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SwoopSJ

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My Grandpa
« on: April 22, 2009, 11:06:58 AM »
I pass on this information, with a heavy heart, both as an update to those of you kind enough to have included my family in your prayers and as an outlet for my emotion.  My grandfather passed away this morning, finally having succumbed to liver cancer, after a long life of 87 years.  I, myself am a man of 30, yet I feel as if I am 3, as I am transported deep into my youth by the outpouring of memories.  My grandpa taught me how to shoot, fish, hunt, and more importantly, to be a man, so I feel posting on this site is special as an immediate memorial to his life.  He was a coal minor, steel worker, and an entrepreneur, operating several successful businesses for over 50 years.  He was a devout Christian, serving as both deacon and Sunday school superintendent for many, many years, as well as helping build his church with his hands and wallet.  He was a friend to everyone from the customers which frequented his businesses to our state rep, not just in name, but also in deed.  He was a loving son, brother, husband, and father.  Above all, however, he was, Johnie Justice (Papa Johnie), my grandpa.  I will see him again, I have no doubt, but until that day... he will be missed.

Shane Justice
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 11:12:54 AM »
My condolances, Swoop.

As you say he was well known and well respected so as hard as it seems his life should be celebrated and not mourned so much.

I pray for His Grace and healing upon you and your family.

Haz.
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 11:20:50 AM »
My sympathies Shane,

Your memories and the memories of all who knew him will live on for generations to come.  Men like him make differences in peoples lives that can never be forgotten...

Timothy
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 11:33:28 AM »
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I know what you are going through, and you and your family are in my prayers..... It is an extreme comfort in times like these to know that he is now in a better place, and that you two will one day meet again.

-Eric
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 11:33:52 AM »
My condolances, Swoop.  May he rest in peace
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Re: My Grandpa
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2009, 12:01:09 PM »
My sympathies to you and your family Swoop.  Your grandfather was a good man and a great American and this country could use more like him.
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2009, 12:20:46 PM »
Shane,

You and your whole family have my sincerest condolences for your earthly loss. Just remember it is Heaven's gain.
Men like your Grandfather were of the generation that made this country strong and we all owe them a debt of gratitude for what we have today. The greatest tribute we can give these men is to carry on their legacy and never forget. My own Grandfather has been gone for eleven years and not a day goes by that I don't think of him, because of the positive impact he had on my life. I can tell by what you wrote about yours that he had a positive effect on you. I'm sure he was proud of you.

Again, you and your family have my sympathies and prayers.

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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2009, 01:30:59 PM »
Your grandpa sounds a lot like mine...sorry for you loss.

God Bless,

Richard
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2009, 02:12:39 PM »
Sorry for your loss. Remember all of the good times with him.
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Re: My Grandpa
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2009, 02:56:09 PM »
Swoop, My condolences to you and your family. Sounds like he had a long great life and was a great man as well.

Joy & Sorrow: " The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain in your heart. When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight."

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