trading pilots for ice cream

[kaydeefalls]

My grandfather was a scrawny Jewish kid from Brooklyn. His parents owned a shop. I have no idea what they sold. Penny candy was involved somehow, according to my mom's childhood memories, but that was probably just at the register. His dad was born in France, immigrated to America to avoid the Great War and wound up serving in it anyway. His mom

Comments

[pocky_slash]

I'm sorry for your loss. Your grandfather sounds amazing and I'm glad he was able to share so many amazing stories with you ♥

[kaydeefalls]

Thanks. He was pretty spectacular. :)

[dungeonwriter]

Bless be the true judge, may you and your family be comforted among the mourners of Zion.

[kaydeefalls]

Thank you.

[acchikocchi]

This is a beautiful post and a beautiful remembrance.

[kaydeefalls]

Thank you.

[azewewish]

Your grandfather sounded like he was an amazingly awesome guy. I'm glad he had a full life & went peacefully, and I'm truly sorry for your loss. *hugs*

[kaydeefalls]

Thank you. He was pretty fantastic.

[ladybella]

Thank you for this. Now I feel privileged to know there was such a rocking awesome man in the world.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[kaydeefalls]

Thank you. <3