My grandfather Hedley has recently passed so I wanted to honour him by telling people about him. He was a part of the Royal Canadian Legion , who stood proudly in his uniform and with his medals on. He passed july 7th peacefully with his loving and supporting family. He wasn't just an ordinary older man, he did what he could to support and help his family out anyway he could. I , living 2 hours away from him , never saw him as often as i wanted but when we could we would do our best to to go out and see him. My pop and I were somewhat close, he was the one I looked up to and took such great pride in having a grandfather throughout my childhood and now into my teens who served in world war ll . He spoke alot about the war but he would always talk about the " good times " ,the jokes, the children and your ordinary soldiers life. But would never speak about the bad times. He never gave up on what he did , he was 80 and still going moose hunting with my family! My grandfather took such pride in being a veteran , every parade, gathering or service he would attend with his dark blue uniform and his shining medals, as he would salute his country he stood proudly not making a move or dare speaking for that 1minute of silence you could see in my grandfathers face he was thinking and remembering the terrible , & happy things he went through as a young soldier. Also remembering his ''buddies'' and friends who passed in the war or after the war. My grandfather was such a special person i know he will always be remembered , never forgotten and honoured with pride in his community. He is one of many many soldiers who has made our lives better , safer and took pride in being a part of something like the war. He changed many peoples lives and no one will ever forget him. Rest In Peace Poppy I Love and Miss you so so much ! You did such a great job & i'll always have honour and respect of calling you my pop.
Love Samantha ♥
Age: 15
