My great grandfather was a 95 year old, independent, caring and strong, and adventurous man. Originally, …show more content…
He taught us all so much, from history about where our last names came from and what each one means. He was always the man I went to whenever I needed to know something about our culture, or whenever I was doing research papers for school and needed information. First person I would go to for information on something and he always would be pleased to help out by doing his own research and handwriting all the information in English and giving it to me. He was a hero! The one and only man that I could go on walks with to learn about the past and just openly talk with. The little things always make me happy. Although, when he left half of me went with him that I can no longer open up about with anyone else. This man taught me so much and I am so grateful for 20 years of joy and happiness he brought into my life, although I wish it could have been longer and knowing there was no chance of it being longer, I will always be blessed for having such a wonderful great grandfather. This man had touched my heart in so many ways. Although, the most important thing he taught all of his children was to never give up, regardless of the fight and to always get through it because if life were simple it would not be worth living; wise words from a wise