From the start we look up to our grandparents with love and perfect adoration. Oli and I each have just 1 precious grandparent left. How fortunate we are as this is 1 more than many people have.
An old NAVY poem made think me of him this day...
Through heavy winds
and pitch and list
our thoughts are encompassed
by those we miss.
As hours turn to days
and days to months
we think of the place
we came from once.
We think of those
We've come to love
We think of how thankful
we are for freedom
And to those who must fight; and remain
To those we've left behind we send
Strength From the Seas.
Grandpa sent strength and encouragement to everyone he met. He loved life... was determined and not afraid to try or learn anything.
When he'd see you he'd always brighten with a smile and a special twinkle in his eye. ... ".. Grandpa " I'd said... "When I was little I always liked to sit in Your office chair because it made me feel special and I thought it was the biggest and comfy-est and it smelled like you.... mint tobacco."
Always there when you needed his support. Even when I never expected grandparents to make a long drive to see a track meet or performance or graduation.... I would turn and see Grandpa Chuck and grandma becky looking and cheering on.
Always offering words of help and encouragement in all of my endeavors particularly when it came to school and entrepreneurship. Knowing this encouragement extended to all whom he met as well.
I am deeply thankful for the times we had with him, for his service to others And for his wise words of advice. For those he left behind....
May we be blessed to have so many friends and pass on that same love and kindness to all WE meet as he did. And May we ALL be blessed to embolden and touch as many hearts as he has. Gob Bless you Grandpa. See you again someday and until then ... We all miss and love you very much. ~Mel
