My Grandpa Smith passed away on July 4th in the evening. He left us after visiting all his family that lived locally in the last 24 hours, left us on a Sunday, left us on the 4th of July, and left us while on a walk with his sweetheart! All of these things add up to make it one special departure. Grandpa loved his family more than anything, he honored the Sabbath Day and taught us to do the same, he loved God and his country, and he treated Grandma like a Queen. Truly words cannot express the feelings of respect, admiration, and love I have for my Grandpa. He was and is a great man. Upon contemplating his passing the past few days, I have found myself reflecting on the blessings of the Savior. What a marvelous gift to know that there is life after death. I know Jesus Christ was resurrected and know that we all will be. For that knowledge and the many marvleous gifts that came from amd through Jesus Christ I thank my Heavenly Father!! And that is why I say that a Great Man has moved on. He is now watching over me and my family! I know he is progressing and will be waiting for each of us!!
A picture of my girl cousins and grandpa at his 80th birthday!
