My Grandpa just died.

[TheMightyFavog]

He was in his ninties. I probably won't be able to make it down to Milwaukee for the funeral due to finals.

Here's to you William McDonnell, You may have been a diehard republican since the 1920s, but you were still a very good man. Hope you're with Grandma and Mitchell now.

*Does shot of Irish Whisky

[ScreamingMeemie]

1. I am so very sorry Jonathan...

this is never easy. To William :toast:



and a hug for you. :hug:

[GOPisEvil]

2. My condolences.

:pals:

[Archae]

3. Sounds like he had a good life.

My condolences, Jon.

[Metatron]

4. My condolences to you and your family.

So sorry for your loss.

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

5. Jonathan, may your grandfather rest in peace. I'm very sorry to hear of

your loss.

[LDS Jock]

6. I'm sorry Jonathan

:grouphug:

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

7. That's sad.

:(
He had a good, long life though.

[babylonsister]

8. R.I.P., Grandpa.

[Darth_Kitten]

9. Sorry Jon....

:( My condolences.

[Lena]

10. Condolences

Sorry Jonathan for your loss. Grandparents are special to their grandchildren, aren't they? Mine have been gone many, many years, but I still have very fond memories, and my eyes still leak thinking of them.

[patdem]

11. So very sad. I am sure he will become a Democrat in heaven, though!

Since they say in heaven you know all things.

I am sorry you lost your Grandpa and that you will not be able to say goodbye the way you would like. :hug: and :grouphug:

[Nikia]

12. Sorry about your grandfather

I lost my grandfather, who was also Republican but a good man, this summer. I know that you go to a larger less personal college than I did, but is there a dean who you could talk to about letting you make up your finals because of the death in your family. I know that at my college msuch things were always honored.

[amandae]

13. I'm very sorry for your loss ...

:hug:

[TheMightyFavog]

14. Well, my mourning mechanism has kicked in...

When I grieve, I get pissed off, I don't cry. I cussed out one of the female RA's out enforcing intensive quiet hours for finals. One of our floor's CA's is now looking for me.

I think I need another drink...

[salin]

15. To WIlliam McDonnel

:toast:

and condolences to those left behind.

[CatBoreal]

16. To William McDonnell

:toast: Bright Blessings on your journeys

And to you, Jonathan

:pals:

[roguevalley]

17. there's nothing like a Grandpa. Hugs to you and yours, honey.

[DemoTex]

18. Being a good man is all that's asked. Even if he was a Republican.

Sorry for your loss Jonathan. I hope you got to know William McDonnell, and learn from his long life. I barely knew my granddads, and one of my grandmothers died while I was in Vietnam. I always thought of my grand-parents when the Nitty-Gritty Dirt Band sang Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

I was standing by my window,
On one cold and cloudy day
When I saw that hearse come rolling
For to carry my mother away

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There’s a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

I said to that undertaker
Undertaker please drive slow
For this lady you are carrying
Lord, I hate to see here go

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There’s a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

Oh, I followed close behind her
Tried to hold up and be brave
But I could not hide my sorrow
When they laid her in the grave

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There’s a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

I went back home, my home was lonesome
Missed my mother, she was gone
All of my brothers, sisters crying
What a home so sad and lone

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There’s a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

We sang the songs of childhood
Hymns of faith that made us strong
Ones that mother maybelle taught us
Hear the angels sing along

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There’s a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

Will the circle be unbroken
By and by, lord, by and by
There’s a better home a-waiting
In the sky, lord, in the sky

[Michigander4Dean]

19. Ask your profs to reschedule your exams.

They should be able to do that.

As important as finals are, family is more important.

[shesemsmom]

20. I'm so sorry for you loss

may all your memories be good ones

[Pithlet]

21. I'm so sorry.

:hug: Talk to your profs. They'll probably let you take them when you get back. Mine were good when my Grandpa died. They'll understand.

[TheMightyFavog]

33. I gotta wait for details first...

If they shcedule it for the 23rd, I could make it.

[bearfan454]

22. God bless you and your family.

[GreatAuntK]

25. I lost my Mom last Saturday

so sorry for your loss as well, Jon.

It hurts so much to even write it down.

[latebloomer]

28. I'm sorry about your Mom

That is really tough. I lost my dad 20 years ago, though I still have my mother. My friend who'd lost her mom said to me at the time "It's like a sad club." I always remembered that.

[GreatAuntK]

30. Thanks

for the kind words for Jon on this page, I read them too. It's so awful to lose someone you love, it's hard to know what to say.

[Shakeydave]

23. Here! Here!

My Grandma is on by a thread. Seeing her tomorrow! Hangin' tough is all you can do.

[Catshrink]

24. So sorry for your loss.

Sounds like you've started the Irish wake. I'm sure your grandpa would be proud!

[Darth_Ole]

27. I'm sorry :(

That's too bad you can't make it to the funeral. My grandma was one of the persons I was closest to in my life. She was like a second mother to me. When she died this year, her the funeral really brought some closure to things, so I wish you coulda made it.

Hey, we all love you.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

26. I'm very sorry

My condolences to you and your family. Ace your finals for your granddad!

[Politicub]

29. My sincerest condolences

I'm sorry for your loss.

:hug:

[latebloomer]

31. I am very sorry to hear about your loss

One thing you can hold onto is that a grandparent's love helps form you and stays with you, like a loving presence, even after they go.

[bigwillq]

32. Very sorry to hear of the loss of your grandpa

Remember the good times. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.:hug:

[democracyindanger]

34. My Grandma died last week

Also in her nineties. They ran the race longer than most.

*Shot of Scottish whisky

[TheMightyFavog]

35. Thank you, all.

I appreciate your thoughts.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

36. My thoughts, prayers, deepest sympathies and condolences

to you and your family on the loss of your grandfather. I know how hard it is to lose a grandparent and once again my deepest and most sincere thoughts, prayers, sympathies and condolences are extended to you

Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful man and you were fortunate to have had the honor and privilege of knowing him.

:hug:

And to William :toast: :toast: I know that the love, kindness and generosity you showed in your life will live on in the hearts, minds and souls of those who knew you and loved you and whom you loved