My dear sweet Grandpa passed away peacefully this afternoon. My heart is full...of sadness, gratitude, love, etc... Those who knew my Grandpappy knows of the amazing strength he had. Back in his younger years he worked in a mine pulling cable up mountains where he built an INCREDIBLE strength in his grip. Anyone that would shake his hand could feel his strong grip. If you wanted to shake it long enough, he would squeeze until your knuckles and fingers felt like they would break.
In his football days, he was given the name "Iron Mike". He definitely lived up to his name. He was an incredible athlete. He was one of BYU's star football players. In fact, he scored one of the winning touch downs that beat the "U" back in 1940's just before he left to war. Always a proud story we have of Grandpappy. In 2005 he was recognized and received BYU's 'hall of fame' in their athletic department. What an honor. So proud.
He served honorably in World War II. I always LOVED hearing his heroic stories of courage and strength that will stay with me forever.
Grandpa was an incredible piano player. He played by ear and could play just about anything you asked him too. Oh he was amazing. I can still hear his music playing in my mind and heart. It will live on forever.
I love you Grandpappy. You have been the greatest example of strength and courage. I am so blessed to have such an amazing Grandpa. His legacy will forever live strong.
In his football days, he was given the name "Iron Mike". He definitely lived up to his name. He was an incredible athlete. He was one of BYU's star football players. In fact, he scored one of the winning touch downs that beat the "U" back in 1940's just before he left to war. Always a proud story we have of Grandpappy. In 2005 he was recognized and received BYU's 'hall of fame' in their athletic department. What an honor. So proud.
He served honorably in World War II. I always LOVED hearing his heroic stories of courage and strength that will stay with me forever.
Grandpa was an incredible piano player. He played by ear and could play just about anything you asked him too. Oh he was amazing. I can still hear his music playing in my mind and heart. It will live on forever.
I love you Grandpappy. You have been the greatest example of strength and courage. I am so blessed to have such an amazing Grandpa. His legacy will forever live strong.
4 comments:
Mandy, I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpappy! What an amazing man! And that picture of you two is so precious!
Your Grandpa sounds like he was an amazing man.
If you need us to watch Emma while you do family things the next few days, let us know!
Mandy, my prayers are with you and your family. I know it's so hard. I'm glad you have such amazing memories of your granddad. He sounds wonderful.
Mandy, I am so sorry that your grandpa passed away. Grandparents are so precious, and when I lost 2 of mine I felt as if I had lost some love in the world that had been made just for me. But families are forever and we will both get to see our sweet grandparents again.
Love you, miss you, and have you in my heart.
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