sorely missed.

With a heavy heart, I pray for healing and happiness for Julie, Lindsey and Toms family. In our sadness, we can at least know that the people Tom came in contact with while he was here, are better for knowing him.

Randy