Jun
23
2008

Old Soldiers Never Die, They Just Fade Away

Y’all, my grandfather (affectionately known on this blog as The Dukester) passed away on Friday at the age of 93.  I will write a proper post next week after I return from his funeral service in Florida. 

Lulu and the Dukester

For now, here’s a couple of posts that I previously wrote about my grandparents—memories that make me laugh even in the midst of such sadness. 

You Say It’s Your Birthday

Is That a Banana in Your Ear?

The Pony Express

Vacation, All I Ever Wanted

Polly Want a Cracker?

Sudsy Comments

June 23rd, 2008 at 3:00 pm
corporatebeach over at lj said,

I’m so sorry. :(

June 23rd, 2008 at 3:49 pm
angie said,

Oh Lulu, words are never enough to adequately express myself when I learn a friend has lost someone dear to them. Just know you have my sympathies and I will be thinking of you and your family. I’m so glad you had so many wonderful years with him!

Sending you the biggest hug in the history of hugs…

angie

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June 23rd, 2008 at 4:06 pm

I’m sorry, my friend. That’s really hard.

June 23rd, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Susan said,

LL, I’m sorry. I lost both of my grandmothers in the last 6+ months, one 90 and one 93, so I know how hard that can be. Sending a hug your way…

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June 23rd, 2008 at 11:30 pm
kailani said,

My sincere condolences. Even though he lived a full life, it’s still hard to deal with the passing of a loved one. {{hugs}}

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June 24th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Christie said,

So sorry for your loss. Have a safe trip.

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June 24th, 2008 at 10:11 am

I’m so sorry for your loss. It looks like you had a great time and memories with him. That’s something you can hold on during this tough time.

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June 24th, 2008 at 10:18 am
Leanne said,

I’m so sorry. It’s such bittersweet sorrow to lose a Grandparent. {{hugs}}

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June 24th, 2008 at 10:25 am

I am so very sorry for your loss. There is nothing like Grandparents, huh? My deepest most heartfelt sympathy. You are lifted in my prayers.

on another note, you will be featured on my blog later today. HUGS!

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June 24th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Jenny said,

Oh, I’m so sorry - thinking of you…

June 24th, 2008 at 11:10 am
mp said,

I’ll have to come back to read the links..
He was very very cute..but you knew that.

I’m so sorry for your loss. He lived to a ripe old age didn’t he. My dad is on his way there..88 this year.

Funny how my parents are close to your grandparents age..it’s like that w/ me and the hubby too..

{{hugs}}

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June 24th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

Oh, Lulu. I’m so sorry! I’m going to read the links later, though I think one of them is the one that hooked me on your blog.

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June 25th, 2008 at 7:52 am
kelly said,

I’m very sorry to hear about your loss. He looked like a very lovely happy man.

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June 25th, 2008 at 9:26 am

So sorry to hear about your loss. 93 is a good life to have lived, and through so much!

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June 25th, 2008 at 3:06 pm

I’m very sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a fantastic guy.

June 25th, 2008 at 5:05 pm

Lulu! I’m so sorry about your grandfather. That photo is adorable. He looks like he was a sweet guy.

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June 26th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Annie said,

I’m happy for you and sad for you all at once. Happy that your grandfather was able to know you as a grown-up, to know your family and see the kind of woman you are… and sad because there is never a time when we feel that we can say, “Ok, I’ve had enough time with you, you can leave now…”

Take care!

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June 27th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Amanda said,

How terribly sad. Lulu, I’m so sorry for your loss.

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June 29th, 2008 at 8:44 am

Dear LuLu,

As you know, how saddened I am, too. Grandfathers are “very” special— no one can ever take their place.
It is wonderful to have had the “blessing” of a great Grandfather, which I, too experienced with my own grandfather. You will always treasure and remember all the good times, and all the closeness that you had with him. Always treasure all the memories, you will think of them for many years to come.
LOVE AND HUGS

June 30th, 2008 at 11:55 am
annaliza said,

my condolences lulu.
:::hugs:::

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July 9th, 2008 at 1:59 am

I’m sorry Lulu. (((hugs)))

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July 14th, 2008 at 6:59 pm

I must have missed this post when it first appeared. I’m sorry for your loss, I always loved your posts about Dukester. They serve as a great tribute to his life and your love for him.

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