Saying goodbye

[haukehaien]

I said goodbye to my grandfather yesterday. He died last Thursday at the age of 93.

The funeral was yesterday in Henryetta, the town where he grew up, the town where my Dad grew up, the town that always meant' visiting the grandparents" to me. As we drove into town yesterday morning, it occurred to me that I have no reason to go to Henryetta now, other than to visit my grandparents' graves. A strange feeling.

We got to the funeral home and I went out back to tune up my pipes. Then it was time to go into the chapel and have the memorial service, which was quite good.

Then we went out to the cemetery for the burial. I played my pipes - "Highland Cathedral" and then "Amazing Grace" and then we left.

Goodbye, Granddad.

[KFCarter]

I am very sorry for your loss.

It sounds as if he had a long life and a loving family and you"ll know soon if you don't already, that you'll remember always having had the honor of piping him on his way. Bless you for being there for him on that day.

:ootd:

[Panache]

My condolences on the death of your grandfather

I'm sure he would have been proud to know you were able to honor him this way

James

[Kilted Jeeper]

I am sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose a grandparent, especially ones you were close to.

[puckhead9]

I also am sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was a great influence on your life and you can be proud you had that relationship with him. He indeed is as proud of you I am sure. Our thoughts and prayers are with you on his passing. God Bless

[Galician]

My condolences and prayers to you and your whole family. May he rest in peace.

[cessna152towser]

Condolences on your loss.
Your grandfather achieved a full life.
Such a fitting way to honour him.
I hope I will live long enough to have a grandchild who can play bagpipes at my funeral.

[medic78]

Condolences on your loss.
It brought to mind that i too have no need to vist the small town that ment going to my grandparents. Must get up that way soon it's been too long.

[McMathTX]

Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Dean

[Tartan Shortbread Jock]

So sorry on the loss of your grandfather, I never met my grandfather, but I know he is in my heart he is in my soul he will shine were ever I go.