RIP Grandpa and thank you

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Kevin H

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Well my Grandpa died yesterday at the age of 98.
He was a WWII vet he went in through Italy when they stormed Juno Beach and I thank him for that.

My Grandma was a War Bride and her and my Mom(@2 years old) came to Canada from Scotland.
Grandpa met up with them after the war. Grandma passed away a long time ago.

I made my kids sit down and listen to his stories of the war and why we have such a great country to live in.


Thanks Grandpa and RIP

If anyone has a drink in thier hand lets all cheers my Grandpa.
 
Woodyg3

Woodyg3

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My dad died a couple of years ago at age 99. What that generation went through with the Great Depression and WWII was very difficult. It built a generation of people with great character. Cheers (with a cup of coffee) to your grandfather!
 
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Kevin H

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Woodyg3 said:
My dad died a couple of years ago at age 99. What that generation went through with the Great Depression and WWII was very difficult. It built a generation of people with great character. Cheers (with a cup of coffee) to your grandfather!
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Yes he was a Hero and I want to take a pic of his metals just need my mom to find them after this is all done and they get back from Florida (yes they are here now but will fly back down after the funeral)
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

RIP :(
My dad died about 10 years ago but he would have been in his 90s now. He was in WWII and was severely wounded at Anzio Beachhead in Italy. Those injuries and the war impacted him his entire life. I do believe that that generation was one of the strongest generations in a long time and shaped a lot of where we are now.

I am so sorry for your loss but you can look back on what a great life he had and remember all the good memories you had with him. That is what I do with both my mom and dad.
 
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Kevin H

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Don Kuykendall said:
My dad died about 10 years ago but he would have been in his 90s now. He was in WWII and was severely wounded at Anzio Beachhead in Italy. Those injuries and the war impacted him his entire life. I do believe that that generation was one of the strongest generations in a long time and shaped a lot of where we are now.

I am so sorry for your loss but you can look back on what a great life he had and remember all the good memories you had with him. That is what I do with both my mom and dad.
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Wonder if he was with my Grandpa he told us horror stories of guys getting shot beside him and what they went through
 
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cwgrizz

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What a great tribute to your Grandfather. He, like my dad were a breed apart. My dad served in the Army Air Corp in WWII. Grateful for all who served.
 
Danno_RIP

Danno_RIP

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Sorry for you loss, I know that will leave a hole in your heart, but what a legacy you have. He will not be forgotten. God Bless.
 
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donaldjledet

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Yes that generation was great. I had My dad and five uncles serve in w.w.2
Sorry for your lost.
My dad and uncles each served in the four military branches.
Navy Marines Army Air Force.
 
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Rick M

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Cheers to your Grandfather! Truly the greatest generation! Every male in my family has served since WWI, celebrate the great hero he is!
 
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