A Remembrance

My Great-Grandfather passed away nearly two weeks ago. As far as natural virtues go, he had many of them. He was a kind and generous person. I also thought he was very patient and slow to anger, but of course I have no idea what he was like when he was younger. He will always have my respect for what he has done for me and how much better he made my life. It was him who made it possible for me to live in a comfortable home and decent schools growing up. He and his wife, Peg, took me to the zoo as a child. They always came to visit me on my birthday growing up. When I was taking driving classes in high school, he was the only person who was able to pick me up. He bragged to his friends that he had a "job." I can't remember what we talked about on those drives home, but I can say that I cherished the time that we spent together. He also came over and "saved" me when I was locked out of the house one time when my parents were working.

Grandpa Bob was a simple man, he liked simple and plain things. He grew up on a farm, on a road which now bears the family name. He was a practical man with a big smile and a genuine love for his family. He lived a good life and I will always remember him with gratitude and a warm fondness. Not a Catholic, but you can read his obituary here.