Kimmy and Kia mourn

[Albea]

Kimmy:
Thank you for sharing those wonderful memories with us. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved grandfather. He sounds like a great man whose life will always be part of yours.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, Kimmy, I am soooo sorry, to hear about your Grandfather. I know how you feel.

My dad's mother, died when my dad was only 18 years old! I didn't even get to meet her.

I will keep you and your family, in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Sarah & Sadie

[lizbud]

Kimmy,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandpa.
His spirit and wisdom will live on in your heart forever.
Please accept my sincere condolences. Kia can be a
big help to you during this sad time. Liz.

[RachelJ]

Kimmy

I am so sorry for your loss. The more caring and loving a person is, the harder it is when they must leave us. What a beautiful tribute you have written for your grandfather. He must have known how very special he was to you and what a joy it must have been to know how much you cared for him and appreciated him. He was obviously a good grandpa and you a good granddaughter.

Like the others your tribute brings back memories of my own grandpa who died when I was about your age. He is the one deceased relative that I *talk to* sometimes. I really hope he hears me and knows how much he meant to me. So, Kimmy, I'm going to join you.....I love you Grandpa.

[mugsy]

Kimmy,

You have the Kendall's sympathy. Your grandpa sounded really neat. My dad is a WWII vet...he was a pilot and flew B-17s (the Flying Fortress) over Germany...he doesn't really talk a lot about the fighting, but has great stories to tell also. I wouldn't trade him for anything. He is 83 and is basically an invalid, but he's still my dad. Your grandpa sounds like he had a full life, and I'm really sorry for your loss. Be proud to have a veteran as a grandpa because, because of him, we are able to live as we do...free and with everything we could ever want and also be proud that he was YOUR grandpa!

Molly

[tatsxxx11]

Dearest Kimmy
I am so sorry to hear of your Grandpa's passing. What an amazing man, dedicated, courageous, compassionate; a true American Hero. You have written so tenderly of your relationship with him. He surely played an important role in your life here on earth, and will forever hold a very special place in your heart. He may be gone from this physical world, buy Kimmy, I think there is a lot of him, his spirit and his love, in you, and that will live on. I have always believed that the greatest thing a person can do in his or her life, is to have made a real difference, a positive one, in the life of another. I think your Grandpa did just that for you. What a wonderful, loving, lasting legacy that is. Thank you for sharing your memories of him with us. How proud you must be so say you are his grandaughter. We love you Grandpa.

Kimmy, my family sends to you and your family all of our love and will keep you in our heart and our prayers. Love, Sandra

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Kimmy, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Granpa did have a wonderful, exciting life. It sounds like he lived life to the fullest, something we all wish we could do. I can imagine how much you miss him, he was your best friend.
Don went in the Navy at 18 and spent many years in there. He retired in the 60s. He was in heliocopters during Korea and Viet Nam. Once a Navy man always a Navy man.
Your Grandpa was one of our true Heros and I know he will be greatly missed.
Jackie

[kobieeli]

I'm so sorry to hear of your beloved Grandpa's passing, Kimmy. You wrote a wonderful tribute for such a special man. It made me realize how much I missed not having a grandfather in my life for the past many years (the first died when I was only a year old, the other when I was ten). They are a treasure, each and every one.

[AmberLee]

{{{Kimmy}}},

So sorry to hear of your grandfather's death. This must be a rough time for you. Your stories of his life and what he meant to you will be very healing. Treasure the memories and work with your family right now. [Also the Pet Talk bunch is good to share memories with. ] Hang in there.

[sammi]

So sorry you last your grandfather. Sounds like you have wonderful memories of him. Will keep you in my prayers.

[Pam]

I'm so sorry to hear of your grandfather. The tribute that you wrote for him is very touching and special. I never knew either one of my grandfathers. They had passed away when I was a baby, before I was old enough to become acquainted with them. You have wonderful memories to cherish and hopefully they will help get you through this sorrowful time. May each day be a little easier for you..

[Stenograsaurus]

Kimmy:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your grandfather. I will say a prayer that you and the rest of your family finds strength and comfort during this most difficult time.
Beth

[Gio]

Kimmy,

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather My thoughts are with your entire family.

[ramanth]

Thank you everyone.

It's more of a shock now. Last week was hard but this week will be harder. My parents and grandma will get home today. For now the funeral is scheduled for Friday.

I'm oddly calm now but I know I'll lose it on Thursday. Or tonight when I get home and see my parents.

When I got the call Friday night, I called Andy immediately and he wasted no time in driving out to my house. I cried while waiting for him. Poor Kia didn't know what was wrong but did her best to make me smile.

Kimmy, I'm so so sorry about your grandfather. It sounds like he led a great life though. Take care of yourself. I'm glad you had Andy around to help you through this.

My condolences to you and your whole family.