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A tribute to my grandpa on what would have been his 101st birthday
Posted on March 18, 2023March 19, 2023

A tribute to my grandpa on what would have been his 101st birthday

This is an essay I wrote about my grandfather and posted on Facebook one year ago on the 100th anniversary of his birth. I’ve decided to publish it here, with a few updates and revisions, because I want it archived more properly; and because I’m proud of this piece of writing and proud of him. … Continue reading A tribute to my grandpa on what would have been his 101st birthday

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