Grandfather Essay

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Brittney Kohlhase April 11, 2010 Unforgettable grandfather An unforgettable person, who greatly impacted my life in a very positive way, was my grandfather. The most striking physical feature that I remember him by was his black glasses He always wore them while he read his daily newspaper and his many books. Due to my parents’ busy jobs, my siblings and I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ house. My mother is a real-estate agent who also manages a company and my dad works for our governor as her body guard. They took great care of us. But, it’s my grandfather that stands out. He was like a second father to us. Soon as we walked in, he’d smile the biggest smile. Then, he’d take off to the kitchen, where he’d prepare our favorite yogurt drink. On weekends, he did different outdoor activities with all of us. He’d take us camping, climbing, and fishing. He also had fun cooking with us. If I happened to get hurt, he always knew just what to do and make me feel better. He was my role model. He greatly understood me and always knew everything I was thinking. He was also very knowledgeable about many things and subjects. He proved this one time when we became lost in the mountains. He climbed around across the rocks and made use of his knowledge about our environment to lead us home. But above all things, he always encouraged me to stay strong and stay positive no matter what happened to me in life. Sadly, my grandfather passed away a few years ago. It was the saddest day of my life. But I continue on, and I do this by the feelings deep in my heart. My sweet son Jason will never have the chance to physically meet my grandfather and experience his greatness. But, each and every day he does so spiritually, and he does this through me. I not only need to be strong for myself, but for Jason as well. This is what my grandfather would have wanted. This is what Jason’s

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