My Grandfather

[Maleficent909TL]

My grandfather died Sunday, but that's not exactly why I'm posting. I wanted to tell you all what it's going to be like at his funeral. He is probably the most unique person... First of all, he's going to be guried in a Hawaiian (Spelling?) shirt, khaki shorts, flip-flops, and a do-rag (he has no hair anymore). We're playing Jimmy Buffet at his memorial. And probably most unique of all, his obituary. I'm going to see if I can get it and post the appropriate parts (he wrote it himself, and has some no-so-nice things he put in ). I wish more people would have this view on death. He mentions how he's just going to a better place for all Parrotheads. Yep, that's Grandpa.

 

[AllyGirlie]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa, but I think that it's great that you and your family can use this mourning time as a celebration of his life. Afterall isn't that what a funeral is supposed to be about?

 

[Florida_luvr924]

I'm sorry to hear about your grandpa, I can relate, my grandma died a month ago. He sounds like a cool guy!

 

[!!PonyBoy!!]

Sorry about your grandfather
mine died 3 years ago so I know how you feel

 

[Sparx]

I'd love to hear the obituary. I'm sorry for your loss.

I recently lost my grandfather. well. at the time he wasn't. but in a month he would have been. He was the closest thing I ever had to one. my dad adopted me last month (recently step dad, now real dad) and his father died on new years eve. I still call him my grandfather, because in every sence except legally, he was. I was listed in the Obit as his granddaughter, and that meant alot to me.

 

[Daisymae26]

I'm so sorry to hear about your grandpa!

He seemed like a really fun and unique person, and you'll have all the memories of him forever!

 

[Maleficent909TL]

Yeah, he was great. I haven't gotten the obituary yet, but they've promised it's good. Although, Mom's great-uncle did call, he wasn't too happy about it. But she didn't care, since he wrote it himself. If any of you live in/around Knoxville and get the Sentinel (spelling?), look for Michael Sewell.

 

[JulielovesDisney]

What a way to go!!

I'm sorry for your loss, but I think that funeral sounds awesome!! When I die (hopefully not for a long time!) I want a fun funeral too. I don't want people crying over me, I want Aerosmith playing, beer, and dancing!! Heck. I might even come back from the dead just to party with everyone else!!

 

[Cinderella94]

I'm so sorry about your loss

You will always be able to cherish the memories

 

[Azure]

I'm so sorry. I feel so bad. But the truth is he's looking down on you thinking of how proud he is to have sucha great grandchild

 

[2HOT2touch]

i'm sorry about your grandfather. i kind of know how you feel. my dad died when i was five and then my great aunt died this september while i was at school, but i was getting to be pretty close with her.

at my funeral, no one is alowed to wear black, because i hate black unless it has colorful accents( i think ill have a bouncer at the door and if anyone is wearing black, they arent allowed in). and i want them to show a slide show of my life and how great my life was. i dont want people to mourn over me, i want them to celebrate my life. because i hate being sad from all the deaths in my life, and i dont want people to feel the way i felt when my dad and aunt died,when im dead.

 

[Maleficent909TL]

I want a fun funeral too. No crying, cool Disney and beach stuff, and a lot of pictures. I think that's a must. My favorite kinds of music, not just the slow music that everyone else plays. But hey, Grandpa got someone to play him a Buffet mix, so that's a step up, although his sister insists on playing dreary music. I'm almost ready to go now. But yeah, someone should start a thing of "fun funerals". Isn't a funeral a celebration of life? So celebrate that they're going to a better place! There's no way they would want a group of crying people dressed in black being depressed. That might just depress them too!

 

[bouncytigger22]

my grandpa died in november. I know how you feel. I've never lost anyone so close to me...... and like you said, he was the coolest person ever!

 

[The Dark Dancer]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Your grandpa sounds like he was an awesome guy. I think it's great that y'all are taking this time to celebrate himand his life and I think more people should do the same. I'm sorry to hear about your loss and prayers and are being sent your way!