Jumbo Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 I appreciate you sharing that with us, Ghost. You're a lucky dude to have had a guy like that in your life. Sounds like the kind of guy I'd really enjoy knowing. You gave a worthy memorial for Mr. Cooper, NIck, and in just the right place. Here's to you, Mr. Cooper, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconBlue Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Remember him as you saw him when you were a child. Of the end only remember how stoically he faced it. I second the thought that you were indeed luck to have been blessed with him as grandfather. Ghost you have my condolences and rest in peace Mr.Cooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted April 17, 2007 Share Posted April 17, 2007 Peace be to you and your family. Thanks for sharing that beautiful tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sorry to hear this Ghost. My thoughts are with you and your family. Your grandfather sounded like a great man to grow up around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Very touching words rich with visions and love. May you carry him with you always and be able to share his memory with your children. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 That was a nice tribute. Sorry to hear of your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I'm truely sorry for your loss. But if there is any positive to this, just be glad that you were able to be around knowing it was possibly his last days. There are too many people in the world who do not get that luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sisko Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Please accept my sincerest condolances Nibbs. Though I didn't know him, your Grandfather sounded like a really wonderful guy. Your family and the Alpha Phi Alpha brotherhood has lost a great one with his passing into Omega Chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Condolences Ghost. That was a very nice tribute to the man. Well done. Take care and cherish those memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sorry for your loss. He'll be rooting for us from up above. Great tribute for a great man. Prayers be with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceviker Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sorry to hear your loss, my friend. Enjoy your life to the fullest every day - I'm sure that's what your grandpa would want you to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks everyone for your thoughts and condolensces. I wanted to get something out before jet lag and exhaustion overtook me. I'm happy I was able to see him and it's not the image of his body that I see with my waking eyes but of him trying to speak and hearing only a whisper and being unable to help him. I don't know what else to say. Thanks again and I'm glad so many of my Extremefriends felt it a worthy tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praise_gibbs Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Ghost, Just reading those words brings back memories and a lot of tears. I lost my grandfather 8 months ago. Just witnessing him waste away from his dementia was tough to swallow. It is NEVER easy losing someone that you love so dearly as it should never be. However, as the saying goes.. it is better to love and lost, than to never love at all. That saying hold true. I know that you miss the heck out of him.. just know that he is no longer suffering. For him to be at peace with a smile on his face just proves that he met eternal happiness. If there is ANYTHING that I can do.. just shoot me a PM, brah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan44 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sorry to hear about your loss, Ghost. I never knew either one of my grandfathers (both died before I was born) so for you to have had those precious times together with your grandfather should be cherished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Hard Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 That was a nice tribute. Sorry to hear of your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Make sure you keep doing this. Make sure his story lives on within your family. It's important. I remember when my Grandmother died a few years back. It takes time, allow yourself to be sad, but also celebrate his life. He has a strong legacy in you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Touching tribute. I bet he'd crack a huge smile reading it. Sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Worthy Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Sometimes life is but a whisper, but memories are forever. Great post Ghost. Your Grandfather is looking on proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Make sure you keep doing this. Make sure his story lives on within your family. It's important. I remember when my Grandmother died a few years back. It takes time, allow yourself to be sad, but also celebrate his life. He has a strong legacy in you. Sound words, Burgold. When my grandfather passed I was only three, so I didn't understand it fully. My mother of course was devastated, as he died relatively early from a heart attack. It goes without saying that she will never stop missing him, but now she enjoys telling us stories about him and what he was like. If I can be half the man my grandfather was, I'm on the right track, and it sounds like the same is true for you Ghost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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