It was a sad day today, I had to go to the wake for my grandfather :sad: .. He was an extraordinary man that ALWAYS thought of others before himself..

He passed on sat morning at age 91.. Although it saddens me to see him go, I can't help but think that he has to be in a better place.. the last two years have been an uphill struggle for him, as his body was just falling apart..TO tell the truth, I'm kind of relieved to see him at piece..

Anyway, didn't mean to bring the mood down but just wanted get a few things off my chest, kind of a memorial to a man I respected (maybe more than anybody else in the world)..

Scott

I have a Grandfather that's 93 and a Grandmother that's 89. They can still mow their lawn but we won't let them. My Grandfather has started shaking in his hands over the last year or so. My Grandmother told me he hurts the whole next day if he mows. He will never mow again on my watch. He's the best man I've ever known, far better than I. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope I go before my Grandfather.

Sorry for your loss, seems he had a full life and he IS in a better place.

I think YOU are kinda a memorial to him. I try to keep my family and friends alive in the things they taught me. Mike

[QUOTE= He was an extraordinary man that ALWAYS thought of others before himself.. [/QUOTE]

"To be born a gentleman is an accident..., to die one, an achievement.

I too, knew a man like that...., My Dad.

So sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandfather Scott, my prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
rachael anne

Scott, sorry for your loss, and based on your post you sound like one hell of a guy. I'm looking foward to meeting you at CB05.

Sorry to hear of your loss, May he rest in peace.

Gaz

"To be born a gentleman is an accident..., to die one, an achievement.

I too, knew a man like that...., My Dad.

Thats a really great quote.. Thanks everyone for the kind words, it helps more than you know..

Scott

im so sorry to hear of the loss

Wow, sorry to hear the news Scott,

I just found this thread. At 91 you can rest assured he had a full life and like you said he surely is in a better place.

I have a Great Grandmother who is 98 !!!! she is my children's Great Great Grandmother, 5 generations.... :eek:
Mentally , sharp as a tack, physically not to shabbie either and STILL lives on her own.

Take it easy Scott...........

at 91, i hope you got to hear all the stories this man had. i think it's a lost art, that young men don't actually sit and listen to the older ones. before the internet, that's how info and advise was passed, and i think it's a shame that more men don't pay attention to thier elders. sounds like you understood this and took advantage of the treasure before you. god rest his soul...