My Grandmother on my Father's side passed away the first week of January 2007. The family was expecting it, so it was sad but not really a shock. Then I came out of a meeting yesterday AM, I had a ton of messages on my Cell and my Office phone. For some reason my heart just sank. My Grandfather (mother's side) passed away January 29, 2007 at 10:45am. He got from from his Dialaysys (sp) appoint and told my grandmother he was not feeling well. He then went to lay down and passed away. This has left a huge hole in my heart. To our family he truly was an American hero.

He was born on 12/25/1925 in Arkansas. He lived through the depression andmoved out to California in the 30's with his family. He joined the Merchant Marines and fought in the Pacific theater for the Army. He survived being shot; malaria; starvation, and numerous other hardships. He came home after the war to a babygirl and when on to have another girl and a boy. He was a painter and started his own painting company.

Grandpa, thanks for all you have taught me and make sure you watch the superbowl with us from that higher place.

Thanks for listening.

Aubrey H Peterson 12/25/1925 01/29/2007

 

I am sorry for your loss and thank him for his service to our country. I'm sure he will be missed.

 

For starters, remember he's going to a better place and that he'll always be there in your memories and in your heart. That said, I'm truly sorry to hear about your loss. I know what its like to lose people you love or care about.

In the last 6 months, my brother has lost his grandmother, his grandfather, and his greatgrandfather. In fact, he lost his great grandfather on one weekend, and his grandfather the following weekend. It's truly hard to lose someone like that so unexpectantly.

Best wishes and deepest condolences to you and your family.

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WOW that sucks !! I'm sorry for your loss bro. I never have the right words for these types of situations, but in his case it sounds like he led a full and happy life.

Sorry for your loss bro ...

 

Sorry to hear of your loss. The way you describe him, it sounds like he was a real good man who lived a full and rewarding life. At least he didn't suffer in the end. [sm=patriot.gif]

 

Sorry to hear about your loss,
It sounds like he was the kind of man the world needs more of.

Paul

 

See that ??

THAT's the kinda stuffI can NEVER come up with. How comeI can never come up with some cool words like that ??

Well ... HIS words pretty much sum it all up. Nice job PRam !!

 

Sorry for your loss, he sound's like he was a hell of a man.

 

Thanks Mayfair,
I just hoped we have all helped a fellow member in some way

 

I feel for ya brother...

Last time I saw my grandfather was the day before I left for Basic Training.

I was kind of a trouble kid (go figure) and the old man, with his cane and all, grabbed me by the collar and put me up against a wall and said, "Don't you think of coming back here early"

That's the last time I saw him. Vet of WWII and Korea.

It's alwasy tough losing good folks, but he's better off where he is now.

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