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[Clockwork John]

I just found out last night that my grandfather, whose health has been far from good for several years, is in the hospital with severe pneumonia. They don't expect him to make it through the week. Please keep him and my family in your thoughts and prayers over the next few days.

[McMurdo]

I will keep him and your family in my thoughts, hoping for the best.

[Spc. Scott]

This is sad news to hear and I will keep you in my thoughts. Take care.

[Sionnach]

My thoughts goes with your grandfather, you and your family.

[beowulf67]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and you.

[heartofglass]

Prayers heading your way!

[Clockwork John]

Well, I just got the news that my grandfather died this morning. He had an amazing life, and he was an inspiration to me, my brother, and many others.

My grandfather, Andrew Jackson Walters, was born in 1922. He was orphaned at or about age 9, and by the time he was 11, he was providing for himself and his siblings by herding cattle on the open range in Texas. He seved in the Navy in WWII as a diesel mechanic in the South Pacific. He worked for US Borax for many years, and lost his big toe working on an ore crusher. For many years, he and his family moved around the country, going where he could find work. He eventually settled in eastern Washington, where he lived until his health and my grandmother's began failing. They then moved to Arizona.

My grandfather was tough as nails and stubborn as a mule. He may not have been the kindest, gentlest man, but he was a devout Christian and a devoted family man. He was a true working class hero, and his life has inspired me to persevere no matter what I face and meet every challenge with my head held high.

May his memory be eternal.

[Phogfan86]

May kindly Michael, chief of the holy angels,
Take charge of his beloved soul
And tenderly bring it home
To the Three of limitless love:
Creator, Saviour, Eternal Life-giver

[vmac3205]

and may perpetual light shine upon him

[Southern Breeze]

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and you.