Not a literary post, but he was an amazing storyteller. My grandfather (my pop) died last night. No one appreciated life like this man. His drink of choice was Old Sam. So, if you insist on having an eggnog this Tibb's Eve, spike it with that, in remembrance of a man you've never met. I'm on my 2nd, though I'm mixing with Coke. I love you Pop. Cheers.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Gordon Kendall- Rest In Peace
Not a literary post, but he was an amazing storyteller. My grandfather (my pop) died last night. No one appreciated life like this man. His drink of choice was Old Sam. So, if you insist on having an eggnog this Tibb's Eve, spike it with that, in remembrance of a man you've never met. I'm on my 2nd, though I'm mixing with Coke. I love you Pop. Cheers.
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A sad loss for you John, especially during the holiday season. Enjoy your memories with those drinks...
Tibb's Eve sounds wonderful! The poem's last five stanzas ring a true message of what Christmas should be about. They certainly must hit home with what you are feeling right now.
My condolences, John.
My thoughts are with you.
We're all thinking of you. Have one for me, too! :-)
Lezlie
Our condolences to your family, John. We'll raise a glass of eggnog to you all.
HI John, So sorry to hear this news. It's especially difficult at thitime of year. I know because I lost my Grandpa at the same time a few years ago.
Love and peace,
Kim (in Toronto)
You know he is looking at you from out there..
and he would want you to do this as he knew you loved the bard.
Come read it here!
So sorry John. I too will raise a glass of eggnog for your Grandpa tonight - however, mine won't be spiked but no one needs to know. :)
So sorry for you loss, John. Thinking of you and yours. Take care.
"He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man."
~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Hope you are finding joy in your memories this week John.
-Myshkin
So sorry for your loss John.
Thank-you all for your condolences.
I'm really sorry to see this, John. It must be especially tough to have something like this happen at this time of year. You are in my thoughts, my friend.
sam
I'm so very sorry for your loss, John. This is such a hard time to lose someone, but I imagine your grandfather would be glad to see you enjoying your Old Sam.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
So sorry John, he sounds like a great guy.
*toasts* to John's pop.
My condolences, John.
I am so sorry for your loss! Interesting enough, my boyfriend was drinking his egg nog with this kind of rum last night!
Hi John,
Pop will be missed for sure ... your words read before the funeral were heart-felt,appropriate and touching.
He was a great man and an inspiration to us, his family.
Love you too Pop!
Perry
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