As I was growing up, my grandfather was one of the father figures in my life. He was a quiet man, but he spent his entire life going out of his way to provide and care for his family. I remember how he would constantly work himself to the bone, yet he would always be there when you needed him. He was also the first to help out on necessary weekend projects. He was always trying to find ways to spend time with his family and grandchildren, whether that was watching my sisters