Well this week sure sucks...

[Rabid]

So sorry Ronin and Zundfolge. It is never easy but at least the good memories will last.

[Ronin13]

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:

[Lex_Luthor]

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.