Man I’m so torn by the loss of a great young man who had the greatest gifts of all to give which was his love, his friendship, good laughs and conversation with high hopes for a bright and long future. We all have our good days and bad days but for me when James would come around it was the best times for me during the start of what I would call the mental teardown of me. He would look with genuine concern and talk with me to figure out how he could bring me from feelings of hopelessness and heartache to reassuring me with high hope and strong confidence things would be better get better because it is only temporary. My Journey with James began at a place called St Vincent de Paul here in Phoenix Arizona where I was employed from December 2016 until October 2019.

Over the course of my employment I served in different capacities within the Organization Security, Special Ministries, Retail Thrift Store as Assistant Manager @7th Street and Las Palmaritas Drive Store 627 Sunnyslope where he worked in the capacity as a community volunteer. He was the youngest of most volunteers but there wasn’t an area where he didn’t want to work in fact he actually shadowed me a lot to see what being a manager was all about with the mission of our organization being to help those who are less fortunate. He made the work environment serious and fun all in the same time sometimes taking me back to when I was his age. We first met when I was working as a security officer at a location two miles west of the thrift store at a place called Martha’s Kitchen aka Chris Becker Dining Room where he shadowed and walked with me along the grounds as I enforced property rules, engage with clients , de-escalate crisis issues and the few times I’ve had to respond to Medial Emergencies and to regain control during dangerous situations.

He was a positive light who is deeply missed. Last conversation he was looking for work DEC22018 wish I talked to you more I’m sorry. Rest easy Brother 😢 🫶🏽

I only knew James for a couple of months through his best friend Brandon, in those couple of months I got to connect with a very friendly and fun guy. He made alot of activites and hanging with friends a great time, I am extremely thankful to have called him my friend and for all the wonderful things I got to do with him and his buddies, I'll definitely remember everything we got to do together. I miss you alot man, thank you for all the wonderful memories in such a short time.

Hi my name is Brandon for those who knew me as Skittlez that was my Alias, I've known James for about 9 years. Practically talked and called him everyday.. And he was my best friend in the world & he will never be forgotten in my heart.. and the things he gave me will be cherished forever and never thrown away as memories to keep him around, Miss you bro... You are in a better place now love you.

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James Daniel Graham

July 9, 2000 – December 9, 2021

Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary

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