Fade requesting prayers

#29
#29
fade route said:
VN, I'm well aware that I'm not everyone's most beloved poster, but I am requesting prayers today. I found out just a couple of hours ago that my grandfather passed away. He was an usher at Neyland for nearly 40 years, from the late 60s til the mid 2000s and was a true VFL. One of my favorite memories in life was watching the 4th quarter of Peyton's last home game after he was done ushering. He came down and sat with me and my wife and we watched Peyton lead the band. He was 82. Thanks VN.
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I'm very sorry to hear that. I lost two grandparents within 6 weeks of each other last Spring. When they're gone, you realize they were some of the smartest people and best friends you could ever hope to have. Glad to hear you have such positive memories.
 
#30
#30
True VFL's are special people. A Grandfather that's a VFL...well that's VERY special.
 
#31
#31
Fade u and I have our differences on things but I will admit I'm jealous of the memories u had with ur gf. Those are memories that many, I included, would have loved to say we had. Either being Vol related or not. Just remember how blessed u were to have the opportunities to have those memories so far along in life and the added bonus of being able to have those with ur wife. The 2 of u will always have those memories of him to remember. He will never be forgotten I'm sure.

Btw - I was on the 1st row of Neyland on that game and will never forget seeing the Vandy cheerleaders rush him for a pic when he was making his rounds. Great memory I'm sure!!

Best of luck to u and urs during the next few days. God bless.
 
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Prayers are coming from my family. Very sorry to hear of your grandfather's death.
 
#34
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I'm very sorry for your loss. Try and rejoice in the memories you got to share with him and the time you had with him. I hate that he never got to see UT rise back to Rocky Top of the World, but his aerial seats in Heaven are the best seats in the house for the future greatness coming to Tennessee.
 
#35
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IF you can, take comfort in the things he did, the memories he left you and he can rest comfortabley as a VFL
 
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fade route said:
VN, I'm well aware that I'm not everyone's most beloved poster, but I am requesting prayers today. I found out just a couple of hours ago that my grandfather passed away. He was an usher at Neyland for nearly 40 years, from the late 60s til the mid 2000s and was a true VFL. One of my favorite memories in life was watching the 4th quarter of Peyton's last home game after he was done ushering. He came down and sat with me and my wife and we watched Peyton lead the band. He was 82. Thanks VN.
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I was at that game with my mom sitting not 20 feet away from the ladder Peyton was standing on... I'll never forget that game and will be pushing up a prayer for you and your family...
 
#39
#39
Prayers sent. It's what family is all about. Hold on to the memories.
 
#40
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Prayers for you and yours, brother. Take comfort he is now ushering at Neyland II, Vol For Eternity.
 
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fade route said:
VN, I'm well aware that I'm not everyone's most beloved poster, but I am requesting prayers today. I found out just a couple of hours ago that my grandfather passed away. He was an usher at Neyland for nearly 40 years, from the late 60s til the mid 2000s and was a true VFL. One of my favorite memories in life was watching the 4th quarter of Peyton's last home game after he was done ushering. He came down and sat with me and my wife and we watched Peyton lead the band. He was 82. Thanks VN.
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82 is a good long life; especially doing what you love, and He obviously loved ushering at Neyland (who wouldn't). So celebrate your Grandfather's wonderful life and be grateful you had him around for a good long time. This would be my wish. Remember all the good. rip
 
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#43
#43
That is some awful news Fade. Prayers sent. You WILL make it through, just keep your faith in all that is right.
 
#44
#44
Sent. Bless you and yours in these hard times. Sounds like he lived a glorious life.
 
#45
#45
Sorry to hear that, Fade. Prayers sent to you and your family. A true VFL that has gone to the Big Orange Sky. Sounds like he was an outstanding person!
 
#47
#47
Sorry for your loss fade. I lost my grandpa in 1993 when I was only 17 and it was very hard for me because we were so close. You have my prayers.
 
#48
#48
Prayers going out Fade and treasure the memories you had with your gf . I lost my uncle 6 years ago and he was a VFL and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him and the times we spent together at Neyland .
 
#49
#49
Consider it done man!...great story about your grandfather!!...I bet he could tell some killer stories about past vfl's!!!
 
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