MattBurkett Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Norman Lee, one of the best, toughest and hardest working people I have ever been blessed to know has finally got to take a vacation. He leaves behind a legacy that is to be envied by nearly anyone. A few years ago I had watched "Things to do in Denver when your dead". I flew to ND and interviewed my grandparents. If anyone is interested the footage is below. I highly recommend doing this for your older family members. You will highly cherish it when the time comes. http://burkettvideo.com/lee/G&GLEE.wmv Between my Mom and my Grand Parents, they are to blame for my shooting career. :-) Only God knows how many rounds of .22 I used to shoot out on the farm whacking blackbirds. Grandma used to get me to stop bothering her by give me a brick of .22 ammo in the morning. I miss those days of youth and I miss my Grandpa. Matt Burkett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Suber Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Sorry to hear that Matt. We have lost a couple of good ones in the last couple of days. My prayers are with you and your family.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm sorry to hear that your Grand Dad is no longer here Matt but I'll bet that he's doing just fine where he is now. It sounds like you had a great time with him. I lost both of mine when I was very young and I envy you the wonderful relationship you obviously had with him. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccur Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I am so very sorry, Matt...BUT..it is wonderful that you had such a great man to look up to all these years! Some people never have that...Remember the really good times, those memories never leave you. Mine and Rods prayers and thoughts are with you...If we can do anything... Cheryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmitz Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) I miss those days of youth and I miss my Grandpa. I'm with you there! Second both cases. Stay firm. Edited August 22, 2008 by schmitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRe Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm really sorry for your loss, buddy Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let Beth and I know if there's anything we can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I'm very sorry for your loss, Matt. He's sounds like a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo23 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Norman Lee, one of the best, toughest and hardest working people I have ever been blessed to know has finally got to take a vacation. He leaves behind a legacy that is to be envied by nearly anyone. A few years ago I had watched "Things to do in Denver when your dead". I flew to ND and interviewed my grandparents. If anyone is interested the footage is below. I highly recommend doing this for your older family members. You will highly cherish it when the time comes.http://burkettvideo.com/lee/G&GLEE.wmv Between my Mom and my Grand Parents, they are to blame for my shooting career. :-) Only God knows how many rounds of .22 I used to shoot out on the farm whacking blackbirds. Grandma used to get me to stop bothering her by give me a brick of .22 ammo in the morning. I miss those days of youth and I miss my Grandpa. Matt Burkett Ditto Buddy..... I miss mine too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSEMARTIN Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Matt, I'm sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hey Matt, Sorry to hear about your grandpa. Sounds like a great guy and a great time had growing up. If there's anything we can do, don't hesitate bro. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Sorry to hear this, Matt ..... but cherish the time you had with him. I never knew either one of my grandpas. But I spent alot of time with my grandma when I was growing up, and I miss her dearly now. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Matt I am sorry. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactustactical Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I flew to ND and interviewed my grandparents. If anyone is interested the footage is below. I highly recommend doing this for your older family members. You will highly cherish it when the time comes. Bro, my thoughts are with you. My father loved to write, he was always writing short stories, poetry, etc. I often asked him to capture his childhood and his time in the military so that it would not be lost. He never did and now all I have to remember are the few things he talked about from time to time. I wish I would have done what you did. You will treasure it more as time goes by. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Sorry to hear about your loss. I have a little Ithaca single shot .22 that has so many memories of a Grandpa who did many of the same things for me. Great advice on the interviews. Take care, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Sorry for your loss Matt. What a great video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triggerbender Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Sorry for your loss. Godspeed Sir! I know your pain well, time helps and now I think about my Grandpa remembering certain things and I hear his laugh in my head, I get this stupid grin and can't wipe it off my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Thanks to everyone. Up in Minot, ND and have been tasked with doing the memorial slideshow. Wow, going through those photo's has brought back memories. It's going to be a long week. I am kind of thrown on one thing. I don't know whether to film some of the services or not. Maybe ask people what there fondest memories of him were or something? Any ideas or is it best not to do anything. Take care all and take a moment to call those that have touched your life. You never know when they won't be around anymore. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sorry to hear that, but be glad you had the time to know them - I never knew my grandparents as they died before I was born. Every kid should get to know at least one grandparent as it can give you a real perspective on life it's hard to get from anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2fast Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Sorry for your lose Matt, I just lost my Granddad this year as well who was also the person that taught me to shoot among countless other things I learned from him. You and your family are in our thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PINMAN44 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Mr. B I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkish Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your grandparents with us. My grandmother is 93 and my mom asked me last week if I would be willing to do the eulogy when the worst occurs. I have to say I feel a little unequal to the task. How does one summarize a life like that in 10 minutes? Your video has given me some ideas. Thank you, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your grandparents with us. My grandmother is 93 and my mom asked me last week if I would be willing to do the eulogy when the worst occurs. I have to say I feel a little unequal to the task. How does one summarize a life like that in 10 minutes? Your video has given me some ideas. Thank you, Jack Jack, Thanks and best of luck for your upcoming task. I would suggest reading "Speaker for the Dead" by Orson Scott Card. Other than being a fantastic book it may give you a few ideas. Take care, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Matt, I'm really sorry to hear about your grandfather. You have my best thoughts and wishes. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litig8r15 Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 Matt, I lost my grandparents early in life and wish I could watch a video like that or a video of all of my aunts and uncles/parents talking about them. If you are uncomfortable taping at the service, maybe you could do it afterwards. Assuming that you have some sort of dinner, etc. with the whole family after the service. I know in the past when I have attended funerals of family members that seems to be a good time to go over fond memories. Sorry for your loss. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBurkett Posted August 26, 2008 Author Share Posted August 26, 2008 Matt,I lost my grandparents early in life and wish I could watch a video like that or a video of all of my aunts and uncles/parents talking about them. If you are uncomfortable taping at the service, maybe you could do it afterwards. Assuming that you have some sort of dinner, etc. with the whole family after the service. I know in the past when I have attended funerals of family members that seems to be a good time to go over fond memories. Sorry for your loss. Eric Eric, That is a great idea. Everyone should be a little more relaxed and more reflective. Thanks, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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