Bought a 4 pack of white T-shirts today...

[Peace]

...one is for my Grandaddy. It will be under his best suit tomorrow, and I will crack a smile and remember him every time I pull one of the other three out of the drawer. Kind of neat to be able to share one last thing.

93 years old, Army Air Force in WWII, retired firefighter, was a loving husband for 65 years.

When my son and I pluck sweet potatoes out of the ground, peel them with my pocket knife, and savor earth and sun, saying, "How sweet it is!", my heart will be full - knowing that my son is going to be at least a little bit like the great grandad that loved us so well. Edited September 13, 2013 by Peace

[dralarms]

Wow, my prayers go out to you and your family, granddad's hold a special place don't they.

[rugerla1]

Sorry for y'alls loss, I always picture my Pappaw in his white t-shirts.

[Smith]

What was his name if you don't mind me asking. I had a friend who just passed that fits that description. He was the kind of man I hope to be if I am fortunate enough to live half as long. His name was Bob Gardner.

[Peace]

Smith, I'm sorry to hear about your friend's passing. I guess there are two wonderful gentlemen who are being celebrated this week.

[tennessee01tacoma]

My papaw always wears grey t-shirts with the pocket on it. I know life will not be the same without him. Mammaw passed away 2 years ago. Edited September 8, 2013 by tennessee01tacoma

[RED333]

I remember very little of any of my grandparents. My parents are the

last born, so mine were very old when I was born. I was, am told storys

about them.

Sorry for yalls loss, my prays to you and your family's.

[Dustbuster]

My condolences, tough losing a lives one who was a hero as well sounds like you'll keep his legacy running
Best regards

[DaveS]

Sorry for your lose Sir....prayers go out to your family!

 

DaveS

[Tuffus]

Sorry for your loss. Savor the time you spent with him. Both of my grandfathers died before I was born. I would love to have the memories you must enjoy. I like the t shirt thing you have going there.

[Dolomite`s Breezy]

I am sorry for your loss.

He lived a life  full of stories I bet :)

[TerryW]

Those are very kind heart felt words.  It hurts my heart to hear of your loss.  You are a tribute to the legacy he left behind. 

[frankmako]

sorry for your loss. 

[NoBanStan]

That's very well put. Sounds like you're a lucky man to have had him in your life and you'll be a better man because of it. Now just keep that in mind with your own legacy and the cycle will continue on.

[broylz]

I am sorry to hear of his passing but from your posting, I can tell he is one of the few great men around.

 

my grandfather just turned 80 and I know men like them just don't come along often.

[Patton]

I have lived a similar experience, I came home on leave in 05 for my grandfather's funeral. My granny handed me an unopened package of white Stafford T's he had bought the day before. I have been sleeping in them since then.

It sucks man, I think of him several times a day and you will do the same.

[peejman]

Condolences to you and your family.  I lost my sole remaining grandparent (grandma) a couple weeks ago, she was 96.  Both of my grandfathers passed before I was born.  My wife's grandfather is still around and I really like the fact that not only do my boys have 2 grandfathers, they also have a great grandfather. 

[Guest 6.8 AR]

...one is for my Grandaddy. It will be under his best suit tomorrow, and I will crack a smile and remember him every time I pull one of the other three out of the drawer. Kind of neat to be able to share one last thing. 93 years old, Army Air Force in WWII, retired firefighter, was a loving husband for 65 years. When my son and I pluck sweet potatoes out of the ground, peel them with my pocket knife, and savor earth and sun, saying, "How sweet it is!", my heart will be full - knowing that my son is going to be at least a little bit like the great grandad that loved us so well.

You will also share a lifetime of memories. It looks like there was a lot of love and admiration to remember. God bless you.

That was nice to hear.