I didn’t know you when I was born but I’m the luckiest person alive to have you as a Grandfather. It’s funny, I didn’t realize you were my step-grandfather until I was nine years old. It never occurred to me Granny’s last name was different from Daddy’s. One day Granny and I were talking and I saw both names together, I asked her about the difference and she told me about her divorce and that she married you years later. I thought for a minute then said “Gramps is my Gramps.”
You taught me more than I could ever give you credit for. Some of the greatest gifts you gave me were values, integrity, giving your word, making good on your commitments, and doing each project the best you can. God broke the mold when he made you!
Happy birthday, I know you and Granny are celebrating in heaven. She probably made you a German Chocolate cake.
I also celebrate your valor in serving our country and fighting on the front lines in Germany. You were so young when you joined but you knew that was your path. Why you kept your Bronze Star in your toolbox is something I will never understand.
I miss your laugh, words of wisdom, hearing about your life, and eating your great homecooked food, I miss you every minute of every day.
Melinda
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I’m happy you had such an important person in your life and felt loved by your grandparents, Melinda.
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It’s the best and deepest love I’ve ever had.
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What a sweet way to remember, to commemorate, this man who was so precious to you.
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Thank you! He was the most loving father figure to me. I just posted your Blogger Highlight.
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Thanks so much. I just went and found it. I very much appreciate your time and support. It’s generous of you to support other bloggers in this way.
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I share the sites and people that touch me in some way. My community aslo enjoyes it.
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I especially appreciate your last sentence regarding the archives. Very kind of you.
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Glad you liked it. People have responded to the post.
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Great. Glad to see that.
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what a beautiful tribute :)
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Thank you, John. He was special to me for sure. I’m sure your son and any other children think you are wonderful.
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hahaha; yes, I feel the love :)
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He was a was a wonderful man. So glad you had him in your life.
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He was goergious when he was young with those deep blue eyes. Yet he waiting until he was 35 to get married. I guess he knew to wait for the right one.
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He must have been a humble man to keep his bronze star in his toolbox. What a special tribute. You were blessed to have his example and love in your life🙏🏻♥️.
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Yes I was blessed. He was the best father and Gramp’s I could have eveer had. He loved my Granny until she took her last breath and in truth he never stopped loving her.
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Beautiful♥️.
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What a beautiful tribute to your gramps! Hope he’s celebrating up in heaven with a big party!
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Probably a big one because he had so many friends.
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