Gatsby wanted to achieve the American dream. He was a businessman, but he participated in organized crime including distributing illegal alcohol and trading in stolen securities. He liked throwing parties and golfing.

He dreamt of being reunited with Daisy, his true love. They got separated because he went to war. Daisy was married to Tom Buchanan. Gatsby spent the rest of his life trying to get Daisy back. 

In 1922, George Wilson shot Gatsby, then shot himself. He was 32 when he died. He was buried near West Egg. Only a few people showed up to his funeral.

My name is Nick Carraway and I would like to thank all of for coming today. I think this is the hardest thing that I have ever done - put a very close friend of mine to rest. Jay Gatsby (actually James Gatz) was a man of mystery and was extremely nice to everyone and everything. I feel very fortunate to have gotten to know him. There are no words that can explain the pain that has impacted each one of us who call ourselves his friends when Gatsby was shot and killed at his swimming pool on that fateful morning at the age of only 32.

Gatsby was a mystery.  I had heard about a man named Gatsby but I never got to meet him until he sent me a invitation to one his parties. At the time I already met Jordan Baker and Tom Buchanan but even they didn’t knew who Gatsby was.  The first time that I met Jay was at one of his very vast and majestic parties. When I first got there I made my mission to meet the famous Gatsby who had personally invited me. I asked around for the host but even the people that worked for him didn’t know what he looked like. To solve that problem I got madly drunk, 2 hours went by and I finally met the famous Gatsby. The next day he took me to the city where I got to meet Meyer Wolfshein and began to get a true understanding of what Gatsby does. On the way back from the city he told me he was an Oxford man, a veteran of the army, and that he grew up in North Dakota on his parent’s farm. The one big thing that stuck out to me was that he met a man named Dan Cody when he was a teenager, and how that changed his life. He told me that Cody was the person that really took him in as a son and helped him get the understanding of how to become successful in life. Gatsby never forgot what Cody did for him.

Gatsby was the person that everyone wanted to be. He lived in a mansion in West Egg, expensive cars and a lot of parties.  He was a successful bond trader and of course was rumored to have made some money in bootlegging. He taught me a lot and what it is like to live the “New Money” lifestyle. Before the war, Gatsby was the hardworking type and worked until the job was done. Then he was drafted, he told me about all the things he saw and how it was all part of “war”. He told me he single handedly took on an entire battalion of Nazi soldiers and then he showed me his medal that he got for his bravery for fighting the Germans. But the moment I really learned what made Gatsby tick was when he told me about meeting Daisy back when he was in the army.  He fell in love and devoted himself to winning her over.  This was ultimately his downfall.

The last day I was with Gatsby, it was right after Myrtle Wilson's death. He asked me to stay with him to keep him company and as a friend I stayed with him until the sun started to come up. He said to me “ I haven’t used that pool all summer - how about you take a swim in it with me old sport”. I told him I had to go into work. If I knew it was gonna be my last time being and talking with him I would certainly have joined my friend for a swim. It is very hard for me to say goodbye to you Jay, you made me feel welcomed when I moved to West Egg and you become my closest friend when I needed people in my life. My friend Gatsby helped me see life from a different perspective, how to go after your dreams and live life to the fullest.  Goodbye old sport!

For the people that only knew Gatsby as “Jay Gatsby” it might come as a shock to you that, that wasn't his given name. Jay Gatsby was born James Gatz in 1890 and lived with his mother and father growing up. His mother's name wasn't able to be found, but his father was Henry C. Gatz. Gatsby grew up with very little money in North Dakota and decided one day that he was going to make something of himself. Gatsby’s life before the wealth and fame, he grew up in a household that had very little. When Gatsby was 17 years old, he met a man named Dan Cody which later was the turning point in his life. They met when Gatsby was a clam digger in Lake Superior, there was a massive yacht anchored in the middle of the lake and the owner “Dan Cody” invited young Gatz aboard. Gatsby traveled the world with Cody for the next five years. Dan passed away and left $25,000 to Gatsby, but the woman Dan was seeing at the time stole the money and disappeared, leaving Gatsby penniless. 

Gatsby, being left with nothing after Dan passed away, joined the war, and by the end he was promoted to Captain and eventually Major. After the war Gatsby followed the love of his life to New York and eventually was able to make a life for himself. Jay got himself into business with Meyer Wolfsheim, a notorious gangster that led underground organized crime. Though Gatsby was involved in illegal business, the gunshot that led to his death did not come from anyone involved with Meyer Wolfsheim’s affairs, instead it was carried out by George Wilson, located in the Valley of Ashes after there were conspiracies that Gatsby was the one that hit and killed Wilson’s wife with his car. Gatsby was killed in October 1922, he was 32 years old when he was killed. His funeral was held in his West Egg mansion with his close friend Nick being one of the few attendees. 

Goodbye old sport...

Originated Borth N/A (“Jay Gatsby” was born when he was 17 and met Dan Cody)-1922

He was a man of mystery, that no one really knew that well. Exapet for a few people such as Nick Carraway and Daisy Buchanan. But some still wish that he was alive today, i feel that we will all miss him dearly. But he will always be with us in thought.

Sometimes i wonder if someone were to tell George that Myrtle's Death was an accident then maybe Gatsby would still be alive. Maybe if Gatsby would have spoke up he would have prevented his own death. The say could be said for Daisy, i mean after all she was the one that was driving when they hit Myrtle. It all could have been avoided if someone spoke up. 

I and many others wish that Daisy would have cared to come to this funeral. I know that Tom wouldn't have cared but it would still be nice for him to contribute. I and Nick, were the only ones that really knew Gatsby, we were his closest companions and we will cherish the moments we spent together. We miss you and we will never forget you, rest peacefully old sport. 

He was a inspiration to his peers in wanting to become better and know that there's always room for improvement like he would always say I hopes he would live the American dream with daisy by his side,But sadly not to long ago he was murdered be George Wilson in ruthless fashion.Killed in cold blood in his own house and not only that ,nobody attented the funeral except for me and our good friend Tom.

He was an army vet who fought to serve for our country. He traded goods and maintained his wealth being a bootlegger. Jay Gatsby accomplished and achieved many great things. He was given many medals and badges for being a courageous leader in the war. Gatsby's father's name was Henry C Gatz. Gatsby wasn't close to any relatives and didn't have any siblings as he was an only child. 

Gatsby lived in an amazing mansion which was big enough to have parties which all of new you could join. Gatsby's mansion is worth 17 million and is located in new york. Gatsby was fatally shot and killed at his house. Although people loved to party at gatsby's mansion many didn't show up to his funeral. Gatsby was buried in a cemetary near the west end. Even though Jay Gats had such a tragic ending i still believe that he was a good man who should be loved and respected by many.

Jay Gatsby was born June 2, 1925 and died on august 5, 1942 but just because he isn't here with us doesn't mean his spirit will forever be in our hearts. It was just feels like yesterday when I seen him and he had this thing with calling every “old sport” which i never understood because i was older then the guy. We actually had a conversation about why he said that and we talked for hours about it. He said he picked it up when he was with Henry Gatz.

 I first met Gatsby when we were in the army together. When i first seen Gatsby i thought in my head of he won't last a week he’s a pretty boy for sure but he proved me totally wrong. Gatsby actually saved my life once in combat if it wasn't for him I would probably be dead right about now and it would be him instead of me standing here. I remember the day like it was yesterday we were on a mission in WW2 when I let my guard down for just one second then boom just like that I got shot in my shoulder and I couldn't lift my arm up to hold my gun and I thought in my head this is the moment I die . Then here comes this pretty boy standing over me helping me up getting me out of there to safety. I'll remember that day forever and I'm so grateful for him because now I have a beautiful wife and family which would exist if it wasn't for him. All those stories that you heard about the medals and all the people he killed in combat are true he was one hell of a heroic man that gave us freedom and the other rumors like he killed for fun and stuff like that is false. Gatsby respected our country and the people in it but in ways he inspired me when i seen how this man I once thought was just a pretty boy turn out to be a hero and inspirational man.

Now i'd like to talk a lil about Gatsby and his life. Gatsby when he was younger was born into a dirt poor family in North Dakota which many people didn't know because that was a part of his life he didn't like to discuss. He once told me when he was a boy he always told himself that “this life isn't for me i'm better than this and when im older I will be better than this” and that exactly what he was. He started from nothing to now becoming a successful businessman and that's all he would ever do is work and work until his dreams came true and even when he had everything he thought there was more.  In the army Gatsby would always tell me about this girl and how she was the one for him and how in love he was with her and how he was going to marry her.  He said when I go home im going to better myself then find her and make her my wife. Me and Gatsby would talk a lot I once went over his house and he showed me this green light across the lake and said how green light was where he wanted to be. At the time I didn't understand what that meant but now thinking about it in this moment I do. Gatsby after the army went to oxford but if you ever asked him he would tell you he is not a oxford man because he said “I only went there for a couple months so I can't say I am one”. He was just an amazing person all around and his determination for success is what got him where he wanted to be.

Jay Gatsby what more is there to say about the man other then that i was glad to have him to call my friend and brother. It’s sad that we have to say goodbye this early but things happen and his memories aren't gone or his achievements still exist. I know if he could one last thing  right now he’d say not to grieve to live on and reach your goals old sport that life is short so make all your dreams come true . My last words i wanna say is rest in paradise Gatsby and I cant wait till we can have endless conversations.

Gatsby had attended college at st. Olafs in Minnesota, after dropping out within two weeks he claims to have had attended Oxford for 5 months.

Gatsby was born in the 1890 and passes away when he was only 32. And was shot by a guy named george wilson. Gatsby attended college at st. Olaf and dropped out with in the first two weeks of being in college he didn't like it at all. The way he passes away was very awful none of this should have happened to you nor was it fair at all. 

There are many people that love and care about you. You were a very sweet guy that did a lot for people, you were always there for others. You stuck up for others and never let anyone down you stuck up for Daisies accident when she killed myrtle. I don't think anyone could thank you enough for what you do for everyone. 

My thought is that if Gatsby was to tell george about Daisy being the one who killed myrtle then i don't think george would have ever killed Gatsby. George will never know that it wasn't him who killed her bc he is now gone i will never forgive george. George now has guilt for murder so he shot himself as well.

Again Gatsby was a very amazing guy and i would do anything to be able to see him again and show how much people loved him. I would take him places to be able to explore. So thank you Gatsby for being you and never being a bad person rest in peace Jay Gatsby.

Gatsby was born into a poor family of farmers that lived in North Dakota. He lost his family not soon after he was born. At the age of 17 he met a man by the name of Dan Cody when he went on Dan’s boat. Dan helped him live and tought him how to gain money. Gatsby took what he learned from Dan and took it into his life after Dan had passed.

Our poor friend Gatsby did not deserve this at all. He was such a young kind hearted man and deserved the best. He is now burried next to his house. May his young soul rest in peace and have him throw the best parties up where he is.

  He had many achievements in his life from him being filthy rich to him being in the war and many more. In his younger years Gatsby had went to Oxford University.She is not here now, gatsby had a fascination about Daisy Buchanan. People would even argue that Daisy was the love of gatsby’s life.

He will never be forgotten. Gatsby will be buried in his garden near his house. Thank you old sport. We will never forget you.