As of today I'm the new owner of an 8 year old beagle, and I'm crying.

My grandfather had a pulmonary embolism this afternoon and passed away while in hospital recovering from hip surgery he had last week. I was already looking after his beagle Buddy since he was in the hospital, and he'd told me previously that if/when he couldn't look after Buddy anymore that he wanted me to have him, so I guess now I do.

My grandfather came of age during the Great Depression, enlisted and served as a tank driver in WW2, then worked a blue collar factory job, including extra shifts to help put my dad and uncle through university (and to keep them out of Vietnam).

He loved to fish. He REALLY loved to fish.

He hated *. He REALLY hated * and all the shit * and company have been doing to America.

He was a staunch Democrat all his life, largely because of having grown up in the Depression followed by the New Deal. My grandmother, his wife, had also been a staunch Democrat all her life until she passed away from cancer about a decade ago. They both made it a point to be active in grassroots democratic politics, such as voter registration drives, whenever they could.

He will be sorely missed.

Goodbye Grandpa. I'll take good care of Buddy for you.

my best wishes to you and Buddy.

I'm so sorry. It's a platitude, but you were very lucky to have known him. I was born with one grandmother, and she died when I was a child. I never knew a grandfather.

The greatest honor you can do him is to care for Buddy.

:hug:

Again, I'm so sorry.

I'm sure he's now with your grandma and hopefully they'll give us dems help from the other side with his years election! I'm sure Buddy will be very well-cared for by you. peace.

and the best way to honor your grand dad is for all of us to work
VERY HARD to get ShrubCo out

Hopefully having Buddy to take care of will help you and Buddy, who also must be missing his buddy.

You're granddad sounds like he was a great guy and the best of what it means to be a Democrat.

Please accept a big hug from me and be sure to give a big hug to Buddy from me as well. I love beagles.

love and condolences,
barking_23

Sounds like he was very special.
The doggie will bring you comfort and you will be comfort for the doggie.

And best wishes for you and your family, including Buddy.

Hope you and Buddy can console one another in the coming weeks. Your grandfather sounds like a great man. At least if you and Buddy will both miss him sorely you can do it together.

I'm very sorry for your loss.

I'll be thinking of you. Any moral support or friendship I can offer is there for you.

(((((((((HUG)))))))))))

:hug: And a hug for Buddy, too. :hug:

And your grandmother. They obviously passed their sound, democratic principles down to you.

You're fortunate to have known them.

I hope Buddy likes you.

Thought of this while reading your post.

Sounds like he was a great man, though. Take good care of the floppy-eared guy for him.

Buddy will be lucky to have you looking after him.. Your gandfather sounded like a great guy.. I really never got to know mine..They all died when I was young.. You were lucky to have him around a long time ..

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He sounds a lot like my Grandfather. Sorry to hear about your loss,I am sure he will rest easy knowing Buddy has a great home.

I lost my grandparents 3 years ago.

What a cutie! He's gonna be well loved by anyone that sees that cute face.

It sounds like he was a terrific man and a good influence on your life. My father also was part of a WW II tank crew. Take good care of Buddy, he also misses your grandfather.

your grandfather sounded like a great guy. He'll be with you through Buddy. Take care! :hug:

He seems a bit younger than my Dad, but same values. I know hard it hurt when my Dad died.

I can only offer my sympathy - and pray that the Lord will comfort you.

Give Buddy a hug from me.

May your grandfather rest in peace.

Buddy couldn't ask for a better home.

(anyone who thinks that dogs don't mourn is very sadly mistaken)

I'm very happy that you two will have each other, find comfort from each other... Buddy, sounds like you are in good hands! Grandpa, you can RIP.

:hug:

I hope you can find comfort in Buddy. :hug:

And Buddy's too. It's good to know the two of you have each other to help you through this time. Sounds like you're grampa was a helluva guy. :hug:

Sounds like you had wonderful grandparents. :hug:

and look after buddy, a beutiful way to remember him. live long with peace

DDQM

Your grandfather must be smiling knowing that Buddy will have a good life with you. I hope all of those good memories you have of your grandfather will help comfort you in the days ahead.

Peace.

no small thing. It obviously meant ALOT to him.

My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. :hug:

:grouphug:

:hug: :cry:

:grouphug: to you and your family
and I know Buddy is in good hands.

Sounds like a great man, and I know he will be missed.

You give that sweet beagle Buddy a big hug and kiss for me. :hug:

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Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful person and I loved your story about his life.

Buddy is in good hands.

Love,

Undergroundrailroad :hug:

Buddy is lucky that you are there to take care of him.

Sounds like your Grandpa loved you as much as you loved him since he entrusted you with Buddy.

:hug:

Hang in there.

:hug:

{{{{{{{{{{Buddy}}}}}}}}}}

I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad you've got each other...

It sounds as though the world is a bit poorer for the loss of your grandfather.

I'm so glad your heart is big enough to take Buddy in. I'd like to think my little companions would be so compassionately cared for in my absence.

He sounds like he was a wonderful man and a terrific grandfather. :hug:

...and Buddy.

if you need anything let me know.

:hug:

Your grandpa sounds like a good man. All peace, man.

I feel the heartache here.

:hug:

Time to take Buddy for a walk now...

Your Grandfather was someone to be proud of. He was an admirable man who lived his life giving of himself. Enjoy Buddy! :hug: