The Last of a Dying Breed

[joebryant]

So sorry, Buster. I can empathize with you because of all that my grandmother did for me. You'll have the memories all of your life; that's not compensation or replacement, but a good start.

 

[amyquilt]

 

[aberfitch]

Buster I am sorry for your. I will pray for you. Be strong and Proud.

 

[HennyPennies2007]

I always said that when that generation goes away....we will be the worse for it. Those hard working, tough folks who had integrity and built this country. My prayers go out to ya BUster.... your a lucky guy

 

[pokey]

i can relate and know how great you're loss is. never had a true father figure, until i met my father in law. he was truly a man of his word, loved his family, his community and was more of a father to me than my own father was.he is truly missed.....but these men would not want anyone to sit idle and cry. best thing to do is pick up were they left off and try to have the same standard they set.

 

[steffpeck]

 

[Reinbeau]

Grandparents can be such a special influence in your life. I lost my grandfather 28 years ago, I so wish he could have met his first great grandson

My grandmother passed in 1991, I think, I don't like to remember death dates, the only reason I know Papa's is because I had a baby that same year. ( miss them both to this day, tears come to my eyes when I remember them. (We won't talk about my mother's parents, they were never good parents, nevermind grandparents!) Let him know how you feel, Jared, while you still can and if you can. I have no grandchildren yet, I hope I can come close to being a good grandma to someone some day.

 

[crtrlovr]

I know where you're coming from, Buster. Remember him with love, and the best tribute you can leave or do for him is to live your life as an example of what he taught you, and to teach your sons how to be Godly men who love their wives and live their lives as an example to others. I know your grandpa must be proud of you, and I'm sure he knows how much you love him and are proud of him. Never pass up an opportunity to tell someone how much they mean to you!) I'm glad you had the chance to spend some quality time with him. I know you'll miss him.

 

[Buster]

Thank you everyone, for your support. My grandma says that he isn't coherent much anymore and he sleeps a lot. My mom is going over to be with her mom for the next week or so. My grandma is having a hard time because they've been married for 55 years and she doesn't want to be alone when my grandpa passes. My grandpa and I talked about me salvaging a door for my camper trailer from a camper he parted out, so my mom will be bringing that back for me from this trip. It will be nice to have that on my trailer instead of a plywood door and it will be nice to have something of his that he gave me when I work out of town.

 

[Mahonri]

I lost my dad's father when I was 12.

I lost my mother's father in 1997. He was 89 years old at the time... I was with him when HIS father died. (my G-Grandfather)

I have wonderful memories of both. I frequently write things down that I remember them saying.

Hope you have a chance to say "I love you" to grandpa before he goes. It will leave a hole in your heart, but you will heal with time.