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[Homicidalheathen]

My father in law would have been 80 today.

There are white Mums on his grave today.

If it were not for him my kids would not have had a 'normal' grandfather experience that was rewarding and loving.

(long story, but I didn't even leave my kids alone with my parents until they were oh, like 10 and then only for a couple hours and never with just ONE of them)

I went and saw OMA today. It was bitter sweet.

I miss him.

OPA rocked.

He died 10 years ago. They used to dance at german festivals until he got sick. I knew he was going to die but he wouldn't go to a doctor until it was too late.

(he started bruising easy and when I tried to do a healing something told me it was not to be, I saw this shadow over his stomach and he died of stomach cancer.)

We all sorta knew he would die. He was ready but went through Chemo cause oma begged him too.

She now knows its best just to let nature take its coarse sometimes. Stomach cancer patients rarely EVER make it.

He was a strong man who refused to go to doctors until it was too late.....and he kept his head high until the end. I hated the treatments. I wished they would just leave him alone and let him die. The doctors finally stopped pushing and gave up and he died at home in his own bed. My hunny and his mom were there and they felt his soul leave. K says he looked right up at his 3rd eye spot when he passed which we read is where people see 'the light' coming from. So that was a good experience for him. I am glad I left that hour so they could be alone with him just the two of them. It was around 3am.

Full of spunk. He was in the german army skiing the alps looking for stragglers. (yes the Nazi's so what....it wasn't his choice)

When he came here he couldn't even speak the launguage but raised two very successful boys with NO HELP bought a house, did very well working for the public schools.

He made wood things with his hands......I still have the jewelry box.

I miss you Opa. I wish you could see Alex and Logan. Logan looks and acts just like you! You would be so proud of Ja now.

[VokalVixxen]

I'm sorry for your loss..may he rest in peace.

It will be a year on May 2nd that I lost my Grandmother. She was my best friend, my mentor, my hero. It's hard even to this day trying to live life without her. You never know what you have until it's gone and man do I miss her. My grandfather also passed away December 2nd exactly 7 months apart. He pretty much died of a broken heart not having her around...

They are happy together now I'm sure.

[CandyQuackenbush]

Grandma and Grandpa Knight:

I know that both of you are much happier watching down on us. As both of you know, I've never been a religious person, but you both knew that no matter what, you'd both would always be around.

I'm sorry I couldn't make it to WI to see you one last time Grandma, you know that everyday I was in Iraq, I looked forward to your homemade cards and hearing about what you did at church or what yummy dinner you made that day. I have your "Home, Sweet Home" sign above my stove in my kitchen, just like you had. Every time I see it, I think of you when I was a kid and how you'd be cooking something, and when I thought you weren't looking, I'd try to steal a bite, and instead get a smack on the head. You where so strong to tell us how you felt, and I know you thought you burdened us with your condition, you didn't. On my couch is the blankie you made me for my 16th Birthday, and everytime I get cold, I know it's you warming me up.

You always had a way to make me feel better. Even on our last phone call conversation when you told me to stop crying, and that you just wanted to go be with Grandpa again. I miss you every day, and I'm sorry you never got to met Donny.

I love you and Grandpa alot, and everytime I see a Robin, I know it's you, keeping an eye on me. I promise I won't loose your Wedding ring, because it's all I have left of you and Grandpa.

[Miranda]

What a beautiful tribute. May he rest in peace.

[damagedangel]

Grandma Prater:

Thanks for raising me for all those years. I believe that I would be a completely different person had my parents had me for that time. You helped me become the confident strong person that I am today, teaching me to take no crap from anyone. I am sorry that I didn't make it to the hospital to say goodbye, and I am so sorry that I didn't get to go to your funeral because I got the chicken pox the day before you passed. I've carried that on my heart for the past 18 years and I don't think I'll ever forgive myself, even though I didn't purposely come down with the chicken pox at the age of 13 1/2.

Grandma Stacy:

I'm sorry that my dad was an ass and didn't bring me to see you very often, only bringing me on a regular basis after the Alzheimer's kicked in and you didn't know who I was. I'm also sorry that my dad, being an ass once again, didn't tell me you passed and I learned from my cousin that you were gone 4 months later.

[Steven]

personal expression: I shall miss you while I watch you gasp your last breath....you have been good to me and taught me much......and although your death is really a form of murder your legacy shall live on in the hearts of all the ziggers who refused to zag......you shall be reborn........and called "drama"...... fly little butterfly...be free.....before they shoot you down with a shotgun....

by the way courage....you were pretty cool too.....

[EAF (1)]

Kelly (cousin died when a semi ran over her and her mom...her mom lived)- You were my first friend and the only one I ever looked up to fully. I hope you RIP and that I can one day find a friend to watch over me and help me out like you always did for the first 8 years of my life.

Walter (grandpa died of heart failure)- I will always miss you, you were one of the most amazing people alive and I will always remember everything you did for my dad and all of my family...our family will never be the same without you.

Ellen (grandma died of old age)- You always cared until the day you were taken from us, you will be missed.

Mertal (step-grandma died of alzheimers)- We will miss you.

The Suave brothers (went to my school with died in car crash)- I am sorry for the way things happened to you...I pray your sould will rest in piece.

Anothony Warren (went to school with died recently due to suicide)- I am sorry you did not see another way out, i'm sorry you resorted to such measures. Know your family misses you and you will not be forgotten.

All soldiers- Although I may not agree with our government or the ideal of war, I thank you for your many sacrifices.

(I will think of more probably later)

[Angel of Death]

My Mother: She was not just my Mom but my friend. My BEST friend. She was the only person I could talk too. She was my shoulder to cry on. She was there when no one else was. I miss her now and I always will.

I never thought MY Mom would die before I graduated or married.

She was the greatest person I ever knew and I KNOW theres not one other soul out there thats just like her and defiantly NO ONE that can replace her. My Mom had a heart attack on Christmas Day 2000, she had many things wrong with her at the time...she had lung cancer, diabetes, and heart problems. I can only hope and pray that she is no longer in pain now...but as for my pain...I miss her with my heart and soul and no one NO ONE will ever be as close to me as my Mother.

Mom I thank you for being there for me and helping me through the years. I will never forget you. Thank you for raising me and my brother the best you could. I love you more than anything and I wish you were here with me.

[freydis]

My Grandma passed away a few years ago.

She was one of the most generous and kind people i've ever known.

My Father in law passed away a little over a year ago. He was an awesome human being.

[pomba gira]

Johnnie has gone to join the ancestors...

My stepfather passed away Thursday morning. We had just found out in the past week that he had advanced pancreatic and liver cancer. He was a good guy... full of life and laughter and generosity. We had some rough moments, especially when he & my MaMa first married (way back in 1980 when I was a senior in high school)... but he mellowed quite a bit in his later years and I had pretty much put aside all my negative feelings toward him. The last time I saw him (last week in the hospital) I actually called him "Daddy Two"... which is how he signed all his cards, gifts, etc. to me. For some reason I never wanted to call him that, even though I knew it would make him happy. Maybe I felt like it would be disrespectful to my real dad. I dunno... but I'm glad I did get to call Johnnie "Daddy Two" while he was still able to hear it.

Johnnie Saulsberry, En saa!*

*"come drink", said as water is poured on the ground during libation rituals done at important gatherings in Akan-based cultures of West Africa... calling the ancestors to join us for the celebration.