Words can’t describe just how much of an impact you had in the lives of your family. You came into my life in a time when I had no father figure and you took no hesitation in making it your duty to see to it that my brother and I into grow into men of virtue even after you had already fulfilled your responsibility in raising your own kids .Your strength, guidance, perseverance, and love are things that I’ve admired about you since the day I can remember and I try to walk in your example every single day. Never will your family know struggles and perils as the ones you went through to get yourself to be the self made man you became, and I cannot express how much that means to me as I get older and understand the magnitude of your sacrifices. One of the things I always wondered and wish I would’ve asked more about, was how you developed such an amazing sense of humor despite the trials and tribulations you experienced? you always found the light hearted side of things and would have us all in stiches around the table… especially cherished in my memory, is when we played dominoes way back when I was but young boy trying to have some relevancy with my two cents in the conversations you had with my aunt. Can’t forget your grin either when you would proudly display the winning chip when you had us beat during a game, just waiting to follow that grin with whatever newly thought of ‘amaza’ tune you had came up with. You always made us feel loved. Behind your love was the massive mallet hands and physical power you carried, you perfected the craft of having the perfect mixture of both, as I knew you had all the power in the world and you never once used it one me or any of your grandchildren but instead, we were all lucky to have experienced your loving warmth and care. As I say good bye to my greatest mentor, the only thing that gives me comfort in knowing I wont see you with your miller high life outside the house anymore, is that you’re in a better place now and hopefully enjoying better beer selection than miller high life up there with your brothers. Your love is something that will stay with me forever along with your paint brushes and I’ll always strive to keep making you proud of me. Till we meet again tata. I love you so much. Your grandson
