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Jerry Greenspan began graduate school with Granata at OSU in 1989.

Greenspan said they grew very close because they were the only students studying biomechanical engineering at the time.

Greenspan described Granata as a loyal and dependable friend.

"You knew Kevin would be there," he said.

Tasos Karakostas started his doctorate at OSU as Granata was doing post-doctorate research.

They did similar research on the spine and Granata helped him with his work, Karakostas said.

In the wake of the shooting, Karakostas said he vivdly recalled one particular memory with Granata.

As a recent graduate with a young family, Granata purchased a brand-new sport utility vehicle, saying "Life is too short ...

and the family needs it." Kasrakostas said Granata always prioritized the needs of his family.

Greenspan said Granata would be missed most as a father and husband.

The Kevin Granata Memorial Fund, founded by Greenspan, was established to collect money for Granata's wife Linda and their three kids.

"Insane tragic things happen in this world," he said.

"You can't control them, but you can control your response to them." Greenspan said he will donate 25 percent of the gross profits from his two Columbus-based businesses.

Other direct donations to the fund can be made at any bank.

All the proceeds collected by May 31 will be presented to Granata's family, he said.

Alaina Busch can be reached at busch.61@osu.edu....

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