Author Topic: prayers needed (Read 11326 times)

shotsofwhisky · « **on:** April 05, 2011, 04:42:41 AM »

Well guys now it is my turn... We lost Grandpa last night. Papa made his statement true that he would never leave his little spread of land unless he was on a stretcher. Well Monday night we lost a great sportsman and all around outdoorsman... from the late forties through the early part of the new century he spent every bit of time he could in the outdoors and teaching his kids and grandkids everything he knew about huntin, fishin, and just being a steward to the land we all use.

More than anything this is a tribute to him the prayers are for us. Similar to the song by Toby Keith "cryin for me" we all know he is better off and that the pain is felt by us not him anymore.

For me personally he stepped up to take the place of his son that walked out on me when I was two, He taught me everything I still use today in life and the woods. He taught one son to hunt and then reassured him it wasnt for everyone when his son looked in the big brown eyes of a buck and felt that he couldnt pull the trigger.

He spent hours upon hours teaching me to shoot and taking me to shoot competitively, he laughed as I shot the snap dragons off the stems with a BB gun while Grandma yelled lol. He took his only grandson on more trips huntin, fishin, or just driving through the woods then I could ever count. He taught me more then anything how to be a man. He grinned in pride as he watched me graduate from High School, and when he walked into the house I bought thinking this kid has it figured out. He poured me drinks after I turned 21. He taught me gun safety and the importance of leaving the woods cleaner than I foound them. He taught me that quit wasnt a word that we accepted.

He shared stories of shooting mountain goat, deer, elk, and bobcat. Stories of his father in law jumping multiple times to the sound of a cougar yell. Stories of how good he could shoot before I came along.

As I walked through his house and shop tonight I could swear I saw him around the next corner or behind the model T that I helped him rebuild, but, sure enough he wasnt there. Its a shock, he told us all he felt better the last few days then he has in months. But, that didnt matter to the man upstairs. It was his time a long time ago but he wasnt ready he had to double and triple check that we were ok before he could leave us.

When I rolled my bronco he was the first to say "get back in the woods, drive past the hill you rolled down and smile because you beat it."

He lost his first wiife to cancer and lost it all to care for her. Then when his second wife had a stroke, he gave it all away again to give her the best help and care he could. When we sat in the same room his first wife passed in he shook his head saying its not fair, but that didnt change a thing.

I couldnt ask for a better role model then him. Tonight I sat in "my chair" the same chair I would snore from to combat his snorin from his recliner, I kept thinking I will blink and this will all be a dream. I did everything I could so that when this day came I could smile and say I have no regrets I was the son My dad wasnt. If I could pass anything to anyone it would be that little piece of wisdom. NO REGRETS.

So as I sit here tonight drinking "his drink" and a few more, I think CHEERS TO YOU PAPA! There is more than one of us that wouldnt be who we are without you. I wouldnt have the work ethic I have and without his support I never could have put in the 86 hour work weeks that got me though rough times. RIP Papa 06/29/29-04/04/11 Its been a ride he couldnt be more proud of...

gasman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2011, 04:48:57 AM »

Prayers sent your way and may god bless you and family

rasbo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:11:22 AM »

sounds like a real straight up man,hope you find peace in the memories of him.

KillBilly · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:13:47 AM »

Sorry for your loss Pete. Surely he rests in peace and looks down upon you with Pride. Our prayers are with you and yours.

Al

Titan-1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:21:39 AM »

Wow, sounds like you were blessed to have such a great grandpa. Prayers sent to you and your family, I'm sorry for your loss.

shotsofwhisky · « **Reply #5 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:24:31 AM »

Thanks to everyone...

HntnFsh · « **Reply #6 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:35:49 AM »

Prayers to you and your family.Sorry to hear of your loss.

Skyvalhunter · « **Reply #7 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:36:24 AM »

Sorry for your loss but know he will be keeping an eye out for you.

Ghost Hunter · « **Reply #8 on:** April 05, 2011, 05:40:02 AM »

Thoughts are with you and your family. You were given a gift that will always be with you. I feel honored to share a birthday with a great man.

shotsofwhisky · « **Reply #9 on:** April 05, 2011, 06:06:41 AM »

and I missed it by three days, can we trade? lol Im 7/1... I was three weeks early but didnt quite make it on time to share with him.

skier2480 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:36:24 AM »

Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.

Jerbear · « **Reply #11 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:43:56 AM »

Sounds like the man accomplished what he set out to do. He is not going to be around the next corner. He is not going to be by the Model T. Sounds like if you want to see him, just look in the mirror.

shoot-em-dead · « **Reply #12 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:52:54 AM »

prayers sent for you and your family.

RAMSFAN · « **Reply #13 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:27:09 AM »

My prayers are with you brother, sounds like he was one of "the good ones," Take care.

Dustin07 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:47:51 AM »

Your Gramps sounds like a real inspiration, thanks for sharing. The story made my eyes water-

wish the best to you-

quadrafire · « **Reply #15 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:07:42 AM »

Remember the good times. Prayers on the way.

huntlakewood · « **Reply #16 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:47:49 AM »

Sounds like a man I would of loved to meet. Prayers to you and your family.

shotsofwhisky · « **Reply #17 on:** April 05, 2011, 12:11:42 PM »

thanks everyone.

enumclawhunt · « **Reply #18 on:** April 05, 2011, 07:20:04 PM »

thank you for sharing, your in my prayers
have a good day god bless.

Roost Run · « **Reply #19 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:35:08 PM »

Thoughts and prayers brother. I am dreading the day that I am the one telling your story. Obviosly I dont know you, but you seem to have a pretty level headed way of looking at life. It sounds like he was a man I would have liked to have known. I lost both of my Gramps before I was 5, but I still have my Dad around and I make sure to do as much as I can with him. Your post really struck me. I will be thinking about you, and God Bless!!!

shotsofwhisky · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:02:23 AM »

Quote from: Jerbear on April 05, 2011, 07:43:56 AM

Sounds like the man accomplished what he set out to do. He is not going to be around the next corner. He is not going to be by the Model T. Sounds like if you want to see him, just look in the mirror.

On the early morning of the day i will never forget i scroll through the amazing responses our family received from you fine folks and this one kills me. In a good way. We actually used my original post as a eulegy of sorts that the preacher read for us. No one knows how important being able to vent to like minded strangers was. But I thank the respondants, readers, and developers of this site for everything. I don't post a lot I troll mostly but being able to see how willing everyone was/is to send their condolences gives back faith in the community of sportsmen. Too many people you see in the woods would be the opposite of the great people of this site no matter the connection. Thank you guys!

250savage · « **Reply #21 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:49:33 AM »

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like your grandpa was a good man. You were very lucky to have him in your life. Remember him often. Prayers sent.

Elkpiss · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2012, 07:28:45 AM »

Wow, your lucky, I never got to have a Grandpa, they both died before I was born, you sound like a lucky man to have such a good one!.. Sorry for your loss!.

cedarriver · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:05:27 AM »

You and yours were lucky to have such a great man. Continue his heritage in all you do. Prayers are with you.

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:16:09 AM »

It sounds like he was a wonderful man, by the great things you wrote. We should all be so good. Thanks for sharing him with us and I'm sorry for the loss of one of the good ones.

demontang · « **Reply #25 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:19:29 AM »

Sounds like he was like my grandfather was, prayer sent to you and yours. May you and your family be at peace

Bigluke1981 · « **Reply #26 on:** April 04, 2012, 02:02:12 PM »

Sorry for your loss, prayers sent to you and your family!!

bearpaw · « **Reply #27 on:** April 04, 2012, 02:52:16 PM »

It sounds like you are lucky to have had such a great man in your life, prayers sent.

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