Grandpa D. Olympian. Hopeless romantic. Leader. Professional scuba diver. Titan. Donald Duck impressionist. Grill master. World traveler. Hitchhiker. Most interesting man in the world. Great grandfather. They say to never meet your hero’s, but I was able to grow up with mine. My childhood was shaped by belly laughs and big dreams both brought to you by the same man. Hearing tales of him having tea with princes to him buying out an entire bakery just to buy the door in the back because he inscribed the date of his first date with the love of his life, I was always in awe of him. Just being in his presence made you feel that you were living life more full because of how largely he lived his. Being the world traveler and the romantic he is, when saying goodbye he would stand in his driveway and wouldn’t move until we were completely out of his sight all while he was shouting “goodbye” in every single language. This is not goodbye, so instead I’ll say see you soon. Asta luego. À bientôt. Bis bald. Vi ses snart bedstefar.