An unexpectedly sad day
Today my grandfather of 81 years passed away. While by any measure he was with us for as long as anyone can reasonably expect, it's still very difficult to cope with the loss of close family. It was only last month that he went to the hospital complaining of throat pain. I and my siblings arranged flights to see him over the next ~7 days, but a phone call this afternoon signaled the start of the end. I'll still fly out, if only to provide comfort to family that was there with him tonight.
He taught me sailing from a young age, respect and care for tools, provided insight in brokerages, finances and the stock exchange, and offered an early start in computers which now constitutes a significant portion of my professional life (anyone remember the Osborne I?). I feel fortunate that calapurr and I shared a wonderful party with him and family for his eightieth birthday little more than a year ago, during which he had an opportunity to socialize with all his extended family and sail on the waters of San Diego where he spent much of his adult life.
About this time every year he'd have a bottle of Chimay to enjoy. Tonight, Cala and I toast him with a bottle of blue label.
I miss you dearly, and a toast to you with this drink.
He taught me sailing from a young age, respect and care for tools, provided insight in brokerages, finances and the stock exchange, and offered an early start in computers which now constitutes a significant portion of my professional life (anyone remember the Osborne I?). I feel fortunate that calapurr and I shared a wonderful party with him and family for his eightieth birthday little more than a year ago, during which he had an opportunity to socialize with all his extended family and sail on the waters of San Diego where he spent much of his adult life.
About this time every year he'd have a bottle of Chimay to enjoy. Tonight, Cala and I toast him with a bottle of blue label.
I miss you dearly, and a toast to you with this drink.