Jackson's Grandfather
By Jackson 

My Grandpa has told me many interesting and funny 
things about himself.  He often makes me laugh.  
I like when Grandpa teases me.  Thank you Grandpa 
for spending time with me. You are very special 
and I will love you always.

This was my Grandpa with his brother, Joe on their 
first communion.

The saddest experience was when his mother died. 
He was only 11. His dad got remarried. Joe and 
Grandpa's dad bought a house for them to live in 
and a housekeeper to look after them.  It was a sad 
time for grandpa and Joe.   

Grandpa ran away from his home when he was 14.
He joined the Merchant Marines during the war. 
He wasn't in any combat action. He sailed all over 
the world and saw how awful war is.Grandpa doesn't
enjoy being with lazy, sloppy people. He thinks 
people should always strive to reach new goals.

Grandpa gets great joy out of every day. He enjoys
life, people, hard work and just being alive.

Grandpa says life is too short to be upset or 
argue with people.  Count your blessings.  He 
says you can CHOOSE to be miserable or happy.  
It's up to you to decide whether you want to be 
happy or sad.  There isn't really anything that 
makes him really angry. He says life is too short 
to be angry.

Grandpa says that the one things he would do 
differently FOR SURE IS GET A GOOD EDUCATION.It 
is the key to a successful career and life.
I really love my Grandpa and he really loves 
me too.  I am very lucky to have such a wonderful
Grandpa.