Please keep him in your thoughts. My mother flew to the Philippines last week to be with him, and she called me at 3am to let me know that he had passed. He was 91, and a f*cking brilliant man. Graduated high school by 14, had his JD by 20, and became an attorney and then a judge by his mid-twenties. We may be flying over there later this week or next for the funeral.
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. 91 is a quite an age to reach. I hope you were able to know him well. My prayers are you with you and your family.
Sorry to hear it man... that's bad news 91 is a ripe old age... sounds like the man lived a full life... still always sad to see them go at any age.
Sorry to hear that mate, i have lost all 4 Grandparents in the last five or so years so i know how you feel
so sorry for your loss. my grandfather recently passed. i was with him with my right hand on his forehead. he did not pass alone, he knew we were there with him. my thoughts, for you and your family. michael
My grandparents died when I was very young, I wish that I knew them. Feel blessed that you knew your grandfather. Cherish his memory.
Ditto: I never met Grand Parents on my Dad's side and hardly remember Grand Parents from my Mom's side. Both passed away when I was 3 & 5. Though your loss is sad, you are lucky. I wish I knew my Grand Parents. They are people that break all the rules, give you chocolate and all sorts of spoiling you can't get at home. That's their job and Mom can't say squwat! I wish I had the blessing you had.
That is so true, i feel very lucky that i didnt lose a grandparent until i was 20 or 21 and i even had a great grandmother who was nearly 101 when she died. My Grandma on my mums side lived very close, and i used to go there after school until my parents got home from work. She used to load me up with coke and sweets even though my parents asked her not too Her passing was the hardest becasue she was so ill with cancer over such a long period of time.
Same here. My dad's mom passed when my dad was in his early 20's. Long before I was born. When she died, my dad's dad's heart and soul died with her. My dad always said I never knew my real grandpa. It's almost like he had a love for my grandma that most dream of. My mom's dad and I were very close, he died when I was 10. I didn't realize until I was 16 how close we were. This is the point in my life I slowly spirled into a depression. My mom's mom had a massive stroke when I was 12. Although she lived until January of 2007 I never really was able to know her either. She was paralysed on one side and couldn't talk. It certainly had an effect on me, and still does. Still hurts to think about it. Memories are fading, at least I have pictures. I hope C, you were able to establish great memories with your grandfather.
My sincerest condolences. He can Rest In Peace with blessed assurance he will not be forgotten, as many can attest a family's patriarch passing, while difficult, is tempered by their legacy.
My condolences, and may he RIP. Take joy in celebrating his life, less focus on mourning his passing. I lost all my grandparents before I really remember them. Unfortunately my most vivid memory is one grandmother yelling at me for playing a slinky on the patio. Of course, she COULD have been yelling at me for something else that I'm repressing?!?!?!?
Sounds like he lived a full life & is recognized for his contributions. Just be there for your family for support if they need it. Give love & acknowledge how he touched your life. Be strong my man.