What I've been up to (A message from Highsky)

[Immortal1982]

I'm Luke's (HighSky's) sister and I'm posting an emailed message from him to the board.



Hey Guys and Gals. It's been a long few weeks. My grandfather passed away last week, and while not unexpected, was a little sudden. It's been sad, but i know he is not suffering anymore. I'm currently on one hell of a road trip though.

I volunteered to scatter his ashes. He had 2 specific spots in mind.

1. Atlantic City - My grandfather, god love him, loved to gamble, and he loved bringing the grandchildren to the beach. He wanted part of them scattered there.

2. Normandy. My Grandfather was a vet, so i guess its understandable he wanted part of it to go there. He did land there on D-Day.

As I've gone on this trip, I think i have begun to get a greater understanding of my Grandfather. He was a stubborn man, sure, but he was dedicated. He may have been abrasive, but he had so much tragedy forced upon him in the last 10 years of his life.He had lost 2 kids to cancer (After losing 2 in childbirth). He had been forced into retirement(His health finally did him in 6 months ago). And He had lost his wife and his ability to care for her(Alzheimer's and Dementia).

The man loved his family, his wife, and his life.

I do not mourn for him, I celebrate for him.

Goodbye Pop. I miss ya.

Luke ~HighSky~ M.

[kah]

Thank you for the update, Luke's sister.

I hope your travels bring you even closer to your Grandpa. :hugs:

[tstone]

Dude, feelin' ya. The year changeover has many of us reflecting on such things...

[sickness]

Sorry to hear the bad news, Luke and Luke's sister. My sympathies.

[Al-Dog]

Sorry about your loss. Wishing the best to you and your family.

[rappites]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

After reading your post yesterday. I dreamt that my father died last night. I had to call this morning to make sure he is o.k.. I cried in my sleep. My pillow was wet or I was drooling.

[Kaeos]

Condolences and best wishes Sky and family - Safe journey to you man.

[neglet]

Have a safe trip, Sky. I hope you don't get hassled taking his ashes through airport security. :(

[Cncrman]

Best of luck to you HighSky and my thoughts are with your family.

[Immortal1982]

Thanks guys. As you can probably assume, I am home. I wish i had ade a trip to France under better circustances, but it was beautiful. My grandfather, god love him, set money aside for his final excursion(Nothing if not a planner), so me and my cousin took the trip out.

We spent the days telling every story we could to each other, and admiring the sights. We eventually reached the spot. It felt bittersweet, yet completely appropriate, to see him off at Normandy.

I'd talk more, but I'm tired.

Thanks for the messages and emails, they always mean alot.

~zzzzzz~