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Andy
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I lost a hero today.

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Where do heroes go when they die?

 

Not the war heroes

Or the grid iron giants

Or baseball legends

 

Not the fireman

Or the cop

Or the teacher

 

Just a regular guy

With some wit

Some real wit

 

Cranky

Crotchety

Curmudgeony

Crassy

Yet classy

 

Opinionated to a fault

Everybody’s faults

Including his own

 

No boundaries safe

Except for decency

 

Simple truths

Complex problems

Exposed and solved in five minute increments

Every Sunday night

 

I’m at a loss for words now

So I’ll stop

 

It isn’t every day I have to wish a real hero a fond but sad farewell

 

 

 

Copyright 2011 Patrick Granfors

 
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 Reviews of "Andy"
Reviewed by Larry Matthews
Reviewed on November 20, 2011
Amen Patrick. He'll be missed by many. Nice write.
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on November 14, 2011
SUPERB! CERTAINLY A MOST DESERVED AND FINE TRIBUTE. I WILL KEEP THIS ONE. THANKS FOR SHARING, PATRICK. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...
JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
Reviewed by Andy Turner
Reviewed on November 13, 2011
This year has been the worse ever!
A fine wine tribute.
Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 9, 2011
This is a respectful tribute; well expressed, Patrick. Love and peace to you,

Regis
Reviewed by Lonnie Hicks
Reviewed on November 7, 2011
Same here. The man invented the video tweet. He could say profound things in a few sentences. Gone home now.
Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on November 7, 2011
Fine tribute, Patrick!!!

Anna
Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on November 6, 2011
Perfectly expressed ~
He was wonderful! So many losses this year.
Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on November 6, 2011
An apt memorial for a regular guy. I too, feel the loss. However, one can only hope to be working at a job he loves until one is 92.

In his absence, I suggest you take his place as the Internet's humorous and curmudgeon. You certainly write well enough.

Old TV blogsters never die, they are just featured on YouTube forever.

Ron
Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER
Reviewed on November 6, 2011
My condolences Patrick, you've lost someone dear, a person of wit, and fearless expressions of the truth the way he saw it, bless ya!
Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on November 6, 2011
Always enjoyed him & his words of wit & wisdom...now I am stuck with you...;-) Jurseeeeeeeeey
Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on November 6, 2011
Nicely said. However, I have a hard time envisioning you "..at a loss for words.." Dick
Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on November 6, 2011
The World's Greatest Curmudgeon, and I, too, will miss his wit and wisdom.
Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on November 5, 2011
Patrick,
A perfect tribute to a great and lovable man,
one of my all-time favourites.
May Andy rest in peace.

John
Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on November 5, 2011
Well written, Patrick.
Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on November 5, 2011
he was a unique gift and I learned alot from him...
Reviewed by Mark Lichterman
Reviewed on November 5, 2011
Great eulogy, Patrick.
Mark
Reviewed by William Bonilla
Reviewed on November 5, 2011
an outstanding tribute, may he rest in peace
and Peace to you Pattrick

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