Grandpop, you were always there for me and my entire family. You always gave of yourself selflessly never asking anything in return. As I sit here trying to hold back my tears, I remember that you're going to a better place. You always kept your sense of humor, making us all laugh even when things weren't going as well as we'd have liked. You brightened the room every place you visited always making us remember the brighter side of life.

You passed down your knowledge and wisdom to my Dad and to me, who will pass it on to future generations of Wagners. You may have left this world, but you have gone to a better place, and your memory will last in my heart and I'm sure the hearts of many others forever. I love you.

I have so many memories of you.

I remember your trips to Dorney Park and Wild Water Kingdom taking the whole Wagner family, making my Mom worry more about you than about her own kids.

I remember your trips to the beach visiting us, teaching us how to body surf, showing us that boogie boards are only for "whimps" on the rough waves of the Jersey shore.

I remember your antics at several pool parties showing us how to really go off diving boards.

I remember how proud you were of me when I attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts.

I remember how proud you were when after 5 grueling years, I finally graduated from College.

I remember your sense of humor you brought with you everywhere you went. All the jokes and antics that at some points made my Mom nuts, like acting like you're going to eat an entire cake.

I remember all the Phillies games you took us to watching the team that I idolized play, with all the thanks you needed coming from a hug and the smile on my face.

You gave of yourself selflessly and will be missed by me, and many many others. We love you and will never forget you.

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So I just found out tonight that my Grandfather (on my Dad's side) has cancer.  It doesn't seem to be too serious from the sounds of it, but we'll know more by the weekend.  I'm just thankful he's actually going to get it taken care of rather than be stubborn about it.  He's going in for some kind of operation Thursday or Friday so hopefully we'll know more, and more importantly, he'll be okay.  He's one of the strongest people I know and I hope he knows how concerned I am.  I just hope that it's early enough that something can be done.

It's been almost 7 years to the day since my Grandmother died of Pancreatic cancer, I'm praying that it turns out better for my grandfather. I love both of them and really don't want to believe this.

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