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Bereavement

47of74

(18,470 posts) Mon Jul 13, 2015, 11:12 PM Jul 2015

Two years ago today my Grandpa left.

Two years ago today Grandpa passed away at the age of 89. Grandma followed him just this past January. I miss them both.

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Two years ago today my Grandpa left. (Original Post) 47of74 Jul 2015 OP

Condolences, Dear Demeter Jul 2015 #1

Your Grandpa looks very kindly. No Vested Interest Jul 2015 #2

Demeter

(85,373 posts)

1. Condolences, Dear

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Mon Jul 13, 2015, 11:31 PM

Jul 2015

When I lost my last grandparent, I "adopted" some new ones....paying it forward.

Granted, at my age of 60, they aren't much older, but the generation gap is still considerable between Boomers and earlier groups.

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2. Your Grandpa looks very kindly.

Reply to 47of74 (Original post)

Tue Jul 14, 2015, 01:19 AM

Jul 2015

Remember that birthday shown in the photo and how pleased you, he and the family were to celebrate with him.

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