Dear Grandpa, I wish I could hear your voice one last time. You were always the person I called when the world was getting me down. When I needed someone to remind me that everything would work out as long as I worked hard and kept my chin up. You and Grandma are my happiest memories growing up, your visits made all the dark clouds go away, and gave me hope for brighter days. Remember the pink cow-girl hat you got me at the fair? You told me no matter where I lived I?d always be your little southern belle. I remember how special I felt wearing it. I always knew you loved me, and that you cared deeply and selflessly. That is something I have always treasured, and it is something I will never forget. You weren?t just my Grandpa, you were the most important man in my life growing up, and the father figure I never had. You gave me the confidence and emotional support I needed to become who I am today. Thank you Grandpa; thank you for loving me no matter the distance. Thank you for always being there when I needed to talk, when I needed advice, or just someone to care about me without any ulterior motives. Life will never be the same without you, and as devastated and heartbroken as I feel losing you it only reminds me just how much I loved you. How lucky I was to have you in my life, lucky that no matter the miles between us you still cared enough to never lose touch. I wish I could have seen you one last time, that I could have been there in your final moments, and that I would have known the extent of your health problems. But I know you didn?t want me to worry about you, you never did. Part of me wants to be upset over it but another part loves you all the more for it, because I know you only did it to protect me. It?s just how you were; always looking out for the family. I still can?t believe you?re gone. I will never forget you, and you will always hold a big piece of my heart. Thank you for everything; words cannot express how much I am going to miss you. I love you so very much! Love always, Hannah
