My grandfather passed away today

Nov. 12, 2001 | 91B

[91B]

Thank you for your kind words, everyday I try to live up to his example.

[I'm ALL Right!]

What priviledge you have had with such a man in your life! God Bless your family, my prayers are with you.

[Alwayswatching]

When you say Grandfather,my heart melts.My Granddaddy was my best friend,hero,and moral compass.My parents were "shall we say lacking" in depth and true values.My Granddad gave me my sense of right and wrong.I wrote his life story and had it published for all family members.My granddaughter is told about him,by me,very frequently.Even she has a sense of his character and ..this is crucial..EXPECTATIONS of people in our family.No violence:no prejudice,love of country and integrity over everything else.Now that I am a Grandma....I know my importance and my influence.I may be old and frumpy but I have wisdom.Beats spandex and face-lifts every time!

[91B]

Thank you for your kind words.

[Dubya]

Please accept our sympathy for your loss. What a wonderfull grandfather you had.

A Rose for you from my wife Eve and me.

[Norb2569]

My grandfather was my personal hero. What I have said here is not a fraction of what he meant to me. One the things he always tried to impress upon me was >b>how fortunate we were to be Americans.

My deepest sympathy on your loss. My grandpa was my hero, too.

In the midst of the Great Depression he lost his wife during childbirth. He went on and raised six kids, working 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and then doing carpentry work on the side in his 'free' time.

He never wore a military uniform, but he was one heck of a leader.

He taught me the beauty and serenity of the simple things in life. He was one with nature and could grow ANYTHING.

When I was a kid in the early 60's, I heard the word 'abortion' on TV and I asked him what that meant. He simply said, "It's when a mother KILLS her baby while it is still in her womb. It is a sin. It is ABSOLUTELY WRONG!". That really struck me hard that these women would even think about killing their own child, and then talk about it being their RIGHT. I think it hurt him so deeply, as he lost his wife during the childbirth of his last child.

His words were never 'flaky'. He spoke the truth from his heart.

I named the first of my twin sons after him.

I miss him, but I visit with him everyday in my heart.

I hope you keep you granfather alive in your heart everyday.

With my deepest condolences,
Norb

[91B]

Thank you for that sentiment. I will try to carry a part of him with me every day.

[IronJack]

God be with you through your sorrow. And lift you up on wings of eagles to greet a new day.

[mykdsmom]

My condolences to you and your family.

I unexpectedly lost all three of my remaining grandparents in 1999 within a 10 month period.

He sounds like he was a wonderful man.

May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.

MKM

[Howlin]

It's so wonderful of you to share this man with us, even for tonight; your wonderful memories will warm your heart in the days to come.

[91B]

It is also the realization of losing a link to the past.

That is so true, thank you for saying that.

[Alwayswatching]

Gee, did we have the same Granddad?I know exactly what you mean.I think of him everyday and I always ask myself when in I'm in "conflict' what he would do? It has always served me well.

[91B]

When I was little he used to take his medals out to show them to me-he was very proud of his service.

[91B]

Thank you for your kind words.

Appy-when I was little his home was heaven for me.

[EmmaPeel]

Indeed, a beautiful tribute..as I suspect that you are a beautiful living tribute. God Bless America.

[91B]

Thank you for that-he really believed in the basic goodness of America.

[91B]

Thank you all for your kind words.

[Alabama_Wild_Man]

[91B]

He was my hero, I try to be like him every day. Thank you for your kind words.

[91B]

Thank you for your kind words.