Peter Warren French
December 26, 1974 - April 29, 2002


" You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,
Or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what he'd want -
smile, open your eyes, love, and go on. "

- David Harkins

Welcome to our website in memory of Peter - a beloved son, brother, and friend. It is our sincere hope that this will serve not just as a loving tribute to an unforgettable person, but also as a way to keep Peter's memory and spirit alive.

As we commemorate the years since his passing and remember his many special qualities, we challenge you to do something today that typified Pete - re-connect with an old friend who you haven't talked to in a while, send a friend a funny email or voice mail, wear an outrageous outfit to make people smile, go out of your way to help someone in need, organize a get-together and have a drink (or three), or simply tell a loved one how you feel. Doing something in his honor and keeping his joyous spirit alive would definitely bring a smile to his face.

In the meantime, check out all the content throughout the website. Besides hundreds of photos (click here to see all the photos), we have added some home videos that let you hear Pete's voice and laugh, allow you to remember his personality, and provide us all with some great memories (found here). Once you've done that, please feel free to leave a comment on the Guestbook.

If you have any photos or stories that you would like to contribute, we would love to add them to the site! Or if you could provide any information on any of the photos (unnamed people, locations, etc), we would love to hear from you. And if you have any fundraising ideas for Peter's Foundation, please feel free to contact us. Thank you for helping us put together a beautiful tribute to an even more beautiful person!