Remembering Great Grandpa Bruce
October 18, 2009 by Shannon
This weekend, our family lost our dear Great Grandpa Bruce.
Bruce was an amazing man. But the word amazing doesn’t even do him justice. An entire wall in his home is covered with awards he won from competing in skiing and race walking — honors he was still winning well into his early 90’s. And if a new visitor tried to leave the house without seeing the wall? Well, quite frankly, that was unheard of. No one got out of the Groves home without a tour of those gleaming medals and trophies.
But after 97 years, he was ready to cross that final finish line.
Thank you Bruce, for all the love and laughter you’ve given us. We love you.
Comments (6)
i’m truly sorry for your loss. what a great way to remember him.
Oh Shannon, I am so sorry for the loss of your Great Grandpa Bruce. Jamison tells me he was really a neat guy, and that everybody liked him.
What a beautiful photo. My deepest sympathies.
What a beautiful picture Shannon! I am so sorry to hear of your loss!
I’m so sorry Shanny, you guys are in my thoughts.
I am so sorry to hear about Grandpa Bruce! Matt says he was a great person! Our thoughts are with you all! Miss you!