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« on: Jun 14th, 2004, 11:16am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
For me this is my Grandfather this little 4' 11" man gave to all he knew NEVER seeking or asking for anything in return. I recall visits to my Granparents when this man would take my sister adn myself out hiking to park etc etc now as we all know kids have endless energy this man wore us out! even in his 60s! the man had a heart of gold as I said he gave freely of his time whenever asked with NO thought of reward. When he passed I was in my mid to late teens and even then I knew I would never meet a greater man! All who knew him loved him. If I can be half the man my Grandfather was then I can truly be proud and honor his memory and what he taught me about unconditional love. I could go on forever about him but any tribute I could write would not even tell a fraction of the truth of such a great man. for me he truly was "The Greatest Man whoever Lived" So I made this thread to honor him and others like him. so who is your greatest person?!  
 
 
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Your Grandfather sounds wonderful David, and what a moving tribute!
 
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« Reply #2 on: Jun 15th, 2004, 11:30am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I wish I knew my grandfathers, one died before I was even born, the next one died just months after I was born.
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« Reply #3 on: Jun 15th, 2004, 11:43am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
My Dad, without a doubt!  When he died one of the deacons said to our minister, "you won't have to think up someing good to say about him".  So true!  
My Dad would take me to the store with him and let me pick out the 25 lb bag of flour during the war when some foods were rationed and we split it with my Grandparents.  Mother then made a dress for me.
 
I used to go hunting with him and he took me everywhere with him, that is until I figured out I was a girl! Roll Eyes
 
My Dad never abused me or my Mother in any way.  We were never cursed or talked to in an unkind way.  My Dad was one of the kindest men I've ever known, said nothing mean about anyone.  When he came home from work he would say, "Hi Mug"  He would kiss me on the forehead and tell me I had the prettiest little mug he'd ever seen, thus the nickname!
 
When I learned to ride a bike, he went to the western auto store and bought the prettiest bike they had for sale.  My Mother thought he paid too much, but I loved the bike, it had a horn and a basket on the front of it and was blue and white.
 
My Dad loved all of us so much and we watched this kind, good Christian man fight cancer for 7 years.   To me, this is greatest man who ever lived.
 
Now for the ones still living, would be my Uncle whom I adore and I call him, Uncle Daddy, for he is like a second Dad to me.  The next man in line for my greatness  is my husband, Mr L., for my life has been greater since he came into it!  How were we to know just how great it would be!
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« Reply #4 on: Jun 15th, 2004, 11:56am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
How fitting you all have such wonderful men ion your lives....so close to fathers day too!
 
I also would say my Dad. I so wish he was still here with us as I know how much good he could have done for this world , he had already done so much but was interrupted part way through ...
 
I could go on for days about how special he was but I still  Cry when I think about it....seems I need therapy.. Wink
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« Reply #5 on: Jun 16th, 2004, 7:24am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
  The greatest person who ever lived?  Why, Jesus of course!!!  The only man who impacted the entire earth for every generation....the only man who is 100% honest and true....and who would never leave you...
 
  Pretty hard to top that, I would say......   Grin
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« Reply #6 on: Jun 16th, 2004, 8:37am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
BK, you're right, but we're talking about the greatest men in our lives.  Do you have someone?
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« Reply #7 on: Jun 16th, 2004, 11:57am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
Actually, the man who has had the greatest influence on my values and ethics and how to "manage" people was a 1stSgt I had in the Marines.  Richard Vazquez did 3 tours in 'Nam with Force Recon and won the purple heart.  He took me under his wing when I was a young Sergeant and mentored me in how to be a good Marine leader......his teachings reverberate in my spirit today and those principles continue to guide me through this day.....
 
   BUT...my Mom actually is the greatest person I know.
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« Reply #9 on: Jun 17th, 2004, 10:11am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Since Father's Day is near, does anyone have a favorite/greatest person story to share with us?
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« Reply #10 on: Jun 17th, 2004, 5:11pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
greatest person who ever lived?
 
now that is a tough one
 
For inspiration:                     My Mother
For motivation:                     Terry Fox
For martial arts                     Bruce Lee
For one love                         Bob Marley
For peace                             Mother Terresa
For humilty                           Princess Diana
 
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For living with                       My Wife
 
 
 
 
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« Reply #11 on: Jun 17th, 2004, 5:20pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify Remove Remove
I dont know your wife Mr. Puff... but i would agree.... onr thing we both left out is Terry Fox....im sure you will agree!
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true, terry is the man that started it all so I need to edit, sry Rick
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« Reply #13 on: Jun 17th, 2004, 6:26pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I have to list my mother.  I think both my parents were great and equally influential on my life, but outside of myself and my family, my mother is a child psychologist who works with the toughest of cases.  She has helped and influenced so many lives other than my own.  She has literally helped thousands of families and individuals over the years find happiness again, and I really admire her for it.
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« Reply #14 on: Jun 18th, 2004, 12:32pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
AHA, so that is where and why you come up with these so ever common sense intelligent answers.  You watched and listened more than you realize!  She taught you well Cool Cool Cool
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