grmcooper
Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:00:17 PM
My grandfather passed away at the age of 94. He was my mentor. WW2 and korean war veteran and fellow truck driver. Every time I talked to him he always said "hello driver" it made me laugh every time.

He took me over the road when I got out of The 4th grade and it made me who I am today. We were so much alike its crazy.

I miss you already driver.

RIP Grandpa

jackconrad
Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:48:07 PM
Rip Bro...
TMCTLT
Saturday, October 22, 2011 7:59:15 PM
Sorry to hear Mike, my condolences go out to you and your family. How fortunate you were to have enjoyed each others lives for so long, I was not so lucky in that regard.....
jetblasted
Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:38:26 PM
Both my Grandfathers served in WW2. I miss them dearly. Sorry for your loss.
plinytheelder
Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:58:02 PM
My condolences to you and your family Mike.
DaQueenBeez
Saturday, October 22, 2011 11:42:32 PM
My condolences, Mike - I'm so sorry for your loss...
Whistlebritches
Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:23:39 AM
Sorry to hear of your loss Brother.I was closer to my maternal grandfather(also a WW2 vet)than anyone or anything ever in my entire life.After losing him I just can't let myself get that close again......unfortunately in my case the greiving has never ended.I'll pray for you and Gramps

Ron

xibbumbero
Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:33:45 AM
The Greatest Generation loses another one. RIP and a salute to you,Sir. X
Thunder.Gerbil
Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:44:53 AM
My condolences Mike.

grmcooper
Sunday, October 23, 2011 8:57:29 AM
Thanks everyone. I don't know what to say.
critter2
Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:08:45 AM
condolences. may he rest in peace
streetrod
Sunday, October 23, 2011 9:49:14 AM
R I P.

May the memory of the good times get you through the tough times.

cacman
Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:02:56 AM
94 is living a full life, and he will live in your thoughts and prayers much longer. Deepest condolences and prayers sent.
dubleuhb
Sunday, October 23, 2011 11:42:04 AM
RIP Sir, prayers sent from a fellow driver.
ZRX1200
Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:01:00 PM
Sorry to hear the news Cooper. Its inevitable and never easy. Prayers for you and the family bro.
topper7788
Sunday, October 23, 2011 12:45:37 PM
My condolences as well....
chiefburg
Sunday, October 23, 2011 3:13:12 PM
Sorry for your loss Mike. I'm happy you got to spend so many years with your Grandpa - mine died before I was even born. The memories will be with you forever.
DrafterX
Sunday, October 23, 2011 3:21:36 PM
Very sorry for your loss...[-o<
mikey1597
Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:22:09 PM
I'll tell you what I heard an old man tell another old man at my Grandfathers funeral. ( my Grandfather passed at 98 years of age and I knew him well)

One of the old men was crying pretty loudly and the other asked why he was crying. He replied " Wiley , thats my Grand-dad, is gone" and the other said " Good God man, he was 98 years old, how long did you want him to live? Dont remember this day, remember the good he did for all the years God let him walk this world."

My Grand-dad passed many years ago but till the end of my life I will remember these words.

rwilly
Sunday, October 23, 2011 4:45:34 PM
Sorry to hear. The world has lost too many of these great men, who never will be replaced.

I never got to know one of my grandfathers, and the other (WW2 vet) passed when I was 10. Always wish I'd had time/more time with them.