My Grandad

[Raider Nation Fisher]

Well the day started pretty good Until around 10. My pops called and told me my grandpop had died. It wasn't really to unexpected, he had (the big C) and was 89 years old. Still though I feel numb right now. Part of me is happy cause he ain't hurting anymore, and is in a much better place. Yet the rest of me misses him. I don't mourn for him, he's doing allright now. I mourn for myself, because I miss him. I got to spend time with him every weekend, minus a two year stretch when I was in college, since I was 13. Plus growing up, my pops worked at night, my grandpop took me to all my little league games and practices that were during the week.Afterwhich we would go out and get fish and chips at Captain Ds. He also drove me to school every morning from 7th grade til I turned 16.I really miss the old man. I realize that no one is truely gone forever cause they dwell with in your heart, but that doesn't really make me feel much better right now. I believe it is time to go get some ink work done on me now. Hopefully that will make me feel better.

Peace out til later. Raider.

[Lund Explorer]

Sorry to hear about that Raider. It sounds stupid, but the pain, the hollow feeling, that fog you probably feel surrounded by right now does subside with time. You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[K_Mac]

My condolences as well Raider. Losing a loved one hurts and I'm not sure the pain ever goes away entirely, but with time the good memories will become more sweet than bitter. I will also keep you and yours in my payers.

[Hi Salenity]

Sounds like a great man...

[slonezp]

My condolences.

[Fat-G]

Hey man, I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. My grandfather passed in the fall of last year, my grandmother the fall of this year. Needless to say, it was and still is tough on my dad. I didn't know either of them well enough to really feel anything, I saw them maybe once every two years, and both were expected.

Just remember all of the good times you had with him and strive to be what he was to you to your kids and grandchildren.

[Bluebasser86]

My great grandma died about a month ago at 97 years old. She was a really good lady and was always smiling. The main thing she stressed to everyone towards the end was not to let her passing interfere with our lives in a negative way but to remember the good times with her.

My condolences to your family but remember the good times and know that he's in a better place now.

[Raider Nation Fisher]

Thanks for all the kind words and well wishes. For the most part everyone seems to be pretty ok right now. I'm going to work in the yard at my grandmoms tomorrow so Hopefully I can keep her in good spirits. Again thanks for the kind words everyone. It means a lot to me.

[preach4bass]

Sorry to hear about your grandad. Happy to hear he's in a better place!

[jeremyt]

Raider, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Be glad that you had the relationship that you did and always remember the good times! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[grimlin]

Sorry for your lost. It sounds like he was very near and dear to you. Be glad you got to spend all that time with him and remember all them memories. He's in a better place now.

[Glenn]

Sorry to hear that. Even though it wasn't "a surprise", it doesn't make it feel any better.

[Sam]

Memories.

You have some great memories.

Keep them and share them with your kids and grandkids.

So sorry to hear about his passing. He sounds like a great guy and you were very fortunate to have him in your life.

[flippin and pitchin]

Raider, I am sorry to hear of the loss of Grandpops. This may sound strange, but the fact you feel the loss of your grandfather the way you do tells me he was a man blessed with the love and admiration of a grandson. Take the fruits of the relationship with Grandpops and pass it on. I lost my grandfather in 1976 and still miss him deeply. I lost my dad in 1998 and miss him every day. The fact we miss those we love shows how they were and are still a part of us. Thanks for sharing that piece of your life. We all have more in common than just a little green fish.

[A-Jay]

Very sorry to hear about your Grandfather's passing.

I've always believed that Grandparents are so special.

They help us learn who we are and where we came from.

You have some great memories to keep close.

I hope your Grandfather's spirit can help you and your family though this time.

A-Jay

[Bankbeater]

I'm sorry to hear about your loss.

[mrmacwvu1]

sorry for your loss