Megan Box-Brunelle
I admittedly couldn't handle sharing a memory at the time of his death, as my heart was so unbelievably shattered. I couldn't find the words and I know my words now will not remotely come close to depicting my love and gratitude. I feel like I owe him the respect to say something today on his birthday. I don't know where to begin regarding sharing a memory. I have so many. Robert Graham aka Grandpa/Grahamdaddy/Grahamdaddy Bob was my entire world from as far back as I can remember. He took the role of my father figure, best pal and grandfather. He supported me and encouraged me with with every life decision. I so wish my boys who he loved so dearly could be as lucky as I was and could experience a world growing up with him in it. From the days of him pushing me around in a wheel barrel when I was only 4, showing me his garden and igniting my early interest in horticulture, putting together and teaching me how to ride my first bike to my older years and the days of discussing controversial topics I was learning about in college, watching football together, attempting to teach me how to golf, sharing a pitcher of beer and talking politics, one thing is for sure. He loved me unconditionally. He ALWAYS had my back yet would gently set me straight when necessary. He loved everyone but especially my Nana. He was the kindest, most hardworking, honest, loyal and ethical man I have ever known. There undoubtedly will never be another man like him. I am so grateful to have had him as my biggest advocate. Though it was and continues to be up to this very day the most difficult thing I've endured, I am so grateful to have walked along beside him during the end of his journey. I'm eternally grateful to think of him and consider how he lived his life as my most precious and honored role model. I'm grateful to encompass him so deeply within my heart and to be able to always consider what he might say with every decision I make as I walk this Earth without him. I will continue to do my best to make him proud. He is SO unbelievably missed by so many people. I love you always Grahamdaddy.
Love,
"Your Meggy"
