We lost an American Hero Yesterday.
 

My Grandfather passed away.

As a child he was always a man I looked at as a hero. Mostly because of his superior fishing skills and the way he could fix anything. In his death, I sit here reflecting on his life and I realize he truly was a hero. He served his country in WWII. He stormed the beaches of Normandy and came home with a purple heart.

Upon arriving home he married the girl he had fallen in love with just months before leaving for the Army. She kept every letter he wrote, hundreds of them over the 4 years he spent over seas. Together they raised 4 children and spent over 50 years together before Grandma passed on.

He then went to work for John Deere and never missed a day in his 40 years there. He was an active member of the American Legion and a pillar of his community.

Looking back, this man bled red, white, and blue. With all that is going on in our country it makes me extremely proud of my grandfather and the thousands of others who fought to preserve the freedoms we now often take for granted.

It was his time. He'd spent the last 6 years in a wheelchair in a nursing home after 3 strokes, he couldn't communicate effectively, though his mind was as sharp as ever. I could see the frustration in his eyes. Only one side of his body had movement. He was ready to go be with his wife and youngest son. Today I have no doubt he is wearing a huge smile as he looks down on those of us he's left behind...

He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten!

Sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great man.

Sorry to hear that Bill.

Sounds like to me he was part of the reason they are called the greatest generation.

sorry for your loss

I'm sorry for your loss. Sounds like he led the right life.

Sorry for your loss.

Great story bill and sorry for your loss...

You might want to give that speach at the wake?

Sorry for your loss my friend. Your desciption reminds me alot of my grandfather. A man's man. The men from their generation is what every man should try and follow. I know that God is blessing and praising him right now!!!

Sorry for your loss :(

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I'm sorry for your loss, he sounded like what most men dream and aspire to be...

My sympathies, Bill. Sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear that. My condolences.

Sorry to hear about it man. Sounds like a great man.

Regards to you and yours.

May he travel well....

It was a pleasure to read the words you wrote, to mark the moment. Your memories will never fade, enjoy them always, condolences for your loss.....

:( Bill sorry for your loss.

The last of Greatest Generation is slowing fading, but History won't let them die.

Sounds like a great man, you should be proud.

Very sorry for you and your family's loss.

Thanks for sharing. I haven't always cared about my legacy but I hope that one day my grandchildren will feel proud enough to post a "Grandpa Phil tribute" to strangers.

A salute to your grandfather...and sorrow for you family's loss.

Sounds like an amazing life..

This will sound strange but.. Gratz.. You got to know one of those few remarkable people in this world.. My friend Levi is that way.. It amazes me everytime I see him how he makes the best of everything.. Your grandfather seemed to be one of those few..

Great tribute to the man.

A very touching eulogy, Mr. Bill Lundberg. You have my sympathies for your loss. But, I know that your grandfather is in a far better place.

Best to you and your family.

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Sounds like a great man. Condolences.

Like many others, I'm sorry for your loss as well.

But the larger truth is that we have all lost something dear when such a man passes.

He sounds like a wonderful man. Sorry for your loss. My best wishes.

sorry to hear. you're right. he was a hero.
thanks,
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Truly sad. I wish the best for you and your family. That is a great generation of people. My father fought in WWII as well and worked hard all of his life. He always believed the most important things a man had was his word and his respect for other people. His health is failing now, but it is important to remember how these people lived their lives. While it is a sad occasion, I hope that you and your family enjoy reliving the memories of a great man.

Thank you for all the well wishes. As much as he will be missed, I can't say it's a sad day. More of a celebration of his life. The last 6 years seeing him trapped in a feeble, broken body, makes this anything but sad. He's finally been set free and in that I'm comforted.

RIP Gramps .....

Congratulations for having a man like that in your life! Praise God, he's home now. My regards to you and yours.

Sorry for your loss. He sounds like a great guy.