Poppa was 98.875 years old. Served in the army during world war two. Lived a good life as a photographer after the war. Moved from St Loius to Dallas in mid 60's. That man taught me alot. If you still have grand parents go visit.
Posts: 1660 | Location: TEXAS | Registered: August 17, 2014
My condolences for your loss. Sounds like a good long life. When someone lives to be a hundred or so, I think that is a life worth celebrating. A year from now, take his favorite liquor to his grave, pour two shots and down one. Think about him and his life and how you were affected by him.
Leave the other shot there, for him.
Posts: 7882 | Location: Dallas | Registered: August 04, 2011
Sorry for your loss. Grandparents have a special place in our hearts, I think about my pop-pop almost daily.
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Grand parents hold a special place in our hearts and in my case it wasn’t until after they left us did I realize how much they taught us and had to give. Now that I’m a grandparent I am hoping to live up to the responsibility with regards to my grandchildren.
------------------ Eddie
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I had to do the math. He was 21 in 1945. We’re getting to the last ones of them. My dad was also in WW2 and he died in 2000.
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