My Grandpa Research Paper

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My Grandpa was someone I looked up to he worked for everything he had. He was one of the strongest people I know, he went through a lot but he somehow always managed to keep a smile on his face. If anyone in the family every needed help he was there to help no matter what. He was the highlight of the holidays and all of the family get togethers from Christmas to getting together for the Super Bowl. He made the holidays even more exciting, I looked forward to him walking in the house with his festive sweater on and asking, “Where is the food my fat turk” to my mom every year. My mom and him called each other “fat dad” and “fat turk” and I would do anything just to be able to hear them say that again. The holidays and family get togethers definitely

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