Jan 02 2008
Granddad
I got the call on New Year’s Day that my grandfather had passed away in his sleep the night before. My last living grandparent, he was the only one fortunate enough to meet all those who have come after him thus far.
He deserves far more strikes of the keys than I can manage right now, but I wanted to share at least a few images. The coming days might keep me away from the computer for a while. Click any image to enlarge.
In the first shot, he’s sitting with all of us except my cousin and his boys, Thanksgiving 2004. Next, he poses with his first great-grandchild in a June, 1997 picture spanning four generations (and that includes my cousin missing from the picture on the left). Finally, in early July 2006, he feeds his great-granddaughter, so far the only female family member born after his daughters, flanking him here.
Thanks in advance for all your thoughts, in case I’m not back here in time to reply individually.
I’m so very sorry for your loss Mark.
Please accept my most sincere condolences.
He got to see so much more than either of my grandparents did….
I am so sorry for your loss. Is there anything I can do to help?
My condolences to you and your family, Mark. Such an awesome thing that he was around to see three additional generations. My thoughts will be with you guys.
I’ll add my condolences to the growing list… and I’m glad he got to meet Ben.
He was an amazing man. I keep starting to list all of the great things about him, and then I realize I can’t possibly get enough of them on a comment entry.
I’ll just say this. I’ll miss him terribly. Although I only saw him about twice a year up until the last year or so (when I saw him much more often than that when he moved closer), we were very close.
Mark, I know you feel the same, and we’ll have a celebration of his life over the next few days.
He was, indeed, an amazing man (who lived an amazing life), and will be deeply missed by many (me included). Since one of my grandfathers passed away before I was born, and the other when I was only 7 or 8, he is the grandfather who had been in my life the longest by far (16 yrs.). He always had a twinkle in his eye, even when he was feeling bad or was down about something - and as recently as this Thanksgiving, he was still hitting on the ladies. Tell me that’s not amazing! I feel so blessed that our son got to meet him, even though I’m sure he won’t really remember him.
It’s a sad feeling to realize that we now have no grandparents left between us - makes me feel quite sad and a little old.
Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. later-cherie bright
My heart goes out to your family, Mark. It’s never easy losing a loved-one, but it sounds like he had a good life and meant a great deal to a great many wonderful people. And that’s no small accomplishment
My prayers are with you and your family. I trust that your memories and the love and support of your family and friends help you through this difficult time.
So very sorry. Hugs.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
It’s always hard to lose someone you love, and somehow even harder during the holiday seasons.
Cas
My thoughts are with you and your family Mark. Sounds like your memories are vivid and good. That is a blessing. Take care.
And BTW, you were right about the cards…ALL of those images were taken in London. :)