My grandpa passed away last monday. After 83 years his heart couldn't keep up any longer, and he passed away peacefully.
This was a man of the old school, the strong and quiet type, actions speaking louder than words. Worked as a foreman in a metal processing plant, drove his car until he was nearly 80, guy was tough as leather. Almost expected him to live forever.
Even then, he was a gentle man. He didn't speak much, but us grandkids know he loved us. Whenever we'd visit, he burst out in a santa-esque "Hoo hoo! Come here my girl/boy !" and demand hugs. Even if you did something he disapproved of, he'd usually just go "Bah!". He was gonna s