You are the most determined person I have ever known. You never complain and you always find a way to smile. You taught me what it is to love, to be loved, and what it means to fight for what you love. You taught me that it's okay if there is silence between two people. I have learned what determination is by looking into your eyes and I have learned what never giving up feels like when I hold your hand. Grandpa, I love you. I love you so much. I know you're tired and that you miss your brother and your son. I know you miss your mom and dad. I want you to know that it's okay if you go, but I'm still going to miss you so so much. I'm going to miss talking about the old days with you and sitting with you while you watch the news. I'm going to miss talking sports with you and talking about the weather. I'm going to miss those solar powered trinkets with you while they sway back in forth. I'm going to miss seeing the way you look at Grandma. I'm going to miss watching you take a snooze in your recliner. You are my world and I can't imagine not seeing you every day. It's OK to go, but I want you to stay. I know it's selfish, but I can't help it. I want you to live forever. I want to see you on my wedding day. I want my kids to know you.

Now that you've passed on to a better place, I feel like a part of me is missing. I look around at these strangers that keep rushing everywhere and wonder how they can keep on living when it feels as if my whole world has stopped. Losing you is the hardest thing I have ever had to go through, but I know that it's not forever. I know that I will see you again. It breaks my heart that you are no longer with us, but I am so happy that you can see your parents, son, and brother again. I'm so thankful you can still see us from up above, even if we cannot see you.

I miss you and I love you. Rest in peace, Grandpa.