I want to dedicate this posting to Grandpa Koelsch, whom we lost on April 29th. He had just had surgery to replace a valve in his heart. This surgery was supposed to enhance his quality of life and not end it, so this was all a horrible shock to the entire family, but even more so for Theresa, Bob and Jon.
Larry was someone who livened up a room when he entered it and kept people laughing. Family gatherings will never be the same without him. I personally will miss him dearly, he was always so accepting and loving of me. From the day that I met him, he made me feel like I was a part of the family. Jon and I also mourn him for Ethan, who will never know his grandfather. I lost all my grandparents before I turned 8 and I know the hole that is left by not having a chance to have that special relationship that grandparents bring to your life. We take some comfort in the fact that at least Larry got to meet Ethan. He was so proud of him and everything he had overcome and couldn't wait to see him grow up and to bring him fishing.
We already miss Larry and will remember him lovingly. We will make sure that Ethan knows that his Grandpa loved him dearly.
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