My grandfather passed away last night at the ripe old age of 97!
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Grandad(a WW2 vet) had been in hospital the last 2 months. He had been asking to see me but being unvaxxed I was denied twice. They moved him to a nursing home but again, unvaxxed, I was not allowed to visit. Last week I colluded with my vaxxed aunt and with a diversion I snuck through the cracks and seen him. (I refuse to use the fake passport because I believe it would add value to it. Kinda like bitcoin.). Anyway, the Lord has shown him mercy and compassion and has taken him home. I’m having a few drinks and listening to his old music and stumbled across this one. This has been going on a long time. How are we the only ones awake to it? I felt the need to share. Thankyou for your time. WWG1WGA
Sorry for your loss and congrats on saying fuck them and seeing him.
Sorry for your loss.
Thankyou fren but it was merciful and timely. May we all receive the same compassion when our bodies fail.
Just to cheer you up, this reminds me of the old joke:
My granddad was a bus driver and died in his sleep - unlike his passengers who died screaming!
I'd use a somewhat stronger word than "shame".
I'm sorry that you had to say goodbye, but glad that you got to do it in person.
God bless you and comfort you. Glad to hear you were able to spend a few with him to say goodbye. Thanks to him and others in that great generation we able to be here now. It is nice that you can find some connection to him through the music of that generation. Thanks for sharing.
I was forced years ago to listen to that genre of music when I went to work with a colleague that had a small private practice. There was a local radio station at the time that played nothing but big band WW2 era music. I came to actually like it and now I have my own playlists of tunes from that era I enjoy listening to from time to time when I am in the mood - pun intended. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2aqHGaSxRI There is something hopeful and innocent woven within the music of that era that shows an optimism for the future despite the hardships of what they were living through. Definitely a different mindset that we could use a few lessons from. Take care fren.
Rest in peace..thoughts and prayers are with you..celebrate his 97 years on this earth and do not be sad, for he is enjoying Heaven now..God Bless.
Exactly. I am a little sad of course, but I know he is better off. I can’t imagine how his eyes witnessed the world. From world wars to Covid tyranny. What violent history was etched in his mind. The words in that old song is what prompted my to post. I know it’s an old tune. But here we are, still fighting the same foe.
Be at peace..we will all be with him soon..God willing..
Of course you'll miss him, but 97 is a pretty good run.
Disgusting how they use covid to terrorize loved ones. I've only seen the closest person in my life three times in the last six+ months for very similar reasons. When I do get to see her it's with people (her family) breathing down my neck demanding I wear a mask at all times and socially distance.
So sorry for the sad loss of your granddad. Sleep peacefully Granddad. Hugs to you at this time.
Used to be a good guy. Now he's a Democrat.
How fortunate you were to have him for so long. Nevertheless, it is always sad for the loved ones left behind, even if you know he is in a better place and at peace. I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. I am so glad you were able to see each other before his death. What the medical community is doing to families by denying them visitation is cruelly and tantamount to blackmail. Evil has many faces and trying coercion of any kind to get people to take the shot is just one of many. I appreciate his selflessness in his service to our country.
Condolences on your loss Fren.
So sorry for your loss, my grandfather too, always knew there was a chance it would come to this. He was a wise man, as was yours. So glad you were able to see him one last time.
I hope those were celebratory drinks you were having, to celebrate your Grandad finally receiving his just reward. Lucky for you to have him around so long. Very good that you broke the rules to go see him. People in their last days can hang on for a surprising amount of time to be able to say goodbye to people especially near to them. Sounds like he was waiting to see you.
Sorry for your loss. Peace to you & your fam.
Aww, God bless him and God bless you for loving your grandpa! I'm glad he went peacefully and is now with the Lord. I'm sorry you had so much trouble seeing him at the end, but I'm glad you did sneak in there that one time. Good for you. How dare you or he be denied that! You seem to be at peace about his passing, and that is a blessing. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing, fren. May your grandfather be at peace now, in the loving arms of God. I know you and your family will really miss him.
Sorry to hear, hopefully he was mentally okay and was able to know you when you got to see him.
May God comfort you and everyone who loved your grandfather.
Sounds like he lived a very full life and was very fortunate to have you as a Grandson.
Sorry for your loss, but always remember to celebrate life. 97 years wow that’s amazing. I hope he died peacefully at home
I'm so sorry, but God Blessed him with long life. Be true to him and honor his memory!
I'm very sorry for your loss, but glad you got to see him before he passed.
I’m happy for you. And so happy for your grandad. Jealous! 😁 What your grandad is seeing right now, the love, from his savior. My gosh. To know one day will be our turn. Thank you for posting. And thank you Lord for his grandad’s life. That Ken here was apart of. And for us apart of his. Awesome. Today is a celebration of his life pede’s. I think I’m gonna light up the old smoke pipe for your grandad today. A toast!
And may he Rest In Peace with our Lord and Savior, forever. Amen.