My grampa died today..

chris4570 · Post by **chris4570** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:29 pm

I got a call this morning at about 5am. It wasn't the call you want to get. My grampa passed away. It has hit me pretty hard. I've shed a good number of tears, and I'm sure I will shed a good number more.

I owe a lot to my grandfather. The love of the outdoors. My passion for hunting. My love for ironwork. My love for my wife. Values instilled. Memories to be cherished.

I feel the need to go for a walk with his shotgun. A tribute.

I love you grampa!!!

From the good old days.

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:36 pm

Deepest Sympathy Chris. He will look over you when you carry his shotgun in memory.

Pydpiper · Post by **Pydpiper** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:38 pm

Sorry to hear of the loss Chris, I hope you have some family around you right now.

VixChix · Post by **VixChix** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:45 pm

Chris, I'm so very sorry for your loss!!!

Go for that walk with his shotgun... it'll be good even if you feel all torn up inside.

Will say a prayer and be thinking of you and your family as you grieve the loss of your grandfather.

diesel · Post by **diesel** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:50 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nocturnal · Post by **Nocturnal** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:00 pm

Sorry for your loss Chris,comforting prayers sent for you and your family!!

saxman · Post by **saxman** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:04 pm

Sorry to hear that my friend.
Sounds like a great man.

GaryL · Post by **GaryL** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:15 pm

Deepest Sympathy Chris.
Take that walk and as VixChix stated "Go for that walk with his shotgun... it be good even if you feel all torn up inside. "

It will help for sure. Prayers be with you and family!!

And SCOTT stated :
"Sorry to hear that my friend.
Sounds like a great man."

I say also.... again my Deepest Sympathy Chris.

GaryL

vixenmaster · Post by **vixenmaster** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:40 pm

Tis very sad day when we lose a close personal family member. we will pray for you

wabi · Post by **wabi** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:55 pm

Sorry to hear the bad news Chris.
Wish I could offer words of comfort and wisdom, but at times there's just no words that will do the job.

K-Man · Post by **K-Man** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:57 pm

Chris,

My Grandfather taught me all I know about the great outdoors also. He passed about 5 years ago and I still have not gotten over it. There are a lot of people I did spend more time with but the times with him I remember with much greater detail. He was larger than life. He is still with me every step I take in the woods-I make sure of that. I can relate.

Sorry for your loss.

K-Man

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:15 pm

Very sorry to hear the news....prayers and thoughts your way.

Robin

sleddog2 · Post by **sleddog2** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:46 pm

Soo sorry for the loss of your "GRANDPA!!!!"

Sleddog

Phoenix_Tom · Post by **Phoenix_Tom** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:47 pm

Sorry for your loss Chriss. My sincerest condolences.

Golden Eagle · Post by **Golden Eagle** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 4:07 pm

My Condolences Chris. Prayers to you and your Family.