Thursday, December 4, 2014

PAPPAW

No one wants to die, even people who want to go to Heaven don’t want to die to get there, and yet, death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because death is very likely the single best invention of life. It’s life’s change agent; it clears out the old to make way for the new. right now, the new is you. Right now, the new is you. But someday, not too long from now, you will gradually become the old and be cleared away. Sorry to be so dramatic, but it’s quite true. Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma, which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important have the courage to follow your own heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” — Steve Jobs

 
 
 
 




 



 


 
Harry G. Reed
Born: May 1, 1918
Died: December 4, 2014 
 
I will miss you!

32 comments:

  1. Oh Tracey, I wish I could reach through my monitor and hug you and shed tears with you. I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your precious family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love coming to you.

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  2. Oh Tracey, I am so sorry for your loss. You were so lucky to have your grandpa in your life for so long. I never had one, they both passed away before I was even born. Sending you some gentle hugs.

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  3. He was an awesome man and will be sorely missed.

    I LOVE the pictures-I remember seeing some of them. I can't wait to receive my copies.

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  4. This is a beautiful tribute. I'm so happy that you got to spend some time with him before he passed.

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  5. Tracey, I am so so very sorry for your loss. I hope many happy memories of your Pappaw will be a source of comfort at this time.
    Hugs, Anke

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  6. Oh Tracey, I am so sorry. Tears falling for you right now. Sending you and your family love, light and peace. Will be thinking of you. xo

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  7. Sad to read this, Tracey. Sending our prayers and love across the ocean. So glad you got to spend time with him at the end. Xxx

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  8. you and your family are in my thoughts, Tracey
    Melissa

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  9. My condolences to you and your ohana. I enjoyed looking at his pictures. He loved life to the fullest. Sending you a big hug.

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  10. Oh Tracey ... praying for your and your family at this time. My deepest condolences to you.

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  11. So sorry to hear this Tracey. I am sending warm thoughts your way. This post was a wonderful tribute to your Pappaw and hopefully offered you some solace, looking back at the happy moments in his life.

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  12. Oh, Tracey, as soon as I saw the title of this post my heart was breaking for your loss. I love looking at the pictures of your Pappaw. Sending big warm hugs your way.

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  13. Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time.

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  14. A new star arrived in the sky.
    I happy for you that you had some time with him before he passed and this is a beautiful tribute.

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  15. May God give you peace and comfort for your grief. The last photo is beautiful.

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  16. I am sorry for your lost. Wishing him a good journey full of love and light.
    Your words about dead. .. Fantastically truth, thanks for sharing such a wonderful post, all my love,

    Lluisa

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  17. I am so sorry about the lost of Pappaw. He will be greatly missed, but we know he is in Heaven with Jesus.

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  18. The memories are the gift that we are left with. Those moments in time will always live inside of you. The sadness will linger for awhile, but the joy of his life will begin to shine through the clouds. Give yourself time to grief, it is there that you will feel God's arms surrounding you tightly.

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  19. Sending you a big hug and lots of love! So sorry about your Pappaw.

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  20. I am truly sorry for your loss Tracey. I'm glad you were able to spend time with him and he will be alive forever in your heart. Praying for you and your family.

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  21. Just reading this today. So sorry to hear of your pappaw Tracey. He was born in 1918? Wow. What things he must have seen in his life! What changes took place in the world since then! Amazing!
    Wishing you peace, dear friend. XOXO

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  22. Hoping you can find peace and comfort in this trying time. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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  23. im so sorry tracey. ((hugs)) <3

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  24. Dear Tracey, This is such sad news, death is always sad. Thank for sharing these wonderful photos, your Pappaw was quite a handsome man. I'm sure he'll remain close to you in spirit always. Big (big) hugs to you. xoxo

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  25. I am so sorry for your loss- know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
    ......the two last images.......
    Hugs from Montana

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  26. I'm so sorry for your loss Tracey. I know it was prepared, but it's never really expected. Such a kind face... I'm sure his heart was just as kind. Sending you thoughts of love in your time of sorrow. <3

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  27. I am sorry for your loss and wish you and your family peace, light and love. May the happy memories you have carry you through this sad time.
    Much love xx

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  28. Hugs to you dear friend. I'm so sorry for your loss. May you and your family find peace at this difficult time. I'll be praying for you all. xoxoxoxo

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  29. So sorry Tracey. Hugs and kisses to you and your family. He had a wonderful life for you to celebrate. I can see lots of happy times in your family album. He looked like a kind and gentle man.
    Take care of yourself.
    lots of love,
    debx

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  30. Oh, Tracey, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'll be holding you in my heart. Much love.

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  31. what a beautiful tribute, Tracey~
    sending love from NC

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