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re: Man, I really miss my Grandpa..
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:58 pm to cwil177
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:58 pm to cwil177
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I’m a physician and my family asked me to pronounce him dead as we did home hospice. Funeral was yesterday and I did the eulogy. It’s been rough. Best man I’ve ever met and will miss him forever.
Sorry to hear. I can’t imagine doing what you did. Hang in there man.
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Posted on 1/6/19 at 1:04 am to AlbertMeansWell
Spent a couple days this holiday taking down one of the projects I “helped” PawPaw build more than 30 years ago. He built that fricker to last and made me work to take it down. Like to think he was laughing at me fighting it.
Drank the customary Lone Star when I was done. Ok, while it was getting done, as was the custom back then.
Drank the customary Lone Star when I was done. Ok, while it was getting done, as was the custom back then.
This post was edited on 1/6/19 at 1:07 am
Posted on 1/6/19 at 1:39 am to Kafka
quote:Some hasn't ever had one and I ain't ever had 2.
I never had one
Posted on 1/6/19 at 1:48 am to cwil177
Sorry for your loss, that had to be tough
Posted on 1/6/19 at 2:03 am to AlbertMeansWell
I had two really good grandpa's growing up. Both loved their gardens and fishing. They were part of what I became. Unfortunately my 3 kids really haven't had the grandpa's that I did growing up. I know God willing that when and if I become a grandpa I plan on being a huge part of my grand kids lives just like the grandpa's I remember.
This post was edited on 1/6/19 at 2:04 am
Posted on 1/6/19 at 3:05 am to AlbertMeansWell
I lost my grandfather in March of 1993. I was born in 1976 and my dad died in 1983. My grandfather was born in 1925 and served in WW2. He enlisted when he was 16 because he didn't have anywhere else to go. He did his best to help raise me but his health was failing.
I know the things he taught me were a little rough, but it was the rules of growing up during his time.
1) no such thing as a fair fight
2) grab the first thing you get your hands on and swing
3) make sure the son of a bitch doesn't get back up because you might not get him down again
He was/is my hero and I think about him every day
I know the things he taught me were a little rough, but it was the rules of growing up during his time.
1) no such thing as a fair fight
2) grab the first thing you get your hands on and swing
3) make sure the son of a bitch doesn't get back up because you might not get him down again
He was/is my hero and I think about him every day
This post was edited on 1/6/19 at 3:06 am
Posted on 1/6/19 at 3:05 am to AlbertMeansWell
My dad"s dad died when I was 12. My mom's dad died after I graduated college so I got to know him pretty well.
They both fought in WWII and were great men.
My mom's dad was a SeaBee at Guadalcanal. He was a great human being. I really miss his kind soul.
My dad's dad flew the Hump and was an LSU grad. He was a tough, quiet, hard nosed disciplinarian and is the reason I love LSU. He lived in the stadium dorms. He died when I was a young dude. I didn't really get a chance to know him as well as I wanted to.
They both fought in WWII and were great men.
My mom's dad was a SeaBee at Guadalcanal. He was a great human being. I really miss his kind soul.
My dad's dad flew the Hump and was an LSU grad. He was a tough, quiet, hard nosed disciplinarian and is the reason I love LSU. He lived in the stadium dorms. He died when I was a young dude. I didn't really get a chance to know him as well as I wanted to.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 3:24 am to AlbertMeansWell
They really are. Sure miss mine
Posted on 1/6/19 at 5:24 am to AlbertMeansWell
My Paternal Grandparents were the best people I've known in my 57 years.
I don't think my Grandad ever said a cross word to anyone.
And my Grandmother was a Lady.
They were both born before 1900 and both lived til the 1980's.
I don't think my Grandad ever said a cross word to anyone.
And my Grandmother was a Lady.
They were both born before 1900 and both lived til the 1980's.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 6:41 am to AlbertMeansWell
Lost mine a few years ago. He was almost 80 and still gardened, cut grass and was always doing something. He did not like to be lazy. To me he was Superman. Nothing has been the same now that he is gone. Cherish those times you still have with them
This post was edited on 1/6/19 at 6:45 am
Posted on 1/6/19 at 7:34 am to AlbertMeansWell
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He's been gone almost four years. The finest man I've ever met. I even named my son after him.
Grandfathers really are the best.
for those of us with an amazing relationship with our grandparents. Life is really different once they are gone. Lost my gpaw when i was 19.. 16yrs ago. And you hear people say "i think about them every day" Well i really do. While i dont cry daily or anything, i always think about him and the good times. Things are different now, i have a great life with my family and kid. But there id always that little void.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 7:48 am to oleyeller
It seems we all have special memories.My Grandfather loved Fly Fishing.
I still some of the Bass Poppers that he added a trailing treble hook to.
He taught me to fish.How to sharpen a knife.And much more importantly,how to treat people.
I still some of the Bass Poppers that he added a trailing treble hook to.
He taught me to fish.How to sharpen a knife.And much more importantly,how to treat people.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 7:53 am to AlbertMeansWell
They were both around long enough for me to know them, but they both died when I was at the age of being a self absorbed prick of a teenager. I was never rude or disrespectful to them in any way, just had other dumb shite I was interested in.
I’d love to get another weekend to hang out in their shops. One was a huge barn.
I’d love to get another weekend to hang out in their shops. One was a huge barn.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 7:55 am to AlbertMeansWell
Yep. Went fishing yesterday in the same spots I used to go with my Grandfather. Sure could've used him in the boat with me.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 7:58 am to LSUlefty
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They are the best. Mine died Christmas day 2006. Miss you Paw Paw.
My papaw passed away on thanksgiving day. It was weird sitting around the dinner table and nobody saying a word. Sad day for everyone.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 8:02 am to AlbertMeansWell
Mine has been gone over 10 years now. I think of him almost every day. He and my dad are my two heroes, the blueprint of the man I try to be.
I’ll see him again, this I believe.
[ETA]
This thread reminded me that I have s recording of an interview I did with my Paw Paw for a college history class on micro cassette.
I just went on eBay and found a micro cassette player. In about 7-10 days I’ll get to hear his voice again!
My wife never met him but she knows how much I loved and admired him. This will be a special opportunity for her to hear a little bit of the man.
I plan on digitizing it and sending the mp3 to my mom and her sister and all my cousins.
Thanks OT!!
I’ll see him again, this I believe.
[ETA]
This thread reminded me that I have s recording of an interview I did with my Paw Paw for a college history class on micro cassette.
I just went on eBay and found a micro cassette player. In about 7-10 days I’ll get to hear his voice again!
My wife never met him but she knows how much I loved and admired him. This will be a special opportunity for her to hear a little bit of the man.
I plan on digitizing it and sending the mp3 to my mom and her sister and all my cousins.
Thanks OT!!
This post was edited on 1/6/19 at 8:39 am
Posted on 1/6/19 at 8:15 am to AlbertMeansWell
Gentlemen y'all have ripped my heart out this morning.
I'm a Pawpaw of three with a 4th on the way. Again this thread gave me the feels so I'm out and back to the Diane Lane thread
Glad y'all have the memories you have a lot of people are not as fortunate.
I'm a Pawpaw of three with a 4th on the way. Again this thread gave me the feels so I'm out and back to the Diane Lane thread
Glad y'all have the memories you have a lot of people are not as fortunate.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 8:32 am to Bustedsack
This story is awesome
Posted on 1/6/19 at 8:45 am to AlbertMeansWell
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Man, I really miss my Grandpa..
Mine loved LSU and the Saints. He watched every game. Since he lived right down the street from me I woukd walk to their house often. First time I went went fishing was with him in his boat. He fished all the time. Passed away 4 years. So happy he was alive to watch the Saints win it all.
You give up certain things that you will never have again by moving away. Like a previous poster said, a phone call once a week is a great idea if you are not near.
Posted on 1/6/19 at 10:05 am to tigerpimpbot
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My dad's dad flew the Hump
My uncle started out flying there then as he was an engineer they put him on the ground crew. Unlike Europe and the Pacific they were sort of forgotten and supplies were hard to come by. He had a hard time after the war because he knew they were just patching the planes and not really fixing them. I think he carried this guilt till his old age.
Had another uncle who survived the Death March and he was always a humble and kind man after getting through that ordeal. Before the war he was healthy and carried some weight. After the war he never put on weight till he died in the 70's. His kids served in Korea and Vietnam.
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