Sunday, September 29, 2019

This Week in Reading - September 29

It's Sunday Post time!  This is hosted by the awesome Caffeinated Book Reviewer and gives us all a chance to recap our week.

It's been a rough week.  My grandfather died Thursday night.  It wasn't unexpected and in some ways it's a relief that he is no longer suffering but oh how we all miss him.  His funeral will be Tuesday morning with all the military honors Ft. Rucker can dig out.  Once he retired he rarely dusted off that lofty Colonel rank and I suspect he would hate all the fuss that will be occurring in his honor.  But he deserves it and my Grandmother wants it so the air will ring with the salute that he directed so many times in his 40 years Tuesday morning.  He was the very very best.





January 13, 1924 - September 26, 2019

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20 comments:

  1. GregSeptember 29, 2019 at 12:07 AM

    Oh I'm so sorry to hear that Katherine! All my condolences to you and your family. And thanks for sharing your pictures- he sounds like a wonderful man.

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  2. Kathryn TSeptember 29, 2019 at 1:25 AM

    What a wonderful man and he certainly deserves all the military honors going. When you gave the date he was born on IG I noticed that was the same year my father was born, although he passed on two years ago. Thinking of you in your both relief and sadness. Celebrate too the wonder of his life.

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  3. chucklesthescotSeptember 29, 2019 at 4:31 AM

    I'm so sorry Katherine. What a brave and patriotic man. I admire anyone who puts their life on the line to serve their country. He deserves to have those honours at his passing. And those photos show what his family meant to him too. Sending you a big *hug*

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  4. ROSeptember 29, 2019 at 4:34 AM

    I'm so very sorry to hear the sad news Katherine, and know that even though it was expected, it never makes it any easier. Your grandfather was such a handsome man, and those pictures look wonderful. Yay to the full military honors, he deserves that special recognition. My condolences go out to you and your family. Hugs, RO

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  5. KaySeptember 29, 2019 at 5:45 AM

    Oh, I am sorry about your grandfather, but am glad he is at peace. What a lovely tribute post and the pictures are perfect. Will be thinking of you and your family this week. Take care.

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  6. TinaSeptember 29, 2019 at 7:02 AM

    My deepest sympathies for your family, Katherine. It’s a wonderful tribute and I’m so happy you had many good years, many good memories with him. xo

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  7. sjhigbeeSeptember 29, 2019 at 7:18 AM

    I'm so very sorry about your grandfather, though it must be a relief his suffering is now over. Thank you for sharing the photos - he was clearly a remarkable person, a loving family man and a brave man prepared to put his life on the line. I hope you can take comfort from all the years you had him with you. Thinking of youx

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  8. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 29, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    So sorry about your grandfather, but what great memories you can relive through those photos and the stories from family members.

    Thanks for sharing, and have a great send-off. Here are MY WEEKLY UPDATES

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  9. StormiSeptember 29, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, so sorry to hear about this. *hugs*

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  10. Lark @ The Bookwyrm's HoardSeptember 29, 2019 at 9:12 AM

    Katherine, I'm so sorry. You always wrote so lovingly about him here that I almost felt I knew him. What a wonderful man. The love he felt for his family shines clearly in the photos you've shared, as do his kindness, his courage, and his warmth. I know you and your family will miss him, and I pray that in your memories of him and your love for one another, you all find peace and comfort. (((Hugs)))

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  11. Michelle@Because ReadingSeptember 29, 2019 at 1:23 PM

    Oh Katherine! I am so very sorry for your loss. You have some great memories with him, I will be thinking about you all. Sending you lots of hugs!

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  12. NorthwomanSeptember 29, 2019 at 2:20 PM

    I am very sorry about your grandfather but happy you have such wonderful good memories with him. Take some time for yourself this week!

    Anne - Books of My Heart Here is my Sunday Post   

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  13. Carole's Random LifeSeptember 29, 2019 at 3:20 PM

    I am so very sorry, Katherine. I know how much he meant to you and how precious he was. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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  14. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)September 29, 2019 at 8:56 PM

    I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family.

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  15. LauraSeptember 29, 2019 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful photos of your grandfather. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  16. BerlsSeptember 30, 2019 at 10:50 AM

    So sorry to hear of your loss Katherine. I know it makes it a little easier when it's expected and an end to suffering, but to lose a loved one is never easy. Send you and your family love and hugs!

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  17. La La in the LibrarySeptember 30, 2019 at 1:10 PM

    I'm so sorry, Katherine. I know what a huge part of your life he was. Hold on to all those beautiful memories. (((((((HUGS FOR YOU))))))) Thank you for sharing your photos. 💟💟💟

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  18. Literary FelineSeptember 30, 2019 at 1:46 PM

    Oh, Katherine. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and hugs to you and your family.

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  19. SusanOctober 2, 2019 at 9:05 AM

    So sorry for your loss, Katherine. Sounds like your grandfather was a lovely man.

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  20. StefanieOctober 6, 2019 at 7:05 PM

    I'm very sorry for your loss; I know how much you love him. Glad he'll get as many honors possible to send him off.

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