My aunt and I have decided to do a tribute album to my grandpa. We have gathered pictures of my grandpa from baby pics all the way up to a couple of weeks before he passed away. We will put an album together for everyone to see and then will give it to grandma for her to have. At first my aunt wanted to use the 2 albums I have done for my grandparents but I did not want those to be seen by all. It was something incredibly special that I spent a LOT of time and love on and I want it to be sacred to our family and not for all.
Grandpa will have a Knights Templar service Sunday, a Masonic service Sunday and then a Heroes of 76 salute on Monday at his funeral along with an honor guard. Just the way he would want it. To top it off all of the women in the family are going to wear red, his favorite color, and all the guys are going to wear red ties. I am sure that people are going to think we are insane wearing such a vibrant color but it is all for him. He will be able to pick us out in the crowd and smile down on us knowing that we all love and adore him.