 | Massive Armored Fighting Mecha Wing Gundam Zero Z2 ( wingzeroz2) wrote,
@ 2007-09-19 22:28:00 |
| Current mood: |  melancholy |
Loss of a great man.
Yesterday, September 18th, 2007, my grandfather John "Jack" Reece, Sr. passed away. He had been in the hospital on life support because his kidneys failed. He was taken off and several hours later, in the company of his wife Ruth, went to sleep and passed on into the great unknown.
I got the call from my mother shortly before leaving for work earlier today. It's been some time since I've heard her so torn up, though I can't blame her. Was her dad, after all.
It's taking a bit to sink in, though there are times I can feel tears pricking at my eyes, even while I type this. I loved my grandfather dearly and despite occasional disagreements, he was one of those people who never gave up on me and believed (and probalby still does) that I am capable of great things. I wish I could see the service they are having for him - he was in the Air Force (and served in the Pentagon for several years, as well), so he's getting an honor guard and everything. We'll be having a smaller family memorial service when my family goes down in October. I hope my brothers and sister are okay. Not sure if they've been informed yet.
I think that, like with Krista's death, the full implications will hit me once I go down there. Or maybe not. Maybe it'll sneak up on me here. Guess we'll see. Until then, I'll continue onward. Doubt Grampa'd want me being too down. Probably want me to keep goin', push ahead. I loved him dearly and I will never forget what he's taught me.
RIP John "Jack" Reece, Senior
We'll miss you, Grampa.
Ja ne, minna-san.
Zero, out.
(Read comments)
|
