Author Topic: RIP. Marine... (Read 6831 times)

Fitz · « **on:** January 13, 2014, 01:41:46 AM »

I can't dig up the thread for some reason, but a while back I bought a garand for my Grandpa. Maybe 2008 or so. I told y'all about him then.

I got a call from my grandma about 20 minutes ago... I knew as soon as i woke up and looked at the phone.

He apparently went peacefully in his sleep. I havent seen him in a while due to the difficulty of travelling.

This was taken when he came to meet my daughter.

*expletive deleted*ck... this sucks

Sawdust · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:46:21 AM »

I'm sorry for your loss, Fitz.

Sawdust

Viking · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:53:32 AM »

So sorry to hear this Fitz.

Fitz · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:56:12 AM »

Me too.

Side note: i'm going to fly out there for the services. How does inheriting guns work? They're in Cali, I'm in TX.

NM. Federally, no issues. Cali: lame. Don't give a *expletive deleted*ck as I'm not a resident

Fitz · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:56:58 AM »

The mother*expletive deleted*ing shittiest part is I've been trying real hard to make time/find money for a trip out to visit them.

I feel awful. It's been like 3 years.

Jeez.

Hawkmoon · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:52:05 AM »

I'm sorry for your loss, Fitz, but be grateful that he went peacefully in his sleep. You can't ask for much better than that.

French G. · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:54:51 AM »

Sorry for your loss Fitz. Semper Fi.

230RN · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:04:58 AM »

That is a very moving photograph.

Condolences. You never get used to loss of friends and family.

Good luck on the firearms.

Terry

dogmush · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:11:52 AM »

Sorry for your loss.

vaskidmark · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:24:24 AM »

Sincere condolences.

According to CalGuns http://wiki.calgunsfoundation.org/Inheriting_firearms,_both_within_California_and_Interstate Cali actually seems to follow the federal regs on inheriting if you are out-of-Cali. As long as you were named in the will or in a probate court order settling the estate it looks like you do not even have to de-register them.

stay safe.

lupinus · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:04:44 AM »

Sorry for your loss man.

Distance sucks

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Doggy Daddy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:16:19 AM »

Very sorry, Fitz.

lee n. field · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:25:13 AM »

Quote

I knew as soon as i woke up and looked at the phone.

Been There Done That.

lee n. field · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:26:52 AM »

Quote from: Fitz on January 13, 2014, 01:56:12 AM

Me too.

Side note: i'm going to fly out there for the services. How does inheriting guns work? They're in Cali, I'm in TX.

NM. Federally, no issues. Cali: lame. Don't give a *expletive deleted* as I'm not a resident

He has an will, I assume. I hope. Everything will go a lot faster if so. Talk to the executor. You'd do the whole through the FFL thing, of course.

TechMan · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:28:23 AM »

My condolences to you and your family.

Lee · « **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:50:54 AM »

My condolences Fitz.
Don't beat up on yourself- im sure he understood.

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2014, 09:56:08 AM »

Condolences Fitz. The world was a better place with him in it.

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #17 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:40:39 AM »

I'm sorry, Fitz. Sounds like you two were close.

fifth_column · « **Reply #18 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:43:17 AM »

Many condolences.

The loss of a loved one is never easy. The heartbreak can never outweigh the love given and received. The greater the love, the greater the pain.

Ben · « **Reply #19 on:** January 13, 2014, 10:52:45 AM »

Sincere condolences. Don't pound yourself on the time you missed with him - that's just life. Remember and cherish the time you had.

tokugawa · « **Reply #20 on:** January 13, 2014, 11:08:26 AM »

Sorry, Fitz.

Fitz · « **Reply #21 on:** January 13, 2014, 11:48:30 AM »

Quote from: Monkeyleg on January 13, 2014, 10:40:39 AM

I'm sorry, Fitz. Sounds like you two were close.

Very. He taught me to drive. Shared bond through our military service as well. We got along very well.

He and my grandmother were high school sweethearts. Their parents broke them up and they went off their separate ways. About 20 years ago, they reconnected, having both been single again and retired.

BryanP · « **Reply #22 on:** January 13, 2014, 12:26:22 PM »

My condolences Fitz. He sounds like a fine gentleman.

Fitz · « **Reply #23 on:** January 13, 2014, 12:32:16 PM »

I'm trying to get a handle on getting my grandmother taken care of. She owns her house, owes 60k, no clue what tis worth but almost positive its a lot more than that. She owns her cars. But has NO income. they had no life insurance. Have no idea how we're gonna do this.

Scout26 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 13, 2014, 03:50:28 PM »

I'm sorry for your loss, Fitz.

I hope you are able to work out something for your grandmother.

And I hate to do this, but it needs to be said. If you haven't, you need to sit down and get things arranged should you (or your spouse/SO) suffer an untimely demise. Then if you have elderly parents and/or grandparents sit down with them and make sure they have a plan in place. It's a simple fact that no one will live forever. Having a plan in place makes that transition less painful for those left behind.

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