For those of you who don't know me, my name is ____________ and I want to say a few words in memory of my Grandfather.
My grandfather lived an exciting and remarkable life, one that inspired me greatly. His adventurous nature and broad range of interests made him an amazing person to know who always had tales to tell.
One day he would tell me how he'd missed his final board exam because he'd had a football match and the next he'd be showing me historical artifacts and places he'd help uncover and show to the world.
He was generous and patient with his time and affection. He always took an interest in the people he met and it was very rare that he would not engage any person that he met any where at any time.
My grandfather pursued his many endeavours diligently and with honesty and he expected the same of us too. He was philosophical in his approach to life. Never displaying anger or impatience instead facing everything with a great dignity. Never stopping in the face of failure. He used to say to fail is not a crime but to give up when you fail is one of the greatest.
I will miss his tales of his adventures in faraway places, his perspective, his humour and his encouragement. I'll miss the surprising depth and scope of his knowledge.
I will miss one of the greatest men I will ever have the fortune to meet, my grandfather, may his soul rest in peace.
(Credits: My sister)
