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My grandfather passed away today
Nov. 12, 2001 | 91B

Posted on 11/12/2001 5:32:43 PM PST by 91B

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To: sistergoldenhair; murdoog
Thank you both this thread is really helping me organize what I want to say.
121 posted on 11/12/2001 7:14:15 PM PST by 91B
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To: 91B
He sounded like a GREAT man, and you sound like a very proud grandson. You are lucky to have known him. God Bless his soul. My condolences to you and your family.
122 posted on 11/12/2001 7:15:04 PM PST by Paradox
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To: VA Advogado; No!
Thank you both for your kind words.
123 posted on 11/12/2001 7:17:41 PM PST by 91B
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To: 91B
I can see why he was your hero. What a life he lived. My condolences.
124 posted on 11/12/2001 7:18:16 PM PST by The Thin Man
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To: 91B
A history is an orderly register of notable things said, and events that happened in time past. Its purpose is to maintain the continual remembrance of these events, and to serve for the instruction of those to come

It is my belief that while we are free agents in many of the choices we make in life, certain elements of our genetic make-up guide us far more than we realize. To a certain extent we are predestined to make decisions and adopt certain attitudes based on predisposition and calling.

Certainly you got some good stuff from you Grandad.

125 posted on 11/12/2001 7:19:11 PM PST by TUX
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To: 91B
Grandparents hold a special place in the scheme of things; they are beyond the point where it seems necessary to lie, and past fear for the most part - I suspected this when I was a child, and now know it as a grandfather. Sure is funny to remember when I thought that there were three types pf people; old, wrinkled and grumpy ones, big, strong and important ones, and little kids like myself.

It is still shocking to realize that they are all one and the same.

Your Pawpaw sounds like my Grandma, all guts, string and heart; the second stroke did her in, but she died solid in her place; God, I loved that woman.

126 posted on 11/12/2001 7:19:25 PM PST by Old Professer
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To: Old Professer
I wish someone would move that P away from the O.

Sorry.

127 posted on 11/12/2001 7:22:27 PM PST by Old Professer
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To: 91B
Thanks for sharing your grandfather with us. It sounds like he was a really great guy. I know its tough to lose a loved one. I lost both my grandfathers and grandmothers awhile back and my finance in 1987. Hang in there and God Bless you and your family.
128 posted on 11/12/2001 7:22:43 PM PST by freedomgirl
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To: skr
He was very reserved and maybe not very articulate, but he tried to show me what was right in other ways. I never saw him lookdown on anyone else and I think he was able to relate to pretty much anyone.
129 posted on 11/12/2001 7:23:52 PM PST by 91B
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To: mafree
Thank you for your kind words.
130 posted on 11/12/2001 7:26:30 PM PST by 91B
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To: Rowdee
Thank you, I really do appreciate everyone sharing their rememberances of their grandparents with me.
131 posted on 11/12/2001 7:27:57 PM PST by 91B
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To: Darth Sidious
Thanks-I went to see him Saturday and I am glad that I got one last chance to say goodbye.
132 posted on 11/12/2001 7:29:45 PM PST by 91B
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To: Genesis defender
I will send along your salute, thank you for your kind words.
133 posted on 11/12/2001 7:30:59 PM PST by 91B
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To: TexasAggie65; LeeMcCoy
Thank you both for your kind words.
134 posted on 11/12/2001 7:31:48 PM PST by 91B
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To: 91B
Your grandfather was also blessed to have you to love. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
135 posted on 11/12/2001 7:32:10 PM PST by GOPJ
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To: sneakypete
I can't understand how little boys don't revere their grandfathers, I feel about mine like that Randy Travis song I thought that he walked on water (written about his grandfather).
136 posted on 11/12/2001 7:34:01 PM PST by 91B
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To: 2Hot4You
Thank you, I think my grandfather always felt an obligation to serve his country and community and he tried to instill that value in me.
137 posted on 11/12/2001 7:36:37 PM PST by 91B
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To: 91B
Godspeed to your grandfather, who so obviously was one fine man. How blessed he was to know how much you love and respect him.
138 posted on 11/12/2001 7:36:45 PM PST by poopsie2
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To: 1 FELLOW FREEPER; Jim Robinson
1 FELLOW FREEPER-thank you for your kind words but I think we both know that it is Jim Robinson who has made this the best forum on the internet.

Mr. Robinson-thank you for allowing me a forum to express myself, sorry for using up so much bandwidth.

139 posted on 11/12/2001 7:38:58 PM PST by 91B
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To: 91B
Sorry about the loss of your Grandfather. After reading about your loss I cried in remembrance of my Grandfather. It's been along time since he died but I still remember him like it was yesterday. What a day it will be when we all are reunited in heaven. God Bless you. Love, Bellflower
140 posted on 11/12/2001 7:39:33 PM PST by Bellflower
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