I know this letter will reach you all the way up in Heaven. You may not have been my Grandpa by blood or even by marriage, but you have always been my Grandpa in my heart. I don't even remember the first time I met you as it was over twenty years ago. I just always remember you being a part of our family. I do remember all of the wonderful things you have done for me and for my family, especially my Grandma. I remember you being at my softball games as a young kid, in high school and even at some of my college games. I remember you always opening the door for my Grandma and always pulling her chair out for her and always calling her Doll. I remember you and Grandma always going dancing and to the casino. I remember you being present at the birth of both of my daughters and being at all of their special events. I remember your artistic talents and I have even kept the cards you sent to me throughout the years with your beautiful handwriting. I remember you always telling me that you were proud of me and that you loved me as if I was one of your own grandchildren. You were always doing thoughtful things for me. I remember your kind heart and tender ways. You are one of the kindest, most caring people I have ever known. You were so good to my Grandma and to me and my girls. They know about their Grandpa Ray and they know that you loved them very much. I have wondered so many times over the past year why such a wonderful person had to become so ill and why did he have to leave this world so early. You never said a mean word about anybody and you would have done anything for anyone. You were a hardworking man and you were genuine in your ways. You left this world too soon and you will be missed very much. I talked to Grandma tonight and she told me not to cry because you were up in Heaven dancing and playing the piano.
Love,
Missy
You were gone 3 weeks after this last picture was taken.
January 13, 1934-November 29, 2011
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