Kimmy, You have my sympathy on the loss of Grandpa.

Your Grandpa is extra special because he was a WWII veteran! My husband is a WWII history buff and through him, I have learned exactly what PRICE WAS PAID for our countries FREEDOM. It cost dearly as your Grandpa knew by the loss of many of his buddies. Through the stories he told you or you know he couldn't tell you, that fact lives on. I only regret that too many people think FREEDOM is their right. It is not a right, it is a PRIVILEDGE that was bought with the highest PRICE!

I personally salute your Grandpa and thank him. And thank you for sharing a little bit of him with us through your post!