# My grandfather died today **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 24, 2000, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185 "2000-10-24T23:38:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Wicked\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/2acd7d/32.png) [@Wicked\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wicked_Blue)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/1 "2000-10-24T23:38:40Z")
I just heard that my grandfather died this morning. I feel like such a shit because he was in a nursing home for the last three months, and I never ‘got the chance’ to go visit. I kept meaning to, but I haven’t been to NY since August. This weekend my husband and I were going to NY to see everyone, especially my grandparents. Looks like I’ll be getting there a little earlier than I planned. His funeral is Friday. Rose ---
**Author:** ![CanadianSue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/71e660/32.png) [@CanadianSue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanadianSue)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/2 "2000-10-24T23:41:42Z")
Keep him in your heart hon and he will know you are there. I’m sorry for your sad day ::🤗:: ---
**Author:** ![Zenster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/cdc98d/32.png) [@Zenster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zenster)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/3 "2000-10-24T23:43:32Z")
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” ::removes hat:: My condolences to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/4 "2000-10-24T23:45:37Z")
:(:(:(:(☹ {{{{{{{{{{Blue Twylight}}}}}}}}}} I don’t know if this helps, as I don’t know what religion (if any) you follow, but IMO he’s got escorts to a nice, big, happy place:) And in much less pain than he was in before. AIM SN is erlidh if you want to talk. A year and a half ago I lost one grandfather, winter of 1998 lost one grandmother, and winter of 1995 lost the other grandfather. ---
**Author:** ![SkySlash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d6d6ee/32.png) [@SkySlash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkySlash)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/5 "2000-10-24T23:49:09Z")
I lost my great grandfather just two weeks ago… You have my sincere condolences. -SS ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/6 "2000-10-24T23:52:59Z")
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss…my thoughts go out to you and your family. {{{{{{{{Rose}}}}}}}} ---
**Author:** ![GraceTX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@GraceTX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GraceTX)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/7 "2000-10-24T23:57:51Z")
I’m sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Coldfire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a587f6/32.png) [@Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coldfire)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/8 "2000-10-24T23:58:34Z")
I wish you and your family strength and love in the times to come. My condolances. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Fire](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2000, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/9 "2000-10-24T23:58:44Z")
Rose, ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Demo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/demo/32/8472_2.png) [@Demo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Demo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/10 "2000-10-25T00:01:01Z")
I’m sorry Rose. It’s hard to be far away from family especially in times like these. I was in the army when three of my four grandparents died and I kept meaning to visit all of them, but never did. It’s hard. If there’s one positive side, it’s that I get to talk to them whenever I want to now. ☹ :: Hug :: ---
**Author:** ![MysterEcks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f475e1/32.png) [@MysterEcks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysterEcks)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/11 "2000-10-25T01:45:23Z")
I’m sorry, **Blue Twylight**. You and your family have my best wishes. ---
**Author:** ![chique](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4491bb/32.png) [@chique](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chique)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/12 "2000-10-25T01:46:48Z")
{{{{{Blue}}}}} ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Odieman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Odieman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odieman)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/13 "2000-10-25T01:48:03Z")
Poor Rose, think about all the good times you had together. I’m thinking of you. ---
**Author:** ![screech-owl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@screech-owl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/screech-owl)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/14 "2000-10-25T01:52:32Z")
My condolences. **{{{{{Blue Twylight}}}}}** **{{{{{and family}}}}}** ---
**Author:** ![SILENT-BOB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4da419/32.png) [@SILENT-BOB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SILENT-BOB)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/15 "2000-10-25T01:53:04Z")
{{{:(}}} ---
**Author:** ![Ringo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/779978/32.png) [@Ringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ringo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/16 "2000-10-25T02:25:22Z")
I’m sorry to hear that, Blue; my condolences to you and yours. Keep your chin up. ---
**Author:** ![Milossarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Milossarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Milossarian)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/17 "2000-10-25T02:28:27Z")
What beatle said, Blu. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![mega\_the\_roo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3da27b/32.png) [@mega\_the\_roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mega_the_roo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/18 "2000-10-25T02:39:06Z")
My condolences, Blue. I’ll ask my aunt who died Sunday, to show him around. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/19 "2000-10-25T03:54:06Z")
{{{{{Rose}}}}} Don’t beat yourself up over what you can’t change. ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2000, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185/20 "2000-10-25T03:58:37Z")
I’m so sorry, Blue Twylight. Losing someone you love is never easy. My heart goes out to you, and you and your family will be in my prayers. **((((((((Rose))))))))** [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grandfather-died-today/38185.md?page=2)