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Grandfather died lastnight...

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  1. Cicada

    Cicada Formula 3

    May 22, 2005
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    Indian Wells, CA
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    Bryan
    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.
     
  2. Oceanic815

    Oceanic815 Formula 3

    Apr 30, 2008
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    Central Oregon
    Sorry to hear of your loss. :(
     
  3. jk0001

    jk0001 F1 Veteran

    Oct 18, 2005
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    may he RIP, sorry to hear your loss
     
  4. WJHMH

    WJHMH Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Sep 5, 2001
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    My condolences to you & your family.
     
  5. LUV 4REZS

    LUV 4REZS Formula Junior

    Aug 7, 2008
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    Sorry to hear the bad news, God bless.
     
  6. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    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.
     
  7. SRT Mike

    SRT Mike Two Time F1 World Champ

    Oct 31, 2003
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    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.
     
  8. zoRob

    zoRob Formula 3

    Oct 31, 2006
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    Cambs, UK
    Sorry to hear that mate, i have lost all 4 Grandparents in the last five or so years so i know how you feel :(
     
  9. copterjon

    copterjon Formula 3
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    Nov 11, 2005
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    My condolences to you & your family.
     
  10. Dom

    Dom F1 Veteran
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    Nov 5, 2002
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    So sorry for your loss.

    Dom
     
  11. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    Dec 10, 2005
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    Sorry to hear of your loss mate. :(:(

    He did sound like an amazing guy!! :(:(
     
  12. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    Sep 30, 2003
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    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
     
  13. UroTrash

    UroTrash Four Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 20, 2004
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    My thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
     
  14. pks41805

    pks41805 Formula 3

    Aug 4, 2007
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    My grandparents died when I was very young, I wish that I knew them. Feel blessed that you knew your grandfather. Cherish his memory.
     
  15. Darolls

    Darolls F1 Veteran
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    Jul 2, 2003
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    I extend my condolences; I too know the pain too many times!
     
  16. PeterS

    PeterS Five Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 24, 2003
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    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.
     
  17. zoRob

    zoRob Formula 3

    Oct 31, 2006
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    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 :D Her passing was the hardest becasue she was so ill with cancer over such a long period of time.
     
  18. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    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.
     
  19. wax

    wax Five Time F1 World Champ
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    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.
     
  20. darth550

    darth550 Six Time F1 World Champ
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    Jul 14, 2003
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    My condolences......
     
  21. JustinS

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    Aug 11, 2005
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    Best to you and your family, will be in my prayers.
     
  22. bernardo66

    bernardo66 The Crazy Cat Man
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    Dec 14, 2003
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    RIP :(

    ...and keep your chin up. :)
     
  23. Waldoonay

    Waldoonay Formula Junior

    Mar 5, 2007
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    Sorry to hear about your loss, it's never easy losing a loved one.
     
  24. ski_bum

    ski_bum Formula 3

    Dec 26, 2002
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    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?!?!?!?
     
  25. venusone

    venusone F1 Rookie

    Mar 20, 2004
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    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.
     

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