Grandpa helped and inspired more people than I'll ever be able to count. He invited me into his home to pursue my college education, lending a helping hand every step of the way with anything he could. The memories i most recall were watching sports games with him, holiday dinners, and nights when i was up late studying, when he would come in my room and take time to tell me everyones hard work always pays off in the end. The times i missed him most was my last semester when i was up late studying hoping for encouragement, and my graduation. I rememeber him now with each good day im blessed with, meals and snacks i knew he enjoyed, games with his favorite sports teams, and my successes knowing he's played a part in each one.