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Alienator |
My father died when I was 3 and I spend an awful lot of time with his parents growing up. Grandpa Jay was a father figure in my life and always a good man. I'm extremely thankful that I realized early on how valuable he was and spent as much time as I could with him and my grandpa. My grandma passed away from cancer 3 years ago which was extremely hard. My grandpa took it in stride and I brought my kids up to see him as much as possible. Unfortunately, after a hard life his body just couldn't keep up anymore. He had a couple surgeries which caused blood clots. The kicker was when he passed out fishing on the outer banks before we made it out there. He suffered two more, spent about a month in the hospital before his body finally gave out. He was a Korean war Army veteran in artillery. He used to tell me stories about his childhood and hunting rabbits with his hound dogs so they could put food on the table. He had always wanted M16 since the Army but never got one because my grandma hated guns. When she passed, I took my last lower and built him an AR for Christmas. He literally took it the next day to get outfitted with a scope and sling. He would whip it out to show people and was extremely proud. Its such a hard loss and I hate having to go through his things and I just wish we still had him here. My Aunt and Uncle were extremely generous to give me the Winchester 67A he had since childhood and I also got back the AR that brought him so much joy.   SIG556 Classic P220 Carry SAS Gen 2 SAO SP2022 9mm German Triple Serial P938 SAS P365 FDE Psalm 118:24 "This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" | ||
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That is a great story Sig4. He sounds like a great man. I can appreciate how and why you grew so close to him. My wife had a similar childhood with her grandparents. May God bless and hold him. Another great American. Prayers for you as it is obviously a tough loss for you. "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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Barbarian at the Gate |
Very sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace. “Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present Generation to preserve your Freedom! I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in Heaven, that I ever took half the Pains to preserve it.” ― John Adams "Fire can be our friend; whether it's toasting marshmallows, or raining down on Charlie." - Principal Skinner. | |||
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Yokel |
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for sharing some info about him. Prayers sent for some comfort. Beware the man who only has one gun. He probably knows how to use it! - John Steinbeck | |||
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| I have not yet begun to procrastinate |
Thank you for sharing your story. You were a good grandson. May your grandfather RIP. -------- After the game, the King and the pawn go into the same box. | |||
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Not really from Vienna |
Condolences to you and the rest of the family on your loss. | |||
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Go Vols! |
Very sorry for your loss. Nice items to keep close and think of him. | |||
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Your grampa was a very good man. Cherish the memories my friend. | |||
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| Gone but Together Again. Dad & Uncle  |
Very sorry for your loss. | |||
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Ammoholic |
My grandpa just turned 85 in August. I hope he's here for a while. My father was out of my life, I spent a lot of time with him growing up. It will be devastating when he passed, he's the glue that holds us all together. My condolences, may he rest in peace. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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I'm very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful guy, and the world has been made better by his time here. | |||
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Sorry for your loss, you will hold onto many memories you spent with him. My suggestion is to write them down so you can pass them on to your children. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ | |||
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semi-reformed sailor |
May his memory be a blessing. "Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein “You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020 “A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker | |||
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| A day late, and a dollar short  |
Sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. ____________________________ NRA Life Member, Annual Member GOA, MGO Annual Member | |||
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May he Rest In Peace. Man, what a great story and a lifetime of memories. " like i said,....i didn't build it, i didn't buy it, and i didn't break it." | |||
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| Man Once Child Twice |
My condolences to your family. You have a lot of good memories to enjoy. | |||
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Alea iacta est |
Very sorry for your loss. I’m glad you have good memories of him to share. The “lol” thread | |||
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Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet. |
Very sorry for your loss. I never know my grandfathers as the died before I came along. Always wish that was not the case. Thom "Tulta munille!" NRA Benefactor Life Member NRA Certified Instructor NRA Range Safety Officer SAF Life Member | |||
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My sincere condolences to you and your family. I am really glad for you that you had a close relationship with your grandfather. He gave you a family legacy...pass on the wisdom that you learned from him. If there are things in my life I regret, I do regret not having any relationship with either of my grandfathers due to parental divorce and family bullshit beyond my control. "If you’re a leader, you lead the way. Not just on the easy ones; you take the tough ones too…” – MAJ Richard D. Winters (1918-2011), E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil... Therefore, as tongues of fire lick up straw and as dry grass sinks down in the flames, so their roots will decay and their flowers blow away like dust; for they have rejected the law of the Lord Almighty and spurned the word of the Holy One of Israel." - Isaiah 5:20,24 | |||
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My prayers and condolences. Rick Texting.......easier than calling. | |||
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