On Saturday February 27, 2010 my beloved Granddad passed away. It was his decision, he was ready. My aunt Nancy, cousin Lindsay and I all read things we'd written in memory of him, below is my poem. I love him dearly, and truly hope to see him again someday.

Of all the men in all the world

that matter to a little girl

From Dads to Brothers, boys and beyond

there exists a special bond

Between me and a man so strong and wise

who’s been there for me before those other guys

I turned one man so great and wise

into a Granddad for the very first time

He taught me things I’ll never forget

and teaches me things I don’t know just yet

At parks and museums, on trains and even a helicopter

he did so much for his little granddaughter

He was witty and charming, a lively, funny man

he’d put a smile on your face like no one else can

Riddles and rhymes, quotations and facts

“Can we listen to the music without words?” I would ask

A helping hand, a hearty smile

of wit, of wisdom, a man with style

I’ll cherish the 25 years we’ve had together

But if I can accomplish ten percent of the things that you did

that’ll make the world a little bit better.

I love you and I’ll miss you Granddad, love Sica Roo.