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Saturday, while attending the Evergreen Rodeo I made perhaps the worst phone call of my life, my grandfather went to the hospital at about 6AM, I called my dad to find out how things were going around 1:45 and he informed me that my grandpa had Pneumonia and that they had contacted Evergreen Hospice and weren't going to treat it. At the time he was living in an assisted living center up here, had been for about a week, and as soon he was released from the hospital they were going to move him back there to spend his final days/weeks/whatever. My dad and brother went to visit him on Tuesday morning, said he didn't look too good, and my mother and I planned to go see him Wednesday morning... Well that didn't happen. At around 6PM on Tuesday evening my 88 year old grandfather passed away. My dad, grandma and I went to say goodbye before the mortuary came and picked him up. He was one the most caring and honest men I ever had the honor of knowing. He did so much for the Evergreen community since moving here in 1946, including, but not limited to, serving in the US Army, distinguished service with the Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance services, Kiwanis Club, Forest Heights Lodge, The Jeffco Children's Advocacy Center, and not to mention his founding of the family business with realty and insurance. Harold "Hal" G. Davidson, jr. you will be missed. At least I can say I know he's in a better place with my late uncle by his side. :(
I'm sorry for your loss, it sounds like he was a heckuva man...
jhood001
06-19-2014, 17:22
Sorry, Ronin. Sounds like he had a good run.
Bailey Guns
06-19-2014, 17:23
Sorry for your loss.
Sorry my friend,,,always hard to deal with. May he rest in peace.
hurley842002
06-19-2014, 17:37
Sorry for your loss man, let us know if we can do anything for you.
wctriumph
06-19-2014, 17:39
Prayers on the way up. Peace be upon you and yours.
Big Wall
06-19-2014, 18:15
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Thanks for the kind words all... Somber experience moving all his stuff out today and bringing it back to the home he shared with his wife of 60 years (would have been 61 if he had just made it til August). My dad made a great point yesterday: he was ready, we wanted just a little more time, but the time was not for him, it's selfishly, for us. I'm sure I can keep it together until next Thursday when we have the funeral, then all bets are off.
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BPTactical
06-19-2014, 18:45
Condolences.
My condolences and may he rest in peace.
Sorry to hear about your loss I just attended my grandfathers funeral Monday. He was 89 and also one of the most amazing people, served in WW2 in the Philippines and was in Japan when the war ended. Hard to see them go.
buffalobo
06-19-2014, 19:44
Sorry to hear the news. Sounds like a good man to look up to.
Great-Kazoo
06-19-2014, 19:49
Prayers and condolences
Well, that does suck. Prayers go out for your family.
DSB OUTDOORS
06-19-2014, 20:17
The heart is heavy, and full of sorrow. The man was great and hard to follow. But keep in mind there will come a day, when you and loved one's again will play. DSB OUTDOORS.
Sorry for you're loss!!
10mm-man
06-19-2014, 20:20
Sorry to hear Ronin; prayers brother.
mackbamf
06-19-2014, 20:34
Sorry for your loss...
Fentonite
06-19-2014, 21:37
My condolences. I have no doubt that you are a better man for having known him. You have a great opportunity to honor him through the life you lead.
Sorry for your loss brother.
My Condolences sir[Salute]
I'm so sorry to hear of your Grandfather's passing. Even though you weren't able to say a final farewell, I'm positive he knew how much you loved and respected him, and vice versa.
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Stay strong Brother. Shed a tear or two for that shows how much he was loved. And always keep his memories with you.
If there's anything you need-just ask.
Sincerest condolences. Glad to hear he lived a full, great life. Sounds like he made a wonderful impact on this world. Kudos to him. We should all be so lucky to live such a full life.
Sorry for your loss Ronin. Stay strong.
I just found out my Grandfather has an agrressive cancer that is continually filling up his lungs. They can pump him clean for now but the time is niegh, and he is out in CA. I can sympathize with what you are going through. I had lost my other Grandfather in the early 2000's and still think about him often. It is hard to lose a part of the foundation you grew up with.
blackford76
06-20-2014, 01:09
Sorry for your loss...
StagLefty
06-20-2014, 07:49
Sorry to hear of your loss-condolences.
Ronin- sorry for your loss, your grandfather sounds like a heck of a man that lead a great life.
Sorry buddy. I've been through similar things and we actually just had to move my mom into our house this week too due to her cancer getting worse. In the process of trying to get all of her belongings packed up and out of her apartment. Sometimes life has plans other than what we'd like but unfortunately that's just part of it. Hang in there man, it will get better.
Zundfolge
06-20-2014, 14:09
Well this sounds familiar ... I'm currently in the sweat-box (Wichita, KS) we had my father's funeral yesterday (he passed on the 14th).
He was a Viet Nam vet (two tours) and I always find the color guard moving.
Well this sounds familiar ... I'm currently in the sweat-box (Wichita, KS) we had my father's funeral yesterday (he passed on the 14th).
He was a Viet Nam vet (two tours) and I always find the color guard moving.
Augh. I'm sorry for your loss, too. :(
Zundfolge
06-20-2014, 20:08
Thanks ... he'd been fighting emphysema for the last few years and the last 8-10 months was pretty rough so it wasn't a huge surprise. So let that be a lesson, don't smoke.
Chad0724
06-20-2014, 22:21
Sorry for your loss :/ Prayers coming your way tonight
Thanks ... he'd been fighting emphysema for the last few years and the last 8-10 months was pretty rough so it wasn't a huge surprise. So let that be a lesson, don't smoke.
Indeed! I lost both my Grandpa and my Grandma to complications from emphysema. It took my Grandma 15 years to succumb. :( Just say no to smokes.
So sorry Ronin and Zundfolge. It is never easy but at least the good memories will last.
So to update- and please forgive me ahead of time, I'm not exactly what you would classify as "sober" at this time- but today was the day we laid my grandfather to rest and celebrated his life. I was able to keep it together throughout my short 2 paragraph eulogy until the last statement "I have some big boots to fill." But one thing I have found, and anyone who has ever been associated with or involved with Emergency Services knows the familial bonds that are shared among members and family of these great services to our communities. I was completely blown away by the amount of love and support the Evergreen Volunteer Fire Department brought to not only the memorial service, but also the small group that came out to the burial this morning. Even if I will never don the bunker gear that my grandfather and father wore, I still consider these great folks my second family.
Here's a little something they did for my grandpa today to show their support of a 25-year veteran of the EVFD:
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baglock1
06-27-2014, 07:29
I'm sorry for your loss Ronin.
I also lost my grandfather last February. He was also 88. I think they were two men cut of the same cloth. Mine was a B-25 pilot, came home to build a business from the ground up (which continues to thrive under the leadership of my father and two uncles), had more adventures in any given year than most people have in a lifetime, and continues to be a hero/role model to me. I think Grandpa Baglock and Grandpa Ronin probably would have gotten along pretty well. Heck, maybe they're currently passing a bottle of tequila back and forth and swapping war stories.
Whenever I hear about the loss of another member of the "Greatest Generation," I think of the sacrifices they made, voluntarily and eagerly, and renew a commitment to try and live a life deserving of them.
My condolences again Ronin. I'll keep him in my thoughts this weekend.
Sometimes life has plans other than what we'd like but unfortunately that's just part of it.
We have a saying that we've adopted; Life is what happens when you make plans.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers go out for you guys.
Ronin, nice to see the support from the EVFD brotherhood.
Lex_Luthor
06-27-2014, 10:19
My condolences Ronin. My grandfather passed when I was in high school. He was a WWII vet, and was very proud of his service. He never told stories though, and my only regret now is not having the foresight to ask.
We have a saying that we've adopted; Life is what happens when you make plans.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers go out for you guys.
Ronin, nice to see the support from the EVFD brotherhood.
Thanks man. I didn't mean to step on Ronin's toes... just commiserating on how bad our weeks were I guess. Sorry for your loss Ronin.
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