The GJCAE foundation
has been set up to foster development of our Wake Forest community with emphasis on our historic arts and entertainment
district. Graham played tuba for his band, loved music, and also delighted in caring for his plants, especially herbs
which he grew, cooked with, and created crafts with.
For his 10th birthday all Graham wanted
was a "sushi cooker" so he could create sushi for his family, teachers and classmates. He would meticuously
roll his rice with any variety of tuna, meats etc. flavored with herbs he had grown. His afternoons after
school would be spent volunteering to help his friend, Jennifer, in her garden shop and he would work for a plant which she
would give to him and describe the attributes of that plant. He nurtured his topiaries, bonsais, and other plants.
One of Graham's most favorite activities was to help his family hosting the annual
"HerbFest" in historic downtown Wake Forest at
"Festival Park". He loved to carry the
herbs to the cars of the customer, talking as he went about the attributes of the herbs purchased and how to grow and
harvest them. He was very polite though and only offered assistance when requested. His pride gleaned when he
told folks his Mom had a gift certificate for them to
The Cotton Company. This was his hidden unexpected gift he would give them as a "surprise" for shopping
at HerbFest. He also loved to sit with his grandfather, and his "Uncle Rock" and work the
check out counter as the customers checked out their purchases.
In his memory his family, his classmates, the administration of
Franklin Academy and his community friends created the endowment to enrich the lives
of the members of our community through the enjoyment of cultural and performing arts. To this end we are dedicated
in our collective efforts.
