I've really been struggling with this post. Aliya told me that I couldn't post this news on the blog because then everyone who read it would be sad. On the other hand, I can't just continue posting about our lives without including this information. So here goes.On July 1st, we lost a beloved member of our family - Bernie Leonard, Grampa B. Bernie was not related in the literal sense, but he was a very important part of our family. Many of you have met Bernie at family parties, holiday gatherings, or just helping out around our house. He was an absolutely wonderful man...one of the best people I've ever known.
The last leg of our road trip was going to be a visit with Ginny and Bernie in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Because it was a long drive from Tampa to Myrtle Beach, we decided to spend a night in Charleston, South Carolina before continuing to Myrtle Beach the next evening. Ginny and Bernie drove to Charleston so that they could spend the following day with us. We arrived very late at night, so we didn't see Ginny and Bernie. Early the next morning Bernie had a heart attack and all of the valiant attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.
We're all doing our best to hold it together, but the loss of Grampa B has left a huge hole in all of our hearts. I know that he will always be with us in spirit, but we miss him so much.
We love you B.
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2 comments:
Oh, Lori...I am so sorry, sweetie. I don't know what else I could say. What a loss for your family. Grandpa B, here's to you - you were loved, and you will be missed.
I still cannot believe this. A vibrant man, recently married to a wonderful woman. How lucky your family is to have know him, and how special it is that he visited so often recently. I hope that you can all find comfort in your great memories of Bernie. He was truly incredible.
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