Lost my grandpa today

October 11, 2023, 09:37 PM

Blue Dog

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.

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October 11, 2023, 10:29 PM

old rugged cross

Sorry to hear. A good long life your grandpa had. Bless him for serving his country in a time of great need.

As said. May his memory be a great blessing to you.

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October 11, 2023, 11:17 PM

darthfuster

He sounds like a good man. I’m sorry he’s gone. I hope you’ll find peace and fulfillment in your memories of him.

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October 12, 2023, 12:00 AM

83v45magna

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.

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October 12, 2023, 03:27 AM

Patriot

Sorry for your loss. Grandparents have a special place in our hearts, I think about my pop-pop almost daily.

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October 12, 2023, 05:56 AM

smlsig

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.

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October 12, 2023, 08:44 PM

SigFan

So very sorry for your loss. I hope your fond memories of him are of some comfort to you as you grieve his passing.

Regards From Sunny Tucson,
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October 12, 2023, 09:06 PM

Rey HRH

May he rest in peace.

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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