OK this is a eulogy I wrote for my Grandfather, after he passed away and his funeral. It is all the things I wish I could of thought of for the eulogy I read at his funeral. It's kind of my healing process, supposed to help. Anyways kinda got inspired to post if from my AP mommy Patty with her poem to terrbear. Who knows maybe it will help. 1
Grandpa, Grandpa Don, Dad, Uncle Don, and Donal. These are all of your names and I’m sure I have missed a few. Though none of them could ever compare or represent the person you were, the person you are. You are many things to many different people; you were a craftsman, a veteran, a servant to god, a helper, a worker of the land, a mechanic, a gentleman but more importantly you are my hero. I know if I grow up to be half the person you are; I will be one of the better people on this earth. 2
You have become a friend to many people in your years on this earth. You gave to them all, so unselfishly, whenever anyone needed anything you were always the first to lend a hand. You have shown me many things in this life, things I will never forget. You were there when my dad wasn’t and you were there when my mom wasn’t. You were everything to me and now you are gone. I know you are with Grandma now, and I hope you give her a hug for me. She was your one true love, the one you longed to be back with. I remember when she was sick, you stood by her side, you took care of her when she couldn’t take care of herself, and you loved her unconditionally even when it was obvious she wouldn’t be around on earth much longer. You were the one to teach me to drive; you were the one to show me unconditional love, and you were the one to show me how gentlemen should behave. These are life lessons you can never take back, all the ones you have given me. 3
Today we celebrate your life, but this is a party of great loss. My world will never be the same with out you here and neither will anyone else’s. When I was younger you took care of me when I was sick, you took care of all the scrapes and bruises children happen to get from who knows where. I can remember lying under your apple trees as we looked up at the clouds and pointed out familiar shapes, we haven’t done that in a long time, but it was always fun with the sun shining down and the cool breeze blowing across us as we shared one of your apples. I remember all the camping trips we had, riding our bikes to the ocean, the lake, or Battery Park. We had a lot of great time’s together, times I will never be able to forget. You were a wealth of knowledge, a knowledge I just barely got to tap. I wish I had a lifetime to spend with you, to hear all your stories, to learn all the lessons you have to give. 4
You have always put me ahead of yourself; just like you have always put other people ahead of yourself. In the end you left with many great friends, many people who will miss you and always love you. We can be thankful that we didn’t have to watch you suffer. As you forget the people you loved. We all wish you didn’t leave us and you were still here to show us what life is really about. I only hope they all understand you are in a better place now, and your time here with us was finished. You gave us everything you knew we needed to know and understand. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten because you will always live in all of our hearts, memories, and minds. I love you Grandpa, my hero, my guiding light, and my knight in shining armor. 5
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This is one of the things I love about having a file I made on my friends server, as extra back up for all my writing stuff, allows me to post old stuff. At least I can feel like I am sort of here. Anyways yea.
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fantastic
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this is a beautiful write. I read it and think about my grandpa, and the more recent loss of my father. well you are right, they were always putting somebody else first. that is one of the things that always made me swell with pride. keep up the fantastic writing, this was a very moving peice and i would love to read more of your writes. keep up the good work and i will continue to read. this piece moved me very much.
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good job
This was hard to read. I didn't do one at papoo's. I hated myself later, and still kick myself for it. I had to do a presentation for group communications class like a week and a half afterwards. I knew what I was going to say, then I got up there. I ended up going into a panic attack. How could I know what to say here so easy? I knew grandpa for 20 years, I worked with these people for just three months. I ended up blowing it. I start going "damn it, damn it" which set me off more because grandpa would say that when things went wrong.
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This was an amzing tribute to your grandfather. I can really realate to it because I feel the same way for my grandma. In fact I was so taken by this I may adapt a little for my grandma when the time comes (which hopefully will be never
) Excellent job on this.
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Thanks for the comment and I'm hear for you anytime you need someone too.
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Thanks Mom, Yea, their relationship always amazed me. He was faithful to her until the day he died, even after she did. I don't think I could of been blessed anymore. Thanks for your comment.
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Thank you and yes you make perfect sense.
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This was great. I think that it's great you are getting this out. I've never even thought of doing this to grieve. The very first sentence seems to have a typo in it, but I may be mistaken.
Anyhow, I think this was great...I hope you feel better now that you've gotten this out. If you ever need to talk, I'm here for you...anything, anytime, anywhere. That's what sisters are for.
Big Hugs
Jess -
How beautiful this is, Chelsey. Your love for your Grandfather is so clear, and the memories you speak of will keep him with you forever.
I'm sure he would appreciate every word you have written. The man who takes care of an ailing wife is a great man indeed. Their special love for each other you have spelled out so well here.
A celebration of one's life is the greatest gift you can give them. To recall all the good they did for you as well as for others is a special memory to leave with others. This is so lovely, and I'm so glad you shared it with us. Hugs, Patricia -
awww... This is a sweet eulogy... It is a really good tribute (I guess) to your grandpa... Thank you for posting it and letting us into your life a little
... (If that makes any sense at all)
Hugs,
Beth
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