[Flags]

Mike: Like your grandfather, I served in the Pacific. I have lost a comrade in arms.
There are so few of us left.
My sincerest condolences to you and all his family.

[Steppinstone]

Thinking of you and your family Mike....

[Mulderator]

Sorry to hear this Mike. At least he lived a long happy life (from the sounds of it), so there will be many memories from many people to keep him from being forgotten.

[angelize56]

Mike: I was just wondering how your Grandma is doing... This loss has to be so hard on her...all those years together with her soul mate...I hope she gets through this alright as I also hope all the rest of your family does... *HUGS*

my condolences for the loss of your grandfather Mike.

if we continue to remember the ones that passed away they will never truly die.

they will live forever in our memory.

if we forget the ones that were than they are truly gone.



the "death" is not the worst thing in life.....it is the "anticipation" of death.

[weezyljm]

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. He may be physically gone - but will live on in cherished memories. I am glad that you got to be with him before he passed on. It helps with closure. Keep an eye on your grandmother though - it is very common that one will pass shortly after the other, as though they could not be kept apart for long - especially after such a long time together. My heart goes out to her. We lost my Mom 5 years ago - after 50 years together - and my Dad is still totally lost without her. Take Care.

[angelize56]

Mike: If you get a moment...how is your Grandma doing?

[TechGuy]

Thanks for asking! She's doing as well as can be expected, I think. I hope to go up and visit her again soon!

[angelize56]

You're welcome and great to hear that! I hope your whole family is doing good Mike! *HUGS*

[wordsmith]

Mike: Just remember each first is very hard to deal with. My Dad died last Aug so the first Thanksgiving, Christmas, his birthday and now Easter is upon us. Just give her as much love as you can.

[r3b0rn]

My grandfather passed away on aug 30 or 31st. I was away (I drove OTR and was in Kentucky) my ex wife called and said he had fallen and then when they tried to get him up he just went limp. My ex called 911 and her and my mom did CPR. The ambulance got here and the EMT's did what they could but his lips were blue. My grandmother sat there screaming and crying at him to get up and don't go. They had celebrated 57 years on the 13th of July. He had been in alot of pain from heart problems and stuff. he had been in and out of the VA for many surgeries and ailments. but the thing i regret is not being here. I watched him get older and it tore me apart and i rarely went to see him in his bed. i would check his blood pressure and give him insulin but that was all and his desire was for me to spend time and i wouldn't. i wanted to remember the man of strength who held 2 jobs and loved his family not the man who couldn't see or drive.

When he went parts of me and my grandma and mom and everyone he touched went with him. The thing I have hope in is he no longer has that pain and he is strong now. Although it hurts sometimes worse than i think is humanly possible to bear you should always remember the good times and the great man I am sure your grandfather was. Are not all Grandfathers and grand mothers great in their grandchildrens eyes? OK enough crying. i just saw that and well couldn't help it. Keep looking up. your grandmother will need strength and guidance it is sometimes the hardest thing cause when you see her you will see your grandpa by her. I know I do when i look at my grandmother or go visit her in the room where she lays reading or watching gameshows.

[reaper616]

Extremly sorry to hear this Mike....my greatest condolences to all of your family.

[angelize56]

Welcome to TSG r3b0rn....very sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandfather. Thanks for sharing with us! I'm 50 years old and my parents and both sets of Grandparents have been gone for quite some time...I miss that part of my family! My son never got to know the joy of having Grandparents...that bothers me because I loved going to my Grandparent's homes on Sundays and holidays...a pleasure I wish my son could have known...

[giovannicosta]

So sorry to hear this Mike...