The man behind the man........

I went to a memorial yesterday. It was a family friend. Actually, there are several connections to this man. He is my stepbrother's ex wifes father, my good friend from high school's father, my niece and nephew's grandpa, and has remained a family friend for years. He was a great guy.
I always knew this. When you think of him, you just smile. He was always happy and loved everything about you and everything about life.
I just didn't realize how great he really was until yesterday. My nephew went up and read something he wrote to his grandpa. This man seriously was Grandfather of the century. So many things I discovered yesterday touched me deeply. The momento box they found of his and the things they found inside made me realize how geniune and good he really was. The picture show they played prior to the service was a man who truly loved his family and everyone else who crossed his path.
The minister advised us all to carry the spirit of him with us. To enjoy life as he did and to love family as he did. If I could pull off 1/10th of this man's goodness, I would be pleased.
I always adored him. I adore him even more knowing things I know. Rarely do we come across someone who is so geniune in his life. I amdire this greatly.
I know this man did not plant things in his "momento" box with any intention of anyone ever going through it when he was gone. They were things that were precious to him and it spoke volumes of him.
It got me to thinking about my momento box. I wonder what it will say about me when I'm gone. I can only hope I am viewed as half the person he was.
Rest in Peace Fritz..........

jb