Comments on: Grandpa………..

By: GInger

GInger — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:49:59 +0000

MIKE, CONGRATULATONS ON MAKING YOUR JOURNEY SAFELY! Wish I could be there at the coast. It is a once in a lifetime experience I am sure you will treasure! So many places, so many people, so many new friends so much of our country no one will see. Thank you for such a trech to honor our Veterans, you as well. Safe yourney home. God speed.
friend, Ginger T

By: Cindy Schmidt

Cindy Schmidt — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:03:56 +0000

Mike,
I can hardly type this message–still wiping tears away from my eyes. Grandpa is a wonderful man and has worn many hats in his day. WHAT A WONDERFUL TRIBUTE. We recently had him in the riding in the combine during bean harvest–quite a change from farming 40 plus years ago. He enjoyed the day so much.

You are winding down your journey and I am sure have many, many stories to tell. We are so proud of you.

Stay in touch.
Cindy

By: Theresa Hurd

Theresa Hurd — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:11:08 +0000

Mike,
You are amazing…. I am so proud of you cuz. Unfortunately I was not able to be home for your visit but checked in with my mom on how the events went. Thank you for the tribute to Grandpa. I can not tell you how much we all cried when we read it. The love we all have for him could not have been more beautifully expressed.

May your remaining journey be safe and god willing I hpoe and pray you consider putting together a book of this fantastic venture.

You are a living breathing everyday hero.

Love you from my family and me.

Theresa (Steve)
Adam, Kristi (Joe), Julie and Daniel

P.S.

My kids (not really kids anymore) read your blogs and are so proud to tell their friends of your venture.

By: Jill Ehredt

Jill Ehredt — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:55:02 +0000

There is nothing better then having family, roots to come home to. the Memories we will all charish as our life moves on. Thanks to all our family Great job Mike!

By: Matthew Mullane

Matthew Mullane — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:30:49 +0000

Mikey!!! I had just finished a long day of mountain biking at Vail when I checked my email and saw you had posted. I was in a bar and had just sat down to have a beer and when I saw the title nothing could tear the phone from my hands. A couple of friends and I were sitting next to the open wall with many people sitting around us and many more walking 3 feet outside. As I read, tears welled in my eyes, rolled down my face and blurred my vision so badly I couldn’t read on and I was sobbing. Reality sucks! It is hard to be 901 miles away from our Grandfather. I miss him every day and your words brought back millions of memories of him and how he was/is. Thank you for this post and for this journey. Everyone needs to be remembered whether they are a 19 year old soldier or an 86 year old Grandfather! My thoughts are with you every day, cousin!
Junior

By: lea ann

lea ann — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:29:54 +0000

Grandpa. Need I say more. Love you.

By: Donna Mullane

Donna Mullane — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:04:02 +0000

Thanks for the blog on Grandpa, the great time you game him while you were here, and for the pictures. We will be forever greatful for all you are doing!! Love you always.

By: kath

kath — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:13:14 +0000

God Bless you & all the granpa’s in the world!

By: Erika

Erika — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:26:09 +0000

Enjoy your time with Grandpa! I am sure you do each other proud. God Bless!
Trent and Erika

By: beth caple

beth caple — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:15:08 +0000

A friend told me about your journey to honor those who have died for our freedom. i am sorry to say that i forget at times that their has been a high priced paid for my freedom and my loved ones. I am spoiled! i don’t know what its like to have to wake up each day in fear, fear of war or fear of speech, fear of oppression from a war torn country that daily blood shed goes on. Thanks for reminding me and my family about how blessed we are! God still has His hand on the US, at least for now. Thankyou to all who have faught to keep our country safe! Thankyou for the greatest sacrifice a person can give! LIFE! Thankyou Mike, may your journey be sweet!