Death of a Part-time Actor/Carpenter
April 10, 2006My girl and I were walking towards the bus stop the other night, when the news broke.
My grandfather died.
I suffered a horrendous headache, after receiving the SMS from my mother. It was probably from the shock of it all. I never TRULY expected that he’d die, because I thought he was still too strong to let go of this world.
He was a man of many things. He was a carpenter. He likes building and making things. I remember him making our cabinets. After varnishing the wood, he would place kiddie stickers on it. It was like his own little trademark. When I see those kiddie stickers, I would remember the smile he had–proud of his handiwork, knowing that we would be happy receiving them as gifts. We still use those cabinets to this day.
I also remember him telling this humorous story about his experience working for the film industry. He was an extra in a war movie. He played a Japanese soldier, fighting the Filipino rebels in Manila. When he got shot by one of the leading men, he would fall down and do the “spasm” dance. Once out of camera range, he would stand up and fight the same guy again. Thus, the Japanese army was born out of four men. They didn’t need no CGI then! LOLZ!!
He died young (70). But he left a lot of things behind as a testament to his contributions. He left my mother, my brother and I. In May, my daughter will be one of his contributions as well. Thanks Grandpa.
Previous Comments
Fred,
Thanks, man. He really was. A man who was serious in taking himself less seriously.
Posted by taorist at April 12, 2006, 8:02 amSorry about your granfather Tao.
I guess it's the memories that those of us left l iving have to comfort us. When my grandmother d ied it was very hard for me because she was my heart.
wish you wel in this.
Posted by cooper at April 12, 2006, 10:26 pmI'm sorry to hear about your grandpa. But, he is in a better place now.
I lost mine when I was only 4, and sometimes I think about what would life be like if he had lived on. So I guess you are lucky to have had your grandpa in your adult life. 
That is very touching. I hope that his memory will live on and succeed through you.
Not to diminish, but I hope that you have a good birthday and that your years on earth live as a testament to him.
Posted by The Complimenting Commenter at April 15, 2006, 1:05 amHello, I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. Grandparents are very special people and will be remembered for years to come for their wisdom and wonderful stories.
I hope you find a way to have a happy birthday despite the sad news.
Hugs,
Cinthia
I wouldn't say 70 is young actually. Your grandfather had a chance to live longer than a lot of people would.
My dad died in his 50s, and my own grandfather died even before I was born, and my grandmother died when I was still a few years old. So you're fortunate to have been able to get to know your grandfather.
Posted by sharlet at April 15, 2006, 12:35 pmI hope despite whats happened you've a Happy Birthday. I'm sure your grandpa would've wanted you to.
Posted by Cybezz at April 16, 2006, 12:01 amMr. CC,
Cinthia,
Coopster,
Cinthia,
Sharlet,
Cybezz,
April,
Thanks to everyone who commented on this post. I never expected to get such beautiful comments on my birthday.
Posted by taorist at April 18, 2006, 11:05 amHi. i'm sorry to hear about your grandfather:(
but it wasn't all bad news right? happy birthday and congratulations, didn't know you'll be a dad soon;)
Posted by chelo at April 21, 2006, 7:10 amThanks Che.
I hope your love life turns better next quarter.
Posted by taorist at April 21, 2006, 8:59 am^ definitely not another shaider i hope:p
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I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. It sounds like he was a good man.
Posted by fredcq at April 10, 2006, 7:33 pm