Grayson was an exceptional little boy who tragically lost his life at the age of 3 on October 15, 2020.
To know Grayson was to know that when you walked into the room you would be greeted with a bright smile and a repeated "Hello". His smile was both infectious and comforting. A smile that shined the brightest around family, Buckley his "fur brother" and depending on the day, Mickey Mouse, BLIPPI, Transformers, Paw Patrol or Moana.
Grayson's attentiveness to detail was as impressive as it was amusing. Beginning his reading career early, he latched on in amazing ways to sounds, words and patterns. He paired this with his love of certain phrases and expressed himself vocally to all that would listen. A true enthusiast for learning, Grayson was determined to master any new challenge thrown his way.
Grayson lived life in the fast lane, never walking but sprinting from one adventure to the next. He was always ready to tackle the next playground or pool and loved to be outside. Whether it was chasing his friends and Buckley, letting the hose spray his face on hot summer days or sliding down his own backyard playlet, Grayson was always ready for fun.
In everything he did there was joy, unless you attempted to get him to try new foods. Grayson knew what he liked and taught us all about going for exactly what you want in life. His life brought love and laughter...quiet laughter...into the lives of many, each day modeling for the rest of us how to experience all emotions fully, but especially love.
Grayson was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at age 2 and began enrollment with Pieces of Wonder Center for Behavior Services in January 2020.
In 10 short months the impact that both Grayson and the staff at "POW" had on each other was irreplaceable and truly life changing.
To honor Grayson and the lives that both he touched and touched him, on what would have been Grayson's 4th Birthday, Grayson's Gift Corporation was created and established as a Tax-Exempt Non-Stock Corporation to raise funds for families of Autistic children to help supplement the costs associated with obtaining a diagnosis/services.
