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Jeff Kinnard's avatar

I'm so sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful way to honor him and his life. He sounded like the best kind of man, the ones we so desperately need more of in this world. May he rest in peace. I hope you are doing alright, given the circumstances. If you need time and would like to postpone the judging for the writing contest, please let me know.

This hit hard because while I still have my maternal grandfather, in a sense, he is very far gone with Alzheimer's. I was close to him, so I hope to one day write a tribute to him, just as you did for your grandfather.

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The Chronicler's avatar

Thank you very much for your kindness. I’m happy to throw myself into work. I inherited the writing bug from his side of the family and so it never feels like labor.

I’m very sorry to hear about your grandfather as well. In many ways it’s harder than a clean break. Our grandparents come from such a unique generation. I feel like the world doesn’t reward constancy since it’s always looking for the next best thing until something goes wrong. Then you cling to these people like a rock. Makes it harder when they go.

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Jeff Kinnard's avatar

I could not agree with you more.

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The Casual Writer's avatar

It was an honor to meet him briefly not too long ago. Sending prayers to you and your family. May eternal rest grant unto his soul. <3

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The Chronicler's avatar

Thank you very much ❤️

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Daniel W. Davison's avatar

Incredibly moving tribute. A heroic life. I salute him and you for memorializing him so well.

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The Chronicler's avatar

Thank you very much for your kind words

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