Life We lost an American Hero Yesterday. - Page 2

Bill Lundberg · 10-14-2008, 10:20 AM

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!

WilliamTheIrish · 10-14-2008, 11:10 AM

May he travel well....

AcesCasino · 10-14-2008, 11:23 AM

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.....

StcChief · 10-14-2008, 11:24 AM

Bill sorry for your loss.

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

PhillyChiefFan · 10-14-2008, 11:43 AM

Sounds like a great man, you should be proud.

Very sorry for you and your family's loss.

10-14-2008, 11:45 AM

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.

ziggysocki · 10-14-2008, 12:10 PM

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

Valiant · 10-14-2008, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

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!

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..

ClevelandBronco · 10-14-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Lundberg

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!

Great tribute to the man.

FAX · 10-14-2008, 12:14 PM

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.

FAX

Frankie · 10-14-2008, 12:16 PM

Sounds like a great man. Condolences.

ClevelandBronco · 10-14-2008, 12:16 PM

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.

**DeezNutz** · 10-14-2008, 12:17 PM

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

seclark · 10-14-2008, 12:18 PM

sorry to hear. you're right. he was a hero.
thanks,
sec

Pitt Gorilla · 10-14-2008, 12:23 PM

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.

Bill Lundberg · 10-14-2008, 12:26 PM

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.

10-14-2008, 10:20 AM
Bill Lundberg American Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10004925	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!
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10-14-2008, 11:45 AM	#20
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	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.
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10-14-2008, 12:10 PM	#21
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FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	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. FAX
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10-14-2008, 12:16 PM	#25
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ClevelandBronco I'm with the banned. Join Date: Sep 2006 Casino cash: $5658955	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.
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10-14-2008, 12:18 PM	#28
seclark MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: nemo Casino cash: $-410100	sorry to hear. you're right. he was a hero. thanks, sec __________________ "Mr. seclark. Wrong for gravy, wrong for jelly, wrong for biscuits." -rj "If every Planeteer who was disliked by another Planeteer stopped being a Planeteer we wouldn't have any Planeteers." -rj
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Pitt Gorilla Banned! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NOT Columbia, MO 65201 Casino cash: $-109806	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. __________________ Your son is a bench warmer because of your weak genetics not because of the coach Norlin Mommsen is disgusting.
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10-14-2008, 12:26 PM	#30
Bill Lundberg American Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10004925	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.
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