The man who showed me the way

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SentinelVol

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My grandfather loved this university and everything about it. Unfortunately he passed early Wednesday morning. I’m so thankful that he got to see the first three games of this season. He wore orange every single day of his life. He will be buried in orange and all of the Paul bearers will be wearing orange. See, I made this post because many outsiders looking in think this university is just a school, or a football team, baseball team etc. but to many of us, it’s so much more than that. So much more. Rest in peace to the man that single-handedly painted my soul Tennessee orange.
 
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SentinelVol said:
My grandfather loved this university and everything about it. Unfortunately he passed early Wednesday morning. I’m so thankful that he got to see the first three games of this season. He wore orange every single day of his life. He will be buried in orange and all of the Paul bearers will be wearing orange. See, I made this post because many outsiders looking in think this university is just a school, or a football team, baseball team etc. but to many of us, it’s so much more than that. So much more. Rest in peace to the man that single-handedly painted my soul Tennessee orange.
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🙏 Praying for you and your family. Rest at ease knowing…
 
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SentinelVol said:
My grandfather loved this university and everything about it. Unfortunately he passed early Wednesday morning. I’m so thankful that he got to see the first three games of this season. He wore orange every single day of his life. He will be buried in orange and all of the Paul bearers will be wearing orange. See, I made this post because many outsiders looking in think this university is just a school, or a football team, baseball team etc. but to many of us, it’s so much more than that. So much more. Rest in peace to the man that single-handedly painted my soul Tennessee orange.
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Your grandfather sounds like he was a good man. I can very much relate to your post. I’m very sorry for your loss and I’ll be sending up prayers for you and your family.🙏
 
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SentinelVol said:
My grandfather loved this university and everything about it. Unfortunately he passed early Wednesday morning. I’m so thankful that he got to see the first three games of this season. He wore orange every single day of his life. He will be buried in orange and all of the Paul bearers will be wearing orange. See, I made this post because many outsiders looking in think this university is just a school, or a football team, baseball team etc. but to many of us, it’s so much more than that. So much more. Rest in peace to the man that single-handedly painted my soul Tennessee orange.
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Rest In Peace TRUE VFL!
*and BEYOND!
 
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SentinelVol said:
My grandfather loved this university and everything about it. Unfortunately he passed early Wednesday morning. I’m so thankful that he got to see the first three games of this season. He wore orange every single day of his life. He will be buried in orange and all of the Paul bearers will be wearing orange. See, I made this post because many outsiders looking in think this university is just a school, or a football team, baseball team etc. but to many of us, it’s so much more than that. So much more. Rest in peace to the man that single-handedly painted my soul Tennessee orange.
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RIP to a real VFL. Prayers to you and your family.
 
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SentinelVol said:
My grandfather loved this university and everything about it. Unfortunately he passed early Wednesday morning. I’m so thankful that he got to see the first three games of this season. He wore orange every single day of his life. He will be buried in orange and all of the Paul bearers will be wearing orange. See, I made this post because many outsiders looking in think this university is just a school, or a football team, baseball team etc. but to many of us, it’s so much more than that. So much more. Rest in peace to the man that single-handedly painted my soul Tennessee orange.
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Well-said, my friend. Prayers to you and your family.
 
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Sorry for your loss. My dad died age 54 when I was 31. I see some live longer some don't. It hurts either way. I always wish he could have hung around longer and seen the 98 championships just wasn't in the cards. Grateful for the time we did have together.
 
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SentinelVol said:
My grandfather loved this university and everything about it. Unfortunately he passed early Wednesday morning. I’m so thankful that he got to see the first three games of this season. He wore orange every single day of his life. He will be buried in orange and all of the Paul bearers will be wearing orange. See, I made this post because many outsiders looking in think this university is just a school, or a football team, baseball team etc. but to many of us, it’s so much more than that. So much more. Rest in peace to the man that single-handedly painted my soul Tennessee orange.
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I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather's passing. I agree being a VFL is much more than most people can understand.
 
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Bless you, OP. You’re right; these can be more than just games, but a connection to family and home. It’s uplifting to read how much your grandfather inspired you.
 
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