Grandpa Tom

THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT GRANDPA TOM:

1.   He has the best stories you've ever heard. (Garreth)

2.  When he gets laughing, he can't stop. (Garreth)

3.  He's really really friendly and kind. (Grace)

4.  He's a current events expert and a history buff. (Garreth)

5.  He has Sean Connery-like charm. (Erin)

6.  He's always there when you need him.  (Garreth)

7.  I like his smiles. (Liam)

8.  He loves Steven Segal, John Wayne, and Clint Eastwood movies. (Garreth)

9.  He gives us tooty things. (Toy Flarp) (Sam)

10.  He is really generous and kind. (Garreth)

11.  He lets us go to a store and pick things and he pays for us.  (Liam)

12.  He's a very honest man.  (Erin)

13.  He gave up his home and job to move to America and give his family a chance at a better life.  He always tried to give us more than he had.  (Garreth)

14.  He has a great love for his kids and grandkids.  (Erin)

15.  He's one of my greatest grandpa's ever.  (Grace)

16.  I like running on the grass at his house.  (Sam)

17.  He was a great example of a father to my husband, who also grew up to be a great father. (Erin)

18.  He's the reason I got into firefighting and Hazmat. (Garreth)

19.  He's really fun to talk to and he's got a great sense of humor. (Erin)

20.  I love the golf course at his house. (Grace)

21.  I like the squirrels at his house.  (Sam)

22.  He is a very hard worker and always took us with him to work on his projects.  He taught us to build and work with our hands.  He's an amazing carpenter and builder.  (Garreth)

23.  Even though we don't ask for them, sometimes he gives us dollar bills.  (Liam)

24.  He's so great with my kids and they all love him.  (Garreth)

25.  I like his shirts.  (Liam)

26.  He's so down to earth and usually cuts through the crap.  (Garreth)

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DA!

WE LOVE YOU!