Treasure your Grandparents

**Big Dan** · 5th December 2007, 17:15

Just thought i'd give you an update on how my grandad is

Just had a talk to my mum and his days are numbered now i can no longer see him or call him now which it is hard to get my head around but its just the way things go

His words to my mum were "i've had enough i want to die now" i pray that our fallen KBer's look after him when he goes i will miss him

Take care all and ride safe will ya
Big Dan

**Rosie** · 5th December 2007, 18:26

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**Goblin** · 5th December 2007, 19:20

Originally Posted by Big Dan

Just thought i'd give you an update on how my grandad is

Just had a talk to my mum and his days are numbered now i can no longer see him or call him now which it is hard to get my head around but its just the way things go

His words to my mum were "i've had enough i want to die now" i pray that our fallen KBer's look after him when he goes i will miss him

Take care all and ride safe will ya
Big Dan

I really hope your Grandad passes peacefully with lots of love. It's kinda full circle really....good when they've lived a full life but sad as it's an end of an era for some.

I will be going to see my Omah to give her a big hug before I set off on my first trip south tomorrow. She's settled in to the hospital now and may go for 5 or 10 more years yet. She still has a few marbles left and knows her family but last week she forgot who her husband was.

She has been telling us she's had enough and wants to go for a few years now.

Horray for longevity!

**ynot slow** · 5th December 2007, 19:47

You've had a bit of time since the original post,not that that matters jack shit in the end,still is hard to accept,sometimes it's easy if they die suddenly,sure is a shock but you don't have that waiting feeling.Mums mother died suddenly and dads mum lingered for a month or so,both hard to accept,at least with dads mum we could say by,even if she didn't respond all the time.Thoughts with you,not a lot to say to ease the pain sorry.

**scrivy** · 5th December 2007, 19:49

Dan, I know your pain too.
All family members are 'special'.
My Dad passed away a few years ago. He was a staunch supporter of my racing - he followed me everywhere, only missing 4 race meets in over 10 years due to ill health. Not only was he my dad, but he was also my best friend. We talked about everything. He moved to Aussie for his last 4 years, and I rang him nearly everyday. Yes, you have to cherish the time you have. The biggest thing you can do is tell them you love them, and that you're proud of them. My dad would get choked up when I told him how proud I was of him and his achievements, and how much people loved him. I guess it made him feel complete.
It's impossible to stop thinking about them when they're gone, but when the time comes, don't beat yourself up, share the same love to your other family members - they too will need your support also.

Best wishes,
Scrivy

**Big Dan** · 8th December 2007, 16:52

well got the call about an hour ago that tonight is the night he had a fall on thursday night and was moved to the South Auckland Hospice(great ppl btw) and i'm about to leave to pick mother up from airport to be at his bed side it looks like it could be a long night.

depending on how the week pans out i might not be on KB for a week(oh the withdrawls)

take care all and thanks for the support lov ya all and ride safe
Big Dan

**Big Dan** · 12th December 2007, 18:37

Well he's at peace now

My Grandad passed away at 4:15am this morning very peacefully and he just slipped away with his daughter, partner and myself at his beside

I've been staying at the Hospice since Saturday and the people there are wonderful

He is at peace now and i'm sure our fallen riders will be looking after him as he was into his bikes in his younger years

Take care all
Big Dan